Zum Krug in Hattenheim, a district of Eltville am Rhein, hosts retreats, board meetings and private celebrations for up to 40 guests in the Altes Rathaus, a former town hall converted into an event room. The house combines a hotel, a restaurant and a winery in the Rheingau, so one team looks after the room, the menu and the wines.
Seminars and company events
The Altes Rathaus suits small groups that want to work away from the office: retreats, brainstorming sessions, think tanks and executive board meetings. The room has a high-quality technical setup, and the house sells dedicated meeting packages that combine the room with catering. Because the space is small, it works best for focused sessions rather than large conferences.
Weddings and receptions
Zum Krug also hires the room for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings and Christmas parties. The official site gives a limit of 40 guests. The kitchen drafts menus with each client, from a simple snack with a Rheingau wine tasting to a multi-course dinner. Drinks are chosen with the client from the house selection.
Rooms and capacities
The Altes Rathaus is a single room of 85 square meters on the ground floor, with its own restroom area. A large floor-to-ceiling window front can be opened. The walls are original quarry stone, the floor is natural stone and the ceiling shows timber-frame beams. The room can be rented for half a day or a full day.
Accommodation
Zum Krug is also a small hotel, described by its founder Josef Laufer as small and fine. Guests of an event can ask the house for accommodation rates. The number of bedrooms is not stated on the pages we reviewed, so confirm availability when you send your request.
Catering
Cooking is done in house and follows regional and seasonal produce. Menus are written for each event. The winery belongs to the same house and produces still wines, sparkling wines and spirits, which makes wine pairings and tastings easy to add to a dinner or a break during a meeting.
History and setting
The event room is the former administrative office of Hattenheim, an old town hall renovated by Josef Laufer. The Krug itself is an historic inn. The house also supports the Josef Laufer Stiftung, a foundation that promotes hospitality and wine culture in Germany. Hattenheim lies in the Rheingau, a wine region on the Rhine.
The address is Hauptstrasse 34, 65347 Hattenheim.
