Hans Im Gluck
Rotes Quartier, Bern
Restaurant in Bern, Switzerland
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Hans Im Gluck is an easy Bern option for a casual breakfast, brunch, or low-commitment meal near the central station area. Book it for convenience and flexible timing, not for a chef-led or award-driven dining experience; for a more formal Bern meal, compare it with Jack's Brasserie or mille sens - les goûts du monde.
About Hans Im Gluck
For a Bern explorer who wants a low-friction meal option, Hans Im Gluck is best treated as a casual stop rather than a destination booking. It is in Bern, has a casual dress code, its posted hours run from morning to late evening, with later closing on Friday and Saturday. These practical details are its key features, rather than distinctions in cuisine, awards, menu format, price, or service style.
Use it for convenience, not a trophy meal
Bern has a wide spread of dining choices, from everyday meals to hotel brasseries and other restaurants, so the decision here is mainly about ease. This venue is useful when the priority is a casual setting and broad opening hours. For a deeper sit-down meal, compare it against Jack's Brasserie or mille sens - les goûts du monde before committing.
The main practical advantage is the schedule: Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 11 PM, Friday from 9 AM to 12 AM, Saturday from 10 AM to 12 AM, Sunday from 10 AM to 11 PM. If the day is built around sightseeing, rail travel, or a loose Bern itinerary, those hours may make it easier to fit in than a meal that requires more planning.
The morning and late-hours case is the strongest one
The broad daily schedule is a strong selling point. Hans Im Gluck opens in the morning and stays open into the late evening, with later hours on Friday and Saturday. That makes it a practical Bern option when timing matters more than ceremony.
Details on cuisine, chef, award, price, dish, dietary options, take-out, delivery, or menu format are not available, so avoid treating it as a culinary discovery based on those specifics. Instead, consider its Bern location, casual dress code, long posted hours. Readers comparing across Bern should also use our full Bern restaurants guide, plus the city guides for Bern hotels, Bern bars, Bern wineries, Bern experiences to decide whether this should be the meal itself or simply a convenient stop between plans.
Planning details
- Location
- Christoffelunterführung 2, 3011 Bern, Switzerland
- Website
- hansimglueck-burgergrill.de
- Phone
- +41313110477
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Hans Im Gluck occupies a pragmatic, slightly tucked‑away corner of Bern’s Christoffelgasse underpass, and its setting shapes the experience. The approach is workaday rather than picturesque, which tends to keep the crowd local and curious; discovery here often comes through word of mouth and research rather than guidebook foot traffic. The restaurant positions itself within the city’s mid‑to‑upper casual dining tier, so the tone is relaxed and unpretentious rather than highly formal. Visitors arrive expecting a neighborhood spot that rewards a bit of local knowledge and doesn’t rely on tourist gloss to make its case.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood restaurant that is most fitting for informal evening meals where the emphasis is on straightforward, well‑judged dining rather than spectacle. Because it sits at the edge of Bern’s old town and attracts a local clientele, it suits diners who value sincerity over showmanship—regulars, informed visitors and anyone looking for a low‑key mid‑to‑upper casual dinner. The venue’s place in the local circuit means it’s less of a must‑see tourist stop and more of a solid option for anyone exploring Bern’s everyday dining scene.
Ordering Tips
Practical planning is the clearest advance step for visiting Hans Im Gluck: verified operational details like phone numbers, hours and a dedicated website are not consolidated in available records. Before you go, try to confirm opening hours and reservation policy via local listings or by calling (if a number is available), and be prepared for variability in online information. Because discovery often happens through word of mouth, allow flexibility in arrival time and have a backup plan in case the venue’s hours or booking availability differ from third‑party sources.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cheerful interiors with birch forest theme, cozy bar, and sunny terrace creating a relaxed and inviting vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Planning details
Location
Christoffelunterführung 2, 3011 Bern, Switzerland · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If Hans Im Gluck feels too casual, try Jack's Brasserie for a more formal Bern brasserie meal. If the priority is international cooking at a €€ level, mille sens - les goûts du monde is the cleaner alternative.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Hans Im Gluck is the easier, lower-pressure choice when convenience matters more than ceremony. Compared with Jack's Brasserie and Jack's Brasserie, Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, it is the less formal pick and better suited to a casual solo meal, brunch stop, or flexible group plan.
For value-focused or quicker eating, cross-shop Energy Kitchen and Mama's Momos. Those make more sense when the meal needs to be fast and functional. Hans Im Gluck works when the priority is an easy central sit-down rather than a tightly defined food brief.
If the meal is meant to feel more considered, mille sens - les goûts du monde is the stronger cross-shop, especially for diners who want an international €€ format. Pick Hans Im Gluck for booking ease and casual ambiance; pick mille sens when the food itself is the reason for the booking.
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Compare Hans Im Gluck
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hans Im Gluck | Bern | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Energy Kitchen | Bern | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Jack’s Brasserie | Bern | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Jack's Brasserie, Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa | Bern | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Mama's Momos | Bern | ; | ; | No published awards |
| mille sens - les goûts du monde | Bern | International | €€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hans Im Gluck good for solo dining?
It can be a practical choice for solo dining if you want a casual Bern venue with long daily hours. Its features include a Bern location, casual dress code, a broad schedule. Use it when convenience matters more than occasion.
What should a first-timer know about Hans Im Gluck?
Treat it as a practical casual choice rather than a special-occasion booking. Its schedule is Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 11 PM, Friday from 9 AM to 12 AM, Saturday from 10 AM to 12 AM, Sunday from 10 AM to 11 PM. That flexibility is the main reason to consider it.
What are alternatives to Hans Im Gluck in Bern?
Other Bern options to compare include Jack's Brasserie, Jack's Brasserie at Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Energy Kitchen, Mama's Momos, mille sens - les goûts du monde. Hans Im Gluck is best assessed on its practical details: casual dress code and long posted hours.
Is lunch or dinner better at Hans Im Gluck?
Meal periods or a lunch offering are not specified. The posted hours do cover daytime and evening visits: the venue closes at 11 PM most days and at 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. Choose based on the timing that fits your Bern plans.
Is Hans Im Gluck good for a special occasion?
Hans Im Gluck is better described as a casual Bern option with long hours than as a special-occasion restaurant. For a celebratory meal, compare it with other Bern dining rooms such as Jack's Brasserie or Jack's Brasserie at Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa.
