A Slice of Britain
Innenstadt, Potsdam
Restaurant in Potsdam, Germany
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Slice of Britain is a practical daytime choice in central Potsdam, better for a casual lunch or afternoon stop than a dinner plan. Choose it when ease matters; for a more formal meal, compare Juliette, Kochzimmer, or kochZIMMER in der Gaststätte zur Ratswaage.
About A Slice of Britain
A Slice of Britain in Potsdam is a casual daytime venue. It opens at 10 AM every day, closes at 3 PM from Monday through Thursday, and closes at 6 PM from Friday through Sunday. For planning, treat it as a casual daytime stop rather than building a full occasion around details such as menu, price, seating, reservations, or service format.
For visitors comparing different kinds of venues, A Slice of Britain can be considered alongside options such as Juliette and kochZIMMER in der Gaststätte zur Ratswaage. The main distinction is practical rather than culinary: A Slice of Britain has casual dress and daytime operating hours, while any deeper comparison of cuisine, price, menu format, or occasion fit should be checked directly with the venues before making plans.
Use it for daytime, not as the anchor meal
The schedule is the clearest planning point. A Slice of Britain is open 10 AM–3 PM Monday through Thursday and 10 AM–6 PM Friday through Sunday. That makes it easier to consider for a daytime visit in Potsdam than for a late meal. If you are planning dinner or a more structured restaurant visit, compare other options such as Restaurant Waage, Zanotto Potsdam, Juliette, Kochzimmer, or kochZIMMER in der Gaststätte zur Ratswaage.
For menu, prices, reservations, seating, takeaway, delivery, dietary accommodations, or drinks, check directly before relying on them. Quick reference: casual dress, Potsdam location, daily 10 AM opening, 3 PM closing Monday through Thursday, and 6 PM closing Friday through Sunday.
Planning details
- Location
- Dortustraße 53, 14467 Potsdam, Germany
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- asliceofbritain.de
- Phone
- +493315058792
The take
The Take
The Vibe
A Slice of Britain positions itself as a compact, opinionated dining room that defends British cooking traditions in central Potsdam. The write-up treats the restaurant as a deliberate editorial stance rather than a novelty: it champions provenance, farmhouse cheesemaking and heritage ingredients, and it reads as a thoughtful local outpost of Britain’s recent culinary rehabilitation. Located on a quiet stretch of Dortustraße in the old town, the place feels less theatrical and more rooted — modest, unpretentious and quietly attentive to classic comfort. The result is a small restaurant that privileges ingredient-driven cooking and calm urban context.
Best For
This is primarily a breakfast-and-brunch destination: signature items like the Full English and Eggs Benedict set the tone for morning and daytime visits. Its central location a short walk from the station, the Brandenburg Gate and Potsdam’s Dutch Quarter makes it convenient for solo diners, families and casual meetups. The dining room’s compact, street-facing siting on a quiet old-town lane lends itself to relaxed daytime meals rather than loud late-night service. Visitors can expect a straightforward, ingredient-forward menu that suits laid-back weekend mornings and neighbourhood gatherings.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures that define the menu: the Full English Breakfast and its Vegan counterpart are reliable choices if you’re there for the morning service, while Eggs Benedict is a classic brunch pick. Don’t skip the scones with clotted cream for a traditional finish. The write-up highlights the kitchen’s focus on provenance and heritage ingredients, so expect preparations that emphasize quality and straightforward flavors rather than heavy embellishment—order simply and let the core components speak for themselves.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and welcoming atmosphere in a small, intimate courtyard setting with a family-run feel and nostalgic British charm.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Tea, Coffee, Hot chocolate
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Full English Breakfast
- Vegan Full English
- Scones with Clotted Cream
- Eggs Benedict
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Dortustraße 53, 14467 Potsdam, Germany
Planning details
Location
Dortustraße 53, 14467 Potsdam, Germany · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
For a more formal French meal in Potsdam, choose Juliette. For a higher-budget Modern Cuisine dinner, choose kochZIMMER in der Gaststätte zur Ratswaage.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Potsdam
Juliette is the clearer pick for a more traditional sit-down meal: Classic French, €€€, and better suited to diners who want a polished lunch or dinner. A Slice of Britain is easier and more casual, so it wins only when the brief is a low-pressure daytime stop rather than a planned restaurant experience.
kochZIMMER in der Gaststätte zur Ratswaage is the splurge comparison, with Modern Cuisine at €€€€. Choose it for a destination dinner or a higher-expectation meal. Kochzimmer also reads as a stronger anchor booking than A Slice of Britain, especially if the meal is the main event of the day.
Zanotto Potsdam and Restaurant Waage are better cross-shops when availability, location, or a more conventional restaurant format matters. A Slice of Britain is the easier daytime fallback; the others make more sense when the group wants a fuller table-service meal.
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Compare A Slice of Britain
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Slice of Britain | Potsdam | , | , | No published awards |
| Zanotto Potsdam | Potsdam | , | , | No published awards |
| Juliette | Potsdam | Classic French | €€€ | Michelin Guide Germany 20262026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Restaurant Waage | Potsdam | , | , | No published awards |
| Kochzimmer | Potsdam | , | , | No published awards |
| kochZIMMER in der Gaststätte zur Ratswaage | Potsdam | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Germany 20262026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can A Slice of Britain accommodate groups?
For group visits, check directly with A Slice of Britain before making plans. A Slice of Britain is in Potsdam, has casual dress, and is open 10 AM–3 PM Monday through Thursday and 10 AM–6 PM Friday through Sunday.
Does A Slice of Britain handle dietary restrictions?
If you have strict dietary requirements, check directly with A Slice of Britain before you go, and compare another option such as Restaurant Waage if you need a different plan.
Is lunch or dinner better at A Slice of Britain?
The hours make A Slice of Britain easier to plan for daytime than for late dining. It opens at 10 AM daily, closes at 3 PM Monday through Thursday, and closes at 6 PM Friday through Sunday.
Can I eat at the bar at A Slice of Britain?
For bar seating, confirm the setup directly with the venue before you go. If you want to compare with other restaurants, Kochzimmer or kochZIMMER in der Gaststätte zur Ratswaage are natural reference points.
What are alternatives to A Slice of Britain in Potsdam?
For other options, compare Zanotto Potsdam, Juliette, Restaurant Waage, Kochzimmer, and kochZIMMER in der Gaststätte zur Ratswaage. Use the hours and casual dress at A Slice of Britain as the main planning facts, and check each venue directly for menu, price, reservations, and service details.
