Food & drink

The 6 best places to eat in Grund and Clausen, ranked

5 min read

Terrace tables along the Alzette in Grund

The top three

1. Mousel's Cantine, Clausen. A big Luxembourgish brasserie next to the old Mousel brewery, serving Judd mat Gaardebounen, choucroute, and huge portions with local Bofferding beer. Not fancy — that's the point. 2. Bick Stuff, Grund. Small, chef-driven, seasonal menu that changes often; the best actually-modern cooking in the valley. Book ahead. 3. Scott's, Grund. British-style pub on the Alzette with a riverside terrace; the food is fine, the location is the reason to go, and it's the reliable late drink.

Mousel's is where I’d take a first-time visitor for a proper traditional meal — it's boisterous, unpretentious, and priced fairly for what you get. Bick Stuff is where I’d go for a second dinner or a date. Scott's is where you end up after either. All three are within 10 minutes' walk of each other along the Alzette. The valley gets sleepy after 11pm; if you want a later drink, walk up to Rives de Clausen where the nightlife strip is.

Three more solid picks

4. Big Beer Company, Rives de Clausen. Loud, cheerful, huge beer list; food is average but the atmosphere carries it, especially on weekends. 5. Konrad Café, Grund. Small café and wine bar on Bisserwee; good for a glass of Crémant and a light plate rather than a full dinner. 6. Brasserie Neumünster inside the Neumünster Abbey — beautiful courtyard setting, food is competent rather than exciting, prices reflect the location.

Big Beer Company is worth it if you want a big group night out; skip it for a quiet meal. Konrad is where locals actually drink — arrive early on Fridays and Saturdays because the terrace fills up. Brasserie Neumünster is a lunch stop if you’re already visiting the abbey, not a destination in itself. Avoid the tourist-menu places right at the bottom of the Montée du Grund — they trade on location and it shows in the plates.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get down to Grund without walking?

The free Pfaffenthal panoramic elevator drops you north of Grund; the Grund lift itself runs from Plateau du Saint-Esprit directly into the valley. Both are free and run late.

Do I need to book?

For Bick Stuff, yes. Mousel's takes walk-ins but can be full on weekend evenings. Others are usually fine without a booking except during Christmas market season.