Since it was erected in the year 1405, German wines were stored and sold there.
In the cellar there has long been a traditional tavern and today a large part of it is a gourmet restaurant.
Since 1330, the Council of Bremen held the privilege of white wine which was valid until 1815.
No citizen could sell wine without the permission of the council.
With about 650 varieties the Ratskeller has the world's greatest selection of German wines exclusively; in total, there are about 1,200 different spirits available.