Galileo Bar & Restaurant Erlangen

What Galileo Bar & Restaurant Erlangen does

Galileo Bar & Restaurant Erlangen is a privately held, single-location tapas and cocktail restaurant founded in 2006 in Erlangen, Germany, operated as Galileo GmbH & Co KG under owner Till Stürmer. The venue occupies a historic 1765 building in the city center adjacent to the main train station and is structured into four seating zones (street-side area, bar, glass-roofed Atrium, Bodega) plus a Boho-style summer courtyard, allowing it to serve couples, small groups (2-11 persons), private celebrations (10-80 persons), and corporate events (up to 160 persons) under one roof. Menu focus is Mediterranean tapas, TexMex, burgers, bowls, and a 50-cocktail menu maintained by in-house professional barkeepers, supported by recurring promotions (Mexican Monday 20% off, Apero Hour 5pm-6pm at €5 Spritz, daily Happy Hour, Sunday Tapas Day).

Revenue is generated through four streams: dine-in food and beverage sales, private event hosting with structured packages (Flying Tapas from €25/person, TeamEvent from €39/person with invoice billing, Birthday/JGA from €45/person including cocktail tower and live cocktail workshop), Galileo Catering for 30-300 person off-premise events across the metropolregion with three cuisine styles and mobile cocktail bar, and gift card sales via Gastroguide.de. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer via the Teburio reservation system, the company's website (galileo-erlangen.de on Canvayo/AWS), in-person dining, phone, and group inquiry forms; no third-party delivery is used. Marketing relies on Instagram, Facebook, Google Reviews, TripAdvisor, and email. Galileo is part of a broader restaurant group under GHS Gastro GmbH that includes Arizona Erlangen, Arizona Forchheim, Altstädter Schießhaus, and the seasonal Birkners Keller at the Erlanger Bergkirchweih festival (800+ outdoor seats), enabling cross-cuisine catering and shared seasonal operations. The company is uncapitalized (no funding rounds disclosed), operates with 7 employees, and reports cumulative scale metrics of 800,000+ guests, 500,000+ cocktails, and 1,000,000+ tapas over 20 years with a 5-star average Google rating.

Name

Galileo Bar & Restaurant Erlangen

Legal name

Galileo GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://galileo-erlangen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Galileo is a privately held tapas, TexMex, and cocktail restaurant in downtown Erlangen, Germany, founded in 2006 by owner Till Stürmer. It serves dine-in guests, hosts private and corporate events, and runs an off-premise catering service for 30-300 person events in the metropolregion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant & Bar Hospitality

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias (THAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Event Culinary Staffing & Back-of-House Services (Chefs, Servers, Bartenders) (THAHAKAN), Beverage Services (Bar Catering, Mixology, Beverage Programs) (THAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Restaurant dining services
• Mediterranean tapas bar
• Cocktail bar operations
• Event catering service
• Group event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Erlangen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in food and beverage sales: Core revenue from serving Tapas, TexMex cuisine, burgers, bowls, and cocktails to dine-in guests. Open daily from 17:00 with varying closing times (24:00 Sun-Thu, 01:00 Fri-Sat, 23:00 Sun).
2. Private event hosting: Birthday, JGA (bachelorette), and corporate event packages. Covers events from 10 to 160 persons with exclusive area or full venue booking options.
3. Catering and party service: Galileo Event Catering serves 30 to 300 persons in the metropolregion. Specializes in Mediterranean buffets, tapas, finger food, BBQ, and mobile cocktail bar services.
4. Gift cards and vouchers: Online gift card ordering through gastroguide.de partner platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Galileo Restaurant & Bar operates a single-location tapas, TexMex and cocktail restaurant in the centre of Erlangen, serving shared plates, Mexican classics (nachos, quesadillas, fajitas, tacos), burgers, bowls, and a cocktail menu of nearly 50 drinks from a dedicated in-house bar. The business extends beyond dine-in with private and corporate event packages (birthdays, JGA, team events) for 10–160 persons on-site, an off-site catering service (Galileo Catering) covering 30–300 guests across the metropolregion, gift card sales via gastroguide.de, and a seasonal Biergarten operation at Birkners Keller during the Erlangen Bergkirchweih.

Product overview

Galileo Restaurant & Bar operates as a single-location restaurant and bar concept in Erlangen, Germany, offering a unified dining experience centered on Mediterranean tapas, TexMex cuisine, and cocktails. The business extends its offering through multiple add-on modules including catering services (Galileo Catering), special event packages (TapasTower, XL Cocktail Tower, Apero-Tower, Partyshot-Sixpack), and menu formats (Flying Tapas Menue, Birthday/JGA Paket, TeamEvent Paket). Birkners Keller operates as a seasonal sub-brand during the Erlanger Bergkirchweih festival. The core restaurant and the add-on event packages are interconnected, with shared culinary identity and cross-promotion between offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Galileo Restaurant & Bar Single-location tapas, TexMex and cocktail restaurant and bar in Erlangen city centre serving Mediterranean tapas, Mexican classics, burgers, bowls, and a cocktail menu of nearly 50 drinks in a beachhouse atmosphere, open daily from 17:00.
• Galileo Catering Off-site catering and party service in the Erlangen metropolregion for events of 30 to 300 persons, specialising in Mediterranean buffets, tapas, finger food, BBQ, and mobile cocktail bar service with trained staff and equipment rental.
• Birkners Keller Biergarten and event location during the Erlanger Bergkirchweih festival, co-operated by Galileo and Arizona with 800+ outdoor seats under chestnut trees, Franconian beer, live music bands, and regional food from Altstädter Schießhaus.
• Birthday / JGA Package Group event package for birthdays and JGA (bachelor/bachelorette) parties including Apero reception, shared tapas tower, Mexican platters, churros dessert, XL cocktail tower, party shots, and a live cocktail workshop, priced from €45 per person.
• TeamEvent (Corporate) Package Corporate team event package for company celebrations, including Rhubarb Spritz reception, Flying Tapas Menu, Crema Catalán dessert, water and espresso flatrate, plus à la carte beverages, priced from €39 per person with invoice billing available.
• Flying Tapas Menu Shared tasting menu of 6 tapas per couple including starter and dessert, priced at €25 per person and available for groups of up to 20 persons as a fixed-format dining experience.
• Tapas All You Can Eat (Sundays) Limited-seat Sunday promotion offering all-you-can-eat tapas from the full menu, subject to a maximum of three tapas per person per round, no takeaway, kitchen closing at 21:00, and reservation required.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800,000+ guests served over 20 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arizona ErlangencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona Bar & Grill is a partner restaurant of the Galileo group, sharing the same ownership (GHS Gastro GmbH). Offers BBQ and grill cuisine as an alternative dining option in Erlangen.
• Arizona ForchheimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond Arizona location in Forchheim, extending the restaurant group's geographic presence in the region.
• Birkners Keller (Erlanger Bergkirchweih)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGalileo co-operates Birkners Keller with ARIZONA during the Erlanger Bergkirchweih festival. Located in the heart of the fair with 800+ outdoor seats. Features Franconian beer from Mönchshof brewery, live music bands, and regional Franconian food from Altstädter Schießhaus team.
• Altstädter Schießhaus ErlangencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGaststätte, Biergarten, and Bergkirchweih partner that prepares Franconian food specialties for Birkners Keller during the festival. One of three cuisine style options for catering services.
• Teburio GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationReservation system provider for online table booking. Handles reservations from 2 to 160+ persons with real-time availability and instant confirmation. Data stored on EU servers (France) with encryption and regular backups.
• GastrofellowsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGastronomy consulting platform handling employee recruitment and customer feedback for the Galileo group.
• TrionkkartellminorOthersBeverage wholesale partner supplying drinks to Galileo and partner establishments.
• GastroSuranceminorOthersInsurance partner specialized in gastronomy and hospitality sector coverage.
• Gastroguide.deminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner platform for selling gift cards and vouchers for Galileo and other partner restaurants.
• Canvayo (by lottaleben media)coreTechnology or IntegrationSaaS website platform provider for galileo-erlangen.de. Powers the restaurant's digital presence including menus, reservations, and event bookings.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• L'Osteria: Large German casual Italian full-service restaurant chain. Comparable to Galileo in operating model (casual full-service, shareable plates concept, bar/cocktails, group bookings) and European casual dining positioning.
• Vapiano: Casual full-service European dining concept with shareable plates and group-oriented seating. Comparable to Galileo in casual European dining positioning, shareable menu format, and group/event-friendly layout, though operating at chain scale.
• Kofler & Kompanie: Premium German event catering company operating at scale. Comparable to Galileo Catering in event catering service model, scale of event delivery (hundreds of guests), and emphasis on professionally trained service staff.
• Sausalitos: Germany-based casual TexMex/cocktail-bar chain. Closely comparable in concept (Mexican-inspired casual dining, strong cocktail program, evening-oriented) and target market (young adults, groups, celebrations) to Galileo's tapas/TexMex/cocktail model.
• Marché International: European fresh-food casual restaurant and event catering brand. Comparable to Galileo in casual full-service dining format with Mediterranean-influenced menu and event/private function hosting capability.
• Hans im Glück Franchise: German casual burger/bun restaurant chain with strong bar and cocktail program. Comparable to Galileo in casual evening dining positioning, cocktail-led beverage mix, and group/couple target customer.
• Enchilada Unternehmensgruppe: Operates multiple Mexican-casual restaurant concepts across Germany with strong bar programs. Comparable to Galileo in cuisine focus (TexMex), casual full-service dining model, and group/event hosting.
• Peter Pane Burgergrill & Bar: German burger-focused casual dining chain with bar program. Comparable to Galileo in menu offering (burgers are a Galileo menu segment), casual full-service evening dining, and group-friendly atmosphere.

Broad incumbents

• Block House Restaurant: Established German steakhouse chain. Comparable as a broader-incumbent casual full-service restaurant group operating across German cities, overlapping with Galileo's full-service dining model but focused on steak rather than tapas/TexMex.
• Hard Rock Cafe: International themed casual full-service restaurant with strong cocktail program and merchandise. Comparable to Galileo in casual evening dining + cocktail bar model and event/group booking orientation, though operating at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Galileo.Erlangen
• Instagraminstagram.com/galileo_erlangen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/galileo-bar-&-restaurant-erlangen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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