This impressive building in the village of Heinerscheid is hard to miss. Cornelyshaff is the locals’ favorite spot for the daily lunch menu or a drink at the bar. In winter, the fireplace warms up the atmosphere of this pub-style Luxembourgish brewery.
Cornelyshaff hosts the Ourdaller microbrewery, managed by Brasserie Simon from Wiltz. Dark, blonde, amber, or IPA – these locally brewed beers are unique in Luxembourg for their top fermentation. Tasting sessions are available at the bar to explore the flavors of the Eislek.
To complement its beers, the restaurant serves dishes and sauces made with beer, as well as traditional Luxembourgish brewery classics. Seasonal 0 km suggestions reflect the chef’s inspiration and local harvests. Cornelyshaff is also a warm, family-friendly place, perfect for lunch or dinner with a view of the surrounding nature.
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Cornelyshaff is part of the village’s history. Originally a traditional farm, it later became a wood trading office. Between 1850 and 1880, when a wave of Luxembourgers decided to emigrate, Cornelyshaff was transformed into an emigration office to the United States. Indeed, the agricultural crisis was severe in the country, and Luxembourgers were attracted by the American dream and free farmland in the Midwest. Between 10,000 and 12,000 Luxembourgers mainly moved to Iowa or Illinois, representing nearly 5% of the population at the time.
Later, Cornelyshaff became a “colonial goods store” (Colonialwaren und Delikatessen). Although this term has disappeared today, at the time it referred to fine grocery stores specializing in products imported from European colonies. These included coffee, cocoa, cane sugar, tea, spices, rum, tobacco, as well as luxury items like wine and jams from France or Germany.
It was later used as an agricultural cooperative for local producers, before being transformed into an inn with its own microbrewery.
Tips: As a seasonal suggestion, you can try the 0 km plate. This dish is made entirely from ultra-local products, such as vegetables grown in Munshausen and meat from their own farm or local hunting.
Opening: Tuesday to Sunday, lunch and dinner
Daily menu: Tuesday to Saturday at lunchtime
Kitchen hours: 12:00 – 14:00 and 18:00 – 20:30
Bar: opens at 08:00
Address: Cornelyshaff, Heinerscheid, Clervaux, Luxembourg