Eschwege mourns: Beverage World Schröder” closes after 37 years!

Eschwege mourns: Beverage World Schröder” closes after 37 years!

The end of an era is imminent: Arnold Schröder will close his “Beverage World Schröder” in Eschwege at the end of July 2025. This shop, which has been an integral part of the community around the Neustädter Church since 1988, will be fondly remembered by many. Customers often stopped by from 5pm onwards to chat over a cold beer and enjoy each other's company. Despite the lack of a liquor license, the courtyard became a popular meeting place for many who bought bottles and made themselves comfortable on the crates of drinks provided.

With a sales area of ​​70 square meters, Arnold Schröder has identified a gap in the market for beverage deliveries. The store, located in a building that has been in use since 1900, provides service to clubs, restaurants and private individuals in the region. With warm service that included carrying heavy boxes and providing parking right outside the door, the store became very popular.

New perspectives for customers

The building has now been sold and Schröder has big plans: He wants to spend time with his family and take care of his garden. But the “beverage world” will not disappear completely. Rainer Küster, a long-time employee of Schröder, is founding a new business at Bahnhofstrasse 13, the “Beverage World Küster”. This will largely retain the successful concept of its predecessor, but will be modernized. The innovations also include the ability to order drinks online or via WhatsApp. A welcome adaptation to today's customer needs!

Schröder himself made a decisive contribution to the community and won many regular customers with his personal touch. Even though Sexton is running the business, Schröder's spirit will certainly live on in his new endeavors. This is also welcomed by many former and new customers who are looking forward to the new opportunities.

The role of gastronomy in society

In the context of the closure, a look at the catering industry as a whole is also interesting. According to the trend report for 2025/2026 by Pierre Nierhaus, the catering industry is the second largest private employer in Germany with over six million employees. The industry has a decisive influence on our society and economy. The importance of gastronomy in Germany is often not recognized to the extent it deserves.

In his report, Nierhaus analyzes various trends that will influence the future of gastronomy. What's happening to our favorite places? How are the wishes and needs of guests changing? The coming years could be promising and we can be curious to see in which direction the local hospitality industry will develop.

For the people of Eschweg, the end of the “Beverage World Schröder” will be a noticeable loss. But with fresh ideas and a modern concept, the future for the “Beverages World Sexton” can be just as promising. If you can, you should plan one last visit to the Schröder beverage world before the chapter comes to an end.

For more information on the story of Arnold Schröder and his “beverage world,” take a look at the reporting from HNA as well as the opening times and details of the store Opening hours book. In addition, the trend report from German beverage industry a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about future trends in the restaurant industry.