REFRESHINGLY TRADITIONAL

Jakob

The eldest always knew what he wanted to be: a host. For 14 years, he has pursued this goal with the determination and patience of a born innkeeper. Today, he is a trained chef and certified Hotelier-Restaurateur HF (Lucerne Hotel Management School), mastered mixology at Munich's renowned Schumann’s Bar, and embraced a laid-back approach in Colombia. His knack for numbers was proven during his work at the Roomers Design Hotel in Munich. Jakob's expertise spans operations, staff planning, purchasing, and controlling, right down to the kitchen. At XAVER'S, he is not only the host but the link between kitchen crew, service staff, and guests. In 2022, he took over our family business, Alter Wirt in Grünwald.

THIS IS US

THERESA

With her cheerful nature, she forms our golden center. Born and raised between her two brothers, she naturally became the calm mediator. Even in her early days working in the family business, she acted as a mediator for the entire team, fostering a harmonious work atmosphere. "Resi," as a Junior Project Manager at HEART, quickly learned to take the reins. As a hospitality specialist, she anticipates guests' needs even before they do. It's a perfect fit at XAVER'S, where she not only looks after our guests' well-being and a balanced team dynamic but also focuses on event organization and seamless service operations.

XAVER

Our namesake and the youngest of the group is far from a fledgling. At 14, he set off for the first time into the wide world, traveling to Bogotá, Colombia. This was followed by a trip to Tanzania, an Atlantic crossing, and a six-month journey across South America. Along the way, he organized his very first party, completed an apprenticeship as an event manager, and proved his skills as an operations manager and project manager, including at Munich’s Hearthouse. Ten years later, after hosting some of the most successful parties at Lenbachs & Söhne, he embodies the youthful energy and passion for celebrating that Munich has long needed. Xaver is the creative force who, with his eye for detail and deep sense of contemporary aesthetics, has built a network where young and old alike come together.

1919

1919

Our great-grandfather, Georg Portenlänger, along with his wife Anna, purchased the Alte Wirt—back then, a tavern with a beer garden

1949

1949

Thirty years later, his son, also named Georg (Chairman of the Munich Butchers’ Guild), took over the Alte Wirt in

1991

1991

Our parents, Ulli and Carola Portenlänger, took over the hotel “Alter Wirt”.

2006

2006

Our hotel, the Alte Wirt, is 100% organically certified.

2017

All three of us are, after all, part of the Augustiner Festhalle team at the Oktoberfest.

2018

2018

With XAVER’S, we’re opening our very first own place.

2022

2022

Since 2022, we have been official ambassadors for Bavaria as a travel destination.

2022

2022

In 2022, we took over the city’s smallest live music dive bar—Mister B’s.

2025

2025

New project launching in 2025 with Theresa, Jakob, Xaver, Chrisa, and Fabi. Stay tuned!

Alter Wirt Grünwald

Growing up in an organic hotel, the highest quality standards are second nature to us. The Alte Wirt stands for tradition, openness, and warmth. Quality, sustainability, and diversity shape our craft, while respect for guests, employees, and partners is our top priority. Our dedicated team works with passion to provide our guests with a truly memorable experience.

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Mr. B's Bar

We’re carrying forward the city’s smallest stage and opening it up to a wider spectrum: music, stand-up comedy, and poetry slams—artists of all kinds and genres are welcome here. With a crafted drink or a cold Augustiner, you’ll feel right at home, as if in your own living room, inviting you to stay a while.

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