Steffen Melle reads from his book "Pubs in Stralsund's Old Town: 1332–2023"
Steffen Melle reads from his book *Pubs of Stralsund’s Old Town: 1332–2023*, shedding light on many dining establishments—some of which no longer exist—to paint a picture of pub life in Stralsund through the centuries.
Imagine we’re walking down a narrow alley, cobblestones glistening in the lamplight, and from a low doorway comes the murmur of voices, laughter, and perhaps a raucous toast. Our journey takes us through centuries of Old Town pubs—from their medieval beginnings to the vibrant present.
Pubs were never just places to drink. They were stages of everyday life: a marketplace for rumors, an office for small businesses, a living room for those who had none, and sometimes even the court of public opinion. Author Steffen Melle has combed through this world and uncovered some astonishing things—the familiar, the unheard-of, the comical, and occasionally the incomprehensible.
Accompanying images bring the stories to life and shed light on pub life in times gone by.
