Car Cafe

ACE Cafe Luzern

Rothenburg • Switzerland

A motoring café and restaurant in Rothenburg near Lucerne, serving regional food and weekend breakfasts alongside themed car and motorcycle meets, with roots in London’s Ace Cafe.

About the venue

Cars, motorcycles and regional food near Lucerne

ACE Cafe Luzern is a motoring café and restaurant in Rothenburg, near Lucerne. Opened in 2015 following approval for a Swiss licence from Ace Cafe London, it brings the original venue’s connection with motorcycles and car culture to Central Switzerland. Its purpose-built timber building provides a distinctive setting for meals, meet-ups and themed events.

Food is central to the experience. The kitchen works with regional suppliers and serves burgers, spare ribs, salads and meat-free dishes, with different menus for weekday lunches, evenings and event days. Weekend breakfasts add another reason to stop, whether you are meeting friends or beginning a day on the road.

The event calendar brings together classic cars, modern performance models and motorcycles through gatherings dedicated to particular marques and communities. Visiting vehicles vary with the programme, giving different days their own character. The restaurant also welcomes guests outside organised meets, making ACE a destination for both automotive enthusiasts and anyone looking for a relaxed meal.

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Car and motorcycle meets

Themed gatherings bring together classic cars, modern performance models and motorcycles throughout the event programme.

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Food with regional roots

Burgers, spare ribs, salads and meat-free dishes feature ingredients sourced from suppliers in the surrounding region.

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Weekend breakfast

Saturday and Sunday breakfasts include English breakfast and sweet or savoury waffles before a day on the road.

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Ace Cafe heritage

Opened in 2015 with Swiss licensing approval from Ace Cafe London, connecting local enthusiasts with an established motoring name.

Plan your visit

The practical details, in one place.

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Opening hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday11:00 – 22:00

Wednesday11:00 – 22:00

Thursday11:00 – 22:00

Friday11:00 – 23:00

Saturday10:00 – 22:00

Sunday10:00 – 21:00

Opening hours may vary. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please check the venue's official Google Maps listing.

Frequently Questions People Ask

Do you have any questions?

No. The restaurant welcomes general diners, families and friends as well as motoring enthusiasts. Particular vehicle-display requirements may apply to themed meets.

Yes. Table reservations are available through the venue’s website. Contact the team directly if you need arrangements for a larger group.

The calendar includes classic-car gatherings, marque-specific meets, American-car events and motorcycle meetings. Each listing provides its own date, theme and starting time.

Yes. ACE operates as a restaurant during its regular opening hours, with separate kitchen service times. You can plan a meal without attending an automotive event.

Breakfast is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 11:30. The menu includes English breakfast and sweet or savoury waffles.

Yes. The venue offers meat-free dishes alongside its burgers and other meals. Check the current menu and discuss any specific dietary requirements when reserving.

No. Tuesday–Thursday kitchen service is 11:30–13:30 and 18:00–21:00. Friday dinner service continues until 21:30. Weekends have separate breakfast and meal-service schedules.

Yes. The venue’s official history records approval for the Swiss licence from Ace Cafe London Ltd in 2013, followed by the opening in Rothenburg in 2015.