The
members' restaurant is situated right next to the Spree and since
the river cuts through the ribbon of parliamentary buildings (known
as the "Band des Bundes"), freight shipping and steamer traffic
pass right by the Parliament Quarter. On the other side of the
river, connected by a bridge to the Paul Löbe House, is the
Marie-Elisabeth Lüders House. The restaurant was designed by
Cuban artist Jorge Pardo. Dozens of multi-coloured crystal lamps
and attractively designed tables and chairs give the room a special
atmosphere. Behind the restaurant to the left is a subterranean
walkway to the Reichstag building and the Jakob Kaiser
House.