The Old City Hall in Göttingen is the most beautiful building on the market square of Gottingen. Until the construction of the New Town Hall, this place was the central building of the city. The Old Town Hall is now used for different purposes. The former council chamber that is accessible by a staircase on the south side of the building, is a location for events such as concerts, ceremonies and receptions of the city. The first floor has an exhibition area, which is operated by the Cultural Office of the City. In the basement of City Hall is the Rathskeller, a restaurant with a focus on simple, home-made cuisine.