Munich's beer culture is as diverse as the neighbourhoods in which it is brewed, tapped, poured, toasted and drunk. A selection of very different places to stop for refreshments, where the drink is especially honoured. Cheers!
Experiencing beer culture:
- Schwabing
- Glockenbachviertel
- Schlachthofviertel
- Giesing
- Altstadt
- Neuhausen
- Maxvorstadt
- Westend
- Bahnhofsviertel
Special: There is always something extraordinary to discover here. Whether it's the special architecture, a cool location or the valuable history inside. In any case, there is always a unique twist to this visit.
Traditional: Munich is home to centuries-old pubs and beer halls whose traditions have been preserved. If you stop off here, you will get to know Munich's culinary heritage right from the roots.
Crafty: In addition to the Munich breweries with their strict regulations, more and more people from all over the world are settling here to create new types of beer using different kinds of malt and hops. These addresses are an exciting addition to traditional beer brewing.
Boazig: Boazn is iconic. In Munich, old, quaint and sometimes a little scruffy corner pubs are as much a part of the gastronomic offer as the beer on every drinks menu. What you can expect there: veterans behind the bar, jukeboxes and dartboards, neighbourly exchanges and a classic tapping.
Young: Traditions are honoured in Munich – but they can sparkle above all because modernity is added and the two concepts complement each other. Young restaurants often conjure up a modern interpretation of Bavarian cuisine and the clientele here is somewhat younger, but no less rooted in beer culture.
Fine: It is not uncommon for a fresh beer to be served as an aperitif in restaurants with sophisticated cuisine and gourmet restaurants in the city. This shows how wonderfully such a down-to-earth drink can be combined with fine dining.
When it comes to beer culture, Schwabing not only has the beer gardens in the Englischer Garten (park) to offer, but also traditional pubs where the bohemians of the 1900s used to raise their glasses. Today there is much more to discover:
Special: Enjoy a pint of beer and the great brass band music at the historic Chinesischer Turm.
Traditional: Old, but not stale – raise a glass with locals and students in the traditional Atzinger pub.
Crafty: Try the wide range of beers on offer at the international sports bar The Keg Bar.
Boazig: Play table football, darts or sing karaoke – all possible in the cosy Hopfendolde.
Young: Experience the cool vibe of a pub and bar at Hybrid Trumpf oder Kritisch.
Fine: Drink a fresh beer or pilsner as an aperitif in the elegant Brothers restaurant.
Nightlife district, centre of the queer community and popular residential area: there's always something going on in the Glockenbachviertel, including, of course, when it comes to beer culture:
Special: Toast with a fresh beer on the roof terrace of the Deutsche Eiche and share a Bavarian Brotzeit.
Traditional: Experience cabaret, theatre or folk music live at the down-to-earth Fraunhofer.
Crafty: Sample various craft beers, chat and celebrate in the unpretentious Geyerwally pub
Boazig: Discover the small pub Flaschenöffner and enjoy fresh beer from the tap.
Young: Experience the combination of modern cuisine and Bavarian cosiness at Xaver's.
Fine: Savour exceptional Austrian delicacies at Gasthaus Waltz.
The Schlachthofviertel is Munich's unofficial centre of the young beer scene. Several craft beer breweries have established themselves here in recent years. And where people like to brew, they also like to drink. Here, for example:
Special: Have a Weißbier for breakfast with a traditional Weißwurstfrühstück at Großmarkthalle restaurant.
Traditional: Try the schnitzel parade accompanied by a pint from the Willibecher at Augustiner Drei Mühlen.
Crafty: Enjoy home-brewed beer specialities straight from the tank in the True Brew Taproom.
Boazig: Toast with the legendary landlady Irmi and her regulars in the Bierschuppen.
Young: Be inspired by the creative chalkboards and freshly tapped beer in the Valentinstüberl.
Fine: Combine fine dining with good beer at Roecklplatz.
Giesing is known for its love of football and now also for its young, innovative beer scene. And because football and beer go so well together, people also like to drink the latter:
Special: Experience Bavarian conviviality at the Starkbierfest (strong beer festival) at Paulaner Nockherberg.
Traditional: Immerse yourself in Bavarian tradition at the Wirtshaus Hohenwart, which has been around since 1896.
Crafty: Sample freshly brewed lager beers in the Lagerhaus.
Boazig: Toast with the neighbourhood in the cosy Schau ma moi.
Young: Feast on roast wild boar and drink iconic beers at the new Saletta.
Fine: Combine fine dining with good beer at Dantler.
Due to the high density of pubs in the Old Town, you can experience traditional beer culture on every corner – because beer has been an integral part of Munich life since the city was founded. It tastes really good here, for example:
Special: First find out more at the Bier- und Oktoberfestmuseum, then savour a meal in the rustic museum parlour.
Traditional: Experience brass band music, Bavarian lifestyle and traditional beer culture at the Hofbräuhaus.
Crafty: Try the different types of wheat beer in the Weißes Bräuhaus.
Boazig: Socialise with locals and guests from all over the world in the rustic pub Le Clou.
Young: Combine modern Bavarian cuisine with Munich's art of brewing at Herrschaftszeiten.
Fine: Experience the barrel change of beer and enjoy excellent food at Pschorr at Viktualienmarkt.
Most tourists come to Neuhausen because of the Nymphenburger Schloss (palace). However, there are also several beer gardens and other culinary highlights to discover in this beautiful neighbourhood:
Special: Toast in Bavaria's largest beer garden, the Hirschgarten, and marvel at the animals in the game enclosure.
Traditional: Enjoy good home cooking in the rustic Metzgerwirt, which has been around since 1730.
Crafty: Sample the varied beer menu in the cosy malzraum.
Boazig: Drink beer, eat hearty food and watch football in the cosy Pilsquelle pub.
Young: Eat, chat and play cards with the family in the self-proclaimed Neuhauser living room Sappralott.
Fine: Enjoy the combination of creative cuisine and warm hospitality at the Zauberberg restaurant.
Over 100 years ago, artists and cultural figures used to meet in the neighbourhood's traditional pubs. Today, many young people live in Maxvorstadt – and as we all know, most of them like to drink beer:
Special: Sipping a pint with friends in the converted Minna Thiel railway bus.
Traditional: Make yourself comfortable in the artist pub Alter Simpl and learn all about its exciting history.
Crafty: Sample the different ales at the friendly Higgins Ale Works and chat to the owner.
Boazig: Lean casually against the jukebox and sip a beer in the cult pub Ungewitter.
Young: Enjoy southern German home cooking in the modern Obacht restaurant.
Fine: Savour unusual star cuisine at the minimalist Sparkling Bistro.
Over the years, craft businesses and beer cellars have settled in the Westend – an old working-class neighbourhood that is now a popular residential area. And in addition to the Augustiner brewery, there are also other types of beer to discover:
Special: Stop for a morning pint in the historic building of the Das Bad pub.
Traditional: Play Schafkopf and clink glasses in the cosy Augustiner Bürgerheim.
Crafty: Try the local beer specialities in the neighbouring Wirtshaus Eder.
Boazig: Experience the Munich beer parlour atmosphere at Barry's Boazn.
Young: Drink beer and feast on three kinds of dumplings in the modern Gaststätte Servus Heidi.
Fine: Get to know sophisticated and sustainable cuisine at Kulinariat and relax in its backyard oasis.
One thing is very important in the southern Bahnhofsviertel: Diversity. The neighbourhood is lively and is characterised by a vibrant diversity that is not only evident on the menus, but also on the taps:
Special: Drink beer and eat your own food at Karotte, which is only open on Thursdays.
Traditional: Taste your way through the beer selection in the Münchner Stubn and savour Italian delicacies.
Crafty: Drink your way through the varied monthly beers in the cosy Schiller Bräu.
Boazig: Stop off at the modern and rustic Gasthaus zur Festwiese before or after your Oktoberfest visit.
Young: Enjoy a cold beer as an aperitif and then savour the fine cuisine at the Marie-Therese Gasthaus.
Fine: Try Bavarian favorite dishes and toast with craft beer at Irmi.
