Schiller's Favorite Beer Taverns in Munich
Munich and Beer
Munich Insider: Munich is one of the beer capitals of Europe. Maybe it is the main
beer capital. The words “Munich” and “beer” are almost inseparable, such
as, for example, “France” and “wine” or “Russia” and “vodka”. The name
“München” is translated from the ancient German as “Monks”. European
monks brewed beer and used it as high-calorie drink, especially when
fasting. Therefore, it is probably right that Munich is considered an
unofficial champion in brewing. The tradition of beer drinking in the
Bavarian capital is a kind of cult. Five million liters of beer are
consumed during Oktoberfest only; can you imagine the quantity for the entire year? One can lose count.
Since long ago, there have been six major breweries in the city. They
are now famous all over the world: Augustiner, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu,
Löwenbräu, Paulaner, and Spaten. Only they are allowed to supply their
products for the Oktoberfest. All brands are great, though all taste
different.
Gasttaette Grossmarkthalle
When
I asked Christoph, who grew up in the Munich area, where we should go
for the "Weisswurst Frühstück", he immediately said: to Gaststaette
Grossmarkthalle of Ludwig Wallner, a butcher, and his sister Gabi
Walter. They took over from their parents in 1998, who opened
Gaststaette Grossmarkthalle in 1968. The building hails from 1911.
Gaststaette
Grossmarkthalle is rather large. When you enter it, you are in the
"Schwemme" where we were sittung: Wooden floor, corner benches, a
vaulted ceiling with stylish lighting and wooden chairs and tables.
There are three more rooms, a bit more elegant: "Brauereistubn“ und 2 "Marktstubn“.
The restaurant opens at 7:00. Most people that were there with us ate Weisswurst and had a Weissbier.
Kochelseestrasse 13, München-Sendling
Hofbräuhaus (TripSavvy Top 6 Munich Beer Taverns)
People from all around the globe visit the Hofbräuhaus, which prides itself on being the world's most famous beer hall.
Established in 1589 as the Royal Brewery
of the Kingdom of Bavaria, it is an essential part of Munich's history,
culture, and cuisine and a popular hangout for tourists and locals
alike. You’ll see many reserved tables for regulars, called Stammtisch. These special customers get permanent personalized beer steins locked in their own cases.
Expect oompah bands, waitresses in traditional dirndls,
home-brewed beer in one-liter steins, and hearty Bavarian food such as
veal sausage with sweet mustard and pork roast. On the weekend, it gets
loud and jolly.
Address: Am Platzl 9, 80331 Munich
Löwenbräukeller (TripSavvy Top 6 Munich Beer Taverns)
When the Löwenbräukeller opened in 1883 it was a sensation. Not only
did it serve fresh Löwenbräubeer, but it was it the first beer hall in
the city with tablecloth and napkins. The restaurant still features
wooden floors, high vaulted ceilings, chandeliers, and oil paintings
similar to its early days.
The menu celebrates classic Bavarian dishes such as roast pork in
caraway gravy with bread dumplings and cabbage salad, and roasted pork knuckle with dumplings and sauerkraut.
For the 1867 Oktoberfest, the Löwenbräukeller set up the festival's first beer tent, the Schottenhamel. It became one of Oktoberfest's most famous beer tents and the place where Munich's mayor kicks off the festival every year.
Address: Nymphenburgerstrasse 2, 80335 Munich
Schneider Weisses Bräuhaus im Tal (TripSavvy Top 6 Munich Beer Taverns)
An institution in Munich’s culinary scene since the 19th century, Weisses Bräuhaus specializes in Weissbier, wheat beer. Every beer is poetically described on the menu. For instance, Meine blonde Weisse is “refreshing like a dance in a summer breeze”. And Unser Aventinus is perfect for “relaxing moments by the fire”.
The menu offers good old-fashioned German food, salads, as well as vegetarian options.
If you dare, try the traditional Munich dishes: sweet-sour lung of
veal, pork liver with roasted onions, or pork kidneys with fried
potatoes. Kids under 8 eat for free.
Weisses Bräuhaus has been carefully renovated, and the no-frills,
down-to-earth atmosphere is just like it might have been 100 years ago.
Tal 7, 80331 Muenchen
See: Dinner (Leberkäse, Blutwurst) at Schneider Weisses Bräuhaus im Tal and Second Breakfast (Weisswurst) at Zum Franziskaner in Munich (September 2024)
Ayinger Wirtshaus am Platzl (Cremes Guides)
The Ayinger am Platzl was first mentioned in
records in 1525 - today, it is run by the Inselkammer family in the
third generation. The visually appealing furnishings are just as
authentic as the historic building. Wood-panelled walls, chic metal
elements, cosy seating niches, and rustic antlers create a cosy Bavarian
flair - true to their motto, "living tavern tradition in a historic
location". In addition to classics such as ox cheeks, roast pork and
fried chicken, the kitchen also serves fish dishes and vegetarian-vegan
dishes such as chickpea gnocchi and herb saitlings - outrageously
delicious and with a modern twist. Good to know: The high quality of the
food can also be found in the sister pub, the Ayinger in der Au.
Platzl 1A | 80331 Munich-Altstadt
Der Pschorr (TripSavvy Top 6 Munich Beer Taverns)
Located at Viktualienmarkt, Der Pschorr pours its Hacker-Pschorr-Edelhell beer straight from wooden barrels into your stein.
Besides its many different kinds of beers, Der Pschorr is famous for
its fantastic quality of food. All ingredients are local, with produce
from Bavarian orchards, cheeses from local dairy coops, and meats from
Munich sausage makers. Highlights on the menu are the Murnau
Werdenfelser beef, a rare breed of local cattle; Pressack, a sausage
made from pork, studded with glistening shards of fat and seasoned with
marjoram; and homemade Obatzda, a Bavarian cheese spread served with
onions and chive bread.
Sounds too heavy? Look for the “healthy kitchen” section on the menu.
Address: Viktualienmarkt 15, 80331 Munich
Augustinerkeller (TripSavvy Top 6 Munich Beer Taverns)
Munich’s Augustinerkeller has been serving its mild Edelstoff beer
freshly tapped from the wooden barrel since 1812. Today, the restaurant
is many things at once: You can dine in the cozy and lively Bierstuebel
with its old paintings and chandeliers; the beer cellar with its vaulted
ceilings, brick walls, and wooden benches; the chestnut-shaded beer garden; or in the main beer hall, the bustling heart of the Augustinerkeller and a fun place for people watching.
The restaurant serves up traditional Bavarian cuisine, but you'll also
find a couple of International and vegetarian dishes on the extensive
menu.
Address: Arnulfstr. 52, 80335 Munich
Paulaner Bräuhaus (TripSavvy Top 6 Munich Beer Taverns)
The Paulaner Bräuhaus has a beer brewing tradition that goes back to
1889 when the brothers Eugen and Ludwig Thomas brewed their first
full-bodied lager beer here. Today, the beer is brewed in traditional
shiny copper tanks and even flavors some of the seasonal dishes on the
menu, like the goulash in beer sauce. For the adventurous foodie, there
is wheat beer sorbet. If you can’t get enough, come here on a Monday for
an all-you-can-eat Bavarian buffet.
Address: Kapuzinerplatz 5, 80337 Munich
Der Andechser am Dom (Frommer's)
Recommended by Jan Hartwig
Andechser is always packed, so be prepared to be seated at a communal
table and make new friends over a glass of beer or two. This
brewery-restaurant run by beermeister Sepp Krätz attracts a wide range
of diners and drinkers, and it is generally loud and occasionally
boisterous. The food is typical Bavarian, not haute cuisine by any
stretch, but filling and tasty. Try the Kloster Schmaus—sausages, dumplings, and vegetables served in the pan they’re cooked in. Another house specialty is Schweinsbraten
(pork roast) in a dark beer sauce; pork knuckles with crackling are
another favorite, and apple strudel is the must-have dessert.
Frauenplatz 80331 München
Zum Franziskaner (Laurel Robbins)
Zum Franziskaner has a laid-back vibe that makes you feel like you’re
dining in someone’s living room. The central location means it’s always
full, and it’s a popular spot after the opera. There are two menus, a
German one and an English one which doesn’t include all of the same
dishes as the German ones, so if you want to try something *really*
Bavarian ask for the German menu as well and see if your server can help
you. Also worth noting is that the pretzels on the table are not free.
They’re delicious, but you pay for each one that you eat.
Residenzstrasse
See: Dinner
(Leberkäse, Blutwurst) at Schneider Weisses Bräuhaus im Tal and Second
Breakfast (Weisswurst) at Zum Franziskaner in Munich (September 2024)
Gasthaus Waltz (Michelin)
A fashionable and lively restaurant in Munich's Glockenbachviertel, run
by an enthusiastic young team. The secret of its success is the chefs'
modern take on Alpine cuisine – sometimes creative, sometimes more
traditional, but the presentation is always sharp, and the ingredients
are the region's finest. Dishes such as the Tafelspitz-Sülze
(jellied prime boiled beef) with horseradish, root vegetables and seed
oil vinaigrette or the char with lentils, apple, trout caviar and beurre
blanc can be ordered à la carte or together as a set menu comprising
four or five courses. Wine is taken very seriously here and,
consequently, the list is not only well curated in terms of quality, but
also surprisingly extensive. Motorists should note that parking options
are limited.
Ayinger Bräustüberl (Ayinger Brewery)
The Ayinger Bräustüberl lives the Bavarian cuisine of a
pub as our ancestors knew it, hearty and perhaps even a little coarse. A
bit like the Bavarians themselves.
The dishes are usually simple but, just like the beer, always made
from high-quality regional products and ingredients. Sausages and meat
come from butchers in the neighbourhood.
Aying
Fallstaff Top 10 Munich Beer Taverns
1. Hofbräuhaus
The classic among all classics. The beer is foaming in
the mugs, well-made Bavarian specialties come out of the kitchen, and
the mood is always good. In addition, there are seasonal themed menus.
Platzl 9, 80331 Munich, Germany
2. Löwenbräukeller
Beer rules here, and that's a tradition. Just like the
cuisine, which also offers vegetarian dishes, but mainly Bavarian and
Munich specialities in subtle portions on the plates.
Nymphenburger Str. 7, 80335 Munich, Germany
3. Schneider Weisse Bräuhaus, Berg am Laim
In the traditional brewery, you can enjoy genuine
Bavarian cuisine without frills. Munich white sausages are only
available until noon, after which you can order roast suckling pig or
the classic butcher's platter.
Baumkirchner Str 5, 81673 Munich, Germany
4. Altes Hackerhaus
Munich pub culture is cultivated here and lived in an
exemplary manner. Fresh sausage and meat come from the in-house
butchery, and the kitchen offers a whole range of attractive, organic
dishes.
Sendlinger Straße 14, 80331 München, Germany
5. Augustiner Keller
Munich inn tradition belongs to the "Augustiner Keller"
like the freshly tapped beers and the well-stocked menu. There is
something for everyone, from the Bierstubenbrotzeit to the crispy
Bauernente.
Arnulfstraße 52, 80335 Munich, Germany
6. Paulaner Bräuhaus
Pure Munich lifestyle. Brewing still takes place here,
and beer can't be served any fresher. You can order Braumeister
schnitzel, ox cheeks or simply crispy knuckle of pork with it.
Weisswurst is available until 5 p.m.
Kapuzinerplatz 5, 80337 Munich, Germany
7. Zum Dürnbräu
An inn with a long tradition that has lost none of its
charm to this day. Whoever stops in here gets fresh beer on tap, plus
homemade delicacies and regional cuisine classics.
Dürnbräugasse 2, 80331 Munich, Germany
8. Tegernseer Tal Bräuhaus
Just a few steps from Marienplatz, you can enjoy freshly
tapped Tegernsee beer in a hearty atmosphere. And of course lots of
hearty Bavarian dishes from meat loaf to venison goulash to sour
Lüngerl.
Tal 8, 80331 Munich, Germany
9. Spatenhaus an der Oper
The Spatenhaus opposite the opera house on
May-Joseph-Platz is certainly one of the best places in Munich for
traditional Bavarian cuisine. But the selection of classics and
vegetarian dishes also holds its own.
Residenzstraße 12, 80333 Munich, Germany
10. Schneider Bräuhaus im Tal
Special attention should be paid to the daily
recommendations on the slate boards above the kitchen. From the
"Schweinszüngerl" to the "Voressen", you can enjoy real Altmünchen
cuisine here - and, of course, beer on tap.
Tal 7, 80331 Munich, Germany
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in MunichFallstaff
Vinothek by Geisel eschews the modernity of hip wine
bars and focuses on consistent hospitality, a cosy country-style
atmosphere and a huge wine list. Regulars eat potato pancakes with
salmon or San Daniele with burrata at the long bar!
Schützenstraße 11,
80335 Munich,
Germany
Bernd Großschädel and the whole team at Grapes always
make the bar at the Cortiina Hotel that little bit more of a
destination. The large wine list is varied, with rare and surprising
wines. Risotto, tarte flambée, etc. are great. An all-round success.
Ledererstraße 8,
80331 Munich,
Germany
This traditional wine bar in the heart of the city aims
to be quaint, pleasant and cozy, as the name itself promises. And this
promise is kept. Shirt-sleeved and pleasantly unpretentious,
well-curated wines are accompanied by typical Bavarian snacks.
Bräuhausstraße 8,
80331 Munich,
Germany
Star sommelier Justin Leone has found a tailor-made home
here in his own bar. Like his suits, the wines are extravagant and
exquisite, there are many gems to try here and, thanks to Coravin, to
taste. A bar with plenty of terroir and rock'n'roll.
Clemensstraße 7,
80803 Munich,
Germany
In their stall at the Viktualienmarkt, Sarah and Mete
not only sell hand-picked wines from Turkey and Germany, they also offer
delicious snacks. It's also worth taking a look at the tasting dates.
Viktualienmarkt, Laden Nr. 9, Abt. VI,
80331 Munich,
Germany
Kubaschweski (named after the film producer Ilse
Kubaschewski) in the inner courtyard of the Gloria Palast cinema
specialises in sparkling wines, but still wines are also on the menu
alongside the fizz. Snacks include tarte flambée and antipasti.
Karlsplatz 5,
80335 Munich,
Germany
It's easy to get lost in the large wine list at the
Blaue Libelle. Fortunately, the team in the always busy restaurant is
happy to help. Really good Neapolitan pizza and the odd Mediterranean
snack such as fritto misto are served with the wine.
Hans-Sachs-Straße 3,
80469 Munich,
Germany
The Munich Residenz, with its popular terrace next to
the Feldherrnhalle on Odeonsplatz, is not just a good place to sit.
Candy and Felix have turned the wine bar into a great place with a
fabulous (regional and Franconian) wine selection. And the food is great
too.
Residenzstraße 1,
80333 Munich,
Germany
Garibaldi is primarily known as a wine store with
several stores in Munich. But open wines by the glass are also available
here, in the middle of Munich's old town. A good opportunity for a
stop. And you can also find a well-chosen bottle for the evening.
Burgstraße 2,
80331 Munich,
Germany
Italian flair and Maximilianstrasse: they have always
gone together. In the Masi wine bar, you can not only taste over 50
wines from the famous Valpolicella winery, but also vintage wines and
specially created wine cocktails. Incl. store on site.
Maximilianstraße 40,
80539 Munich,
Germany
Other
Bar Centrale
Ciao ragazzi, noi siamo il Bar Centrale! Right in the heart of Munich’s
Old Town is the Bar Centrale – a bar more Italian than Italy itself.
Genuine, warm materials such as light leather and wood, as well as the
terrazzo floor, specially made for the Bar Centrale, create an
incomparably authentic atmosphere. Meet with friends over a delicious
cappuccino – prepared with love by one of our Baristi – an Aperol spritz
or our legendary pasta, and enjoy so much original Italian casualness
you’ll want to stay the whole evening. If you like Italy, you will love
Bar Centrale.
Run by the people of Grapes. Recommended by Carmen. Near Grapes
Bar Tantris
Tantris has been shaping the culinary scene in Germany since
1971. Following a careful renovation of our establishment, we now
continue to write the history of Tantris as Tantris Maison Culinaire.
With Tantris, Tantris DNA and the Bar Tantris under one roof in
Munich-Schwabing.
Dallmayr Bar&Grill
Michelin: Located next to the delicatessen on the ground floor, this Dallmayr
restaurant is steeped in tradition and offers a lively and relaxed, yet
stylish dining experience. At closely spaced tables, diners enjoy prompt
and adept service provided by a courteous and well-staffed
front-of-house team in white uniforms. From oysters and caviar to
seafood and Bavarian ribeye with balsamic pearl-glazed onions, the
international menu certainly whets the appetite. Be sure to sample the
beef tomato with feta, honey and sesame. The bar is another highlight,
perfect for unwinding with a pre-dinner drink.
Weinhaus Neuner
Michelin: With its cross-vaulted ceiling, herringbone parquet and wood panelling,
this old restaurant has lost nothing of its traditional charm. The food
is just what you would expect from an upmarket Munich inn – try the
flaky pastry crust chicken fricassee pie. The Kaiserschmarrn for two is
also a firm favourite! Nice wine list with a good selection of
champagnes.
Herzogspitalstrasse 8 80331 München
Benvido
Benvido
is a laid-back wine and coffee bar in Schwabing, a couple of blocks
away from where my daughter lives, open from 10 to 20 hrs, with a strong
focus on natural wines, including orange wines.
Well, Germany is a "green" country, with the Deputy Chancellor and the Foreign Minister both members of the Green Party.
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