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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Schiller's Favorite Augustiner Beer Taverns in Munich: Augustiner ... Stammhaus, Klosterwirt, am Platzl, am Dom, Keller, Bräustüben (September 2026)




The Top Augustiner Beer Taverns in Munich

Augustiner Stammhaus

The brewery's historic flagship location housed in a stunning Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) building right on the pedestrian shopping street. It features magnificent, sprawling dining halls like the Muschelsaal (Shell Hall). Vibe: Historic, grand, and busy. Highlights: Freshly tapped Helles, pork knuckle (Schweinshaxe), and traditional white sausages (Weißwurst).

See: Dinner, with our Grandchildren Viatrix and Ernst, at Augustiner Stammhaus, the Brewery's Historic Flagship Location Housed in a Stunning Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) Building, in Munich (September 2026)
 





Augustiner Klosterwirt

Located exactly where the original Augustinian monks first brewed the beer, right across from the iconic Frauenkirche towers.Vibe: Cozy, rustic, and spread across two levels with friendly, efficient staff.Highlights: Excellent local sausages, crispy pork knuckle, and Augustiner Helles tapped directly from wooden casks.




Augustiner am Platzl

Positioned right in the historic Platzl square, directly across from the Hofbräuhaus. It occupies a historic building that once served as the brewery's dray horse stables.Vibe: Intimate, highly energetic, and vastly preferred by locals over its neighbor across the street.Highlights: Famous for its rotisserie chicken, Käsespätzle, and a smooth pour of Augustiner Edelstoff.


Augustiner am Dom

Another great Old Town hub located right next to the cathedral, featuring three floors of seating and a small, pleasant outdoor terrace.




Augustiner-Keller

One of Munich's ultimate beer destinations, located just a short walk north of the main train station. It boasts a massive indoor cellar hall and the city’s second-largest beer garden, shaded by 100-year-old chestnut trees. Vibe: Quintessential Bavarian bliss; incredibly lively on warm days. Highlights: Serves premium Augustiner Edelstoff beer exclusively from heavy wooden barrels. Features a self-service beer garden area where you can bring your own food, alongside a full-service restaurant.

See: Weisswurst Breakfast (Second Breakfast) at Augustiner-Keller in Munich, Established in 1812, Famous for its 5000-seat Beer Garden (September 2026)
 



Augustiner Bräustuben

Located a bit further west in the Schwanthalerhöhe/Westend neighborhood, right next to the actual brewery site. This is arguably the most local and budget-friendly major beer hall in Munich.Vibe: Boisterous, unpretentious, and packed with neighborhood locals. Highlights: The main hall is converted from old brick horse stables. It offers incredibly cheap half-liters of beer and massive portions of classic tavern fare like the Braumeisterpfanne (brewer's skillet).


Augustiner Brewery 

Augustiner is Munich's oldest brewery (founded in 1328). 

Augustiner-Bräu is Munich’s oldest existing brewery, officially founded by Augustinian monks in 1328. It stands out today as the only major Munich brewery that remains completely independent of international corporate ownership, largely because 51% of the company is owned by a charitable foundation.

Key Historical Milestones

1328: Monastic Origins

Augustinian monks began brewing beer inside their monastery near the Munich Cathedral. They supplied the ruling Wittelsbach family until the Duke founded the rival Hofbräuhaus in 1589.

1803: Secularization

During Napoleon’s secularization campaign, the Bavarian state seized the monastery and privatized the brewery.

1829: The Wagner Era

Anton and Therese Wagner purchased the enterprise, turning it into a privately owned commercial business. The founder's son, Josef Wagner, later added his initials ("J.W.") to the company logo, where they remain today.

1885: Moving to Landsberger Straße

To accommodate industrial growth, the brewery moved to its current location on Landsberger Straße. The original site on Neuhauser Straße was converted into the famous Augustiner Stammhaus restaurant.

1940s: Wartime Destruction

World War II bombing runs destroyed roughly 60% of the brewery complex. It was later rebuilt exactly according to its historic brick model.

1996: The Edith-Haberland-Wagner Foundation

Edith Haberland Wagner, the last direct heir of the family, left her majority shares to a charitable foundation. This keeps the brewery fiercely independent and funnels over half of its profits back into cultural and social projects.

Unorthodox Traditions

Augustiner is highly unusual in the modern beer market for its preservation of historic brewing methods:

Zero Advertising: The company famously spends no money on marketing or commercials, relying entirely on word-of-mouth and brand loyalty.

Wooden Barrels: At the Munich Oktoberfest, Augustiner is the prominent major brewery that still dispenses its beer strictly from traditional wooden casks (called Hirschen).

Historical Malting: The brewery continues to use its historic 19th-century floor-malting facility to produce the specific pale malt needed for its classic beers.

No Beer Mixes: Unlike its competitors, the company refuses to produce trendy pre-mixed beer drinks, radlers, or low-alcohol lifestyle beers.

There are many Augustiner beer taverns and beer gardens in the city, all very popular with the locals. My favorite is the Augustiner Klosterwirt, next to the iconic Frauenkirche towers. 

Schiller’s Favorites

Here is a complete list of Schiller's Favorites:

Europe

Germany
 
Schiller's Favorite Augustiner Beer Taverns in Munich: Augustiner ... Stammhaus, Klosterwirt, am Platzl, am Dom, Keller, Bräustüben (September 2026) 
Schiller's Favorite Italian Neighborhood Restaurants in the Neighborhood of Cornelia Tremann Schiller, Muenchen, Schwabing (September 2026)
Schiller's Favorite Beer Taverns and Wine Bars in Munich (February 2025)
Schiller's Favorite Wine Taverns in Meersburg, Lake Constance, Baden, Germany
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Frankfurt, Germany
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Taverns in Würzburg, Franken, Germany
Schiller’s Favorites: 2 Legendary Wine Taverns in Würzburg – Juliusspital and Bürgerspital
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars and Wine Taverns in Freiburg, Baden, Germany
Schiller's Favorites: Frankfurt Apple Wine Taverns that Make their own Apple Wine
Schiller's Favorite Winemakers in Sachsen (Saxony), Germany
Schiller’s Favorite Winemakers in the Saale-Unstrut Region, Germany
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Taverns in Trier, Germany
Schiller's Favorite (Wine-) Restaurants in Deidesheim in the Pfalz, Germany
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Frankfurt am Main, 2014, Germany
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Berlin, Germany
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Frankfurt am Main, 2013, Germany
Schiller's Favorite Apple Wine Taverns in Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Taverns in Mainz, Germany

France

Schiller's Favorite Seafood Restaurants in Arcachon and Cap Ferret (Bassin d'Arcachon/ Bordeaux)
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in St. Emilion, France - An Update
Schiller’s Favorite Seafood Places in Bordeaux City, France - An Update
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Bordeaux City - An Update
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars and other Wine Venues in Chablis, France
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Beaune, Bourgogne
Dinner at a Bouchon - Chez Paul - in Lyon: Schiller’s Favorite Bouchons in Lyon, France
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Beaune, Bourgogne, France (2015)
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Bordeaux City, France (2015)
Schiller’s Favorite Restaurants, Brasseries, Bistros, Cafes and Wine Bars in Paris, France
Schiller's Favorite Seafood Places in Bordeaux City, France
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Bordeaux City, France, 2014
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in St. Emilion, France
Schiller’s Favorite Restaurants, Brasseries, Bistros, Cafes and Wine Bars in Paris, 2012 France
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Bordeaux (City) (2012), France

UK, Spain, Austria, Hungary, Italy


Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Graz, Austria (2023)
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Venice, Italy
Schiller's Favorite Winebars in London, UK
Schiller’s Favorite Tapas Bars in Logroño in La Rioja, Spain
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in London, 2012, UK
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars and Other Wine Spots in Vienna, Austria
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Budapest, Hungary
Schiller’s Favorite Spots to Drink Wine in Vienna, Austria (2011)

USA

Schiller's Favorites: New Wine Bars in Washington DC, USA
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Washington DC, USA (2017)
Schiller's Favorite (Seafood) Restaurants in Rehoboth, Delaware, USA
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in New York City, USA 
Schiller's Favorite Oyster Bars and Seafood Places in Seattle, Washington State, USA - An Update
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Seattle, USA - An Update
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Austin, Texas, USA
Riesling Crawl in New York City – Or, Where to Buy German Wine in Manhattan: Schiller's Favorite Wine Stores, USA
Schiller's Favorite Oyster Bars and Seafood Places in Seattle, USA (2013)
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in New York City, USA (2013)
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Seattle, USA (2013)
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Washington DC, USA
Schiller’s Favorite Crab Houses in the Washington DC Region, USA
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in New York City, 2012, USA
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Charleston, South Carolina, USA (2013)
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in San Francisco, USA
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars and Other Places Where You Can Have a Glass of Wine in Healdsburg, California

Mexico

Schiller's Favorite Wine and Other Bars in Mexico City, December 2024

Asia

Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Singapore
Schiller s Favorite Winebars in Beijing, 2014, China

Africa

Update: Schiller's Favorite Restaurants in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa
Schiller's Favorite Restaurants in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa
Schiller's Favorite Wines of Madagascar
Schiller’s 12 Favorite Restaurants of Antananarivo, the Capital of Madagascar

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Schiller's Favorite Italian Neighborhood Restaurants in the Neighborhood of Cornelia Tremann Schiller, Muenchen, Schwabing (September 2026)


Schiller's Favorite Italian Neighborhood Restaurants in the Neighborhood of Cornelia Tremann Schiller, Muenchen, Schwabing

Da Larosa

Karl-Theodor-Strasse 31a

Alongside their signature Pinsa, they serve traditional, modernly interpreted southern Italian recipes ranging from rich Tagliolini with truffles to premium veal tenderloin. Relatively small, intimate restaurant. They also feature a nice outdoor terrace. Because the venue has limited seating, tables book up very quickly.


Bibulus

Close to the Sticks & Stones Wine Bar. Listed among the top Italian restaurants in Schwabing, itt features an elegant, classic interior and a beautiful outdoor terrace. While they do offer à la carte dishes, the real draw here is their masterfully curated four-course degustation menu paired with regional Italian wines. Large wine list with many high-end wines. 


  

Ristorante Pizzeria Italy

Leopoldstrasse

Ristorante and Pizzeria. Long-standing establishment in Munich serving traditional Italian food. 



Al Dente

Karl-Theodor-Straße 45

Relatively large number of families with children were eating there, when we went. The owners are from the Southern part of Italy. Limited wine list.



Schiller’s Favorites

Here is a complete list of Schiller's Favorites:

Europe

Germany
 
Schiller's Favorite Italian Neighborhood Restaurants in the Neighborhood of Cornelia Tremann Schiller, Muenchen, Schwabing (September 2026)
Schiller's Favorite Beer Taverns and Wine Bars in Munich (February 2025)
Schiller's Favorite Wine Taverns in Meersburg, Lake Constance, Baden, Germany
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Frankfurt, Germany
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Taverns in Würzburg, Franken, Germany
Schiller’s Favorites: 2 Legendary Wine Taverns in Würzburg – Juliusspital and Bürgerspital
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars and Wine Taverns in Freiburg, Baden, Germany
Schiller's Favorites: Frankfurt Apple Wine Taverns that Make their own Apple Wine
Schiller's Favorite Winemakers in Sachsen (Saxony), Germany
Schiller’s Favorite Winemakers in the Saale-Unstrut Region, Germany
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Taverns in Trier, Germany
Schiller's Favorite (Wine-) Restaurants in Deidesheim in the Pfalz, Germany
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Frankfurt am Main, 2014, Germany
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Berlin, Germany
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Frankfurt am Main, 2013, Germany
Schiller's Favorite Apple Wine Taverns in Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Taverns in Mainz, Germany

France

Schiller's Favorite Seafood Restaurants in Arcachon and Cap Ferret (Bassin d'Arcachon/ Bordeaux)
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in St. Emilion, France - An Update
Schiller’s Favorite Seafood Places in Bordeaux City, France - An Update
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Bordeaux City - An Update
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars and other Wine Venues in Chablis, France
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Beaune, Bourgogne
Dinner at a Bouchon - Chez Paul - in Lyon: Schiller’s Favorite Bouchons in Lyon, France
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Beaune, Bourgogne, France (2015)
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Bordeaux City, France (2015)
Schiller’s Favorite Restaurants, Brasseries, Bistros, Cafes and Wine Bars in Paris, France
Schiller's Favorite Seafood Places in Bordeaux City, France
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Bordeaux City, France, 2014
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in St. Emilion, France
Schiller’s Favorite Restaurants, Brasseries, Bistros, Cafes and Wine Bars in Paris, 2012 France
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Bordeaux (City) (2012), France

UK, Spain, Austria, Hungary, Italy


Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Graz, Austria (2023)
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Venice, Italy
Schiller's Favorite Winebars in London, UK
Schiller’s Favorite Tapas Bars in Logroño in La Rioja, Spain
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in London, 2012, UK
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars and Other Wine Spots in Vienna, Austria
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Budapest, Hungary
Schiller’s Favorite Spots to Drink Wine in Vienna, Austria (2011)

USA

Schiller's Favorites: New Wine Bars in Washington DC, USA
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Washington DC, USA (2017)
Schiller's Favorite (Seafood) Restaurants in Rehoboth, Delaware, USA
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in New York City, USA 
Schiller's Favorite Oyster Bars and Seafood Places in Seattle, Washington State, USA - An Update
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Seattle, USA - An Update
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Austin, Texas, USA
Riesling Crawl in New York City – Or, Where to Buy German Wine in Manhattan: Schiller's Favorite Wine Stores, USA
Schiller's Favorite Oyster Bars and Seafood Places in Seattle, USA (2013)
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in New York City, USA (2013)
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Seattle, USA (2013)
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Washington DC, USA
Schiller’s Favorite Crab Houses in the Washington DC Region, USA
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in New York City, 2012, USA
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Charleston, South Carolina, USA (2013)
Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in San Francisco, USA
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars and Other Places Where You Can Have a Glass of Wine in Healdsburg, California

Mexico

Schiller's Favorite Wine and Other Bars in Mexico City, December 2024

Asia

Schiller’s Favorite Wine Bars in Singapore
Schiller s Favorite Winebars in Beijing, 2014, China

Africa

Update: Schiller's Favorite Restaurants in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa
Schiller's Favorite Restaurants in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa
Schiller's Favorite Wine Bars in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa
Schiller's Favorite Wines of Madagascar
Schiller’s 12 Favorite Restaurants of Antananarivo, the Capital of Madagascar

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Surprise Lunch at Seafood Restaurant "Poseidon am Viktualienmarkt" in Munich, Germany (September 2026)





Friends from the Washington Wine and Cheese Seminar / American Wine Society, Randolph Clarke and Sandra Hoexter, are also in Munich currently and we agreed by email to have dinner together at our temporary home (the house of Chris Tremann and Cornelia Schiller Tremann) in Schwabing. To buy cheese for the dinner Annette Schiller and I went to the Victualienmarkt this morning, where, what a surprise!, we run into Randy and Sandy, when they were having lunch at Poseidon am Viktualienmarkt, at the recommendation of JK and Janet Cam. 

Operated as fresh seafood counter and a lively, Mediterranean-style eatery, the ambiance there is highly reminiscent of a bustling seafood market bistro in Marseille or Barcelona. You can either buy premium raw seafood to eat at home or pull up a seat to eat directly on-site. 

We joined them and had a lovely lunch together. Sandy and I both chose the Bouillabaise, one of Poseidon's signature dishes, with a fresh Muscadet from the Loire valley.

Poseidon 

Quality, Tradition and Family Values 

Our bistro with fish counter has been an integral part of Munich’s Viktualienmarkt since 1984 – a true Munich original and the go-to address for fresh fish and seafood in the city. What began as a pure fish stall at the Viktualienmarkt has evolved over the years into a popular bistro that today perfectly combines both worlds: day-fresh seafood and delicious fish dishes. 

Who We Are – The Mergen Family 

We are the Mergen family: mother Gabi, father Pierre and son Marcel. For more than 20 years, we have been running both the bistro and the fish counter, working together every day to offer our guests the freshest seafood from around the world – from sea urchin from Iceland to king salmon from New Zealand. We are particularly proud that our selection is based on sustainable fishing practices, including both wild-caught fish and responsibly farmed aquaculture. We are the family-run fish business in Munich, whre quality meets fair prices.

​ Popular Fish Dishes and Daily Specials 

Our classics, like the Bouillabaisse with Rouille or the Spaghetti with seafood à la Pierre Mergen, have been crowd favorites for years and continue to delight all generations. To keep things exciting, we also offer daily changing specials, prepared right in our open kitchen. In the summer, our sunny terrace invites you to enjoy your meal outdoors with a view of the Viktualienmarkt – ideally with a good glass of wine. Whether you dine with us or buy fresh fish in Munich, we stand for the highest quality and sustainability – and have done so for over 40 years.

Bon Appétit!

Seafood Restaurants at the Viktualienmarkt 

The absolute best and most famous fish restaurant directly at the Viktualienmarkt is Fisch Witte. It is a highly cherished Munich institution operating as both a premium fish monger and a gourmet bistro.

Right alongside it, Poseidon am Viktualienmarkt is an equally exceptional top-tier choice located just steps away from the market stalls.

Fisch Witte (The Premium Icon)

This is the place to go if you want a quintessential, slightly upscale Viktualienmarkt experience. You sit tightly packed at bistro tables, often enjoying a glass of champagne alongside your food.

The Food: You can choose your fish raw directly from their massive showcase counter to be grilled fresh on the spot. 

Reviewers heavily praise their Seafood Soup and rich Bouillabaisse.

Good to Know: It gets incredibly crowded during peak hours. Lunch reservations are highly recommended.




Poseidon am Viktualienmarkt (The Local Secret)

Located on the edge of the market, Poseidon feels like a hidden slice of Marseille or Barcelona dropped into Munich. It operates as a cozy fish shop with a fantastic open-kitchen bistro.

The Food: Known for incredibly fresh Belon and Gillardeau oysters, perfectly al dente seafood pasta, and beautifully charred swordfish steaks.

Good to Know: The atmosphere is a bit more relaxed and less "posh" than Fisch Witte, making it perfect for a casual but top-tier seafood lunch.

Nordsee Viktualienmarkt (The Quick Budget Choice)

While Nordsee is a widespread German fast-food chain, this specific location at the market is their oldest branch and features a special exclusive gourmet bar counter.

The Food: While one side handles quick takeaway fish sandwiches (like the Bremer or Matjes-Baguette), the gourmet counter cooks up fresh grilled scallops, octopus, and oysters right in front of you.

Good to Know: It is completely self-service with no formal table seating, making it best for a fast, budget-friendly market bite.

Arriving





Inside: Seafood Counter, Kitchen and Tables






Lunch





Viktualienmarkt in Munich, Germany 
 


 
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