If you want to drink your Bavarian coffin the way it should be, visit one of the many beer gardens in Munich; most of them brew their own beer, and your drink will taste even better with a plate of local specialties and some oompah music. Here is a selection of some of the best breweries in Munich, where you can enjoy Bavarian hospitality at its best.
Hofbräuhaus
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Platzl 9, 80331 Munich, GermanyGet directions
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+49 89 290136100
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People from all over the world visit the Hofbräuhaus, which prides itself on being the most famous brewery in the world.
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 gathering place for tourists and locals alike. You will see many tables reserved for regulars, called Stammtisch . These special customers get permanent personalized beer mugs enclosed in their own case.
Expect bands of oompahs, waitresses in traditional dirndls, home-brewed beer in liter jugs, and hearty Bavarian fare like beef sausage with sweet mustard and roast pork. On the weekend, it gets loud and cheery.
Address: Am Platzl 9, 80331 Munich.
White brewhouse
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Tal 7, 80331 Munich, GermanyGet directions
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+49 89 2901380
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An institution on the Munich culinary scene since the 19th century, Weisses Bräuhaus specializes in Weissbier , wheat beer. Each beer is poetically described on the menu. For example, the blonde Meine Weisse is “refreshing as a dance in a summer breeze.” And Unser Aventinus is PERFOR “relaxing moments by fire”?
The menu offers good old-fashioned German food, salads, as well as vegetarian options. If you dare, try traditional Munich dishes: sweet and sour beef lung, pork liver with roasted onion, or pork kidneys with French fries. Children under 8 years eat free.
Weisses Bräuhaus has been carefully renovated, and the simple and understated atmosphere is as it could have been 100 years ago.
Address: Tal 7, 80331 Munich
The Pschorr
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Viktualienmarkt 15, 80331 Munich, GermanyGet directions
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+49 89 442383940
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Located on the Viktualienmarkt, Der Pschorr pours its Hacker-Pschorr-Edelhell beer directly from wooden barrels into its tankard.
In addition to its different types 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 cooperatives, and meats from Munich sausage makers. Highlights on the menu are Murnau Werdenfelser beef, a rare breed of local cattle; Pressack, a sausage made from pork, studded with shiny bits of fat and seasoned with marjoram; and homemade Obatzda, a Bavarian cheese spread served with onion and chive bread.
Sound too heavy? Look for the “healthy cooking” section on the menu.
Address: Viktualienmarkt 15, 80331 Munich
Augustinerkeller
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Arnulfstrasse 52, 80335 Munich, GermanyGet directions
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+49 89 594393
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Munich’s Augustinerkeller has been serving its smooth Edelstoff beer fresh 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 vaulted ceilings, brick walls, and wooden benches; the brewery in the shade of chestnut trees; or in the main brewery, the bustling heart of the Augustinerkeller and a fun place for people watching.
The restaurant serves traditional Bavarian cuisine, but you will also find a couple of international and vegetarian dishes on the extensive menu.
Address: Arnulfstr. 52, 80335 Munich
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Paulaner Brewery
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Kapuzinerpl. 5, 80337 Munich, GermanyGet directions
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+49 89 5446110
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The Paulaner Bräuhaus has a brewing tradition dating back to 1889 when brothers Eugen and Ludwig Thomas brewed their first full-bodied lager here. Today, the beer is brewed in traditional shiny copper tanks and even flavors some of the seasonal dishes on the menu, such as goulash in beer sauce. For adventurous foodies, there is wheat beer sorbet. If you can’t get enough, come here on a Monday for the all you can eat Bavarian buffet.
Address: Kapuzinerplatz 5, 80337 Munich
Löwenbräukeller
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Nymphenburger Str. 2, 80335 Munich, GermanyGet directions
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+49 89 998209185
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When the Löwenbräukeller opened in 1883 it was a sensation. Not only does it serve fresh Löwenbräubeer, but it was the city’s first brewery with tablecloths and napkins. The restaurant still features hardwood 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 sauce with bread dumpling and cole slaw; and roast pork knuckle with meatballs and sauerkraut.
For Oktoberfest in 1867, the Löwenbräukeller installed the festival’s first beer tent, the Schottenhamel. It became one of the most famous Oktoberfest beer tents and the place where the mayor of Munich starts the festival each year.
Address: Nymphenburgerstrasse 2, 80335 Munich
Beer gardens in Munich
Is the weather too nice to sit inside a brewery? Most breweries have outdoor seating, terraces, or even Biergartens .
Take a look at this list to learn more about the best of Munich’s 200 beer gardens. From bustling beer gardens in the heart of the city to the world’s largest beer garden for 8,000 people, to idyllic open-air restaurants on the outskirts of the city.
