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Munich no longer has a closing time for bars; many stay open until 3am or later.
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Several museums feature attractive cafés, including the Glyptothek, the Kunsthalle (Hypo Kulturstiftung), and the Lenbachhaus.
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Schumann’s Munich’s
top bar since 1982, now in a new location on the Hofgarten. Most tables
are reserved for regulars, so be sure to book one in advance. Although
the menu is limited, every item on it is delicious. Charles Schumann’s
fried potatoes and steak are famous. Toshi-Bar Next
door to the elegant Hotel Vierjahreszeiten, former celebrity watering
hole L-Bar is now the stylish Japanese Toshi-Bar. The generous lounge
area has comfy sofas. Dishes from the linked restaurant’s menu are
served here. Wurzerstr. 18 Open evenings daily
Hong Kong Bar Sip
an exotic drink at the 40-m- (130-ft-) long bar while enjoying the Far
Eastern atmosphere. Imaginatively prepared Asian dishes are the mainstay
in the adjoining dining room. Mixed clientele. Kapuzinerstr. 39 Open evenings
Julep’s Rustic
American ambience with barkeepers who are trained to mix some 200
cocktails, although you can also simply stand at the counter and drink a
beer straight out of the bottle. Classics such as lobster and Tex-Mex
dishes characterize the menu in the dining area. Breisacher Str. 18 Open evenings
Pusser’s One
of the latest American-style bars in Munich, with a maritime decor.
Cocktail highlights are the various rum-based creations. In addition,
there’s a wide selection of whiskies, Guinness, and Ayinger beer. Drop
in to the piano bar for classic bar food and Caribbean dishes. Bar Centrale Italian
bar open day and night. At the front, where there are also a few , the
air is filled with the heady aroma of espresso, while 1960s decor
dominates the area at the rear. Outstanding cocktails, pasta dishes, and
bar snacks. Ledererstr. 23 No credit cards
Tambosi Historic
coffee house in the Hofgarten, open morning to night. Take a seat
inside and be transported back to the 1800s. In summer, there are two
patios, one on Odeonsplatz, the other beneath linden trees on the
Hofgarten side. Live music is occasionally performed by music students.
Tambosi
Café Ruffini A
Munich institution – wholesome breakfasts should be this delicious
everywhere. Bread and cakes are made in the café’s own bakery. Tables on
the roof patio are highly sought. There are nightly concerts or
literary readings. Café Luitpold Traditional
daytime café offering homemade pralines and cakes, as well as tasty
meals. The kitchen closes at 7pm. Pretty courtyard and stunning
conservatory. Café Frischhut A
favourite with hungover night owls, this café opens at 5am and serves
fresh, deep-fried baked goods, doughnuts, and other goodies. Prälat-Zistl-Str. 8 Closed Sun & hols
Top 10 Bars, Cafés & Pubs with Live Music
Jazzbar Vogler Fabulous blues and jazz venue. Mon–Sat. Waldwirtschaft Großhesselohe Popular Bavarian pub with beer garden. Live jazz. Café am Beethovenplatz Munich’s oldest café; genteel atmosphere, live classical or jazz music. The Big Easy New Orleans-style bar and restaurant. Great ambience. Jazz brunch on Sundays. Night-Club Tucked away in the Bayerischer Hof’s basement, this club has top-notch jazz and funk headliners. Podium Featuring rock, oldies, and jazz, this is a 30-year-old institution. Unterfahrt This pub is in a cellar of the Einstein Kulturzentrum; venue for world-class jazz concerts. Atomic Café A club featuring many live music acts . Kaffee Giesing This renowned café was founded by songwriter Konstantin Wecker. Live music from 9pm. Hofbräuhaus A Bavarian brass band performs most days in Hofbräuhaus.
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