Discover Munich’s 200 best spots for a Friend Groups' trip

Old Town

Explore Munich's Old Town, the pedestrian core around Marienplatz and its neo-Gothic town hall. Walk to the Frauenkirche, then browse the stalls and beer garden of the Viktualienmarkt.

Hirschgarten

★ 4.6 · 12,480 reviews

Settle into Hirschgarten, the sprawling Munich park famous for its vast chestnut-shaded beer garden. Watch the deer in their enclosure, let the kids loose on the playgrounds, and raise a stein under the trees.

Biergarten am Chinesischen Turm

★ 4.4 · 16,684 reviews

Discover the Biergarten am Chinesischen Turm, a classic beer garden at the heart of the English Garden. Walk through the park, then settle under the trees with a Munich beer and live music.

English Garden

★ 4.7 · 69,765 reviews

Lose an afternoon in the English Garden, Munich's sprawling central park. Wander shaded paths, pause by the lake or river, and settle into the beer garden beside the Chinese Tower.

Gärtnerplatzviertel

Settle into the Gärtnerplatzviertel, Munich's stylish hub of bars and boutiques around the round Gärtnerplatz. Browse the independent shops, then pick a terrace for an aperitif as the evening picks up.

Augustiner-Keller

★ 4.4 · 40,343 reviews

Discover Augustiner-Keller, one of Munich's best-known beer gardens and halls in Maxvorstadt. Share a table under the trees with a fresh Helles and a plate of hearty Bavarian food.

Altstadt-Lehel

Step into Altstadt-Lehel, the district where Munich's historic core meets the quiet Lehel quarter by the Isar. Walk from Marienplatz past the Residenz and Frauenkirche, then drift east to the river for a calmer finish.

Zephyr Bar

★ 4.7 · 1,295 reviews

Discover Zephyr Bar, a trendy cocktail hangout in Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt. Sample artistic cocktails built on unusual spices and herbs, or ask the bar team to craft one to your taste.

GRAPES Weinbar

★ 4.6 · 508 reviews

Spend an evening with a good glass of wine at a Munich wine bar. Order a bottle to share and relax.

Munich's Beer Halls and Breweries: 3-Hour Guided Tour

★ 4.5 · 1,015 reviews

Discover Munich's Beer Halls and Breweries, a three-hour guided tour through the city's brewing heritage. You will visit traditional beer halls, step inside a local brewery and taste two half-litre beers along the route.

Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum

★ 4.7 · 1,206 reviews

Spend an evening with Munich's beer culture on this guided food and beer tour. Learn how brewing traditions developed, tour the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum privately, then settle at a reserved table for several beers and a Bavarian platter.

Bar Gabányi

★ 4.1 · 731 reviews

Discover Bar Gabányi, a classy old-school lounge in Ludwigsvorstadt. Sip inventive craft cocktails with a few bar bites while live jazz sets the late-night mood.

Old Town Food Tour with 10+ Tastings, Beer & Pretzel

★ 4.8 · 183 reviews

Bring your appetite to this old town food tour built around more than ten tastings. Work through Weisswurst, pretzel, Leberkäse and market specialities, washed down with Munich beers and honey wine while your guide fills in the history.

KOMU

★ 4.8 · 185 reviews

Reserve a table at KOMU, the premium Munich restaurant diners rank at Michelin level. Take a counter seat by the kitchen and work through a refined tasting menu that includes egg yolk with white truffle.

Schumann's

★ 3.7 · 1,687 reviews

Discover Schumann's, a slick, classic American-style cocktail bar with an exclusive atmosphere. Sit down for upscale drinks, or let the bartenders craft a cocktail around your preferences.

Bike Tour with Beer Garden Break

★ 4.9 · 622 reviews

Cycle through Munich with a local guide and stop for a drink at a beer garden. See the river surfers and the city's landmarks on an easy ride.

CALL SOUL - Breaking Bar

★ 4.7 · 1,602 reviews

Discover CALL SOUL - Breaking Bar, a quirky cocktail bar with eclectic decor near Münchner Freiheit. Work through an imaginative cocktail menu, pair it with tacos, and enjoy the terrace.

Ory Bar

★ 4.8 · 752 reviews

Discover Ory Bar, the refined lounge at the Mandarin Oriental in Altstadt-Lehel. Settle into the plush interior and sip inventive, balanced cocktails, from a Bavarian Old Fashioned to carefully selected wines.

Barroom

★ 4.6 · 541 reviews

Discover Barroom, a snug cocktail bar in Haidhausen run by passionate bartenders. Share your taste preferences and sip a personalized drink in an intimate, nostalgic room.

Flaucher

★ 4.6 · 9,156 reviews

Spend an afternoon at Flaucher, the Isar's most relaxed riverside spot in southern Munich. Wade into the shallows, lay out a picnic on the gravel banks, and finish with a drink at the beer garden.

Viktualienmarkt

Wander Viktualienmarkt, Munich's beloved open-air food market beside Marienplatz. Sample cheeses, fresh produce and local specialities from the stalls, then settle in for a drink under the chestnut trees.

Beer & Beyond Tour

★ 4.7 · 243 reviews

Join Beer & Beyond, an evening walk through Munich's traditional beer halls and gardens that starts by the central station. You will taste beer at up to three venues while a guide shares brewing stories and Bavarian history.

Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

★ 4.6 · 7,555 reviews

Walk the Munich streets where the Nazi movement began. Hear about the early beer halls and the failed putsch.

Jahreszeiten Bar Munich

★ 4.6 · 115 reviews

Sip a carefully made cocktail at a refined Munich bar with a neighbourhood feel. Settle in for a quiet, comfortable evening drink.

Daily City Bike Tour with Beer Garden Stop

★ 4.7 · 649 reviews

Explore Munich by bike with a guide who loves its history. Cycle the English Garden and the river, with a stop at a beer garden.

Bar Montez

★ 4.3 · 270 reviews

Discover Bar Montez, an elegant jazz bar where live music sets the tone for the evening. Enjoy cocktails, tapas and truffle fries in a vibey, upscale setting made for couples.

Guided Food Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★ 4.8 · 202 reviews

Start your day at Isartor with a welcome drink on this old town food tour. Taste Obazda and Bavarian bread, try a small beer flight, browse Viktualienmarkt and finish with a traditional fried pastry.

Brenner

★ 4.2 · 6,144 reviews

Walk into Brenner's high-ceilinged, pillared dining room, a polished all-day address in the Altstadt. Settle in for Italian-style dishes, then linger at the bar for a drink.

New Town Hall

★ 4.7 · 2,331 reviews

Meet the Neues Rathaus, the neo-Gothic centrepiece of Marienplatz. Study its carved facade, then watch the Glockenspiel figures spring into motion, or head up the tower for views over Munich's old town.

Munich 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

★ 4.6 · 1,970 reviews

Ride between Munich's major squares and along the Isar with a friendly guide. Pause for a drink at the Hofbräukeller beer garden.