Best Spots in Munich for The Gourmet Explorers
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From the classic Hofbräuhaus München and Augustiner Klosterwirt, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.3 · 110,992 reviews
Step into Hofbräuhaus München, Munich's legendary beer hall with a history stretching back to the 16th century. Share pretzels and Bavarian plates at long tables as live music fills the room.
★ 4.5 · 14,742 reviews
Claim a table at Augustiner Klosterwirt, an Altstadt institution for Bavarian cooking. Pick a shaded terrace near the fountain or a cosy indoor room and dig into schnitzel with a pint.
★ 4.3 · 17,913 reviews
Step into Augustiner Bräustuben for an unvarnished slice of Bavarian beer-hall life. Share long tables, drink freshly tapped Augustiner and eat classic regional dishes under the wood panelling.
★ 4.5 · 7,933 reviews
Join the crowd at Andy's Krablergarten, where a plate of schnitzel can barely fit on the table. Dig into Bavarian classics in a busy restaurant and beer garden near the centre.
★ 4.6 · 2,703 reviews
Start your morning at Cafe Glockenspiel, perched above Marienplatz in the middle of Munich. Try the traditional Weißwurst breakfast with sweet mustard and a strong coffee while watching the square below.
★ 4.4 · 7,755 reviews
Pull up a seat at Der Pschorr, a rustic Altstadt beer cellar run by a longtime Munich brewery. Tuck into generous Bavarian classics with a glass of the house beer in a lively, central setting.
★ 4.5 · 6,072 reviews
Settle into Wirtshaus in der Au, a Bavarian tavern and beer garden that has been going since 1901. Order the celebrated dumpling trio or roasted duck, and enjoy the jazz-tinged, traditional atmosphere.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 2,885 reviews
Settle into Augustiner Drei Mühlen, a cosy Bavarian tavern with a loyal following. Order the three-schnitzel platter with a fresh Augustiner, then finish with kaiserschmarrn.
★ 4.3 · 5,395 reviews
Pull up a chair at Nuernberger Bratwurst Gloeckl am Dom, the traditional Bavarian tavern beside the cathedral. Order the signature sausages and an Augustiner poured from a wooden cask, indoors or on the terrace.
★ 4.4 · 8,197 reviews
Settle in at Haxnbauer, the central Munich restaurant that built its name on pork knuckle. Share a whole crispy-skinned knuckle with a stein of beer in a historic, traditionally Bavarian dining room.
★ 4.4 · 3,838 reviews
Discover Wirtshaus Zum Straubinger, an Altstadt tavern where wood-panelled rooms and a beer garden set the scene. Dig into hearty regional Bavarian dishes in generous portions, with a local beer alongside.
★ 3.8 · 4,845 reviews
Visit Café Luitpold for coffee and cake inside a grand 19th-century building in Altstadt-Lehel. Browse the cake counter, try the lemon meringue or a gourmet chocolate, and take in the elegant surroundings.
★ 4.8 · 319 reviews
Reserve an evening at Atelier im Bayerischen Hof for Munich's most polished dining. Work through a degustation menu of French cooking with Asian accents, from the celebrated rock lobster tom yum onward.
★ 4.8 · 369 reviews
Book a table at Restaurant JAN, Jan Hartwig's refined Maxvorstadt dining room. Enjoy a calm, minimalist setting while a menu of French technique, Japanese accents and German heritage unfolds course by course.
★ 4.6 · 6,413 reviews
Pull up a chair at Steinheil 16, Maxvorstadt's loud and loved schnitzel house. Tackle an enormous pork schnitzel with potatoes and a free side salad, with a beer or cocktail alongside.
★ 4.9 · 284 reviews
Climb the stairs to Tohru, a fine-dining address where Japanese precision meets German and French flavours. Settle into the warm, simple room for a tasting experience that includes a look inside the kitchen.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 1,964 reviews
Settle into Trachtenvogl, a vintage-style cafe-bar in Munich's Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt. Linger over a late breakfast or brunch in a living-room atmosphere, with good coffee, sandwiches and the daily menu, sometimes with live music in the background.
★ 4.5 · 977 reviews
Step into Weinhaus Neuner, a 15th-century townhouse serving Bavarian and Austrian fine dining. Order a bottle of Baden or Wachau wine and work through a concise menu of carefully prepared regional dishes.
★ 4.5 · 2,641 reviews
Start the day at Gaststätte Großmarkthalle, a no-frills Bavarian beer hall by the wholesale market. Order Weisswurst with a pretzel and a wheat beer alongside the local early crowd.
★ 4.6 · 4,065 reviews
Step into Bindaas, where bright decor sets the tone for authentic Indian cooking in the Altstadt. Share gobi manchurian, a rich chicken kasoori and fresh garlic naan with attentive service.
★ 4.7 · 3,011 reviews
Settle into Botanista Café Club for a laid-back Munich brunch in a shabby-chic setting. Order from the health-minded all-day menu, perhaps with a mimosa, and linger on the outdoor seating area.
★ 4.5 · 829 reviews
Settle in at Aimy for Southeast Asian cooking that goes beyond the usual. Share creative starters, work through the curries and finish with the sticky rice and mango dessert.
★ 4.7 · 3,202 reviews
Step into Little London, the British-inspired bar and grill in Munich's old town. Order a well-aged steak with a glass from the extensive wine list, or start the evening with cocktails at the bar.
★ 4.7 · 212 reviews
Get a quick, guided introduction to Viktualienmarkt on this two-hour tasting tour. Sample five sweet and savoury local products at the market stalls while your guide explains the market's history and Munich's food traditions.
★ 4.8 · 382 reviews
Reserve an evening at THE CLOUD by Käfer, the fine-dining room perched above BMW Welt. Work through a multi-course tasting menu inspired by distant regions, served in a modern room with a fireplace and car-filled views.
★ 4.4 · 2,038 reviews
Pull up a seat at Xaver's, a country-chic tavern that gives Bavarian cooking a contemporary spin. Order traditional regional dishes with a well-poured beer in a stylish but relaxed setting.
★ 4.7 · 692 reviews
Pause at caffè conte tagesbar, a neighbourhood favourite in Schwabing for coffee and light bites. Grab a table outside or a seat at the bar and order a coffee or matcha with coconut milk alongside a sandwich or slice of cake.
Munich · 🍽️ Food
Hofbräuhaus München
1h30
Augustiner Klosterwirt
1h15
Augustiner Bräustuben
Andy's Krablergarten
1h
Munich · 🥐 Breakfast
Cafe Glockenspiel GmbH
Der Pschorr
Wirtshaus in der Au
Brenner
Augustiner Drei Mühlen
Nuernberger Bratwurst Gloeckl am Dom
Haxnbauer
Wirtshaus Zum Straubinger
Café Luitpold
Atelier im Bayerischen Hof
3h
Restaurant JAN - Jan Hartwig
Steinheil 16
Tohru
2h30
Old Town Food Tour with 10+ Tastings, Beer & Pretzel
3h30
Guided Food Walking Tour with Beer Tasting
Trachtenvogl
Weinhaus Neuner
Gaststätte Großmarkthalle
Bindaas
Botanista Café Club
Aimy - Southeast Asian Cuisine
Little London / Bar & Grill
Short & Delicious: Taste the Viktualienmarkt
2h
THE CLOUD by Käfer
Xaver's
caffè conte tagesbar
