Best Things to Do in Munich for Young Friend Groups
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From the classic Social Night Out with Shots & Club Entry and Alte Utting, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.4 · 312 reviews
Join a social night out in Munich that begins at the Brunnenbuberl fountain and ends on a club dance floor. Follow a local host through three bars, sharing included shots with fellow travellers before the final club entry.
★ 4.6 · 5,293 reviews
Discover Alte Utting, a bar aboard a steamer ship stranded on dry land in Sendling. Grab a beer, sample food from the boat's different kitchens and catch a live act as the night builds.
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★ 3.7 · 1,393 reviews
Descend into Rote Sonne, Munich's small underground home for techno and house. Dance to well-known DJs in an intimate basement space where the sound system and the lineup take centre stage.
★ 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.
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.
★ 4.3 · 334 reviews
Discover Cucurucu, a small and friendly Munich cocktail bar with a relaxed soundtrack. Order a Moscow Mule or Amaretto Sour and soak up the easygoing, busy evening crowd.
★ 4.1 · 4,625 reviews
Step into Neuraum, a deceptively small-looking club hiding three dance floors beneath the street. Switch between electronic and pop rooms, catch the visuals, and cool off on the terrace between sets.
★ 4.7 · 3,266 reviews
Try Jochen Schweizer Arena in Taufkirchen, where Munich's adventure scene moves indoors. Stand up on a surf wave or float in a vertical wind tunnel, with instructors guiding first-timers throughout.
★ 4.9 · 341 reviews
Lock yourself into EscapeGame München for a puzzle-packed hour of teamwork. Crack codes and decipher clues in themed rooms such as the Da Vinci Code adventure, racing the clock to find your way out.
★ 4.2 · 5,384 reviews
Roll into Dream-Bowl Palace, Unterföhring's sprawling entertainment hall for groups and families. Bowl a few frames across its 52 lanes, play 18 holes of indoor mini-golf, then settle in with a burger and drinks.
★ 4.6 · 4,469 reviews
Discover Bahnwärter Thiel, Munich's industrial hideaway where art, music and alternative culture collide. Wander between dance floors, bars and cafes in a world of controlled chaos that keeps going until sunrise.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 1,198 reviews
Order a rum cocktail in a low-lit, Cuba-themed bar in Munich. Stay late and enjoy the Latin music until the early hours.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 771 reviews
Step into Usagi, the trendy Japanese restaurant tucked into Munich's Ludwigsvorstadt. Share creative small plates and grilled dishes, and pair them with a natural wine, a sake or one of the well-reviewed cocktails.
★ 4.3 · 1,250 reviews
Discover P1 Club, Munich's polished address tucked inside the historic Haus der Kunst. Dress up, move between two rooms with their own DJs, and enjoy the outdoor seating when the dance floor gets busy.
★ 4.7 · 3,154 reviews
Warm up at Boulder World Munich East, one of the city's biggest and best-kept climbing gyms. Tackle routes graded for every level, then refuel at the cafe or stretch out in a yoga class.
★ 4.3 · 815 reviews
Discover Negroni Bar, a retro-styled cocktail room in Au-Haidhausen with a lively, trendy crowd. Work through an extensive list of classic and modern cocktails, with Mediterranean bites alongside.
★ 4.3 · 856 reviews
Settle into Schall & Rauch, the Maxvorstadt bar that is as happy serving lunch as late-night cocktails. Try the Indian curries or a Thai dish, then stay on as the room turns into a lively student-friendly bar.
★ 4.7 · 486 reviews
Team up at MysteryRooms München, a welcoming escape-game venue in Schwanthalerhöhe. Solve puzzles with friends, family or a birthday crowd, even splitting into two teams to race each other through English-language rooms.
★ 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.
★ 2.9 · 1,025 reviews
Discover Pacha Munich, the local branch of a famous club brand with a glam atmosphere. Settle in for DJ sets, drinks and dancing that continue well past the hours of most neighbouring venues.
★ 4.6 · 2,696 reviews
Discover Tap House München, a cozy wood-and-brick craft beer bar in Au-Haidhausen. Work through around 40 beers on tap, paired with tarte flambée or hearty bar food.
★ 4.3 · 1,997 reviews
Drop into Gute Nacht Wurst, a no-fuss Munich spot for Berlin-style currywurst. Pick your wurst, add fries and a house sauce, and eat in a relaxed room full of retro charm or out on the street.
★ 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.
★ 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.
Munich · 🌙 Nightlife
Social Night Out with Shots & Club Entry
4h
Munich · 🍸 Drinks
Alte Utting
1h30
Rote Sonne
3h
CALL SOUL - Breaking Bar
Munich · 🚶 Neighborhoods
Gärtnerplatzviertel
1h15
Cucurucu
Neuraum
Munich · ⚽ Sport
Jochen Schweizer Arena
2h
Munich · 🎭 Entertainment
EscapeGame München
Dream-Bowl Palace
Bahnwärter Thiel
Munich · 🌳 Nature
Flaucher
Beer & Beyond Tour
2h30
Havana Club
Zephyr Bar
Augustiner-Keller
1h45
Biergarten am Chinesischen Turm
Munich · 🍽️ Food
Hofbräuhaus München
Usagi
P1 Club
Boulder World Munich East
Negroni Bar
Schall & Rauch
MysteryRooms München
English Garden
Pacha
Tap House München
Restaurant Gute Nacht Wurst
45 min
Ory Bar
Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum
3h30