A young and active city, Munich offers entertainment for all tastes. From electronic music to Latin American rhythms, in the Bavarian capital there is a huge choice of bars and clubs to spend memorable evenings!
Munich nightlife
Munich is certainly a city suitable for young people and its nightlife is one of the liveliest in Europe: the possibilities to have fun are many, thanks to the many pubs and clubs scattered throughout the city, in addition of course to the famous Oktoberfest which is held in Munich every year between September and October.
Munich is one of the safest metropolises in the world, and there are no dangers even turning it around late at night.
The areas where most of Munich's nightlife are located to the south and west of the city. In these areas there are many places and clubs where to have fun, drink and dance the most disparate genres, from electronic music to metal. reference districts for Munich's nightlife : Schwabing and Glockenbachviertel .
The Schwabing district is located in the university area and is the place where the nightlife is most alive. The most popular bars and clubs are located along the Hohenzollernstraße, Leopoldstraße and Feilitzschstraße streets. This is an area served by the metro until late at night: the closest metro stops to Schwabing are Universitat and Giselstrasse .
The Glockenbachviertel is home to Munich's alternative clubs, and the district is gaining more and more popularity among the inhabitants, thanks to the opening of new pubs and discos .
Other important places for Munich's nightlife are the Kultfabrik , a former industrial area full of disco-pubs, Gärtnerplatz , an elegant square where there is a theater and other clubs, and Ostbahnof , where there is the widest choice of night clubs, including pubs, discos and restaurants.
But the nightlife of Munich is not just discos and clubs: the very famous beer halls of the city are, in fact, a must when visiting the Bavarian capital. In Munich's historic breweries you can pass the time sipping one of the excellent local beers and listening to live music. Among the breweries and the most famous are the Augustiner and the Hofbräuhaus .
Clubs and discos in Munich
Pacha Munchen 
(Maximilianspl. 5, Munchen) Open Thursdays from 19.00 to 5.00, Saturdays and Sundays from 23.00 to 6.00.
Pacha in Monaco is a club affiliated with the famous Pacha in Ibiza . This elegant club offers themed evenings and "after work parties" , all with the best DJs of the moment. A reference point for Munich's nightlife . The two dance floors present are separated by a movable wall. Once the wall rises, the professional dancers step out onto the catwalk and the party begins. Champagne or sparkling wine are the favorite drinks in this club.
P1 Club
(Prinzregentenstraße 1, Munchen) Open Monday to Saturday from 11pm to 5am.
P1 the most famous club in Monaco, an elite place frequented by famous people and rich people, such as footballers, entrepreneurs, famous models and other VIPs. The club is located in the basement of the Munich art museum ( Haus der Kunst ): the exterior is very elegant, with numerous columns and classy decorations, while its interior is sober and spacious: the P1 can hold 9,000 people and inside there are a pizzeria, a bar, more dance halls and table areas. The attendance and the music are excellent. It is very difficult for tourists to enter, due to the strict selection at the entrance (bouncers are present at the entrance of every club in Munich ): access is only granted if you look right, have a good wallet or right friends, so dress smart! The P1 nightclub is open all week, and on weekends it is almost impossible to enter.
Atomic Café
(Neuturmstraße 5, Munchen) The Atomic Café is a small alternative nightclub located in the center of Munich , not far from the Hofbräuhaus and Marienplatz . The club is mainly frequented by students and alternative people. The Atomic Café is both a live club, a nightclub and a cocktail bar , and its atmosphere is in the style of the 60s, with large sofas at the edges of the dancefloor. Here you can dance until late at night to the notes of the most famous international DJs. The musical offer ranges from electronics to Drum and Bass, up to 60s music. “Britpop” themed night on Wednesdays, and two or three concerts a week. Admission is cheap (5 euros).
Backstage
(Reitknechtstraße 6, Munchen) The Backstage is a club that offers rock music and concerts of all genres. The place is frequented by an alternative audience.
Ksar Barclub
(Müllerstraße 31, Munchen) Open Monday to Saturday from 20.00 to 3.00.
The Ksar Barclub is a cocktail bar , located at the Sendliger Tor near Gärtnerplatz , which offers a selection of electronic music and excellent cocktails. The club is very popular with young people from Munich who come here to dance to the electronic music proposed by the different DJs. The club's sophisticated atmosphere is enhanced by comfortable leather chairs, lilac carpeting and elegant, softly lit lamps. Great place to have fun and spend a cheerful evening with friends.
Munich nightlife: Kultfabrik, the city of fun
Kultfabrik
(Grafinger Str. 6, Munchen) Kultfabrik (ex Kunstpark Ost) is a former industrial area, located near the Optimolwerke in the western part of the city, converted in 1996 into an entertainment area and for 15 years a reference point for life Munich night . The Kultfabrik is spread over an area of 60,000 square completely dedicated to nightlife and entertainment , occupied by more than 50 clubs, discos and bars of all kinds: discos, private clubs, pubs, restaurants, cinemas, concert halls, spaces exhibition and recording studios.
In Kultfabrik is a real nightlife district : it is accessed through the main gate with the large illuminated sign "Kultfabrik" and, once inside, it is possible to stroll through the small streets, full of bars and discos of all kinds. , from Russian to Mexican, between restaurants and live concerts. Here everyone can find the place that best suits him! It is no coincidence that this has become the meeting place par excellence for young people in Munich and for many young people who want to spend the evening dancing, listening to live music, drinking the excellent Bavarian beer .
The entrance to the clubs is subject to a fee, usually around 5-10 euros, but there are also bars and clubs with free admission, but usually very small. Be careful because some clubs make a selection at the entrance and require careful clothing.
How to get to the Kultfabrik
The Kultfabric is located in Grafinger Straße 6 , next to the Ostbahnhof station in Munich ( "München Ost" ), reachable by trains S1, S3, S4 and S8 from Marienplatz :
Main clubs and bars of Kultfabrik
At Kultfabric there is a wide range of pubs and clubs able to satisfy the most diverse musical tastes. The main ones are:
11ER
(Grafinger Str. 6, Munich) Open Wednesday to Saturday from 22.00 to 05.00.
11ER is a club located in the Kultfabric . It has a large dancefloor with 2 bars. Electronic music is played here. Recommended on Fridays and Saturdays, even if the 11er is always crowded, thanks to the not excessive prices.
Titty Twister
(Grafinger Str. 6, Munich) Open Friday and Saturday from 22.00 to 5.00.
The Titty Twister is a South American style rock bar, frequented by a young crowd and beautiful girls dancing on the tables. Rock music and live concerts to dance until dawn.
Americanos
(Americanos City: Hochbrückenstraße 3, Munich | Americanos KULTFABRIK: Grafinger Str. 6, Munich) Open Wednesday to Saturday from 9.45pm to 05.00am.
Americanos is a Mexican style bar where people usually dance at the tables. The evenings begin at 9.00 pm with happy hour and end at the crack of dawn. Every night this club offers different genres of music ranging from house to commercial music (the best evenings are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays).
Living 4
(Grafinger Str. 6, Munich) Open Friday and Saturday from 22.00 to 5.00.
Living4 sisha lounge offering great music and wild parties. The music selection is mainly focused on Soul and R'n'B. Living4 is a great place to make new friends and dance until the morning.
Eddys Rock Club
(Grafinger Str. 6, Munich) Open Thursdays from 18.00 to 1.00, Friday and Saturday from 22.00 to 5.00.
Eddys Rock Club is a rock bar in Munich where you can listen to the best of rock and drink good bottled beers.
Herzglut
(Grafinger Str. 6, Munich) Open Friday and Saturday from 22.00 to 6.00.
Trendy bars and clubs where you can flirt and dance to the rhythm of 90s music.
Latino's bar and club
(Grafinger Str. 6, Munich) Open Friday and Saturday from 22.00 to 5.00.
Club with Latin American music and exotic cocktails. Great parties and beautiful girls!
Nox Club
(Grafinger Str. 6, Munich) Club with dance and electronic music.
Q Club
(Grafinger Str. 6, Munich) The Q-club is the largest club in the Kultfabrik . Trendy and always very busy nightclub, with VIP lounge area, Aqua Lounge, Q Garden and Cohibar. The club meets the expectations of even the most discerning revelers. Great place to meet beautiful girls from Munich .
Club Rafael
(Grafinger Str. 6, Munich) Open Friday and Saturday from 22.00 to 5.00.
Another well-attended nightclub located in the Kultfabrik .
Roses
(Grafinger Str. 6, Munich) Open daily from 22.00 to 5.00.
At the Roses club there is a party every night, with house music and hits from the 90s.
Schlagergarten
(Grafinger Str. 6, Munich) Open Thursdays from 22.00 to 3.00, Friday and Saturday from 22.00 to 5.00.
Disco pub very popular among Kultfabric locals . On Thursday there is Karaoke night.
Willenlos
(Grafinger Str. 6, Munich) Open Monday to Saturday from 22.00 to 6.00.
Willenlos is another very popular nightclub, located in the Kultfabric . The club is open Monday to Saturday and always offers great parties.
Munich nightlife: Optimolwerke district
Optimolwerke
(Friedenstraße 10, Munich) Optimolwerke is another popular area for Munich's nightlife , located south of the Kultfabrik . Here there are more than 14 clubs, with a musical offer that ranges from Black & Soul to Latin, from swing to rock.
Grinsekatze - Der Club
(Friedenstraße 10, Munich) Open Friday and Saturday from 23.00 to 6.00.
At Grinsekatze , guests who have just eaten in the restaurant can enter for free and receive a welcome drink. On the first and third Friday of the month, women do not pay admission and can drink bottles of prosecco for free until 24.00.
Ray Club
(Friedenstraße 10, Munich) Open Friday and Saturday from 22.00 to 5.00.
Kuhstall
(Ganghoferstr. 74, Munich) Kuhstall is a club located in the Optimolwerke. Karaoke nights are organized here.
Munich nightlife: Other discos in Munich
Parkcafé
(Sophienstraße 7, Munich) Open daily from 11.00 to 1.00.
The Parkcafé is trendy club is housed in a historic building which includes a restaurant, café, brewery and a nightclub. Inside, technology reigns supreme, with the latest sound equipment. In the club there is also a quiet room equipped with sofas for those who wish to spend a more romantic evening. The music program includes electronic music and black music (rnb, Soul, Rap) and the club has been relentlessly attracting a large audience for more than ten years.
Nachtcafé
(Maximiliansplatz 5, Munich) NachtCafè is a very popular and always full disco bar, where live music is played. There is also a dancefloor area where you can dance. Entrance fee: 5 euros.
Nachtwerk club - Nachtgalerie
(Landsberger Straße 185, Munich) Open Friday and Saturday from 10.30pm to 5.00am.
Nachtwerk is a nightclub where hip-hop and commercial music is danced. Despite its small size, the club can accommodate over 1000 people on weekends.
Buena Vista Bar
(Am Einlaß 2a, Munich) Open daily from 1.800 to 3.00.
Buena Vista is a bar where you can dine but above all dance the latest hits of Latin American music: salsa, cumbia, merengue, friendly atmosphere and excellent cocktails!
Alte Galerie
(Kaulbachstraße 75, Munich) Open Thursday to Saturday from 20.00 to 04.00.
The Alte Galerie is a nightclub located in the basement of the Alten Galerie in Munich. Its strengths are its charming location and its diverse clientele, including students, businessmen and artists. The club offers music of various genres ranging from rock, to pop, to soul music through the hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Lehel Bar
(Karl-Scharnagl-Ring 6-8, Munich) Open Monday to Wednesday from 11.00 to 1.00, Friday from 11.00 to 3.00, Saturdays from 18.00 to 03.00.
Lehel the most famous and popular clubs in Munich . At the beginning of the evening, the club looks like a normal bar, and then turns into a real disco towards the late night. The music played ranges from house, to soul, to funk and electronic music. Great place for the pre-evening.
089 Bar
(Maximilianspl. 5, Munich) Open Tuesday to Saturday from 21.00 to 7.00.
089 Bar is a club located near the Pacha that offers wild parties throughout the week. Recommended for those who want to dance from dusk to dawn.
Muffatwerk
(Zellstraße 4, Munich) Muffatwerk is a lively cultural center on the banks of the Isar river, where rock, pop, as well as popular and classical music concerts are organized. In addition to concerts, the Muffatwerk also hosts theater and dance performances and film screenings. There is also a nice beer garden ( biergarten ).
Rote Sonne
(Maximiliansplatz 5, Munich) Open Wednesday to Saturday from 11pm to 6am.
Rote Sonne is a punk-trash style club, with varied music ranging from punk to electronic and disco music. The nightclub has become famous thanks to its special events, including the “Filmlecture” and the “Railroad Experience” .
Harry Klein
(Sonnenstraße 8, Munich) Open Wednesday to Saturday from 11pm to 6am.
Harry Klein is a club with a musical selection mainly focused on the electronica genre and live events.
Feierwerk
(Hansastraße 39, Munich) Feierwerk is a club that caters to lovers of alternative music. Concerts and other live events are organized here.
Milchbar
(Sonnenstraße 27, Munich) Open Monday to Saturday from 22.00 to 7.00.
Milchbar is a modern and modern nightclub where you can dance to the rhythm of the latest commercial hits.
Crowns Club & Garden
(Rosenheimerstr. 145h, Munich) Open Thursdays and Saturdays from 11pm to 6am.
Trendy and very popular Munich nightclub Commercial, electronic and house music: Recommended.
Palais
(Arnulfstraße 16-18, Munich) Open Friday and Saturday from 0.00 to 12.00.
Palais is a club located near the train station, in which House music is danced. The interior décor amazes everyone who enters: velvet walls, sequins, chandeliers and red lights create a fantastic atmosphere. The club is frequented by trendy young people. It is advisable to arrive early enough so as not to risk being left out of the club.
Nerodom
(Ganghoferstr. 74, Munich) Open Tuesdays from 19.00 to 0.00, Friday and Saturday from 21.00 to 4.00.
Nerodom is a nightclub dedicated to lovers of gothic, metal and dark music.
X-Cess
(Sonnenstraße 8, Munich) Open Thursday to Saturday from 22.00 to 4.30.
X-Cess is a kebab shop transformed into a disco: a very special and fun location with kitsch paintings, strange sofas and lamps made with Smirnoff bottles. The discs turn in place of the kebab spit. Give us a jump!
Cord Club
(Sonnenstraße 18, Munich) Open Friday and Saturday from 22.00 to 5.00.
The Cord Club is a bar-lounge and nightclub. Located on Sonnenstraße, the club has a large panoramic window from which you can admire the city of Munich while dancing or sipping a good drink.
Crash Club
(Ainmillerstraße 10, Munich) Club with Metal and Hard Rock music, strong and cheap drinks. The place, decorated in a seventies style, is frequented by people of various ages.
Kafe Kult
(Oberföhringer Str. 156, Munich) Kafe Kult is a club and social center founded more than ten years ago. It still resists today against closure despite numerous bureaucratic problems. The place is very down to earth and is the polar opposite of elegant clubs like Pacha and P1.
Schwabinger Podium
(Wagnerstraße 1, Munich) At Schwabinger Podium , located in a side street of Leopoldstraße, mainly rock musicians perform with their cover versions.
Glockenbachwerkstatt
(Blumenstr. 7, Munich) Nightclub highly regarded for its excellent beer and free events. Every second Monday of the month there are electronic music sessions, on Tuesdays HipHop and freestyle , every last Friday of the month HipHop funky , and finally on Saturdays there is live electronic music.
Pimpernel
(Müllerstr. 56, Munich) Open daily from 22.00 to 6.00.
Swing sounds, indie pop and electronic music in this club frequented by a mixed audience and prominent personalities from the gastronomic world. The kitchen runs until 7 am, great!
8 Below
(Schützenstraße 8, Munich) Open Thursdays from 20.30 to 1.00, Friday and Saturday from 23.00 to 6.00.
8 Below is an underground club where electronic and independent music is danced. Place frequented by alternative young people. Every Tuesday there is the “Heimatabend” with German songs and traditional costumes, while Saturday is dedicated to Rock / Indie music.
Garage Deluxe
(Friedenstraße 10, Munich) The Garage Deluxe is another club frequented by people of mixed ages where you listen to rock music, with live events and concerts.
Bars and pubs in Munich
Green Room Bar
(Leopoldstraße 13, Munchen) Open daily from 19.00 to 1.00.
Green Room Bar is a club located in the university area of Munich . Here you can find a wide choice of cocktails and lounge style music.
Lisboa Bar (Lissabon Bar)
(Breisacherstrasse 22, Munchen) Open Monday to Saturday from 17.00 to 3.00, Sunday from 10.00 to 1.00.
Lisboa Bar is a music bar and restaurant located in the Haidhausen . Cheerful clientele, South American music and good cocktails are the ingredients of this bar.
Ratskeller
(Marienplatz 8, Munich) curious restaurant located in the basement of the Artskeller , on Marienplatz .
Kilians Irish Pub
(Frauenplatz 11, Munich) Open daily from 11.00 to 1.00.
Kilians Irish Pub , is an Irish pub with live music and free admission. Most of the bands that play are Irish, but rock'n'roll and rhythm & blues bands alternate on weekends. In addition to good music, the Killian also offers a fine selection of food and drinks.
Temple Bar Munchen
(Grafinger Str. 6, Munich) Open Friday and Saturday from 22.00 to 8.00.
The Temple Bar is a typical Irish pub with Irish beers, located within the Kultfabrik .
Havana Club
(Herrnstrasse 30, Munich) Open Monday to Thursday from 18.00 to 01.00, Friday and Saturday from 18.00 to 03.00.
Havana Club is a small bar located in the center of Monaco, which offers a vast assortment of excellent cocktails (especially rum-based) to the large clientele that flocks to the place every evening. The environment is intimate, warm and suggestive, thanks to the soft lighting, the wooden furniture and comfortable leather sofas. The Havana Club is a great place to breathe the authentic atmosphere of Havana, sipping a Caribbean cocktail and listening to the wonderful rhythms of Cuban music.
Schumann's
(Odeonsplatz 6, Munich) Open Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 03.00, Saturday and Sunday from 18.00 to 03.00.
Schumann's is an elegant and trendy Munich bar located near the Hofgarten . The interior furnishings are elegant and refined, characterized by green marble and wood paneling that give a touch of great class. The bar is frequented mainly by people belonging to the rich bourgeoisie and by famous people. What distinguishes Schumann's is the quality of the food and the excellent dishes on offer, in addition to the vast list of cocktails that can be ordered (more than 200): it is no coincidence that Schumann's was elected the best cocktail-bar in Munich . Place to avoid if you are looking for cheap drinks.
Master's Home
(Frauenstraße 11, Munich) Open daily from 18.00 to 2.00.
Master's Home is a very special bar located in the center of Munich . The place is furnished like a real home, so that guests can sip their beer in the bathroom or even in the bedroom!
Barschwein
(Franzstraße 3, Munich) Open daily from 19.00 to 5.00.
The Barschwein is a bar that serves drinks at great prices and, in addition, you are allowed to bring your own food. It is advisable to book during the weekend.
Substanz
(Sonnenstraße 8, Munich) Open daily from 20.00 to 3.00.
Substanz one of the most famous live clubs in Munich. Frequented by a varied audience, including artists and various journalists, live football matches are also broadcast here.
Südstadt
(Thalkirchner Str. 29, Munich) Open Monday to Saturday from 18.00 to 3.00.
The Südstadt is an artistic and alternative café-bar, where it is possible to taste good snacks (until 11.00 pm) and play soccer with friends, listening to the music tracks played by the DJ on the console. Try the “Burning Südmilch” !
