The best beer halls in Munich. Home of the Oktoberfest, beer is a true cult in Munich. Here you can find some of the oldest and most famous breweries in the world, such as Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, and Paulaner. Here's our detailed guide to the best beer halls and beer gardens in Munich where you can drink authentic Bavarian beer!
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Nurnberger Bratwurst glokl 
(Frauenplatz 9, Munich) Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 am, Sunday 10:00 am to 11:00 pm.
This charming beer garden offers some good beers on tap, including Augustiner Helles , König Ludwig Dunkel , and Tucher Hefeweißbier .
Wirtshaus Ayingers am Platzl
(Am Platzl 1A, Munich) Open every day from 11.00 to 1.00.
Draft beers produced: Ayinger Helles, Ayinger Dunkles, Ayinger Pils, Ayinger Kellerbier, Ayinger Dunkles Hefeweizen, Ayinger Helles Hefeweizen, Ayinger Winterbock .
Weihenstephan
(Alte Akademie 2, Freising, Munich) Open daily from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm
Weihenstephan is known for being the oldest surviving brewery in the world . In 725, a Benedictine monastery was founded on the Weihenstephan . Brewing began here, and in 1040, the Klosterbrauerei Weihenstephan . In 1803, after being destroyed over the centuries by the Swedes, French, and Austrians, and having been completely burned down four times, the monastery was closed and passed into the hands of the State of Bavaria. However, the brewery was under the control of the Royal Staatsgut Schleißheim and was able to continue producing its beer. In 1852, the Bavarian school of brewing moved from Schleißheim to Weihenstephan , where the art is still taught today.
Hackerhaus
(Sendlinger Strasse 14, Innenstadt, Munich) Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to midnight.
Hacker-Pschorr also Oktoberfest breweries (along with Spaten, Paulaner, Augustiner, Hofbräu, and Löwenbräu).
Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu
(Marsstraße 46-48, Munich) Spaten-Bräu is another of the six Munich breweries that produce beer for the Oktoberfest Reinheitsgebot purity law . Founded in 1397, Spaten (whose name means “spade” ) is now part of the Spaten-Löwenbräu-Gruppe , which belongs to the Belgian multinational InBev . Spaten is considered by many Germans to be a palate cleanser between meals.
Paulaner Keller (Paulaner am Nockherberg)
(Hochstraße 77, Munich) Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Paulaner Keller ( Paulaner am Nockherberg ) was voted Munich's best beer hall . The Paulaner Keller is located next to the brewery, across the street. The specialty is the dark, unfiltered Nockherberger beer
Park Café
(Sophienstraße 7, Munich) Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
The Park Café is a quiet beer hall dating back to 1935 and located in Munich , just steps from the train station. The place has a lovely view of the botanical gardens and becomes even more charming when there's a live jazz band performing.
Hacker-Pschorr Bräuhaus
(Theresienhöhe 7, Munich) Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Hacker-Pschorr Bräuhaus is located on Theresienhöhe and has a lovely beer garden overlooking the Theresienwiese , the site of the Oktoberfest . In addition to beer, try the “Brotzeit-teller” ).
Hofbräukeller
(Innere Wiener Straße 19, Munich) Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to midnight.
Not to be confused with the Hofbräuhaus, the Hofbräukeller is located on Innere Wiener Strasse Isar River , just minutes from the Maximilianeum (the Bavarian Parliament). The brewery, established in 1892, is very large and has a spacious outdoor beer garden Hofbräukeller is much loved and frequented by young Bavarians for its excellent beer, its intriguing atmosphere, and above all for its reasonable prices.
Augustiner Keller
(Arnulfstraße 52, Munich) Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
The Augustiner Keller Munich's third-largest , located just steps from the train station. Open since 1812, it seats 5,000 people under the shade of large, magnificent trees. During the summer months, it's impossible not to stop here and enjoy a nice, cold, freshly tapped beer. You can also enjoy traditional Bavarian specialties here, or you can bring your own food and eat it in the self-service area.
Löwenbräu
(Nymphenburger Straße 2, Munich) Löwenbräu (literally “lion beer”) is one of six historic breweries in Munich that produce true traditional Bavarian beer Löwenbräu also complies with the regulations imposed by the Reinheitsgebot . Inside there is a huge hall called the “Festsaal” , capable of seating over two thousand people.
Its large beer garden , the Löwenbräukeller , is adjacent to the main brewery and occupies the site of a brewery destroyed during World War II. The beer garden, located on a tree-shaded terrace, is an unmissable meeting place for many Bavarians. The Löwenbräukeller seats around 1,000 people outdoors and also has a large screen for watching all the major sporting events. The price of a 1-liter mug of beer is approximately 7.80 euros.
Der Pschorr
(Viktualienmarkt 15, Munich) Open daily from 10:00 am to 12:00 am.
Der Pschorr , located near the Viktualienmarkt Hacker-Pschorr-Edelhell beer , which is poured directly from wooden barrels into mugs.
The place stands out not only for its excellent beer , but also for the quality of its cuisine . Der Pschorr uses local ingredients: fruit from Bavarian orchards, cheeses from local cooperatives, and meats and sausages from Munich . Among the traditional dishes to try, we recommend the local beef ( Murnau Werdenfelser ), “Pressack ,” a pork sausage, and “Obatzda,” a Bavarian cheese served with bread, onions, and chives.
Paulaner
(Kapuzinerplatz 5, Munich) Open daily.
Another of Munich's best breweries is the Paulaner Bräuhaus . Founded in the 17th century by a community of monks, the Paulaner brewery became famous throughout the world for the authenticity of its beers, which remains intact today. In 1634, some monks of the order of St. Francis of Paola , guests at the Neudeck , began producing a dark, strong beer, which was to serve as sustenance during the Lenten period. The beer they created was so excellent that in 1780 the Court of Bavaria allowed the monks to sell the beer: the Paulaner Brauerei , destined to become the largest brewery in Munich .
Hirschgarten
(Hirschgarten, Munich) The Hirschgarten is the largest beer garden in Munich : with around 8,000 seats, the beer hall is located inside the Hirschgarten , the deer garden, a former hunting estate commissioned by Prince Karl Theodor in 1780. In fact, in addition to eating and drinking excellent beer, it is possible to observe the deer that live in this park up close.
Bayerischer Donisl
(Weinstraße 1, Munich) Located next to Munich City Hall, the Bayerischer Donisl (named after Dionysius Haertl , who ran the establishment in the 18th century) is one of Munich's historic beer halls . The interior is furnished in dark wood, in keeping with Bavarian tradition. The draft beers served are: Hacker Bräu Edelhell, Paulaner Salvator, and Hacker-Pschorr Braumeister Pils Bayerischer Donisl is currently closed for renovations until December 2015.
Weisses Bräuhaus
(Tal 7, Munich) Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
The Weisses Bräuhaus has been a Munich culinary since the 19th century. A tavern has been located on this street since the founding of Munich in Weisses Bräuhaus in 1540. The building is decorated in a typical German style, functional and simple, and the atmosphere is that of an old tavern, the same one it was 100 years ago. Inside are the kitchen and several rooms, each furnished differently.
Biergarten am Viktualienmarkt
(Viktualienmarkt 9, Munich) Open daily from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
The Viktualienmarkt is a beer garden located in the center of Munich , just two minutes from Marienplatz .
Chinese Tower
(Englischer Garten, Munich) Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Chinese Tower is a popular beer garden with seating for around 7,000, located inside the eponymous Chinese Tower, built in 1789. The Chinese Tower is located within the magnificent Englischer Garten , one of Europe's largest city parks, about a 15-minute walk from Marienplatz . During the summer, it's a favorite spot for many university students who gather here to drink excellent Bavarian beer. At the self-service kiosk, you can enjoy traditional Bavarian dishes and listen to live music.
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Augustiner Bräustuben
(Landsberger Str. 19, Munich) Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to midnight.
The excellent Augustiner beer is served, in addition to the main brewery, at the Augustiner Bräustuben , adjacent to the brewery and located at Landsberger Straße 19 , with cheaper prices, or at the Augustiner Klosterwirt ( Augustinerstraße 1 ). The types of beer on tap are: Augustiner Helles, Augustiner Dunkles, Augustiner Edelstoff .
Augustiner
(Neuhauser Straße 27, Munich) The historic Augustiner Brewery is Munich's oldest brewery , founded by Augustinian monks in 1328 near Munich Cathedral. After its privatization, Augustiner-Bräu Neuhauser Straße in 1817 , where the headquarters are still located today. The brewery was taken over by the Wagner family in 1829 and then moved to the cellars in Landsberger Straße (“Kellerareal”) . Heavily bombed during the Second World War, the Augustiner Brewery has now been restored to its former glory and has been declared a historical monument.
The place is divided into two parts: the beer hall itself is located on the left, while the restaurant is on the right. At the back is the classic beer garden .
Hofbräuhaus
(Am Platzl 9, Munich) Open daily from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm.
The Hofbräuhaus is probably the best-known and one of the oldest beer halls
