Address
Odeonsplatz 6-7, 80539 Munich
Odeonsplatz, Munich
Odeonsplatz, Munich
Best For
cocktail bars, Odeonsplatz evenings, mid-thirties crowd
Opening Hours
Mon–Sat17:00–03:00
SunClosed
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price Range
$$$$ · Cocktails from local pricing
Our Take
Published · Last updated · Reviewed by the barsforKings editorial team
Charles Schumann's Munich American Bar
Charles Schumann is one of the most respected German bartenders alive and Schumann's American Bar on Odeonsplatz is his flagship. The room is preserved 1980s — polished wood, leather banquettes, Schumann's own published cocktail books on the shelves.
The cocktail programme is rooted in classical American technique. Schumann was instrumental in introducing American cocktail discipline to post-war Germany. The Whisky Sour is benchmark. The Negroni is precise.
The crowd is older Munich professionals and visiting cocktail enthusiasts on a pilgrimage. Pair with Bar Gabanyi for a complete Munich classical cocktail evening.
What to Order
Whisky Sour
Bourbon, lemon, sugar, egg white, Angostura. The benchmark version.
Negroni
Built classically. Stirred 60 seconds.
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, demerara, Angostura. Built classically.
Schumann's Special
The bar's signature classical cocktail. Always thoughtful.
