Munich bars are Schumann's heritage and Bavarian beer hall tradition — the 10 below show why.
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The 10 best bars in Munich
01 · Munich
Hofgarten
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Iconic 1982 · Classic
Iconic 1982 Hofgarten Charles Schumann cocktail bar.
Order: A Schumann's Manhattan
02 · Munich
Maxvorstadt
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Iconic · Cocktails
Iconic Maxvorstadt cocktail bar.
Order: A precise Manhattan
03 · Munich
Lehel
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Iconic · Haus der Kunst
Iconic Haus der Kunst cocktail bar.
Order: A bartender's signature
04 · Munich
Glockenbachviertel
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Iconic · Cocktails
Iconic Glockenbachviertel cocktail bar.
Order: A precise Old Fashioned
05 · Munich
Glockenbachviertel
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Iconic · Speakeasy
Iconic Glockenbachviertel cocktail bar.
Order: A bartender's signature
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06 · Munich
Maxvorstadt
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Iconic · Cocktails
Iconic Maxvorstadt modern cocktail bar.
Order: A precise Manhattan
07 · Munich
Centro
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Iconic 1589 · Beer hall
Iconic 1589 Centro beer hall.
Order: A Maß of Hofbräu Original
08 · Munich
Maxvorstadt
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Iconic · Beer garden
Iconic Maxvorstadt beer garden.
Order: A Maß of Augustiner
09 · Munich
Bayerischer Hof
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Iconic · Tiki
Iconic Bayerischer Hof Trader Vic's outpost.
Order: A Trader Vic's Mai Tai
10 · Munich
Centro
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Iconic · Speakeasy
Iconic Centro hidden cocktail speakeasy.
Order: A precise Manhattan
How Munich drinks
The 10 above are where Munich actually drinks — basement counters, beer halls, and modern cocktail rooms.
