Trader Vic's Bar
Tiki 1972 Olympics Last Original
Trader Vic's
Altstadt-Lehel
$$$
The last surviving original tiki bar in the world, basement of the Bayerischer Hof.
Munich
Best Bars & Clubs in Munich
Munich after dark spans cocktail bars, live-music rooms and late-night clubs. Our selection maps the best of the city's nightlife, from where to start the evening to where to end it.
15
Curated venues
$ - $$$$
Price range
Altstadt-Lehel, Glockenbachviertel, Isarvorstadt-Gärtnerplatz
Top neighborhoods
Best Bars & Clubs in Munich: The best options include Trader Vic's in Altstadt-Lehel, falk's Bar in Altstadt-Lehel, Holy Home in Glockenbachviertel. We've curated 15 venues across Munich's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.
At a glance
| Venue | Neighborhood | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trader Vic's | Altstadt-Lehel | $$$ |
| falk's Bar | Altstadt-Lehel | $$$ |
| Holy Home | Glockenbachviertel | $$ |
| Bürgerhaus Glockenbachwerkstatt | Glockenbachviertel | $ |
| Bar Gabányi | Isarvorstadt | $$$ |
| Schumann's Bar am Hofgarten | Altstadt-Lehel | $$$ |
| Schumann's Tagesbar | Altstadt-Lehel | $$$ |
| Jazzclub Unterfahrt | Haidhausen | $$ |
| Muffatwerk, Café & Ampere | Au-Giesing | $$ |
| Sticks & Stones, A Terroir Bar by Justin Leone | Schwabing | $$$$ |
Top 15 Picks
falk's Bar Bar
Hall Of Mirrors 1839 Room Classic Cocktails
falk's Bar
Altstadt-Lehel
$$$
Cocktails in the 1839 hall of mirrors that survived the war intact.
Holy Home Bar
Late Night Dive Institution
Holy Home
Glockenbachviertel
$$
Reichenbachstrasse dive, red walls, dim lights, hipster shrine
Bürgerhaus Glockenbachwerkstatt Bar
Institution Cultural Beer Garden
Bürgerhaus Glockenbachwerkstatt
Glockenbachviertel
$
Munich's oldest civic-house, beer garden, blues nights, poetry slams since 1979
Bar Gabányi Bar
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Chef Led Classic Whisky
Bar Gabányi
Isarvorstadt
$$$
Stefan Gabányi's serious cocktail address, Munich's grown-up bar
Schumann's Bar am Hofgarten Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar Institution Classic Cocktails No Music
Schumann's Bar am Hofgarten
Altstadt-Lehel
$$$
Charles Schumann's cocktail address, the Munich bar reference, on Odeonsplatz.
Schumann's Tagesbar Bar
All Day Aperitivo Shopping Passages
Schumann's Tagesbar
Altstadt-Lehel
$$$
Daytime Schumann's, espresso, salade niçoise and a midday vermouth in Fünf Höfe.
Jazzclub Unterfahrt Bar
Jazz Non Profit Nightly Programming
Jazzclub Unterfahrt
Haidhausen
$$
Munich's jazz reference since 1978, concerts every night in a Haidhausen cellar.
Muffatwerk, Café & Ampere Bar
Culture House Concerts Biergarten
Muffatwerk, Café & Ampere
Au-Giesing
$$
Former power station turned culture house, concerts, café, riverside biergarten.
Sticks & Stones, A Terroir Bar by Justin Leone Bar
Wine Led Sommelier Led World Class List
Sticks & Stones, A Terroir Bar by Justin Leone
Schwabing
$$$$
World's Best Wine Bar 2025, 900 wines by the glass via Coravin
Grapes Weinbar Bar
Wine Led Neighbourhood Bar German Austrian List
Grapes Weinbar
Altstadt-Lehel
$$$
Old-Town wine bar with deep list and sensible pricing
Ory Bar Bar
Cocktail Led Hotel Bar Award Winning
Ory Bar
Altstadt-Lehel
$$$$
Mixology Best Hotel Bar DACH 2026, second year running
Zephyr Bar Bar
Cocktail Led Speakeasy Feel Creative Bartending
Zephyr Bar
Isarvorstadt-Gärtnerplatz
$$$
Speakeasy-register cocktail room near Gärtnerplatz
Pacific Times Bar
Cocktail Led Neighbourhood Bar Kitchen Bar
Pacific Times
Isarvorstadt-Gärtnerplatz
$$$
Corner-site cocktail room and small-plates kitchen, Gärtnerplatz
Stehausschank Wein Feldmann Bar
Stehausschank Wine Bar Historic
Stehausschank Wein Feldmann
Neuhausen
$$
Standing-only wine bar since the 1930s, Franconian whites, no chairs
By Neighborhood
6
Altstadt-Lehel
2
Glockenbachviertel
2
Isarvorstadt-Gärtnerplatz
1
Isarvorstadt
1
Haidhausen
Frequently Asked Questions
Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is Trader Vic's in Altstadt-Lehel. The last surviving original tiki bar in the world, basement of the Bayerischer Hof.
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 15 venues across 5 Munich neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in Altstadt-Lehel.
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $ - $$, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $$ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are Altstadt-Lehel (6), Glockenbachviertel (2), Isarvorstadt-Gärtnerplatz (2), Isarvorstadt (1), Haidhausen (1). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like Trader Vic's can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.