Condesa Restaurant
Mexican Casual Tacos
Restaurant
Bar Tapas
Munich's first proper tapas bar, on Amalienstraße since 1995.
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Schwabing |
$$ Mid-range for Restaurant
| Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00; Fri–Sat 17:00–24:00; Sun 17:00–23:00
| Last reviewed: May 2026 Bar Tapas opened on Amalienstraße in 1995, making it the original tapas bar in Munich and still the address Spanish locals recommend over the imitators that followed. The room is a long narrow space with high tables at the front and a proper sit-down section at the back, ingredients flown in regularly from Spain, Iberico, Manchego, boquerones, gambas al ajillo, tortilla, fresh pulpo when it lands. Around forty tapas on the daily card, all made fresh; the wine list runs deep on Spanish bottles, with a tight sherry programme. It's loud, casual, easy, the antidote to Munich's tendency to over-formalise dinner. Walk-in works at the bar; book ahead for the back room on weekends.
Editor's Tip
Stand at the bar with a glass of fino and three or four hot tapas (gambas al ajillo, croquetas de jamón, the daily pulpo if it's on) before deciding whether to stay for dinner. The Iberico-and-Manchego board is the right opener for a group. The Amalienstraße location is the original, there's a sister room called Tapas Teatro elsewhere; this is the one.
At a Glance
- View
- Garden View, Street Scene
Views & Setting
View Type
Garden View, Street Scene
View Quality
Good
Indoor Terrace
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Bar Tapas, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Bar Tapas?
Bar Tapas is located in Schwabing, Munich, Amalienstraße 97, 80799 München.
What are the opening hours of Bar Tapas?
Bar Tapas is open Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00; Fri–Sat 17:00–24:00; Sun 17:00–23:00.
What is Bar Tapas best for?
Bar Tapas is especially popular for Pre Dinner Drinks, Casual Group, Spanish Craving.
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