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Trader Vic's - Bar in Altstadt-Lehel, Munich
Bar

Trader Vic's

The last surviving original tiki bar in the world, basement of the Bayerischer Hof.

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Altstadt-Lehel |
$$$ Upscale for Bar
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Daily 18:00–02:00 (main menu until 22:30, snack menu until 01:00)
| Last reviewed: May 2026

Opened for the 1972 Munich Olympics in the basement of the Bayerischer Hof, Trader Vic's is the only original-fit-out tiki bar still operating worldwide, Tahitian and Hawaiian carvings, Luzon shells, hand-painted Fijian tikis, all of it from when the chain was still personally specified. The drinks programme treats the canon (Mai Tai, Fog Cutter, Scorpion) as a discipline rather than a joke; the food crosses Hawaii, India, and Polynesia and is meaningfully better than tiki convention. Recently refurbished. The room is open evenings only and gets atmospheric around 22:00.

Editor's Tip

Skeptical-Istanbul-guest test: order the Mai Tai, watch the room. Skepticism evaporates in about ninety seconds. Menehune Bar is the connected lounge if the main room is full.

At a Glance

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Marienplatz, Historic Monuments

Views & Setting

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Marienplatz, Historic Monuments

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Exceptional

Indoor Terrace

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Trader Vic's, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is Trader Vic's?
Trader Vic's is located in Altstadt-Lehel, Munich, Promenadeplatz 2-6, 80333 München.
What are the opening hours of Trader Vic's?
Trader Vic's is open Daily 18:00–02:00 (main menu until 22:30, snack menu until 01:00).
What is Trader Vic's best for?
Trader Vic's is especially popular for Second Drink Of The Night, The Mai Tai Someone Takes Seriously, The Room Nobody Expects.

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