Munich Restaurants, Pubs, Bars, Clubs, Nightlife, and Events

Known as the historical center of Munich, City Center encompasses Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, Karlsplatz, Viktualienmarkt, Kaufingerstrasse, and everything around each of these landmarks.

Given the large number of historical sites, the area is usually flooded with snap-happy tourists. Since the neighborhood is also Munich’s business center, however, there are plenty of stylish men and women to add to the bustle of the streets.

As night falls and the young

Still regarded by many as the social hub of the city, Schwabing is probably Munich’s most popular neighborhood, especially in the evenings and on weekends.

This posh and trendy district is known for attracting an elite crowd – referred to by many Germans as the “Schickeria” of Munich – and some of its bars, restaurants, and clubs are definitely priced to match.

On summer days, the bustling street cafés on Leopoldstrasse are packed with glamorous patrons

Besides its plethora of lively cafés and trendy bars, Isarvorstadt is also home to the Gärtnerplatz (Garden Square), where the famous Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz (State Theater) is located.

By day the area is bustling with students and business people alike who stop by to do a little shopping at independent designer boutiques and sip cappuccinos at outdoor cafés.

Most of these cafés in Isarvorstadt turn into buzzing bars at night, packed with hip and

Directly across from Altstadt (Old Town) and the City Center, Au-Haidhausen’s high banks along the River Isar made it a popular location for brewers during the 1800s, enabling them easy access to a natural water source while still having room to dig in a big cellar for their gloriously sudsy product.

Largely destroyed during World War II, the area is primarily residential, although Paulaner (one of Munich’s largest breweries) still operates here as it

Maxvorstadt encompasses the area surrounding Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) and Technical University (TU). These two massive universities have more than 70,000 students and, combined with a glut of museums, means the neighborhood is overrun with German and international academics at all hours of the day.

Maxvorstadt is full of bars, cafés, and restaurants whose environments and prices all cater to a clientele made up mostly of students and faculty

Neuhausen-Nymphenburg is a relaxing and rather stunning neighborhood that offers a quiet escape from the urban crunch and transitions to a hopping nighttime scene for those who know where to look.

The biggest daytime draw is undoubtedly the Schloss Nymphenburg, the largest Baroque palace in Germany and the former summer residence of Bavarian kings. Both the palace and its adjoining park provide visitors with some 500-acres of verdant fields,