Munich – Around Town : South & West (part 3) – Cafés & Bars, Restaurants

Cafés & Bars




  1. Stragula

    A
    mixed crowd frequents this down-to-earth pub, a popular night-time
    destination for a beer. Bavarian-Italian food is served at reasonable
    prices, and there are a few patio tables in summer.

    • Bergmannstr. 66

  2. Café Westend

    Part café, part bar with food menu. Bowling lanes and pool tables are in the basement.

    • Ganghoferstr. 50

  3. Marais Ladencafé

    Located
    in what was once a haberdashery, this café still has all the shop’s
    furnishings and fittings in place. It is a great spot for a coffee.

    • Parkstr. 2

  4. Café Neuhausen

    An
    attractive café with an ornate stucco ceiling. Three lunch specials are
    offered daily, and brunch is available on Sundays. A garden patio is
    open in summer.

    • Blutenburgstr. 106

  5. Wassermann

    Café,
    bar, and restaurant rolled into one. Daily lunch specials. In summer,
    enjoy a patio table under the walnut trees. Live music occasionally.

    • Elvirastr. 19

  6. Café Freiheit

    Café, bar, and restaurant with a 25-year history at this location on Leonrodplatz. Patio.

    • Leonrodstr. 20

  7. Cafégarten

    Breakfast
    in the morning, pastas at lunch, and cocktails at night. In summer, a
    tree-shaded patio provides relief from summer heat.

    • Nymphenburger Str. 92

  8. Ruffini

    A
    prototype for many Munich eateries, the Ruffini was the city’s first
    alternative organic-food café. Absolutely scrumptious are the
    whole-grain breakfasts and bread from the in-house bakery. The roof
    patio is popular. Author readings on some evenings.

    • Orffstr. 22

    • Closed Mon

  9. Sarcletti

    The
    best Italian- style ice cream in the city. Founder Paul Sarcletti sold
    ice cream as far back as 1879. The parlour on Rotkreuzplatz was
    established in 1921.

    • Nymphenburger Str. 155

  10. Hide-Out

    Bar with live music. International and local bands.

    • Volkartstr. 22

    • Closed Mon


Restaurants




  1. Acetaia

    Gourmet Italian restaurant, where Balsamic vinegar is a prominent feature – even in desserts.

    • Nymphenburger Str. 215

    • 089 13 929 077

    • Open noon–3pm & 6pm–1am;

    • closed Sat lunch

  2. Broeding

    Haute cuisine in a minimalistic ambience offering a five- or six-course menu served with fine Austrian wines.

    • Schulstr. 9

    • 089 16 42 38

    • Open 7pm daily;

    • closed Sun & Mon

  3. Romans

    Elegant atmosphere and romantic patio for fine-weather dining. Perfect choice if you love fine Italian cuisine.

    • Romanstr. 1

    • 089 168 98 98

    • Open 10am–1am daily

  4. Zapata

    Tex-Mex restaurant with a waterfall as the focal point. Usually packed to the rafters.

    • Schulstr. 44

    • 089 166 58 22

    • Open 5pm–1am daily

  5. Zauberberg

    Top German and Mediterranean cuisine. Non-smoking restaurant.

    • Hedwigstr. 14

    • 089 18 99 91 78

    • 7pm–1am Tue–Sat, 6pm–1am Sun; also noon– 2pm Tue–Thu

  6. Marbella

    Tapas bar with a bodega atmosphere serving good food and offering excellent value for money. There is a garden patio in summer.

    • Horemansstr. 30

    • 089 12 779 753

    • Open 6pm–1am daily

    • No credit cards

  7. Löwengarten

    Comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Inexpensive dishes are served in the garden in summer.

    • Volkartstr. 32

    • 089 16 13 73

    • Open 5pm–1am Mon–Fri, 10am–1am Sat & Sun

    • No credit cards

  8. Rüen Thai

    Hot and spicy Asian food in Westend. This is arguably Munich’s best Thai restaurant.

    • Kazmairstr. 58

    • 089 50 32 39

    • Open noon–2:30pm Mon–Fri, 6pm–midnight Mon–Sun

  9. San Marino

    Pizza and house wines at good prices – in summer also on the patio.

    • Westendstr. 161

    • 089 50 26 000

    • Open 11:30am–2:30pm & 6pm–11:30pm Mon–Sat

  10. Augustinerbräustuben

    Authentic Bavarian brewery pub and restaurant located in former beer cellars and horse stables .