Munich bars: What to drink while at the city center

Goldene Bar: After the museum visit

What awaits you? The Goldene Bar in the Haus der Kunst exudes a warm, golden atmosphere - you feel as glamorous as in an old Hollywood movie. Famous bartenders from all over the world are regular guests behind the counter here.

What's the crowd like? Classy, but not excessive high society

Bar Centrale: From sunrise to nightfall

What awaits you? Bar Centrale has an Italian street café flair in the middle of Munich's city center. Here you can sit all day, chat and watch the hustle and bustle on Ledererstraße over a coffee or aperitivo.

What's the crowd like? Charmers, shopping pausers, after-workers

Loretta: Bar Café with a lot of charm

What awaits you? The Loretta Bar on Müllerstraße close to the Sendlinger Tor is not too small and not too crowded. A popular meeting place to warm up or for a first date with quirky drinks like the "Smoked Whisky Sour."

What's the crowd like? Creatives, couples, hipsters

Pusser's New York Bar: The Cocktail Temple

What awaits you? With over 40 years of history, Pusser's New York Bar on Falkenturmstraße is a classic among Munich's cocktail bars. The atmosphere is dignified, but anything but stuffy. A must-try: the legendary "Pusser's Painkiller" from a tin cup.

What's the crowd like? Mixed, international

Sausalitos: Jumbo drinks and party flair

What awaits you? Sausalitos just a few steps from Marienplatz is the party temple among the cocktail bars with Mexican-Californian food, club sound and fancy drinks. Tip: sip all cocktails for half price during happy hour from 5 to 8 p.m. daily.

What's the crowd like? Larger groups, bachelor parties

Jahreszeiten Bar: Luxury Martini and Mixology Drinks

What awaits you? The bar at the Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Hotel offers a wide selection of champagnes and cocktails, including many of the hotel's own creations.

What is the audience like? Business people, hotel and opera guests

Zum Wolf: beer in a stein, sours and cocktails

What awaits you? Zum Wolf is a small bar on Pestalozzistraße with an extravagant cocktail menu and beer from a stein. The bouncer makes sure it doesn't get too crowded - larger groups aren't too welcome.

What's the crowd like? Middle-aged hip Glockenbach style

Menehune & Trader Vic's Bar: Exotic Cocktails

What awaits you? Caribbean feeling with South Seas sounds and the matching, lovingly decorated drinks can be found in the Bar Trader Vic's in the restaurant of the Hotel Bayerischer Hof.

What's the crowd like? Mixed, from tourists to mother-daughter teams.

Schwarzer Hahn: Aperitif or nightcap?

What awaits you? Dark, raw and right next to the Reichenbach Bridge: The Schwarze Hahn is perfect for those who want it a bit louder and more dimly lit. Great selection of beers from Tegernseer to Astra.

What's the crowd like? Rocky-alternative