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Once a rendezvous for beardy
intellectuals frequented by Herman
Hesse, Alter Simpl hasn't lost the
edgy atmosphere that helped it fall
out of favour with the Nazis. The
Schweinebraten is downright delicious.
Tel: +49 (0)89 272 3083
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Ethiopian food should be scooped up and
eaten using your hands; the dishes at
Munich's legendary Blue Nile are served
accordingly without cutlery. The portions
are generous, the atmosphere relaxed,
and the honey wine flowing.
Address: 22A SIEGESTRASSE. | Tel: +49 (0)89 342389
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Now a top-class Bavarian/Austrian restaurant offering medieval-style feasts in its gothic vaults, the Hofer is the oldest maintained merchant estate building in Munich and also the birthplace of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences.
Address: 20 DIENERSTRASSE. | Tel: +49 (0)89 2421 0444
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Overwhelmingly opulent dining is the order of the day at the Königshof (pictured). Throw in fine vintage wine, and a kitchen that has earned not only a Michelin star, but also 18 points in Gault Millau, and you won't be disappointed.
Address: 25 KARLPLATZ. | Tel: +49 (0)89 551 360
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Although lathered thick with British colonial charm, Master's Home actually specialises in Italian cuisine. Come for simple staples with the added flair you would expect from a restaurant that chills its beer in a vintage bath.
Address: 11 FRAUENSTRASSE. | Tel: +49 (0)89 229909
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Constructed for the 1972 Olympics, this is a major meeting point for Munich's masses. Doze on the grass, ice skate, or check out the high-altitude rock music museum.
Address: 21 SPIRIDON-LOUIS-RING. | Tel: +49 (0)89 30670
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Scone To Go at the Victorian House Sconery (pictured) is English fast-food with a profoundly regal touch. Whether you pronounce it “skon” or “skohn”, it still arrives at the same lightning-fast speed. Enjoy with a dollop of clotted cream.
Address: 16 THEATINERSTRASSE. | Tel: +49 89 2422 4396
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Dating back to the 15th century, Weinhaus
Neuner was originally used by Duke
Wilhelm as a court cellar. It now serves
as a fantastic restaurant offering modern
variants of traditional German cuisine, such
as tasty Bavarian duck.
Address: 8 Herzogspitalstr. | Tel: +49 (0)89 2603954