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Munich is celebrating: Stand-up pubs are taking back the city!
Discover the burgeoning stand-up bar culture in Maxvorstadt, where traditional beer and a convivial atmosphere are at home.
Munich is celebrating: Stand-up pubs are taking back the city!
In Munich there is a rise in stand-up taverns, which offer an uncomplicated ambience for beer lovers. Reminiscent of old-time alley taverns, these establishments allow guests to enjoy beer on-site and encourage convivial conversation without in-depth reservation procedures. According to Süddeutsche, these stand-up taverns are opening particularly in classic working-class districts, which Andreas Maisberger, the managing director of the Munich Breweries Association, emphasizes as the new home of beer in the city.
A pioneer of this development is the local brewery Giesinger Bräu. Founded in 2006 from a garage, it has developed into the second largest private brewery in Munich. Steffen Marx, the brewery owner, praises the casual atmosphere of his stand-up taverns, which promote contact between guests. In a total of six stand-up taverns, Giesinger Bräu brings fresh beer and a selection of minimal dishes to the table, with the focus clearly on community and beer enjoyment.
Popular stand-up bars in Munich
An overview of the popular stand-up taverns in Munich shows the diversity of the offering:
| Location | Opening hours | Price Half Helles/Augustiner |
|---|---|---|
| Viktualienmarkt, Prälat-Zistl-Straße 4 | Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight | 4.50 euros |
| Oberländerstraße 31 in Sendling | Tuesday to Saturday, 4 p.m. to midnight | — |
| Augustenstrasse 90 in Maxvorstadt | Tuesday to Saturday, 5 p.m. to midnight | 4.20 euros |
| Schellingstrasse 27 | Monday to Saturday, 5 p.m. to midnight; Sunday, 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m | — |
| Sendlinger-Tor-Platz 10 | Variable opening times, Monday to Thursday from 5 p.m | — |
| Ganghoferstraße 23 in Westend | Monday to Thursday, from 4 p.m.; Friday until 1 a.m | — |
| “Zum Stiftl”, Prälat-Zistl-Straße 12 | Sunday to Thursday, from 11 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m | 3.90 euros (half Augustinian) |
| Lion's the 18th | Daily from 11 a.m | 4.20 euros (half Augustinian) |
| Fesch, Müllerstrasse 30 | Tuesday to Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight; Friday 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday 12pm to 1am; Sunday 12pm to 11pm | 4.50 euros (half Augustinian) |
| Tscharlie’s, Lindwurmstrasse 42 | Tuesday to Thursday, 6 p.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday without a fixed closing time; Sunday and Monday closed | 4.50 euros (half light from Löwenbräu) |
A piece of Munich tradition
The roots of Munich beer go back deep into the city's history. The first mention of beer was recorded in a document as early as 815. The Munich Purity Law of 1487, which stipulated that beer could only be brewed from water, malt and hops, is still a principle that Munich breweries adhere to today. This tradition is kept alive by the Stehausschänken and is intended to continue to introduce young people to the craft of beer brewing, which Münchner Bier supports. The return to these traditional forms of operation is marked by a growing demand for real, unadulterated beer quality.
The Stehausschänken in Munich are more than just places to enjoy a beer. They are meeting places where different people come together, exchange ideas and experience Bavarian beer culture. The revived tradition helps to strengthen the local community and allows the Munich lifestyle to flourish.