Augustiner-Bräu München ★ 4.8
Augustiner-Bräu München on Landsberger Strasse, founded 1328 as a monastery brewery, is Munich's oldest house; the Edelstoff Helles is what every locals drinks first.
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Staatliches Hofbräuhaus München ★ 4.5
Hofbräu München, Bavaria's state-owned brewery since 1589, brews Hofbräu Original Helles; the Brauerei sits on Hofbräuallee in Munich-Riem since 1988, the Hofbräuhaus tap on Platzl pours since the start.
Paulaner Brauerei ★ 4.6
Paulaner has brewed in Munich's Au since 1634, originally as a Neudeck Monastery brewery; Salvator Doppelbock is the strong-beer hall classic, dating to a 1774 recipe.
Löwenbräu ★ 4.3
Löwenbräu has brewed at Nymphenburger Strasse 2 in Munich's Neuhausen since 1851; the Löwenbräukeller is the front-of-house, the brewing operations behind.
Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu ★ 4.3
Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu on Munich's Marsstrasse traces back to 1397; Spaten Münchner Hell and Franziskaner Weissbier are the houses' two main pours.
Giesinger Bräu ★ 4.4
Giesinger Bräu in Munich's Giesing district moved into a former electrical substation on Martin-Luther-Strasse in 2012; one of the youngest Munich breweries, recognised as the city's seventh.
Breweries in Munich, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Munich?
Peak food season in Munich is year-round.
What time do people eat in Munich?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Munich?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Munich?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Munich rewards trust.