Jazzclub Unterfahrt ★ 4.7
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HaidhausenShow-dependent, typically Tue-Sun doors 20:00 sets 20:30
Jazzclub Unterfahrt has run since 1978 in the cellar of the former Unionsbrauerei brewery on Einsteinstrasse, with around 180 seats and a daily-changing.
TipDoors usually open 60 minutes before the show; book ahead for named tours. U4 or U5 to Max-Weber-Platz.
Milla Club ★ 4.4
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GlockenbachviertelShow-dependent, doors typically 19:00-20:00
Milla Club opened in 2012 in a basement on Holzstrasse, founded by musicians Gerd Baumann, Till Hofmann and Peter Brugger; the room books indie, dream pop.
TipConcerts typically start at 19:00 or 20:00 with late dance floors after; buzz acts sell out, book ahead.
Strom ★ 4.3
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SendlingShow-dependent, doors typically 19:00 or 20:00
Strom opened in 2012 on Lindwurmstrasse near Goetheplatz with a small standing-room floor that puts the audience a metre from the stage, programming indie.
TipU3 or U6 to Goetheplatz brings you to the door. The room is small (around 300 standing), so buy ahead for buzz acts.
Substanz Club ★ 4.1
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SendlingTue-Sat 18:30 to late
Substanz Club has run on Ruppertstrasse in Ludwigsvorstadt since 1990 as Munich's indie and punk grandfather, mixing live concerts with poetry slams.
TipTuesday-Saturday doors at 18:30 until last call. The English Comedy Club and pub quiz nights are weeknight regulars; cash is easier than card.
Kilians Irish Pub ★ 4.0
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Altstadt LehelMon-Thu 11:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-01:00
Kilians Irish Pub sits in the shadow of the Frauenkirche on Frauenplatz with live music five nights a week, a six-metre bar and a mix of solo Irish folk acts.
TipNo cover for the live music. Solo acts Mon and Wed, bigger bands Thu through Sat; arrive by 21:00 on weekends for a seat.
Kennedy's ★ 3.8
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Altstadt LehelDaily 10:00-03:00
Kennedy's at Sendlinger Tor runs a 6-metre Victorian bar and a wide terrace, with live music or karaoke every evening, broadcasts of international sport.
TipLive music starts around 22:00 most nights; karaoke takes the remaining slots. Terrace is open in warm weather.