"American Bar" in Munich
Everything takes place at the nine-meter-long table, which is made from a single tree. On the second floor of Schumann's Bar is the hidden bar-within-a-bar. From here, you can watch the hustle and bustle on the lower floor through wooden slats and order top-class drinks from the bartender - what else?
The bar behind the Haus der Kunst is a safe bet and caters to all tastes. Magnificent murals on a golden background show maps that tell of the origins of the wines and spirits once served. Today, classics are served with a twist, such as the "Blood & Sand" with orange foam.
Owner Stefan Gabányi was once a whisk(e)y expert and bartender at Schumann's. His bar has been welcoming hungry night owls who celebrate sophisticated drinking for over a decade. With a timeless ambience, flawless cocktails and unfussy bar food are served until late at night, such as the legendary goulash.
You feel like you're in a dreamlike limbo. Exactly how you want to feel when the Glockenbachviertel proves once again that it can still do anything after all these years. That's because the barman winks at you while shaking and the "La Sombra" that lands in your glass.
The atmosphere in Lukas Motejzik's "cocktail bar" is informal and rough. The freshest ingredients from the herb and savouriness garden at the bar end up in the unusual creations of barman Lukas Habel and his team. Highlight: the "High on Hope" gin cocktail, which is served in an Asia box with a fortune cookie.
In Emanuele Ingusci's Barroom, probably the smallest bar in the city, you embark on a journey into the world of rum - from the Caribbean and Latin America to India and Australia. Exciting South Sea cocktails are served in an intimate atmosphere, accompanied by jazz from the past and hundreds of bottles.
This place has been around since '74, when Bill Deck opened it, and it has lived up to its name ever since with a feel of international glamour. Everyone has had a drink here, at least everyone who's anyone, and that's kind of everyone in Munich. The piano is not just decoration; it's also beautiful to hear.
Since 1998, Michele Fiordoliva has been paying homage to the deep red Negroni, the main player on the menu, in his American Bar, whether as a flawless classic or an exciting creation of his own. Also: hundreds of other drinks from sours to spritzes. Accompanied by Italian gastronomic delights such as antipasto misto or Negroni tiramisu.
Calling your bar Auroom and then decorating it in gold may not seem particularly creative, but what happens on the menu and in the glass is truly wonderful. Whether it's the "Crème brulée Martini" or the "Wasabi Lime Sour" - this is where good ideas meet solid craftsmanship.
A bar full of whisk(e)y and curiosities: an extensive collection of spirits awaits you in a living room atmosphere, with some highlights from Kentucky and Tennessee. Cocktails such as "Boston Sour" or "Corpse Reviver #1" can be accompanied by the popular pretzel or muffuletta sandwich.
The big city is a jungle. You can see it that way even if you don't happen to be a German singer-songwriter in a silly hat. Especially when you're sitting in front of the hanging plants at the bar and enjoying a drink that is as green as it tastes: full power basil. Just ask at the bar.
A hidden gem in the middle of the city. The bar is easy to overlook, as it is as minimalist and unpretentious as its menu: sophisticated drinks with European spirits, selected wines and unusual Spritz creations such as the "Novelle Spritz" with orange bitters are convincing across the board.
The 1950s were the inspiration for the interior of this stylish bar. A popular meeting point for friends who enjoy sparkling wines; Champagne is available neat and mixed in inventive cocktails.