Pusser's is a city institution - this New York-style cocktail bar, with its old-fashioned, nostalgic decor and perfectly concocted cocktails is a favorite amongst locals and visitors alike. The drinks' selection here is marvelous. If you come to Pusser's, it's almost imperative that you try the Painkiller, a deliciously tropical combination of pineapple, grated nutmeg, coconut, fresh orange juice, and rum. There is a piano bar in the cellar, the perfect finishing touch to an evening steeped in the past.
With an atmosphere of old pre-revolutionary Cuba, Havanna Club is one of the few established cocktail bars in the city center, attracting the youth of the city. Established in 1985, its wonderful bar, brick walls and healthy-looking plants provide the backdrop for a lively crowd. Their collection of rum and wines from around the globe are equally popular. This place is particularly good for an early evening drink.
The Pacific Times is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike. With its parquet floor, basket chairs, the interior exudes an old-world charm, it is sparse and elegant rather which sets the place apart from its rather modern peers. At Pacific Times, they do a great range of salads, Asian and South American snacks and dishes like steak and vegetable curry. Pacific Times also has one of the largest selections of drinks in Munich - try their great tasting cocktails or maybe a whisky.
Augustinerkeller is one of the most frequented traditional beer gardens and Bavarian restaurants in the city center serving big glasses of exquisite beer and authentic traditional culinary delights. The restaurant boasts of a cozy and old-school European decor, ideal for enjoying a sumptuous meal. The beer served in the sun-bleached beer garden is reputed to be one of the best in Munich. Students, business people, locals and tourists alike find this heritage place incomparable.
The Augustiner Bräustuben, situated right by the historic Augustiner Brewery, is as yet undiscovered by tourists, and the atmosphere among the students and regulars who patronize the pub is much more typical of a local hangout than the other touristy establishments nearby. The décor is simple and rustic, and the hearty food is inexpensive yet delicious. From soups and grilled specialties, to elaborate Bavarian breakfasts and freshly baked goods, this local restaurant and beer hall offers a heavenly slice of Bavaria at its busy establishment. Celebrate some of your most special gatherings at their space.
Klenze 17 in the Gärtnerplatz quarter, not far from the city centre, has been popular with students for over a decade. A small room with a bar and an even smaller back room decorated in hip colors, this place is just right if you like closed spaces and loud techno music, are energetic and don't care about daft modern fashions. The food is simple and cheap, but good and generously portioned, and best washed down with a few Augustiner beers.