6 Best Places for Craft Beer in Munich

089 Tastings combines a Munich liquor store with a broad tasting programme at Am Glockenbach 7. Craft beer is part of the line-up rather than the sole focus, alongside whisky, gin and rum sessions, food pairings and specials. This wider scope suits curious drinkers who want to explore beer within a varied programme of spirits and flavour combinations.

The sessions put substance behind the tasting format. Gin can be explored through six European examples , sampled neat, over ice and with tonic, with knowledgeable explanation keeping the experience lively and informative . Whisky events add Scottish whisky details, anecdotes and factual context. In-store shopping and collection are also offered, including quick visits, making this both an event destination and a practical stop for drinks in Munich.

Cafe Johannis is a local bar at Johannisplatz 15 with a welcoming, easygoing character. It works well for a relaxed drink, whether you are stopping in alone or meeting friends, with beer, cocktails, spirits and wine alongside food and bar snacks.

Alte Utting turns a boat on land into one of Munich’s most distinctive bar settings at Lagerhausstraße 15 in Sendling. Its unusual layout includes several entrances, multiple seating areas and outdoor space, creating room for daytime drinks as well as lively evening visits.

Kiosk Reichenbachbrücke GmbH is a convenient stop on Fraunhoferstraße 46 for beer, cigarettes and a quick purchase near the Isar. Its beer selection makes it useful for picking up a bottle before heading to the park, while the location suits spontaneous visits throughout the day and late into the night.

Getränkemarkt Müller on Schraudolphstraße 30 offers a strong choice of craft beer alongside familiar everyday bottles. The shop’s knowledgeable team can recommend different labels and help match a bottle to a particular taste, making it more useful than a simple grab-and-go stop.

Giesinger Bräu - Stehausschank Universität is a casual, cosy pub on Schellingstraße 27, offering a focused beer stop in the university area. The Giesinger range is the main attraction, with Erhellung standing out for its lightly hazy character and fuller flavour compared with a traditional Helles.