Today there are over 100 beer gardens in Munich. They are family friendly, with most having a playground! A beer garden is an outdoor area with food and beer meant to connect strangers. In traditional gardens, benches leave little space between people.
Oktoberfest and Pricing
The official 2019 Oktoberfest beer price was about 11,40 Euro.
Hirschgarten: The Largest Beer Garden
The world’s largest beer garden seats 8000 people. It’s in Munich’s Hirschgarten. Popular Munich beers include Helles (light), Weissbier (white, wheat beer), and Augustiner. Hirschgarten is known for its local vibe with simple food and drink, and it’s particularly enjoyable on sunny days when it seems like the whole city is there.
Munich’s Beer Hall Highlights
Some famous beer halls:
- Augustiner-Bräustuben
- Augustiner-Keller
- Hofbräuhaus am Platzl
- Paulaner am Nockherberg
Best Beer Gardens in Munich
The best gardens in Munich:
- Seehausen
- Waldwirtschaft Großhesselohe
- Hirschgarten
- Chinesischer Turm
Munich’s beer gardens are rooted in a tradition allowing patrons to bring their own food, making visits more affordable. Self-service is also part of the tradition. Beer is commonly ordered by the liter "jug" (Mass), but half liters are also available. It is said that almost every Munich inhabitant drinks liters.