If I could give Zephyr 10 out of 5 stars I would. Legit some of the best cocktails I've ever had…read more(and I've had a lot of cocktails).
My boyfriend and I got to Zephyr around 8:30 on a Friday and every seat was already taken. This place is tiny, and popular. Eventually we were able to grab one bar seat (while my boyfriend stood next to me). By the time we left, this tiny bar was so packed there were at least two rows of people standing in the 5 foot space behind the bar. Honestly, it was a bit claustrophobic -- but worth it.
We had four drinks, and each one was better than the last. Sitting at the bar, I got to see some real effort going into cocktail making and presentation. Usually pretty cocktails lack substance, but these drinks were both delicious and interesting to look at. Some were served in Chinese containers. Others had a croissant on top.
We got two drinks off the menu. But, Twice, we asked the bartender to make us a drink, and each time he absolutely hit the nail on the head. My final drink -- some sort of Smokey grapefruit concoction felt like The bartender pulled my ideal drink out of my head and brought it to life.
The service was also excellent. Even though the bar was packed, I never had to wait too long for a drink. And the bartenders were so kind about offering recs, and didn't scorn me for only speaking English. When I saw one person order a popcorn cocktail I asked if I could too. Although he was out of popcorn, he made just a little bit extra and gave me a shot glass worth of the drink to try (amazing -- no wonder he won a cocktail competition with it). And, the clincher was my dumb ass forgot my wallet (which is particularly terrifying as a tourist). I sent them an instagram message the next morning when I realized. When they opened again the next night I went back. Although the bar was packed, they handed me my wallet the second I walked in. Most bars would have taken the cash out and called it a dumb tourist tax (justified) and claimed some bar patron took it. But nope, everything was there and I was extremely grateful.
If you visit Munich, do yourself a favor and visit this bar. It opens at 8, and If you want a seat, that would be a great time to go.