Trying another beer hall. We tried all 6 breweries and Paulaner was one of the favorites. The service was fast and friendly and we enjoyed our time here. There was a ton of outdoor seating and we enjoyed sitting outside not crammed with all the people. read more

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Paulaner is the beer of Munich. So is their beer halls. This one has some unique different plates than the other traditional ones and why my colleagues and I always stop here. It was renovated from a previous hall and the decor is very nice, not to mention the Christmas decor. They even added a nice sitting area for groups of 5-8 where you have your own self serve beer tap at the table. What more do you need? They also have multiple private rooms. It is one of my top favs in downtown Munich. Will be back with larger group to try that table tap. read more

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Great selection of local dishes. As busy as they are the service was excellent. The ambiance is very pleasant and decor matches the old world Europe. read more

One of the best meals I've had in Munich! I love the atmosphere of the restaurant, with large wide open spaces of wooden tables, hops greenery hanging from the ceiling, and a happy energy pouring out of every corner. The menu is filled with a wide variety of German classics, but with a unique flavor that elevates the dish. I ordered the Braumeisterschnitzel and it was incredible! It included 2 different tender pork schnitzel patties, one with grains batter and another with a beer cheese glaze. They are on top of chopped onions, peppers, and other root veggies soaking within a beer sauce gravy. To top it off, they also include gnocchi that balances the dishes. All of it was incredible and so flavorful! It was super filling too and well worth the price. As a drink, I ordered the basil radler. It had an extremely unique flavor, with a savory and refreshing aftertaste. Everything was great, from the food to service to atmosphere! read more

Paulaner Bräuhaus - Braumeisterschnitzel - Bavarian Near Me - Munich, BY

This local Munich brewery is in my husband's top 2 favorites, so we were excited to try it in person! It's a huge building! They had 3 beer styles to choose from, and one was brewed in house. It was fresh and good. Service was a little spotty due to big groups. It took a while to get menus and then a longer while to get drinks. But it's a must-stop in Munich! read more

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Really liked this place, since I had had the pork knuckle a few times already I opted for a Bavarian Burger, which I saw at another table and it looked amazing and while I am an American who has plenty of access to good burgers I went for it. Natrually I had a nice stine or beer to go with it which was great. I asked the waiter for a side salad instead of the fries, he wouldn't do it. Told me that his fries were the best I would have ever had so he insisted. Well he didn't lie, they were amazing. Higly recommended read more

Paulaner Bräuhaus - Great burger with even better crisp fries - Bavarian Near Me - Munich, BY

They purposely give us the dinner menu for lunch so we pay almost double than their lunch menu, and their lunch menu is only in German so no one knows that is a lunch menu if you don't read German. That is a lot of nice restaurants near Old Town, I feel the host / waiter is discriminate English speaking tourist, not even one to tell us that is lunch menu available and just show us the different one. And yes they speak very good English, their food is only 2 star, beef is dry and I had better in other Munich restaurants. read more

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Fun bierhaus in Munich to eat local flavors plus Paulaner beer is top shelf. There is an outside garden, however on a rainy day, eating inside was the norm. I would say Munich has returned to normal and is open for business, we came a Thursday and reservations were required to get in. Prompt service and good food. The biermeisterschnitzel was delicious. I have had plenty of the traditional fried schnitzel but this was a great change. The malt is crunchy and the mustard sauce adds great flavor. The pretzels we ordered first came to the table HOT, freshly prepared. Great casual evening in a local environment. read more

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Solid beer and solid food choices. The salad I had wasn't what I expected, but tasted just as good as what I imagined it'd be. So many sausage slices, I was very full after and I rarely get full from any salad. The combination of red onions, cucumbers and vinegar dressing was such a compliment to my beer! read more

Paulaner Bräuhaus - Regensburger wurstsalat. Very good but not what I thought it'd be. - Bavarian Near Me - Munich, BY

Great out of the way Bräuhaus. I say "out of the way" b/c it's not central to Marianplatz. And, to be frank, and sadly, the area just north of here (near the hauptbahnhof) has become a very seedy section of Munich. Paulaner gives you the experience of other similarly large and more touristy beer gardens, with a smaller crowd, quieter environment, a charming waitstaff, and reasonable prices. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Great ambiance. Very nice people, spoke English and super helpful to make you comfortable. The beer of course was excellent.

BEAUTIFUL beer hall! This place is so nice! The interior, taps for beer and even the bathrooms!! First place I stopped after landing in Munich from LA. Near by my airbnb, stopped in for lunch. The staff was semi-friendly at first when they knew we were Americans but after rounds of beer - they grew to like us. Food was awesome and quality! On the expensive side but you can tell why (or see in my pics) We didn't head out to the bier garden but wish we would of if we had more time before our tour. Would recommend and visit again! read more

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We sat outside under umbrellas and it was very nice. The service was great and the food was very good. We ordered a sampler platter of German foods and it did not disappoint. The beer was amazing as well. read more

Came for Oktoberfest, and loved every second of it. Even the service was good, these German broads were not F'ing around. Food was simple German flare , but it worked. The music was a lot of 80's hits, so we didn't mind. Oh , and the beer was awesome. read more

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If I died and went to some sort of Biergarten heaven, Paulaner Bräuhaus would be that heaven. It's a Bavarian dream! The staff is adorned in the traditional German garb. The beers are flowing, everyone is laughing and carrying on! It was the perfect start to Oktoberfest weekend. The food? Omg the food! Get the sampler platter perfect for larger parties. And the goulash? Home freaking run my friends. Love this place! read more

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As far as my time in München went, I would have to say that Paulaner was the best brewery I visited, in terms of overall food, beer, service and ambiance. Hofbrauhaus was definitely great as far as a tourist experience went, but when I think back to my trip to Deutschland, Paulaner stands out as the better brewery between the two. For starters, it was pretty clear that the crowd was going to be vastly different than HB, based on the simple fact that while walking to Paulaner, the people you see on the streets are more like families that live in the area, and actual children, of nearby residents. This isn't to say that Paulaner doesn't have its share of tourists, there were plenty of groups of tourists present, but definitely not saturating the entire establishment. Paulaner is much more of a relaxed atmosphere that doesn't need the cheese of a live band playing Bavarian music, and the tables are nicer, and even candlelit for a more sophisticated ambiance. Service all wears traditional German garb, and I was worried at first when they addressed us in German that communication would be difficult, but our particular server realized the situation and switched to very good English, which I'm always grateful for abroad. Naturally, we drank our share of beers, and as I came to really appreciate on this particular trip, I really liked their dunkel. It seems more appropriate in colder weather, over the weiss, which I tend to like more in warmer weather. I ended up getting a non-breaded schnitzel that was served over a bed of vegetables and with some dumplings, that was beautiful in presentation, and tasted as good as it looked. Paired with the beer, it was a fantastic meal, that was one of the best ones in my trip to Deutschland. Overall, I liked Paulaner more than HB, and I'd tell someone the same thing I wrote here if they asked for opinions in München: HB is great for touristy experience, but Paulaner is better for the holistic. read more

Went here for the first time yesterday and really liked the place. The ambience is lovely and the place is spacious. There is a brewery in the building where, they brew a Weißbier and Starkbier / Bockbier. The copper tanks are immaculate and the pipes and delivery lines are also nice and shiny :-) I am personally not a fan of Paulaner, however, the fresh brewed Weißbier is really nice. The Starkbier brewed here is not the same that is served at Nockherberg and also not so potent (7.6% alcohol vs 10 or 11% at Nockherberg). I must admit I did not like the Starkbier here, as much as I did at Nockherberg. It's nice but nothing to write home about. The saving grace is that it is brewed on premise. Food menu here is extensive and the food is presented really well. I had the Brotzeitdaube (dinner plate with lots of different cheeses, cold cuts and Obatzda) and it was really nice. The Brezn was also soft and chewy and wonderful. Most of the people in our group ate and almost all of them were raving about the taste. It's mostly Bavarian fare. Unlike some of the other Brauhaus'es in the city this is not party central but I would imagine when the biergarten opens in the warmer months the atmosphere would be quite good. Happily come back here if not for the bier, for the food and ambience :-)) read more

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This was our first stop on our Germany tour and we had an amazing time. The waiter was patient with my butchered German and the beer and food were AMAZING. I got the duck and it was to die for. The skin was perfectly crunchy and the sauce was heavenly. Would recommend to any tourist who wants an awesome beer garden experience. read more

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Where to begin. Let's start with the atmosphere. The atmosphere has great potential however on a Saturday night they were moderately busy and yet lacked the energy. Good space but wasn't used due to the lack of customers. The beer was great. We ordered their Oktoberfest beer and 2 pretzels. The pretzels were better than Augustiner. The staff was quick and friendly. Would definitely suggest coming for a visit. But Augustiner and Hofbräuhaus certainly has a better vibe and product overall. read more

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I think this is one my favorites period. Went for dinner after a day in Munich. Great atmosphere, friendly service. Had a few great beers. The Weisbeer is fantastic. Ordered the pork knucle - wow amazing. read more

We had the whole experience here: the brewery tour followed by lunch and beer in the beer garden. The brewery tour started out great. They immediately sat us down and poured us full glasses of beer for a "tasting." I had 3 beers in front of me at one point, all before 11 am. Having finished most of them, I felt fine as we began the tour, creeping through the dark recesses of the brewery, past tanks and tubes. I must admit, I didn't take in any of the detailed information our affable guide provided us. So for me, it just went on and on, for 90 minutes, and once the beer wore off, I was bored to tears. Plus the rooms we went in ranged from very hot (90 degrees) to freezing. Up and down stairs we trudged, listening to endless details about the brewing process. I couldn't wait for it to end. When at last it did, we walked to the nice Paulaner beer garden for lunch. More beer came to us, which was delicious, but really knocked me out in the warm sunlight. And when my Bavarian sampler plate showed up, with heaps of meat overflowing the plate, I could barely make a dent. And none of it was all that tasty, honestly. If I had to do it again, I'd skip the tour (or maybe duck out after the sampling) and have less meat for lunch. As a place to sit and enjoy a beer, the beer garden was very nice. read more

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We love this place so much that we came here twice. We actually had our New Years's Eve dinner here and it was fantastic. Their salads are fantastic and so is the Wienerschnitzel! It was close to our apartment and we ate really well. read more

On a beautiful warm July evening we walked here from our hotel for a glass of beer and a bite to eat that turned into dinner. The place was fairly empty when we arrived a bit early in the evening, but almost every table was reserved, so we had to look a bit for a table to occupy. There are three beers to choose from, a Zwickerl, a white beer and something called "Vladimir" that was described as being a "fake Russian", so we ordered a Mass (litre) each of the Zwickerl and Vladimir, and both were delicious. The food looked great passing by as it was delivered to other tables, so we decided to dine here, too, ordering the 1/4 duck and the half pork knuckle, and these were just about perfect, with perfectly crisp skin and moist meat. It was a lot of food, and well worth the (to us) reasonable price. A great find! read more

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Solid place for dinner and brews. They squeezed us in for a quick one hour dinner before a reservation at the table which was appreciated. We had the dinner for 2 which had pork knuckle, duck, beef, dumplings, and sauerkraut with some beers of course. Definitely a good German fix of meat, but parts of the meat were dry. Great ambiance and felt like lots of locals frequent here. read more

Paulaner Bräuhaus - Meat on meat. - Bavarian Near Me - Munich, BY

Oh man I came here for lunch with some friends and it was pretty cool. Apparently this is the actual brewery and they serve food too. It was very cool to me. Great open space to sit and enjoy a meal or a drink with friends. The was pretty good. I remember getting the duck which came with my very first knödel. Pretty awesome. I have always liked the Paulaner Weiss beer in the US and it's home location didn't disappoint :) Sooo good. read more

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Paulaner runs a tight ship (honestly, who in Germany doesn't) but this is another must do in Munich...get the Salvator. That's one heck of a starkbier. read more

This by far was my favorite beer hall. Alittle off the beaten path from the central area, but worth the short subway ride and walk. I only had one afternoon and evening in Munich, but managed to stop by 5 other beer halls, and this received high marks from me and my co-worker. The service was great, even sitting on the open seating by the copper mash tun and brew kettle we didn't get forgotten about. Enjoyed several half pint selections, and a pretzel & Obatzda. It was one of the best cheeze spreads I have had while in Germany. read more

Paulaner Bräuhaus - Obatzda appetizer - Bavarian Near Me - Munich, BY

I had lunch here in the beer garden in a sunny summer day. The beer garden is quite and relaxing. I had the daily lunch menu (cordon bleu with potatoes) which was good and cheap (EUR 6.90), obviously paired with an amazing Helles. Service is quite friendly and quick. read more

On advice from a friend, I had a house specialty that had duck as the main protein - it was SO amazing that I went to this restaurant three times while visiting Munich on a business trip at the Electronica Trade Fair. In addition the beer was the best I've ever had and refreshing even during the winter months I was visiting... amazing trip! If I ever have the chance too return I will definitely visit this place!!! read more

Pork knuckle and Weissbier both plenty delicious and mouth watering. Service was ok. Restaurant was very welcoming

One of the better Bräuhaus downtown. The place is decked out in amazing detail and is extremely spacious. The people who work there have a bit of an attitude and sass you in English but I thought it was hilarious! They are genuinely good people just like messing with tourists. The soups are a good deal and quite filling. Beer is overpriced but hey they are everywhere else in that area. Very conveniently located as well. read more

Very enjoyable place. The waiter was sooo very nice and friendly. Go for the schnitzel it's amazing. And those potato's!!! Yum! Of course - fantastic beer. The front is for drinks- the back is for dining. Large place But felt cozy. read more

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Paulaner Brauhaus was absolutely a fantastic dinner pick when a colleague and I ate there this last Friday evening. We did not have a reservation, and it was packed, but the host got us in within 10 minutes (two of us). Once we were seated, we were promptly waited on, and even though it was busy, our waitress had no problem keeping up. Both of us got their Oktoberfest beer, and WOW, their beer exceeded my expectations in every way... SO GOOD, lol! The building was fantastic too. A very warm ambience, that was lively, yet not too loud, and in a phenomenally kept older building. You could probably go for the beer and ambience and be perfectly happy, but then on top of it all, their food is great too! Probably some of the best food during our trip to Bavaria region in Germany, in fact. I had their meatloaf with German potato salad and veggies, and loved it. My colleague had their pork shoulder with dumplings, and he loved it just as much. So, in summary, I would highly, highly recommend Paulaner Brauhaus if you are in Munich, because I am pretty sure you won't be disappointed! read more

Good local food at reasonable price. Try the unfiltered beers. If you walk through the restaurant to the back there is a courtyard where you can escape the noise and dine in peace. read more

A nice and cosy neighborhood Biergarten without the fuss of the tourist crowded places. The inner room is also very well decorated and one of the best we can find in Munich. Dropped by on a hot spring day and felt like home. read more

Paulaner Bräuhaus - Bieramissu! - Bavarian Near Me - Munich, BY

This place was very cool. The atmosphere was great, there were a lot of folks either going to or coming home from Oktoberfest. They serve beers in huge mugs like they do at Oktoberfest and the schnitzel was fantastic. Best I've had in Germany by far. read more

Can not say enough nice things about this place. Out waiter, Fritz, was a riot and very kind. The food was delicious and quick. The bill took a while but hey, it's Germany. The only downside was it didn't have this one dish I fell in love with at another location. Maybe it was a regional thing but they seemed to have a smaller selection. I had the special, which was Wienerschnitzel and it was tender and delicious. read more

Paulaner Bräuhaus - Bavarian Near Me - Munich, BY

Very nice menu, full of good options. Casual-chic ambiance, friendly service. It's definitely worth a stop, if you're staying a few days in Munich. read more

Delicious beer and classic German pretzel. Exactly what you're looking for as an American visiting Germany. The service was fine and it was relatively quiet being a weekday around noon, but I could see this place being a blast to come by at night. I would like to check out the rest of the menu, but I just had time to stop in for a beer and my expectations were met. read more

After you've checked the Hofbrauhaus off your list, head on over to Paulaner if you want to get some better food, better ambiance, and (in my opinion) better beer. You really cannot go wrong with half a liter of Paulaner hef, some pork and potatoes. Although it is still very tourist-friendly (don't despair if you don't speak German!), this brewery is far more relaxed and attracts locals. Brewery tours are also available, and I definitely would have taken one if we had time. read more