Viktualienmarkt Beergarden

Shocked that this place is so highly reviewed. The atmosphere is lively being in the market, but this was truly the worst pretzel I've had in my life. Hard as a rock and inedible. The man at the counter was also extremely rude to me. You can do better at the many other lovely restaurants and biergartens in Munich.

Great spot in the heart of Munich! The roast pork was flavorful and perfectly cooked, tender on the inside with a nice crispy crust. The fresh bretzel was massive and delicious, just the right amount of salt. Classic beer garden vibe with a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of seating. It can get a bit crowded during peak hours, but that’s part of the charm. A solid choice for a traditional Bavarian experience!

Viktualienmarkt Biergarten offers a lively experience with fresh beer and hearty Bavarian fare, perfect even for breakfast! Surrounded by market stalls, it’s a great spot to relax and enjoy the local flavors in the heart of Munich.

This bustling biergarten offers a great selection of local beers and an authentic Bavarian experience in Munich. I highly recommend trying the massive pretzels with Obatzda (Bavarian cream cheese); a perfect combination with a cold beer on tap. Expect to pay around €5-8 for a pretzel and €4-6 per beer. Service is average and can take time during peak hours. However the lively atmosphere in the heart of Munich makes it a fantastic place to relax and enjoy some local flavour. It’s also ideal that they are open on Sundays, when the rest of the market is closed.

Staff were not helpful and they were really rude. They don’t even tell where the washroom is. Really long waiting time. Food wasn’t good. It was totally frustrating experience

Atmosphere in this beer garden is great. I had the schweinebraten, it was ok, felt sick afterwards. I had much better schweinebraten in other restaurants. The service was terrible. Our waiter disappeared. Asked for salt at the desk and two other waiters literally yelled at me. Could have just asked me to wait a second. I would recommend going somewhere else if you want to eat. It’s nice if you’re just going to sit and drink a beer.

Atmosphere doesn’t make you sit and relax to enjoy beer and food. Tables are put too close to each other and there’s no space to walk between them. Food okay, beer is beer. Staff no so friendly.

Stopped by the Viktualien market but was pretty much all closed up. Not realizing it was a Christian holiday, Ascension day, here in Germany we were unable to experience the famous market. However, the Biergarten was in full effect! Locals in traditional trachten and plain clothes alike had flocked to this central watering hole and were partying up. The vibe was semi electric and everyone was in a positive mood. The traditional brass band was playing German music and local food and beers were a plenty. We had two Local bottled heffewiessens poured into mugs and for a mid afternoon snack we grabbed a few sausages. I opted for the cheesy Kaisenbratwurst. My son went with the Bratwurst special which is a foot (or more) long brat with saurkraut and fried onions topped with mustard. The ambiance was epic.

Stopped by the Viktualien market but was pretty much all closed up. Not realizing it was a Christian holiday, Ascension day, here in Germany we were unable to experience the famous market. However, the Biergarten was in full effect! Locals in traditional trachten and plain clothes alike had flocked to this central watering hole and were partying up. The vibe was semi electric and everyone was in a positive mood. The traditional brass band was playing German music and local food and beers were a plenty. We had two Local bottled heffewiessens poured into mugs and for a mid afternoon snack we grabbed a few sausages. I opted for the cheesy Kaisenbratwurst. My son went with the Bratwurst special which is a foot (or more) long brat with saurkraut and fried onions topped with mustard. The ambiance was epic.

Delicious Kasekeinersimmel...er something like that, see pic, the hot dog lmao! Crowded but service was really fast, friendly staff! Located in the market, nice place to eat and drink. Danke!

This is not about the food because we was not able to try it. The place was packed and it was impossible to get a table. We try to talk to some waitress but they was very unfriendly, very different than what we see in the travels videos on YouTube. After try to get a table for sometime, we decided to go to a restaurant.

Food is ok but the ambiance is everything here! Sausages, pretzels, and bier by the liter or half liter... what more do you need in München? It's a local tourist trap where I'll gladly fall. Salud!

A must see in Munich ...simple food and beer. Great market surrounds this beer garden, views in all directions. It's touristy but the energy is intoxicating

I couldn't tell if this bustling spot was filled with locals or fellow tourists but I didn't really care. Fun place to grab a crisp cold draft beer and some tasty regional cuisine.

The Biergarten Am Viktualienmarkt was at the top of my list of places to go while in Munich. The Biergarten is right in the middle of Viktualienmarkt and there is pretty much no way to miss it. I am not too proud to say that I first found out about Viktualienmarkt from watching Rick Steve's show and really wanted a beer and pretzel here. We looked around for a bit and decided to get a light beer and the giant pretzel. Both were fairly inexpensive and very yummy. Looking for a place to sit was interesting. There are several tables for waiter service but if you want to go get food yourself and sit down, there aren't as many options. We ended up finding a picnic style table with some other nice people. Two of the people we met were actually from the US who were in the military and stationed just a few hours away. We had a nice chat, they told us about life in Germany and we enjoyed the scenery. This is a great place to stop and have a bite to eat, a beer to enjoy and to meet people from all over the world. What a great experience!

A must see when you sightsee in Marienplatz. The produce is similar and different from what we are familiar with. We were there during mushroom harvest. Mushrooms stands were busy. Breads, cheeses and wines galore. Souvenirs, too. One stand offers wine tastings paired with cheeses. We got salads from the Mediterranean stand and took them to the Biergarten there. Ate these with a bier and pretzel.

Nice beer garden in the center of the market. There are both self serve tables as well as service tables. It gets pretty packed and the people watching is excellent. We just had some beers which rotate through the major breweries every day or every week. It's definitely a good stop.

I tried their currywurst and its awesome!!! Their sausage are also delicious im not sure about what their called but we can just picked at the displayed glass. Their potato salad also one of the best i've eaten here with the right amount of taste.

I am a self-proclaimed Vodka Vixen. Yet when in Rome (or in this case Munich) you drink beer, eat sausage and munch on the best fucking pretzels on the planet. It was a late afternoon and we were starving. Our drive from Austria produced no snacking opportunities so we were pleased to find this biergarten just a few short steps from our hotel. It's January and it was freezing, but we both loved the inviting snuggle factor that it had to offer. As mentioned, the weather was cold as were the many beers. But the warm crunch pretzel along with the perfectly grilled sausages warmed our hearts and filled our bellies. Come hungry, come thirsty.

If you are a visitor to Munich you will invariably get here. It's part of the Viktualienmarkt and hard to miss. I have been here a few times mostly with visitors. As far as Biergartens are concerned this is nothing special and I much prefer other ones in town. It's ok once in a while and your food choices are good, as there are tons of food places around you, where you can get all sorts of things, from sausages to full on meals.

When in Munich, you drink bier, lots of it. Some co-workers and I came here after dinner last night, grabbed some beers, and hung out for an hour or so. The outdoor space was large, with tons of seating, and various food stalls scattered about. Definitely a decent place to kick it.

Pretty cool beer garden with lots of food options all around. The people working here were not very nice, the beer was just so-so. I don't get the obsession with this when there are so many good places in town for beer.

Fun place to have a beer and a light meal after sightseeing in Munich or shopping in the food market. Seating was full up most times we stopped by, but if you're patient and wait a few minutes you'll definitely find somewhere to sit. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed and jovial and you can be sure that some locals will start chatting you up after a few minutes of speaking in English. Food and beer quality was superb. I guess this beer garden can be considered a bit touristy, but I still consider it to be one of my favorite outdoor spots in Munich.

For the most part, Munich as a city is a giant beiergarten. Not only does it seem like there's a place to purchase pilsners the size of a Fiat in any direction you look, but you're also allowed to buy bottled beer and walk around in public drinking without fear of being ticketed by police. It's like being on The Strip in Vegas... but in this case the entire city of München is The Strip. That being said, if I were a local, Viktualienmarkt would surely be my gathering place of choice. Located just off the beaten path and consisting mostly of locals, Viktualienmarkt is a sprawling biergarten with picnic tables as far as the eye can see complete with groups of friends and strangers cohabitating in perfect harmony. The only thing stopping me from making heaps of new friends was my language barrier, but you can just feel how happy and free people are here. It's just a real fun spot and the energy is quite infectious. The Bavarian pretzel left a little to be desired, but it was also towards the end of the night so perhaps I got an older offering. Still, a bad pretzel in Bavarian trumps almost every other pretzel I've had stateside to date. A quick word to the wise - if you're a guy and they ask you at the beer counter "small or large," respond with "large" unless you want people to make fun of your baby sized beer. I learned the hard way - but it was all in good fun.

We had just finished a walking tour of Munich, and were ready for dinner. We decided to stroll through this area and find some food, then sit in the beer garden to get the local flavor. After perusing several delicious looking stands, we found some great looking bratwurst and pretzels, then headed over to the beer garden. One section is for those ordering food, the other section is for those just drinking beer (and bringing your own food). We found some seats at a table (which wasn't easy as it was very crowded) then headed over to the hut in the middle where you could buy beer. The beer was quite an automated line - they were filling up mugs and sliding them out and you grabbed one and then went down the line to the cashier and paid (in cash) and headed for your table. It was fast, and not much selection - regular beer or the dark was your only choice. It was fun to experience it, but it wasn't as relaxing as I imagined it to be to be honest. I would visit the area again though, especially if I had more time to shop!

This is the best Biergarten in my opinion. It is fun and quaint. Fantastic food available from all of the market stall and of course amazing beer !!!!

Right in the heart of the old city, and right in the heart of the Viktualienmarkt! Busy, crowded, and lots of fun. Mainly locals with a smattering of tourists, and the turnover of tables can be fast or slow. Come and enjoy!

This biergarten is associated with all six of the major Munich beer makers, rotating the beer brands on a weekly basis. It is one of my favourite biergartens, for reasons such as: 1. The only place in town where you can have all the major Munich beers (even if not on the same day). 2. A nice little oasis in the bustling city life. 3. Quite good food and service if you sit down. 4. An abundance of great food in the surrounding market to bring yourself to your table. 5. There's always room for one more person. 6. It's just very cool.

It comes handy that the Viktualienmarkt also has a small Beer Garden where you can take a break after intense sightseeing. The served brand of beer changes from week to week. Lucky you if you DON'T have to catch inferior Löwenbräu because Bavaria has much better brands than the well-known exported version. Good place to get in touch with tourists OR inhabitants.

Marienplatz may be the civic center of Munich, but the Viktualienmarkt - just a few steps away - is the spiritual center of Munich. I cannot think of a better place to sit with a beer and watch locals and tourists alike enjoy this great city. They rotate between the six major Munich breweries, so you can return regularly and still taste a variety of brews. The prices are surprisingly reasonable, despite the central location. This tends to be the case throughout Germany, a practice that I wish US businesses would adopt. Tip: The tables with tablecloths are serviced. Those without are self-service and the food & drink less expensive (because there is no service charge).

Very touristy but iconic for Munich. It´s bang in the heart of Munich´s food market: the best place to have a beer when walking around the old town. In summer as well as in winter!

Super beer and sausages !!!! the best!!!! I get to take up to 3 liter beers!, I think Paulaner the Best!

A very nice beergarden right in the middle of town just off Marienplatz. It's good but it does close early.

We were here in the middle of January and stopped by after a walking tour. It was a strange day- 55 degrees and sunny! The beer garden was not only open, it was very busy. It was easy to walk up, grab beer, pay the guy and look for a place to sit down. It seemed like a nice place to enjoy some food and drink for a while. One issue- no bathroom was to be seen anywhere, so we were on our way when our beers were gone.