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Anyone visiting Munich should make the pilgrimage to this venerable beer hall (see Hofbräuhaus & Platzl) – symbolic of all Bavarian pubs and the most famous pub in the world. Locals, too, simply can’t stay away. Brass bands play daily at noon and again after 6pm.

Here in this historic building, thirsty travellers will find a beer hall and a restaurant with spectacular decor (including the Muschelsaal, a shell-lined room). The fare is typically Bavarian, the beverage, the famous Augustiner beer. In summer, choose between a table on the patio in the pedestrian zone, or in the stunningly beautiful Arkadenhof to the rear.

Stiglmairplatz, a busy square not far from the city centre, is dominated by this historic 1883 building. It has a beautiful pub, several halls, a ballroom, and a large beer garden (see Beer Gardens). In March, the pub hosts the tapping of the first Triumphator barrel, ringing in the “fifth season” – the bock beer season. The stone lion perched above the entrance is the symbol of the Löwenbräu brewery.

Here you’ll sample Munich cuisine prepared to perfection: Pfannkuchensuppe (clear broth with pancake strips), G’schwollene (fried veal sausage), Schweinsbraten (pork roast). The meals are inexpensive, and experienced staff are renowned for keeping up with the onslaught of orders from clamouring customers. A wheat ale is the most common brew served here; or try a pint of delicious Schneider Weiße.

In 1999, this traditional beer haven high above the Isar burned to the ground. Since 2003, however, politicians have once again gathered in the reconstructed Paulaner pub for the annual Salvator beer tapping. When this star-studded event has ended, “ordinary” patrons flock to the pub on the mountain for a taste of dark bock beer, which has an 18 per cent alcohol content.

This rustic pub, serving traditional Bavarian cuisine, was founded by the popular Bavarian comedian Walter Sedlmayr.

Known for dishing up the best Weißwürste (veal sausages) and Leberkäse (minced meat loaf) in the city, this pub has been in business for 200 years.

Come to this pub during the Oktoberfest to admire the draught horses, and true Bavarian ambience in the former beer cellars and horse stalls of the brewery.

This authentic pub has an interior from the turn of the 19th century. Frequented by students and big in the alternative scene, the pub features a cabaret stage in the rear courtyard.

Extremely cosy pub thanks to the reconstructed dark-wood interior and fittings. On tap is the homebrew of the traditional Paulaner brewery. Venison is a highlight of the menu.