Max & Moritz Tagesbar
Ledererstraße 10, 80331 München, Germany
Best Wine Bars in Munich
Munich’s wine culture blends Bavarian hospitality with serious vinophile tastes. Explore 16 wine bars serving Franconian Silvaner, German Riesling, Spätburgunder and international labels. From Glockenbach cellars to Maxvorstadt tasting rooms, these venues offer friendly service, local pairings and curated flights for every palate.
16 venues
4.6 avg
Port
Das Weinheim
Bauerstraße 2, 80796 München, Germany
Künstler's Weinbar & Weinhandel / Künstlers Weinbar
Johannispl. 11, 81667 München, Germany
Hermanns Restaurant & Bar München
Karl-Scharnagl-Ring 6-8, 80539 München, Germany
Weinbar Griabig
Bräuhausstraße 8, 80331 München, Germany
Simsalabim
Marienstraße 18, 80331 München, Germany
Cole & Porter Bar
Sendlinger Str. 10, 80331 München, Germany
Masi Wine Bar Munich
Maximilianstraße 40, 80539 München, Germany
The Moon Bar
Thierschpl. 5, 80538 München, Germany
Déjà bu? Gärtnerplatz
Buttermelcherstraße 2A, 80469 München, Germany
DI BAR
Reichenbachstraße 2, 80469 München, Germany
Sticks & Stones
Clemensstraße 7, 80803 München, Germany
manu. weinbar & restaurant
Rumfordstraße 1, 80469 München, Germany
Terra
Baaderstraße 1, 80469 München, Germany
Blaue Libelle
Hans-Sachs-Straße 3, 80469 München, Germany
H'ugo's Wein-Champagner-Bar
Promenadepl. 1, 80333 München, Germany
Wine Culture in Munich
Munich sits at a crossroads between Bavaria's hearty beer halls and a refined, growing wine scene. Historically, wine in southern Germany connects closely to nearby Franconia (Franken), where Silvaner and Müller-Thurgau thrive, and to the larger German traditions of Riesling and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir). In the city, wine bars celebrate those regional specialties alongside bottles from Rheingau, Mosel, Pfalz and international producers.
Today's Munich wine bars mix convivial Bavarian hospitality with curated cellars. You'll find classic, white-tablecloth spots and small, natural-wine focused bars. Venues such as Hermanns Restaurant & Bar München and Künstler's Weinbar & Weinhandel showcase thoughtful lists that highlight German terroir, while places like Masi Wine Bar Munich bring Italian varietals and Amarone into the conversation. The result is a lively, approachable culture where tasting flights, by-the-glass pours and cheese- or charcuterie-driven pairings are the norm.
Where to drink wine in Munich
Neighborhoods set the mood. In Glockenbachviertel you’ll find intimate cellars and after-work crowds looking for late-night tastings; Weinbar Griabig and Simsalabim fit that relaxed, local vibe. Maxvorstadt and the university quarter host elegant, quieter wine rooms—ideal for thoughtful tastings and food pairings; Cole & Porter Bar and Das Weinheim draw guests who want curated lists and light bites.
Schwabing and Haidhausen combine bohemian energy with classic Bavarian dining—pair a Riesling or Grüner Veltliner with a Bavarian Brotzeit. Close to the Old Town and Viktualienmarkt, you’ll find neighborhood wine bars that cater to tourists and locals alike; Max & Moritz Tagesbar is a good daytime stop. For Italian-focused options, Masi Wine Bar Munich offers Veneto specialties. Use short tram rides or local S-Bahn stops to hop between neighborhoods and explore a wide spectrum of styles in one evening.
What to Look For
A great Munich wine bar balances an informed wine list with approachable service. Look for a selection that features Franconian wines (Silvaner, Bacchus), German Riesling and Spätburgunder alongside international options. Good venues offer tasting flights, small plates (Brotzeit, Obatzda, cured meats) and staff who can suggest pairings based on local Bavarian cuisine.
Other practical signs: fresh-by-the-glass choices, a rotating natural-wine section, clear provenance notes on the menu, and sensible glassware and storage temperatures. Check opening hours—many wine bars shift to evening crowds—and whether the bar offers bottle sales or reservations. A neighborhood-focused list and collaboration with local cheesemongers or bakeries are bonuses that point to a wine bar rooted in Munich’s food culture.
When do wine bars in Munich open and close?
16 of the 16 wine bars listed in Munich publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 4 pm and closes at 12 am on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 6 venues in Munich (38% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 10 on Monday. 6 open seven days a week.
16 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. Simsalabim closes latest, at 1 am.
At the other end of the day, H'ugo's Wein-Champagner-Bar opens earliest, at 8 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Munich actually say
The 16 rated wine bars in Munich carry 5,789 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.64 out of 5 and the median is 4.7, and 14 venues hold 4.5 or better — 88% of the list.
Max & Moritz Tagesbar carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 4.9 from 1,183 reviews.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
How much do wine bars in Munich cost?
Price level is published for 6 of the 16 wine bars in Munich, and it splits as follows: 6 moderate (100%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.
The specialisations that recur most often in Munich are Port (1), Champagne (1). Filtering the list above by one of those is usually a faster route to the right shop than sorting by rating.
Munich compared with the rest of Germany
Munich accounts for 16 of the 143 wine bars we list across Germany, spread over 10 cities.
Sunday trading in Munich runs in line with the national picture — 38% against 42%.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Munich | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 16 | 143 |
| Mean rating | 4.64 | 4.69 |
| Open on Sunday | 38% | 42% |
| Median closing time | 12 am | 12 am |
Where to look next from Munich
Other wine venues in Munich: 9 wine restaurants, 20 wine shops, 7 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in Germany are Essen (19), Cologne (18), Dortmund (17), Hamburg (17), Berlin (17). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Munich has 16 wine bars on this list, averaging 4.64 out of 5 across 5,789 reviews. The median address opens at 4 pm and closes at 12 am; 6 of the 16 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, Max & Moritz Tagesbar is the highest-rated address with a real review base (4.9 from 1,183).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in Germany: age, tax and trading rules
Germany is the exception on age in this directory: §9 of the Jugendschutzgesetz allows the sale of wine, beer and sparkling wine from 16, and reserves 18 for spirits. Everywhere else on this site the wine counter is 18.
Still wine carries no excise duty in Germany at all — the Zoll levies none on it. Sparkling wine is a different product in tax law and carries the Schaumweinsteuer at €136 per hectolitre for anything at or above 6% ABV, which is €1.02 on a 0.75 l bottle. That single line is why a German Sekt and a still Riesling of the same shelf price are not the same wine in cost terms.
Sunday is the hard constraint. The Ladenschlussgesetz and the state shop-opening laws that replaced it keep retail closed on Sundays and public holidays, with narrow exceptions for stations, airports and a handful of designated Sundays a year. A Sunday bottle in Germany means a petrol station, a station kiosk or a restaurant — not a wine shop.
Sources: Jugendschutzgesetz §9 (gesetze-im-internet.de) · Schaumwein- und Zwischenerzeugnissteuergesetz (gesetze-im-internet.de)
Local Tips
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Start with Franconian specialties
Ask for Silvaner or Bacchus from Franken to taste wines that are local to Bavaria. They pair brilliantly with smoked meats and regional cheeses common on Munich wine-bar menus.
02
Time your visit around aperitivo or late-night hours
Many Munich wine bars fill up after 7pm; for a relaxed experience visit during early evening aperitivo or later at night in Glockenbach when bars host lively crowds.
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Use public transport for wine hopping
Trams and the S-Bahn connect Maxvorstadt, Schwabing, Glockenbach and Haidhausen—plan a neighborhood route to sample several bars without worrying about parking.
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Pair wine with Bavarian bites
Order a Brotzeit board, Obatzda or regional sausages to accompany your glass. Local pairings reveal how German wines interact with hearty Bavarian flavors.
FAQ
Munich's directory highlights 16 wine bars across the city, from intimate cellars in Glockenbach to elegant tasting rooms in Maxvorstadt. The scene is compact but diverse, with bars focusing on Franconian, German and international wines.
In Munich, prioritize Franconian Silvaner and Bacchus, German Riesling from Mosel or Rheingau, and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) from Baden or Württemberg. Many bars also showcase Pfalz and Rheinhessen producers, offering a broad view of German terroir.
Glockenbachviertel is known for intimate, casual bars; Maxvorstadt and Altstadt host refined tasting rooms; Schwabing and Haidhausen mix bohemian energy with classic dining. Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt near the river also offers interesting options for evening wine hopping.
Yes. Most wine bars provide small plates—Brotzeit boards, regional cheeses, charcuterie and Bavarian specialties like Obatzda. Higher-end spots offer multi-course pairings or tasting menus. Food is typically intended to complement the wine-centric experience.
Reservations are recommended for weekends or larger groups, especially at popular spots like Hermanns Restaurant & Bar München or Künstler's Weinbar. Smaller casual bars may accept walk-ins, but evenings can fill quickly.
Many wine bars combine retail and drinking-in; Künstler's Weinbar & Weinhandel explicitly sells bottles, and others will gladly sell or package a bottle for takeaway. Ask about corkage and takeaway prices before ordering to avoid surprises.
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