What could be nicer than ending the day with a cool drink or a delicious meal in a pub garden? Beer gardens are among the Bavarian classics, but you can now also find Austrian-style pub gardens everywhere in Munich. Often decorated with flowers and fairy lights, they create a cozy atmosphere. We explain what they are all about and which Schanigärten are worth a visit.
What is a pub garden?
First things first: What is a Schanigarten anyway? The Schanigarten is an outdoor area of cafés or restaurants. They are usually located on public land, on sidewalks and in former parking bays. They are usually separated from the street by pallets or similar, which are then painted, fitted with flower boxes or decorated in other ways. This gives them their very own charm. The Schanigarten season is usually from March/April to the end of October.
Some restaurants make a special effort when it comes to the design of their pub gardens. Below you will find a small selection.
1st Versperia
The name is based on the Swabian and Baden “Vesper”, which corresponds to the Bavarian “Brotzeit”. In addition to the various Verpser plates, there is also a selection of burgers and individual pasta dishes. You can enjoy your dinner or aperitif under colorful fairy lights. The quiet Schmellerstraße offers a pleasantly peaceful environment. Ideal for long conversations about God and the world!
📍Location: Schmellerstr. 4, 80337 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 17:30-00:00
2nd Padme Hum
Padme Hum is located one street down from Vesperia. It serves vegan Asian fusion dishes such as curry, sushi and pho. Padme Hum is also known for its unusual cocktails. The pub garden with its beautiful dark furniture in combination with the pink floral decorations exudes a sophisticated flair.
📍Location: Adlzreiterstr. 16, 80337 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30-15:00, Fri & Sat 12:00-16:00, daily 17:00-23:00
3rd Luffy Pancakes
We stick to Asian cuisine, but change the time of day. At Luffy, you can get fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes for breakfast (or later). The best place to enjoy them is, how could it be otherwise, in the Schanigarten. The warm, light brown wooden struts and red dipladenia create a summery atmosphere.
📍Pestalozzistr. 24, 80469 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 9:00-20:00
4th Botanista Coffee Club
Fancy a coffee? Then settle down after your breakfast at Luffy’s right next door at Botanista. With its special boho charm, the white sidewalk garden with its ivy vines and macramé decorations invites you to linger. You can also enjoy sugar-free cakes or other healthy meals for a conscious lifestyle.
📍Location: Pestalozzistr. 20, 80469 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Sun-Thu 09:00-23:00, Fri & Sat 09:00-00:00
5th Kaiser Otto
You sit in front of the Kaiser Otto in the Schanigarten as if in a greenhouse. The large green plants really do make you feel like you’re in a garden. The focus is on vegan cuisine, but you can also get meat dishes. At lunchtime you can eat for less and in the evening during the Spritz Happy Hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. you can get Apérol, Hugo and co. at low prices. Breakfast is also available at the weekend.
📍Location: Westermühlstraße 8, 80469 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30-15:00 & 17:00-00:00, Sat & Sun 10:00-00:00
6th NIL Café & Bar
You can spend long nights at NIL. The sidewalk garden of this gay bar attracts visitors with its cozy lounge furniture, red flowers and large round lamps hanging from the roof. This is where Munich’s queer community comes together for events of all kinds, such as the annual election of the May Queen.
📍Location: Hans-Sachs-Str. 2, 80469 Munich
🕑Opening hours: Mon-Sun 15:00-03:00
7th KatoPazzo
KatoPazzo is located in the middle of the lively Maxvorstadt district. Here you can get delicious bowls, burgers and dirty fries, as well as lots of dishes to share with friends. Enjoy them either on the terrace in the inner courtyard or in the Schanigarten with its colorful tablecloths. Watch the hustle and bustle on the street in the lively university district.
📍 Location: Amalienstr. 87, 80799 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Mon-Thu 18:00-22:00, Fri & Sat 18:00-02:00
8th Café Marais
This small café in the Westend combines French flair with flea market charm. And that’s exactly what the sidewalk café exudes, with its jumbled furniture in all shapes and colors from the 1920s. Not only are there delicious cakes here, but you can also buy furniture, jewelry and other accessories.
📍 Location: Parkstr. 2, 80339 Munich
🕑 Opening hours: Tue-Sat 08:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-18:00