Helles Ain’t A Bad Place: The Beer Halls of Central Munich

A cold and crisp Helles can be the perfect beer. In my opinion, Munich’s iconic beer style is best enjoyed in either a Bräuhaus or a beer garden. Munich is home to several of both. My trip to latest trip to Munich was mostly for the Wiesn, but I did find time to explore some of the Bräuhaus’ around Marienplatz, the heart of Munich.

Tegernseer Tal Bräuhaus

It was my first visited to this Bräuhaus, we got seated in a small drinks only area by the door. I didn’t mind this as it was nice to be somewhere quiet for a bit. The Helles on offer was of course, Tegerneseer and it was delicious. Cold, clean and refreshing.

We then opted for the Dunkel Weiss but due to translation issue, I’m actually learning German now to prevent a repeat, we ended up with a local Weiss beer. This led to full on investigation to find which beer we were drinking on Untappd.

Doing the Lord’s work

Augustiner am Platzl

I make no secret of the fact I think Augustiner are the best brewery of the Munich big six. I also think Augustiner Helles is one of the best beers money can buy. It’s probably controversial to say this, but I think Augustiner am Platzl serves the best beer in Munich. I’ve visited this place three times, and each time I’ve been blown away by how fresh the beers tastes.

2022

On this visit, it was impossible to resist having Augustiner’s 2023 Oktoberfest Bier. It was everything I wanted and more. Fresh, malty and hoppy, it became my favourite Oktoberfest beer of 2023.

Hofbräuhaus

The most famous beer venue in Munich and possibly the World! It’s very touristy, loud and always busy. However it still serves good beer and gives a year round lively beer hall experience.

My first visit, 2019.

It was late at night and the place was packed, the beer was flowing. Hofbräu Original Helles was expertly served to us, in a maß of course! It was clean, crisp and slightly sweet. A great end to a little walk around Munich. Prost!

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