Bar “55 Eleven” moved to the Glockenbachviertel: What has changed – Munich

The hallmark is still there. Even in the old “55 Eleven” in Maxvorstadt, the wall with the bright slits on a dark background, from which the light shimmers, attracted attention. In general, a lot is about lighting here. “Light is my fetish,” explains operator Costantino Medde. This is one of the reasons why the atmosphere in the “55 Eleven” makes you want to have a drink as soon as you enter.

And there is more than enough of that in the bar at Blumenstraße 25. The menu includes classics such as gin and tonic (9.50 euros) and margarita (11 euros), but also more unusual creations such as the Vesper Royal made from gin, vodka, Lillet and lemon (13 euros) or the gin basil smash (12 euros). For the latter, the bartenders press the basil themselves – that’s another reason why Medde serves exactly this drink when you ask him for his recommendation.

If you get hungry while drinking, you can choose from the menu, among other things, between grilled asparagus (9.50 euros), shrimp tacos (12.50 euros) and burgers (12.90 euros). The dishes are designed according to the “Share & Socialize” principle: one portion in the middle and everyone at the table can eat.

The motto for the food is the same as for the drinks: preferably a bit more expensive, but better than elsewhere. “We want people to consciously go out with us,” says Medde. His guests should rather drink two good cocktails during the evening than get ready for the next stop on the journey with cheap stuff. The location suits it well: Coming from the Sendlinger Tor, the “55 Eleven” is something like the gateway to the Glockenbachviertel. “We don’t want to be a club,” says Medde.

Food options include shrimp tacos, grilled asparagus, fries, and burgers.

(Photo: Stephan Rumpf)

Bar 55 Eleven: "We've grown up a bit"says operator Costantino Medde.

“We’ve grown up a bit,” says operator Costantino Medde.

(Photo: Stephan Rumpf)

Even in the university district, the “55 Eleven” was not known as a party bar, but rather as a place for relaxed evenings and dates. With the move to the former Santo Anger, this orientation has been consolidated again, the audience is now a bit more settled, says Medde: “We’ve grown up a bit.” And a bit smaller: The old restaurant offered space for 70 guests, now only 40 fit inside. In the summer, there is also an outdoor area with 60 seats.

The restaurant in the Glockenbach was originally intended as an offshoot, the location in Maxvorstadt was to be retained. But in recent years there have been repeated arguments with the neighbors, and Medde should have had a new ventilation system installed. Not worth it, he decided – and immediately moved completely. Many regular guests remained loyal to the “55 Eleven” in the new location, says Medde. New guests have been added, a few have not yet been seen again. But overall “the move was a success,” says Medde.

Strictly speaking, only one thing no longer fits at Blumenstraße 25: the name. The name comes from the semi-detached house number in the university district: Amalienstraße 55 and Schellingstraße 11 makes, of course, 55 Eleven. But you shouldn’t be that picky. A mere “Twenty-five” is pointless compared to “55 Eleven”.

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