Rooftop bars in Munich: Four new roof terraces that are worth a visit – Munich

Compared to other European cities, Munich is not particularly blessed with roof terraces. Just look at Istanbul with its countless flat roofs with catering facilities, or at the chic aperitivo bars above Milan. But in the past two years, Munich has caught up. New openings such as the cultural roof garden on the Gasteig, the Frau im Mond Bar in the Deutsches Museum or the Mural Farmhouse Rooftop in Obersendling provide new perspectives – both literally and culinary. A few new roof terraces have also been added this summer. For some of them, you can safely venture out of the city’s trendy districts.

Marriott City West in Laim

On the roof terrace of the Marriott City on Landsberger Strasse, drinks are served in a deck chair. (Photo: Robert Haas)

The new Marriott City West hotel on Landsberger Strasse is not even a year old. This is the first season for its 400 square meter roof terrace on the sixth floor. This is where the beer garden and bar meet: on the one hand, beer tables with white and blue tablecloths in front of an alpine hut, on the other hand, palm trees and deck chairs. The hotel particularly benefits from its location in the west of the city, as you can comfortably watch the sun set over the Olympic Park from your deck chair.

In addition to beer, wine and spritz, the drinks menu also includes cocktails, including in-house creations such as the “Bitter Me Slowly” (18 euros) with Campari, cherry blossom syrup and fresh grapefruit, non-alcoholic versions such as the “Basil Mule” (12.50 euros) with non-alcoholic gin, ginger beer, lemon and basil, or “frozen cocktails” such as the “Munich Mama” (15 euros) with rum, pineapple, coconut and coffee liqueur. You can also get Bavarian snacks from the alpine hut, for example an ox-strip roll (12 euros) or the snack board with sausage, cheese, Obatzdem, cracklings and radishes (18 euros).

When summer operations end after Oktoberfest, the entire roof terrace will be used with two additional huts, says Marketing Director Tobias Euringer. External guests will then be served punch and desserts at the weekend. The roof terrace is currently open to everyone during the week, but only when the weather is nice. Whether it is open is communicated daily at lunchtime via Instagram (Marriott Hotel City West, Landsberger Straße 156, Tuesday to Saturday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., telephone 089/9307930).

Sola in the State Archaeological Collection

In the summer, you can enjoy a bar evening on the roof terrace at Sola, and in the winter there will be stalls and a curling rink in the same place. (Photo: Robert Haas)

The operators of the Café Sola in the Archaeological State Collection at the English Garden already have experience with museum catering. They are also responsible for the Frau im Mond Bar in the Deutsches Museum, which they took over two years ago. The roof terrace of the Sola opened this spring after eight years of renovation. It is comparatively low, but still offers a charming view of the Bavarian National Museum and the green of the park opposite.

Sola’s menu is currently small. A few hot daily dishes, as well as sandwiches, salads and cakes. But the food selection is set to be expanded soon. The outdoor bar on the roof terrace also serves coffee, long drinks and spritzes such as the “Sola Spritz” (10.50 euros) made from vermouth and pomegranate. You can soak up the sun here until autumn, before the roof terrace is equipped with stalls and a curling rink for the winter. (Sola, Lerchenfeldstraße 2, Tuesday to Sunday 12 noon to 9 pm, phone 089/588054575).

Ruby Lilly in the Bahnhofsviertel

When the weather is good, you can enjoy a far-reaching view from the roof terrace of the Ruby Lilly Hotel on Dachauer Strasse. (Photo: Robert Haas)

The two roof terraces of the sister hotels Ruby Rosi and Ruby Lilly were actually supposed to be finished at the beginning of summer last year. But the renovation was delayed, so their first full summer season has now started. Both roof terraces are small and only offer self-service from the associated bar. On the roof terrace of the Ruby Rosi at the main station, you are literally surrounded by concrete walls, but the view over the roofs of the station district from the terrace of the neighboring Ruby Lilly is worth it. At the few bistro tables you have absolute peace and quiet, no waiter, no music, often not even other guests – ideal for an undisturbed coffee break.

The bar on the ground floor offers coffee and house-made tea blends as well as cocktails, wine and beer. From 4 p.m. onwards there are also snacks such as pizza and antipasti (Ruby Lilly, Dachauer Straße 37, from Easter to October daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., telephone 089/954570820).

Grefis in Graefelfing

There is also a pool on the Grefis roof terrace from which you can watch the sunset. (Photo: Robert Haas)

Strictly speaking, the Hotel Grefis in the Gräfelfing industrial area has been around for two years. But this summer, its roof terrace will be used for public events for the first time. The “Rooftop Breakfast” (à la carte), for example, takes place every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. when the weather is nice. The “Rooftop Disco Lunch” (35 euros per person) offers a lunch buffet with live beats from the DJ every third Sunday of the month. And the “Rooftop Afterwork” (free entry) is a great way to round off your evening. A refreshing extra: use of the pool is included in all events (Grefis, Lohenstraße 5 Gräfelfing, in good weather until mid-October daily from 2.30 p.m., telephone 089/55895380, admission from 18 years).

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