Munich nightlife is either grungy, gay or glitzy, with areas (parts of Schwabing, Gärtnerplatz and Maximilianstrasse respectively) of the city for each. For late fun, you could do worse than Eat The Rich (Hessstrasse 90, 185982), on the corner with Schleissheimer Strasse just west of Schwabing. Retro Harlander (Bräuhausstrasse 8, 2324 1652) is more stylish. The smart set mix at Schumann’s Bar Am Hofgarten (Odeonsplatz 6-7, 229060) and at its branch at Maffeistrasse 6 (2421 7700) in the Fünf Höfe mall.

With the honourable exceptions of the Atomic Café (Neuturmstrasse 5, 228 3054, www.atomic.de) and Pacha (Maximiliansplatz 5, 309 005 0850, www.pacha-muenchen.de), after-hours nightlife is typified by the glitzy discos on and around Maximilianstrasse.

For unpretentious post-midnight kicks, head for the industrial complex known as the Kunstpark Ost, or KPO, near Ostbahnhof. Here you’ll find two dozen bars and clubs, few with a dress code. The Kunstpark Magazin will give you all the latest tips.

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