Bar Garçon

It’s strictly stirred, not shaken at Bar Garçon, a neat little newcomer between Gärtnerplatz und Viktualienmarkt. Proprietor Mario trained as an architect and brought his creative flair to much of the bar’s pared down interior, including building the marble and wood bar. The bar is small, with predominantly bar stooling (though snag the coveted window seat if you can) and a great easy-going atmosphere. The tunes are disco and soul, and the menu is leather bound and laid-back, with tasty variations on classics like the Negroni or Manhattan and homemade syrups and juices. There’s a good selection of open wines, too. Note that true to many smaller German establishments, Bar Garçon is cash only.