Bürgerhaus Glockenbach Werkstatt

If you fancy combining drinks with some live music or provocative ideas, check out the program at Glockenbach Werkstatt, an exemplary community centre, crèche, and kindergarten by day and one of the most interesting Munich hot spots by night. The café and bar space hosts events almost every evening, from poetry slams to blues nights to round tables on gender marketing. Don’t expect fancy cocktails here—this is more a no frills and big smiles kneipe (pub) vibe. In good weather, the Glockenbach’s beer garden is also open, a relaxed city refuge from 5pm to 10pm. If you happen to be in Munich for a longer stretch, check out the Glockenbach’s great program of courses, from African drumming to DIY bike care.