Glockenbachviertel

This once-edgy beating heart of Munich's gay and lesbian scene has recently embraced gentrification. The vibrant Glockenbachviertel remains one of Munich’s prettiest districts, brimming with chic boutiques, cozy cafes and buzzing bars. For dresses, jackets and wraps in show stopping hand-dyed and painted fabrics, try Galerie ArtefaktMünchen on Hans-Sachs-Strasse. Tushita tea house on Klenzestrasse makes a cup of tea a spiritual affair with its assortment of 150 traditionally prepared blends and collection of kettles, tea pots, cups, bowls, and just about everything in the arena of tea—they also make a mean cake. For happy hour embraced by an upholstered armchair, head to Niederlassung on Buttermelcherstrasse and note the top-notch selection of craft beer.