Favorit Bar - Damenstiftstr. 12, 80331 Munich, Germany
If you're tired of all those Munich bars which are just sooo chic, chic, chic, then Favorit is definitely your antidote. A more run-down and unassuming bar in Munich 80331 you will not find. Favorit is a shop front location in the very center of the city, not far from Munich's main shopping mile - Kaufingerstrasse. The premises look as if they haven't even been renovated, or even repainted, since WWII. The bar's approach to interior decor can only be described as minimalist. There is not a single picture or mirror on the walls, no potted plants, no designer lamps, no candles, no curtains, no nuffink. Just dirty smokey cream coloured walls which are full of holes and damp rot. Yet somehow Favorit manages to pass all this off as it's charm.
Favorit is almost always full and was recently listed as one of the top 50 bars in Munich by the city magazine Prinz. So they're doing something right.
They don't have any chairs or bar stools. Instead the floorspace at one end is formed in such a way that you can sit on different levels. This bar-scaping is the only funky thing about the design - but you get over it pretty quick. There's not much space to sit, mind. In fact, you'll most likely be standing the whole evening - clutching your bottled beer. You weren't expecting cocktails I hope? If so, forget it. The barstaff might mix you a long drink if you ask nicely.
In the middle of the room is a small DJ booth with two decks. The music can be anything from house, through garage to break beats to techno, or even "experimental", whatever that is.
The address is halfway along Damenstiftstrasse. Make sure you keep your eyes open. The only way Favorit bar announces it's presence is by way of a tiny computer printed label in the window saying "Favorit".
Favorit
Damenstiftstr. 12, City Center
U-Bahn U1/2/3/6 Sendlinger Tor
Open daily: 20.30-2 hrs
this really is a fascinating bar. It is tiny and looks a bit f**ked up but very cosy. Ppl are really friendly and laid back. You actually have place to sit if you're there early enough but it looks more like a students home. PPl are sitting very close and there are no tables. Definitely a good place to go for a after work drink if you just wanna chill. EB is right, u really have to watch out for that place, although I pass by there quite often, I never realized there was a bar.
Posted by: bubblylady at 3:02 pm on 7.Jun.2004Full of tossers who like the idea of living in Berlin but could never face leaving their trendy design jobs here in Munich.
Posted by: "Anonymous" at 4:30 pm on 21.Sep.2005Cool pub been there a couple of times. Laid back chilled out studenty type bar, music is good too. Best night is Saturday! Beats Schwabinger 7.
Posted by: "Sausage Muncher" at 9:48 pm on 21.Sep.2005Don't bother if: you're over 25 and look it (or borderline) you don't look like a student you don't look stupid you're ugly Well, that counted me out They have a female bouncer!!! Said we were too poshly dressed - means f+ck off you ugly b+stards
Posted by: NoGo at 8:37 pm on 24.Sep.2005one of the good places to be.... but not weekends. cosy, augustiner, music just the right volume and not that kindergarten-like atmosphere
Posted by: "la/miss" at 1:44 pm on 10.Nov.2005Watch out for the bald headed door queen...she is a really nasty one....
Posted by: "stritzi" at 1:12 pm on 12.Nov.2005Best bar ever - the way to get round the bouncer is to pat her on the head twice - a little known trick but will work (if you've got the bottle, that is) ; ) Saturdays are ace! Krazel
Posted by: "der krazel" at 3:45 pm on 3.Jan.2007favorit is sehr schickimicki in its own way... indie chic or something like that :P
Posted by: bsm at 2:02 am on 9.Jun.2008
