Supposedly the coolest club in Munich, P1 is situated underneath the Haus der Kunst museum and it's been around for years and years and years - since 1949 apparently, with various owners.
P1 is one of those places where you want to be able to say Oh yeah, been there, no big deal..... It is famous for attracting the most stylish and fashionable people in town, and it is equally famous for its hard door policy.
This policy is so hard that we cant give you an opinion on the place, because weve never managed to get in, and we think this will be your experience too, unless you are Julia Roberts or Brad Pitt. According to our sources, on a good night the club lives up to its reputation for being chic and breezy and sexy, and is sometimes the best club in Munich. It is full up with gorgeous, hyper-chic women, and well-off, well groomed men. But only sometimes. Sometimes it is also crap.
We tried again to get in on a Sunday night thinking come on, Sunday night cannot be all that busy. Arrived at the door and one of the body-builder bouncers asks Reservierung?. For those of you that dont understand that question, its the one they use to have an excuse to not let you in. A classic. Just P1 as it is meant to be. The word on the street is that P1s No.1 status is being challenged mightily by the new kid on the block, Pacha, so maybe the door will become less strict in the future, but dont count on it any time soon.
Review © 2001 Christopher Larmour & Damien Fournier, Groovy Munich
P1
Prinzregentenstrasse 1 (note the address, hence the name "P1")
Munich - Lehel
U-Bahn U3,4,5,6 to Odeonsplatz then 10 minutes walk
Tel. 089 29 42 52
Website: P1 Club
Update - Summer 2004:
Yesterday, whilst strolling though Schwabing, I noticed the above chalk drawing on the pavement. At first glance it looks like just an ordinary bit of street-art by an impoverished student or something. But look in the middle and you'll recognise the logo for Munich's "most noble" nightclub, P1. I thought this was a nice bit of alternative promotion. And well executed too. They obviously hired a fairly talented artist to do the drawing. It makes an interesting change from the usual club promo-posters that you see littering walls and lamp posts all over the city. The artwork is on the corner of Wilhelmstrasse and Hohenzollernstrasse. P1 are unveiling their newly refurbished outdoor terrace this week. The opening party is Wednesday (26th May 2004). There's a fair bit of competition amongst Munich's elite nightclubs nowadays, what with the recent opening of 8 Seasons and Crown's Club. I wonder whether this means we'll see copycat drawings appearing all over Munich's pavements this Summer. Could be cool. ...
Spotted another one on Theatinerstrasse this evening... and Boris Becker on Maximilianstrasse! Was very excited and think I made a bit of a knob out of myself in front of the tennis legend, what with the starstruckedness. Oh dear....
Posted by: "Marianne" at 2:08 am on 25.May.2004I saw Charlie Schumann on Maxstr. yesterday evening also! I said to my gf, "Hey! That's Charlie Schumann!" And pointed right at him. He saw me. And I felt like a complete twat.
Posted by: "Gordon" at 6:44 am on 25.May.2004I am a bit puzzled by the "hard door policy" reputation P1 seems to have. in my experience you just walk in as long as you are not too obviously drunk. sometimes (special parties) you have to pay to get in, but usually you don't... I can easily name two or three places in MUC that are harder to get in to. anyway P1: it is actually not a bad place, but the drinks are a bit expensive. the outdoor bit is lovely.
Posted by: jordigo at 5:16 pm on 25.May.2004the only time i've been to P1 i went in jeans and sneakers with my hair in a ponytail and minimal makeup on... and it was a sat night... i think the tough door policy is just a rumor! wouldn't go back because the people bored me to tears and the music was commercial cheese... nice venue though!
Posted by: "bella" at 1:05 am on 27.May.2004this p1 used to be very good but now its just sad to go there because everybody can nowadayz get inside and enjoy the party scene even people who are 14. get it sorted. a big kick to the bouncer Less.
Posted by: "xxx" at 4:21 pm on 18.Jun.2004went to p1 on thursday, we're 18. two of us turned up at about 11, i was wearing converse sneakers, jeans and a t-shirt and jacket, my mate in jeans and a shirt and we walked in no problem. the drinks were 15 euro for a vodbull, but the place is awesome. very very pretty girls and the venue itself is great. love the flames round the white sofas outside! also went to pacha on tuesday, that had a younger clientelle but they played some great cheesy music and we had a great time from about 1.30-5. my advice is go to pacha later and go to p1 earlier. prost.
Posted by: "alex" at 1:18 pm on 7.Aug.2004Professor Werner Mang, Germany's most famous 'nose and boobs' surgeon, will be holding a party here on 4th September 2004 to celebrate the 18th birthday of his daughter, Gloria. The same date also happens to be his own 49th birthday. Many of the jetset-crowd from Munich and all over Germany are expected. Entry is by personal invitation only. So unless you've had a boob-job recently you'll probably have to make do with just reading about this party (back page of the AZ the following day) rather than attending in person.
Posted by: "Bob" at 3:55 pm on 16.Aug.2004Mang? That's the guy who saved Michael Jackson's nose. See: Jackson Nose Job
Posted by: "Sandy" at 10:31 pm on 24.Aug.2004i went to the p1 on thursday and (im 18) the bouncer wasnt letting ppl in and stuff . but we got in in the end
Posted by: "jordan" at 12:00 am on 1.Apr.2005Paris Hilton was in the P1 Saturday nite - 21.May.2005. Good atmosphere. Good music. Nice crowd. It was fun sitting outside doing some people watching.
Posted by: "mack" at 12:35 pm on 22.May.2005It looks like everyone can get inside nowdays. A bit to young crowd to be honerst. Otherwize a good place.
Posted by: "XY" at 9:31 am on 5.Apr.2006Noticed these comments are a bit out of date. I am hoping to go to P1 this saturday, has anyone been more recently, and can give me an update on the price of drinks and what events and what kind of music will be on on saturday? Thanks
Posted by: "Jo" at 1:44 pm on 6.Apr.2006Looks like P1 status is going down the drain... they now have gay parties too! Premiere was tonight, maybe you saw their cheesy flyers in town (with pixel drawings of the 2 DJs with mouths wide open like inflatable dolls) Don't get me wrong, i have nothing against gays, i'm just highly suspicious when clubs start throwing gay parties on weeknights, because it sounds so like "hey, business is bad, let's do a gay party and milk the fags!!!" Rather demeaning for our sensitive friends, and never a good sign: look at crown's club for example... So, the beginning of P1's end? On the brighter side, it could mean they'll loosen up at the door and we'll all finally get to check this place for ourselves
Posted by: "frog" at 1:21 am on 12.Apr.2006Excellent place. One on the most famous lounge and clubs in the world. It's great. Juan Miranda MEXICO
Posted by: "JuAn MirAndA" at 6:31 am on 26.Jun.2006GREAT SCENE!! I was there 2005 oktoberfest and somehow someway got in. Jeans, T-Shirt and Timbs....I'm american so I was oblivious to the "chic" crowd and most celebrities in there. I did recognize Boris Becker and Oliver Kahn.... Drinks were on the upper end but worth it being around some stylish and sophisticated hot women...I recommend it if you are young, single, and have some thread to throw on...shout out to my gk drinnkin team..DNO
Posted by: "Armstrong" at 6:05 pm on 9.Sep.2006@JO The midweekpartys are mainly organized by the employee so as the barkeepers. At the time of "homme sweet homme" we had a gay barkeeper who wanted to run a party between the week. So I guess you are little wrong. By the way P1 has never been better. Of Course the capacity is a little big and maybe the club isnt that exclusive like in the 90s but the magic remains and the stars still come here. Every competitor in munich will tell you that theres no other than P1...
Posted by: "gudderparty" at 2:18 pm on 13.Nov.2006Can anyone tell me is it played house music in P1. I ll be in Munich from 19 Feb to 4 March and I'd like to know if there are any special events during this period of time.
Posted by: "Aka" at 9:01 am on 2.Feb.2007Hey, Yeah! P1 was fantastic...the people, the vibe, the design of the club it was all great! ladies just look good and you should get in quite easily x
Posted by: n4-richards at 9:29 am on 7.Aug.2007
