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To the Flaucher beer gardenSummer is finally here, and not a week goes by that I don't try to spend a few hours in a beer garden. Recently, it was the "Zum Flaucher" beer garden in the Isar meadows that was on my list. The beer garden is idyllically situated amidst lush greenery, and as soon as you arrive and take a seat among the trees with chirping birds at shady or sunny benches, you completely forget that just minutes before you were near the bustling Munich city center. Reason enough to take a closer look and introduce you to the "Zum Flaucher" beer garden.

Der Flaucher hat dieses Jahr etwas Neues zu bieten. Den ganzen Sommer über wird es einmal die Woche (je nach Wetterlage) eine Open Stage bei uns geben. Eine perfekte Veranstaltung für den Flaucher und für Münchner, die etwas Besonderes abseits vom Mainstream suchen.

The "Zum Flaucher" beer garden on the Isar River

What can you expect at the Zum Flaucher beer garden?

First of all, there's space for 1,100 to 1,200 guests, with both sunny and shady beer benches, as mentioned. So everyone should be able to find the perfect spot to suit their preferences. The same goes for the right food and drinks. This lovely beer garden offers a wide variety of delicacies and beer garden classics. From spare ribs, roast chicken, and giant pretzels, to daily specials (from €6.80), vegetarian options (e.g., grilled vegetables for €5.50), and fresh salads, to grilled fish on a stick and homemade waffles, there's everything you need for a proper beer garden visit. And of course, there's good Franziskaner and Löwenbräu beer. Plus, there's live music once a week, complete with a lively atmosphere, a cozy terrace, and the perfect beer garden ambiance.

A selection of the salads on offer

Food offerings, selection and rating

I've already told you a bit about it. Together with my beer garden companion, I tried the delicious spare ribs (you absolutely have to try them!) with BBQ sauce at "Zum Flaucher," as well as a baked potato with sour cream, a salad bouquet, and a choice of fresh grilled vegetables. Of course, we also had a giant pretzel – nice and crispy, but not crumbly or hard – and a few of the approximately 18 different homemade salads. Finally, when we were completely stuffed, we got two homemade, warm, fluffy, and simply delicious waffles with vanilla sauce and a red berry topping. Add a hot drink (coffee from the Dinzler coffee roastery in Irschenberg), and our visit to the "Zum Flaucher" beer garden was definitely a success. There is also, for example, a meatloaf roll for €3.80, a bratwurst roll for €4.10 or liverwurst for €2.80.

The ribs are absolutely fantastic! An above-average amount of meat on the bone, beautifully juicy, and perfectly portioned, as you can see in the photos (see slideshow below). Add to that a nicely seasoned BBQ sauce, a fresh beer (try the non-alcoholic wheat beer from Franziskaner in an ice-cold mug!), and you'll be in heaven.

A must-try: Spare ribs!

The baked potato with our chosen fresh vegetables was also delicious. A good size and quite filling on its own. The salad bouquet was a bit carelessly arranged, but then again, we were in a beer garden. Before and during our meal, we kept snacking on our custom salads – ideal as a starter or if you just want a light bite. My favorites were the curried chicken and the octopus salad, which you can only find in this particular version at "Zum Flaucher." So come hungry and treat yourself – and this is my tip – to a few salads first, then the ribs (or half a chicken (for €7.50), which I hear is very good here…) and afterwards a warm waffle. They don't serve Auszogne (a type of Bavarian doughnut), but they offer equally good waffles as an alternative. On my next visit, my companion and I will grab a Steckerlfisch (mackerel for €13.60, char for €16.50 or rainbow trout for €15.50).

A separate paragraph deserves mention of the "beer runner" service at "Zum Flaucher." "What's a beer runner?" I asked, quite naively, when it was pointed out to me. I then learned that at the "Zum Flaucher" beer garden, you don't even have to get up yourself when your mug is empty, i.e., when you've finished your liter of beer. Instead, from Thursday to Sunday, you simply have to keep your eyes open and let the next beer runner you see know that you'd like another liter. It will then be brought to your table. Cool, right? Sure, the liter costs €8.70 instead of €7.90, but it's worth it if you don't have to get up yourself.

The „Isarlauschen – Open Stage“ stage

Listening to the Isar River – Open Stage! – Live music at „Zum Flaucher“

Every Wednesday from 6:30 pm, the "Zum Flaucher" hosts the summer Isar River Listening event. "Isar River Listening – Open Stage" is a new weekly offering from the Flaucher. Throughout the summer, musicians can showcase their talent and perform their music on the small stage. It's the perfect event for the Flaucher and for anyone looking for something special, off the beaten track. And it's free, of course. (You can find more information on the...) Facebook page from the "Zum Flaucher" beer garden.)

Key facts and personal conclusion

The "Zum Flaucher" beer garden, situated on the banks of the Isar River – incidentally, a Haberl establishment since 1989 and located there for 130 years – is idyllic and cozy. Its location alone makes it worth a visit. Add to that the typical beer garden atmosphere, and I quickly felt at ease. The food is fresh, fairly priced, and affordable. With its mix of sunny and shady spots, it's easy to move around if it gets too cold or too warm at your chosen table. The diverse clientele – young and old, tall and short, locals and tourists – ensures that every generation can feel comfortable. As is customary in a beer garden, you can easily strike up a conversation with the next table about this and that.

I enjoyed it.

The beer garden is open daily from 12:00 PM. You can also pay by card at the food counter or in the cash register area. Before ordering, take a look at the "„How to Beergarden„"-Sign up if it's your first time – that should answer all your questions. 😉 It's also lovely that, thanks to its location among all the trees, squirrels often stop by to see if there's anything to be had. This makes the "Zum Flaucher" beer garden ideal for a Bavarian snack, relaxing hours, and a subsequent stroll in the greenery. If you enjoy live music, you could visit the "Zum Flaucher" beer garden, for example, on a Wednesday from 6:30 pm. Then you can enjoy 3.5 hours of musicians on the "Isarlauschen – Open Stage." Great, and of course, free! You can also come by car, but a short walk is unavoidable, as the beer garden isn't directly accessible by car. Another convenient feature: Munich's public transport company, "MVG-Radl," has set up bike-sharing stations right next to the beer garden, so if you're too tired to walk afterward, you can rent a bike and cycle back through nature." Great, right?

Oh yes…if the walk from the parking lot to the Flaucher beer garden is too long for you (4 minutes ;)), you can always stop by the "Schinderstadl" at the Schinderbrücke bridge. This small but charming beer garden is part of the Flaucher area and, in addition to light beer garden fare and drinks, also offers grilled food for those grilling along the Isar River.

Details:
Tested: Zum Flaucher – Biergarten
Address: Isarauen 8, 81379 Munich
Opening hours: Weather permitting, daily from 12:00 PM
Events: Weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – „Listening to the Isar – Open Stage“
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