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Giesinger Bräu – As my first Article about Giesinger Bräu, Since the story behind the brewery and its future vision went online, I've been contacted and written to by many people. Understandable, even if you don't open a bottle every day. The Munich beer specialists at Giesinger can not only brew beer, but also cook. Specifically, this means that the Giesinger Bräustüberl is packed every evening for a reason, and anyone who enjoys good food should definitely stop by.

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The Giesinger Bräustüberl

The Giesinger Bräustüberl, opened in November 2014, is located within the Giesinger Brewery and offers good, one might almost say hearty, Bavarian cuisine. Upon entering, you'll immediately see several wooden benches and tables, as well as the stairs leading upstairs to the main dining room. At lunchtime, if you're in a hurry or don't want to linger too long, it's a good idea to stay downstairs, order your food, and eat there. Upstairs, in my opinion, it's much cozier, with lots of wood, brick walls, warm lighting, green curtains, and a large bar. There's seating for a total of 120 guests (80 upstairs, 40 downstairs in the brewhouse), and the (hopefully soon sunny) terrace can accommodate just as many again.

We serve good Bavarian cuisine made with regional ingredients whenever possible. The fish comes from Lake Starnberg, the vegetables also from the Starnberg region, and other fresh ingredients from Augsburg and the surrounding area. When selecting and combining dishes, we cater not only to traditional Bavarian fare ("beer, roast pork, dumplings") but also to guests who prefer to abstain from meat or have food intolerances or allergies. Every hungry guest is welcome, and thanks to our high standards of quality and excellent value for money, dining here is truly enjoyable. Let's take a look at the menu…

The best (regional) ingredients are used in the cooking here.

The food and beer in the Bräustüberl

The menu, printed on A4-sized folded paper, is divided into "Bavarian Breakfast," "Appetizers," "Snacks from 11 a.m.," "Salads, Vegetarian & Vegan," as well as "Meat Dishes," "Fish Dishes," and "Lunchtime Specials." Let's start with lunch, since it's the first one served. Every weekday, from Monday to Friday, there are two different lunchtime specials to choose from. Monday—the toughest day of the week, right? For example, they tempt your hunger with dishes like "Farmer's Omelette with shredded meat, potatoes, vegetables, pickles, and egg" or "Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers with Tomato Sauce and Baked Rice" (each for €8.90), and on Wednesdays, they offer "Original Red Thai Curry with Coconut Milk, Vegetables, and Basmati Rice" or "Potato and Lentil Stew with Soup Vegetables and Vienna Sausages" (for €7.90 / €8.90). So you see: Every day of the week there's something meatless, and sometimes even something "non-Bavarian." On Fridays at lunchtime (always from 12 to 3 pm) it's "Baked fish fillet with potato and cucumber salad and remoulade sauce" (for 8.90 euros) and every weekday there's the "Mini dessert of the week" served in a glass for those with a sweet tooth for 2.50 euros.

On Fridays we serve fried fish with potato and cucumber salad.

If you arrive after 3 p.m., the standard menu is available. It features some perennial favorites, specialties, classic delicacies, and plenty of other good stuff. For example, the "Oven-fresh roast pork with potato and bread dumplings, dark beer sauce, and red cabbage" (for €10.90), the "Giesinger brewer's schnitzel filled with cooked ham and wheat beer Obatzda with potato and cucumber salad" (€14.50), the "Viennese veal schnitzel with roasted potatoes, cranberries, and lemon" (€18.60), and the "Veal bock beer patties with dark beer sauce, creamed savoy cabbage, and mashed potatoes" (€11.50) are all absolute "must-haves" on the menu. This is also reflected in the fact that the dishes change approximately every three months, and of course, what works well stays on the menu. This also includes the extremely popular "Bull's Testicle Ragout with Onions, Garlic, and Melted Pretzel Dumplings" (for €12.90). Besides "Pork Heart Stew" (for €12.80), "Kasspatzen" (for €10.90), "Giesinger Knödelgröstl" (for €9.40), "Homemade Pumpkin Gnocchi" (for €9.40), or "Vegan Vegetable Lasagna" (for €10.90), there are also fine soups ("Homemade Liver Dumplings," "Beer Sausage Soup," "Beer-Infused Pumpkin Soup" (from €5.80)) and appetizers from €9.50 (e.g., Tartare, Minced Salmon, Duck Aspic, or Slices of Boiled Beef). Side dishes can also be ordered individually (e.g., dumplings with gravy for €4) ;-).

The menu also includes unusual creations.

It's also great that every Saturday, Sunday, and on public holidays from 10 am to 12 pm, you can get two Weisswurst sausages with sweet organic mustard and a pretzel for just 4 euros (!). That's practically Deutsche Mark prices! 😉 On the other hand, the various snacks from the menu are available all the time, as soon as the clock strikes 11. These include homemade white beer Obatzda (Bavarian cheese spread), the Giesinger Brotzeitbrettl (a traditional snack platter), sausage salad, and beer bratwurst. You might have already noticed that many of the recipes include beer. At the Giesinger Bräustüberl, they place great importance on this, using the spent grain (the residue from brewing) in their cooking instead of wasting it. They skillfully incorporate their own product into their dishes, creating exciting dishes based on their own recipes. It's the icing on the cake, so to speak, and that's what it's all about. In addition, the chef offers a daily recommendation – sometimes with, sometimes without beer in the recipe – as well as a wide selection of different Giesinger beers. To be precise, there are eight to ten varieties on the menu, and 14 to 18 are always available, depending on the season. (I'll go into more detail about the beers later. Just wait for Part 3...) However, it's worth noting that you can always ask on-site which Giesinger Bräu beer would best complement your chosen meal – even if it's just a soup or a salad.

Standing bar, information and facts

If you're coming by in the evening: Definitely make a reservation. And not on the day you plan to come, but a few days in advance. It's not just you who find the Giesinger Bräustüberl cozy, but many others as well. The kitchen is open Monday to Saturday until 10 pm and Sundays until 9 pm, with snacks available from 11 am until midnight. If you just want to grab a drink with your friends, colleagues, etc., or sample your way through the Giesinger Bräu range, you should definitely check out the Giesinger Bräu standing bar. They also have a few snacks, but the focus is on the beer, so if you can't find a seat at all, or just want to enjoy a relaxing end to the workday, it's best to reserve a table there. There's also a live stage belonging to the standing bar, which features different live bands every week. There will be singing, celebrating, (beer) drinking, eating, and snacking. Information about what to expect will be available both on-site and on the Giesinger Bräu website.

You simply can't miss coming and trying it yourself. It's absolutely worth it. If only for the architecture and layout. But also, of course, because the menu isn't your typical Bavarian fare, but rather unusual and sophisticated – and, of course, featuring their own product, beer. So next time you're feeling peckish, think of me and the Giesinger Bräustüberl. It's worth it.

+++ This article was created in cooperation with Giesinger Bräu. Thank you! +++

Contact for inquiries

Giesinger Bräu | Martin-Luther-Straße 2, 81539 Munich
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Opening hours: (Stüberl): Monday to Thursday from 11:00 am – 11:00 pm;
Friday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM;
Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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Contact via telephone: 089 550 621 84

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