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Spatenhaus an der Oper
A classic Munich restaurant facing the opera house, serving Bavarian and Austrian dishes on two floors, with Spaten beer and a more refined menu upstairs.
At a glance
- Type
- Bavarian and Austrian restaurant
- Area
- Altstadt, Munich, Germany
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Opening
- Open daily · 11:30–00:30
- Official site
- kuffler.de
Good to know
- Two floors
- Spaten beer on tap
- Weekday lunch
- Sunday brunch
Why we recommend it
Spatenhaus an der Oper stands on the corner of Residenzstraße facing Max-Joseph-Platz, with the Nationaltheater and the Residenz as its neighbours. It is one of the most traditional places in the old town to sit down for a proper Bavarian meal, and it belongs to the Munich-based Kuffler group of restaurants. The restaurant is spread over two floors, each with its own feel and menu.
The ground floor serves straightforward Bavarian food in a relaxed setting, while the upper floor is more ambitious, with more elaborate dishes and a quieter atmosphere. The menu leans on high-quality, mostly regional ingredients and covers the classics of Bavarian and Austrian cooking, from slow-braised meats to vegetable dishes and fish, along with the sweet Mehlspeisen, the flour-based desserts of the old Habsburg and Bavarian kitchens. Spaten beer is on tap, and the wine list includes house wines made for the Kuffler group.
Spatenhaus opens every day from 11:30. The ground floor stays open until 0:30, with the kitchen serving until 23:00, while upstairs closes at midnight with food until 22:00. That makes it one of the more reliable places in this part of town for a late dinner after a performance. On weekdays there are lunch dishes from Monday to Friday, and a Sunday brunch is also offered.
The restaurant suits operagoers, couples and visitors who want a Bavarian meal in a comfortable setting rather than a loud beer hall. The ground floor is the more casual of the two. Booking is recommended on performance nights at the opera, when tables before and after the show are in demand. Ask for a table by the windows for a view of Max-Joseph-Platz and the opera house. The square is one of the grandest in the city, with the columned front of the Nationaltheater on one side and the Königsbau of the Residenz on another, so it is worth a look before or after your meal.
The nearest stops are Nationaltheater on tram 19 and Odeonsplatz and Marienplatz on the U-Bahn, all a few minutes' walk away. Spatenhaus is well placed for a meal before or after a visit to the Residenz, the Cuvilliés Theatre or the shops of Maximilianstraße and Theatinerstraße.
Spatenhaus an der Oper FAQs
What are Spatenhaus an der Oper's opening hours?
Daily from 11:30. The ground floor is open until 0:30 with food until 23:00; upstairs closes at midnight with food until 22:00.
What is the difference between the two floors?
The ground floor serves straightforward Bavarian food, while the upper floor offers a more elaborate menu.
What beer is served?
Spaten beer is on tap.
Is it a good choice before the opera?
Yes. It faces the Nationaltheater on Max-Joseph-Platz, and booking is recommended on performance nights.
Is there a weekday lunch?
Yes, lunch dishes are served Monday to Friday.
Does Spatenhaus serve brunch?
Yes, a Sunday brunch is offered. Check the website for current dates.
What kind of food does it serve?
Bavarian and Austrian classics, including braised meats, fish, vegetable dishes and traditional desserts.
How do I get there?
Take tram 19 to Nationaltheater or walk from Odeonsplatz or Marienplatz.