One of Munich's nicest beer-garden oases, this one pumps Spaten beer to 2500 drinkers under shady chestnuts. There are idyllic views of the Isar valley and live jazz nightly in good weather from Easter through September. Kids can go ape in the big playground.
Waldwirtschaft Grosshesselohe
Munich
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