"A Bavarian institution opposite the Frauenkirche — small Nürnberger bratwurst over open beech wood with Augustiner beer, for a solo Munich lunch."
About Nürnberger Bratwurst Glöckl am Dom
Nürnberger Bratwurst Glöckl am Dom stands at Frauenplatz 9 in the Altstadt of Munich, directly opposite the twin-towered Frauenkirche. The premises were documented as early as 1390, predating the cathedral across the square, and the inn took its present name in 1893, when lessee Simon Bäumler, of Franconian origin, called it the Nürnberger Bratwurst Glöckl after the famous sausage house in Nuremberg. It has been a Munich fixture ever since, under the Pschorr brewery's ownership and the families who followed.
The cooking is unapologetically traditional Bavarian. For more of the city's beer-hall and Bavarian tables, compare the riverside Augustiner Stammhaus, the grilled meats at Haxnbauer and the old-town Donisl. For more of the city's dining, see our Munich guide.
The Kitchen
The specialty is one thing done well: the small Nürnberger bratwurst, finer in texture and smaller than the Thüringer, grilled daily over an open beech-wood fire and served with sauerkraut and fresh horseradish in the traditional way. The house butcher prepares the sausages fresh, and the kitchen serves both authentic Nürnberger Rostbratwurst and its own, alongside the rest of a Bavarian menu. The beer is Augustiner, cooled on bars of ice and tapped fresh from the wooden barrel. Prices are moderate, in keeping with a beer-hall institution rather than a restaurant of the same age elsewhere, and a plate of bratwurst with a Maß of Augustiner is the order to make.
The Room
The room is dark-panelled and snug, a centuries-old Bavarian inn with the warmth and noise that come with it, busy with locals and visitors in roughly equal measure. The mood suits a solo lunch at a shared table as much as a casual dinner with friends, and the open beech-wood grill scents the air. It sits on Frauenplatz in the very centre of the Altstadt, beside the Frauenkirche and a short walk from Marienplatz. It is busy at peak times given the central location, so off-peak hours are the easiest for a walk-in.
Best for a Solo Lunch
A plate of bratwurst and a Maß of Augustiner at a shared table makes the Glöckl a classic solo dining stop in central Munich, and its easy, characterful room also suits a casual first date or a relaxed birthday gathering.
Not for
Not for a refined, quiet or special-occasion dinner — this is a loud, traditional Bavarian beer-hall built around grilled sausages and barrel-tapped beer.
Frequently Asked
What is Nürnberger Bratwurst Glöckl am Dom known for?
It is known for small Nürnberger bratwurst grilled fresh daily by the house butcher over an open beech-wood fire, served with sauerkraut and horseradish and washed down with Augustiner beer tapped from the barrel. It is one of Munich's oldest Bavarian institutions.
How old is the Nürnberger Bratwurst Glöckl?
The premises at Frauenplatz 9 were documented as early as 1390, predating the Frauenkirche opposite. The inn took the name Nürnberger Bratwurst Glöckl in 1893, when lessee Simon Bäumler named it after the famous sausage house in Nuremberg.
Where is Nürnberger Bratwurst Glöckl am Dom?
It is at Frauenplatz 9 in Munich's Altstadt, directly opposite the Frauenkirche and a short walk from Marienplatz, in the very centre of the old town. The dark-panelled rooms are a few steps from the cathedral's twin towers.
How much does Nürnberger Bratwurst Glöckl cost?
Prices are moderate, in keeping with a traditional Bavarian beer-hall. A plate of the small Nürnberger bratwurst with sauerkraut and a Maß of Augustiner beer is an affordable, characterful meal in an otherwise pricey part of central Munich.
Do I need a reservation at Nürnberger Bratwurst Glöckl?
Walk-ins are common, but the central location by the Frauenkirche means it gets busy at peak lunch and dinner. Off-peak hours are easiest for a table, while larger groups and peak times are better booked ahead.
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Walk-ins are common but it gets busy at peak times by the Frauenkirche; off-peak hours are easiest, and larger groups should book ahead.
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Practical Information
AddressFrauenplatz 9, Altstadt, 80331 Munich
NeighbourhoodAltstadt (Frauenplatz, by the Frauenkirche)
CuisineTraditional Bavarian
PriceModerate; a plate of Nürnberger bratwurst with a Maß of Augustiner
Dress CodeCasual
SeatingDark-panelled Bavarian rooms with shared tables, plus outdoor seating on Frauenplatz
ReservationWalk-ins welcome
