EatLudwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt Trad Bavarian restaurant with a theatre and cinema in the backyard: this was film director Fassbinder's favorite restaurant.
Mon-Sat 17:30-01:00
BuyLudwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt Shops for vinyl records are everywhere disappearing but Optimal record store, founded in 1982, is still going. These are new records, they don't run an exchange, and they also stock CDs, mags, books and wine. So that's your nostalgic weekend sorted. The stock is mostly techno, house and electro vinyl, and famous names from the vinyl era are occasionally seen here.
Mon-Fri 11:00-20:00, Sat 11:00-18:00
EatLudwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt German fast-food, dishing up sausages, fries, beer and rock music late into the night. Reviewers continue to praise their Currywurst.
Mon-Tue 12:00-15:00, 18:00-00:00,Wed- Fri 12:00-15:00, 18:00-02:00, Sat 12:00-04:00, Sun 17:00-22:00
Munich City Museum
Extensive museum, occupying most of a city block; absorbing but signage is only in German. The oldest part of the building is an armory of 1500, the newest is the former Uhlfelder department store (all bombed in wartime, but the collections had been taken to safety), and it's growing still. The permanent exhibitions are "Typically Munich!" (how the city acquired its identity), Migration, National Socialism (the movement was launched here), Puppets and Fairground, and Music. "Collections" (whose highlights may figure in exhibitions) include photography, applied arts, graphics, textiles and music. Temporary exhibitions are generally on site for a year or so. There's also a film museum and theatre with daily screenings. Check ahead online for gallery closures, and search the online catalogue.
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00·Adult €7, conc €3.50, under 18s free