Day 1 — Historic center and a Bavarian-style start
🚶 Walk: Marienplatz → Neues Rathaus (with the Glockenspiel) → Frauenkirche → Viktualienmarkt. Narrow lanes with old signs, arcades, and pretzel stalls — a perfect “warm-up” before the nightlife. At Viktualienmarkt you can grab a quick bite of local delicacies and get into the Bavarian vibe.
🍺 Evening — a Munich legend: Hofbräuhaus am Platzl. Under the vaulted beer hall, Maß mugs clink, brass bands play, and the walls are covered with murals of Bavarian scenes. They serve classic brews and hearty dishes; it’s loud, fun, and very local.
💃 Night: P1 (Haus der Kunst) — an icon of Munich’s club scene with selective face control and a fashionable crowd. The dress code is closer to smart/chic; best to come after 23:30. Alternative — Schumann’s Bar by the Hofgarten: a cult cocktail bar to “get going” before dancing.