Weinzelt
Wein (kein Bier) · 1,300 seats · Intimate, upscale and for wine lovers
Brewery
Wein (kein Bier)
Seats
1,300
Beer (1L)
0 EUR
Category
Large Tent
About Weinzelt
Wine glasses clinking replace beer steins crashing at the Weinzelt, Oktoberfest's lone holdout against Bavaria's liquid bread monopoly. Established in 1996 by the Kuffler restaurant group, this tent broke 500 years of beer-only tradition on the Theresienwiese. Back then, locals thought it was madness. Now? It books solid every year. The tent sits between Hippodrom and Käfer's Wies'n-Schänke, occupying prime real estate that beer purists still grumble should serve Weissbier. Inside, burgundy velvet banquettes replace wooden benches. Crystal wine glasses hang overhead instead of pretzel decorations. The Vinothek section feels like a Vienna coffeehouse transported to Munich - all dark wood paneling and intimate lighting. The main hall accommodates 800 seated guests, while the beer garden (yes, they call it that despite serving zero beer) holds another 500. Forget Hendl and Haxn. Chef Thomas Kellermann's menu reads like fine dining: Tafelspitz with horseradish sauce (€28), wild boar medallions with juniper berry sauce (€34), and their famous Wiener Schnitzel that's actually from Vienna, not some frozen knockoff (€26). The cheese selection rivals any wine bar in Schwabing. Best time? Tuesday through Thursday evenings around 6 PM. You'll avoid weekend crowds but catch the live jazz trio. Friday nights turn chaotic with expense-account crowds from BMW and Siemens. Trade-off: Perfect for wine lovers seeking sophistication, terrible if you want authentic Oktoberfest rowdiness. You'll pay Munich restaurant prices, not festival tent prices. But where else can you drink 2018 Château Margaux while oompah music plays next door? Book through their official reservation system - no walk-ins after 7 PM most nights.
Highlights
- Only wine tent
- Over 100 wine varieties
- Upscale ambiance
Vibe & Atmosphere
Intimate, upscale and for wine lovers
Sources: oktoberfest.de, muenchen.de, stadt.muenchen.de
Frequently Asked Questions About Weinzelt
What beer is served at Weinzelt?
The Weinzelt serves absolutely no beer, which still shocks first-time visitors expecting at least one tap. Instead, they pour over 100 wines from Germany, Austria, France, and Italy, plus champagne and sparkling wines. Their house Riesling (€9.50 per glass) comes from Rheingau vineyards, crisp and mineral-forward. Most wines range from bone-dry Austrian Grüner Veltliner to sweet Auslese dessert wines.
How many seats does Weinzelt have?
With 1,300 total capacity split between 800 indoor seats and 500 in the garden area, tables fill differently than beer tents. The Vinothek corner tables (20 seats) book first for their intimate wine-tasting setup. Late arrivals should try the garden section after 8 PM when business dinners wrap up. No standing allowed at tables - this isn't a beer hall.
How much does a beer cost at Weinzelt?
Wine prices start at €8.50 per glass for basic regional varieties, climbing to €45 for premium Burgundies. A bottle of their house wine costs €38, shareable between four people. Main courses run €22-38, significantly higher than traditional tent food. Budget €80-100 per person for dinner with wine, plus 10% tip rounded up.
How do I get a reservation at Weinzelt?
Reservations are moderately difficult - easier than Käfer's but harder than smaller tents. Bookings open in April through their website, requiring minimum €40 per person spend for dinner slots. Tables for 6-8 people book fastest. Without reservations, try arriving Tuesday-Thursday before 5 PM or after 9 PM when reserved tables open up.
What is the atmosphere like at Weinzelt?
The crowd skews older and more refined - think Munich's Maximilianstrasse shoppers, not backpacking tourists. Live jazz plays Tuesday through Saturday from 7 PM, never getting rowdy like oompah bands. Conversations stay civilized even late evening. By 10 PM, it feels more like an upscale wine bar than an Oktoberfest tent, which is exactly what wine enthusiasts want.
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