Everything you imagine about a true Bavarian beer garden is here at the Hofbräukeller. Remember- this is NOT the Hofbräuhaus, overloaded with tourists and the occasional “planted” Bavarian Stammtisch to give it local color… the Hofbräukeller is a very authentic beer garden/restaurant in Haidhausen, on the Wienerplatz, across the Isar from the ‘main’ parts of Munich. Of course, there’ll be tourists here too, but it’s a bit more authentic than any other Biergarten on the other side of the Isar.
If you are staying closeby for a long period of time, then you can try everything on the (very large) menu. If it’s a one-time visit, then stick to the obvious: Bavarian cuisine and good bayerisches Bier. (It’s also very true to Bavarian form, in that Weißwurst isn’t served after 4PM.)