Pusser's New York Bar

Address: 9 Falkenturmstr, Munich, 80331, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 89 220 500
Website: view Pusser's New York Bar’s website

Review

Bill Deck opened Munich's first American bar on 9-September 1974, making this Munich's oldest cocktail bar. Now in his 70s, he still runs the bar aided by his son David.

Originally named Harry's Bar and franchised by the famous Parisian bar of the same name, Bill rebranded as Pusser's Bar in 1974. Those of you familiar with Harry's will recognise design influences such as the leaded windows and the collegiate coats of arms on the wood-panelled walls.

Spread over three floors, you'll find a jazz pianist in the basement, while upstairs is a small "cigar bar" reserved for invited members. In the gallery space between hangs the Sweet Susan, a hand carved sailing boat shipped from the Caribbean at the whim of Bill, who when he saw it thought it would be a perfect fit. He was right.

The drinks menu is a lexicon of classic cocktails, which when ordered are expertly made. However, be sure to have the house special, a Pusser's rum-based grog. In winter these are served hot and in summer cold. Whatever the weather they come in Pusser's branded mugs and one just won't be enough.