The Viktualienmarkt is a kind of farmer's market with open air stalls packed closely with enclosed kiosks. Imagine one of them - 50 sq m devoted only to cheese.

But if you needed a further come-on:

In the heart of the Viktualienmarkt, you find a beer garden; shaded by hundred-year old chestnut trees, this is a wonderful place to take a break from shopping and to watch the bustling market scene around you.

The beer garden, which sits 1000 people, offers hearty Bavarian specialties; try a pork roast with sauerkraut and dumplings, warm potatoes salad, or a "Brotzeit" platter with cold cuts and homemade artisan cheese. You can also bring your own food.

So, an intimate little spot for a quiet stein then?

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