Goldene Bar

Bar
Munich

The meaning of the ‘St.’ in Klaus St. Rainer is almost irrelevant. Because no first name resonates like the nick name given to the owner of the Goldene Bar. ‘The Saint’ and his screw crew mix classic drinks with a modern twist. The owner’s tattooed arms make for an animated contrast to the leaf gold covered walls. The murals painted by Karl Heinz Dallinger, featuring maps of Cuba and Haiti as well as illustrations of tobacconists or a whisky distellery, tell stories about the origin of rum, cigars, tobacco, champagne, whisky and wine. The story of the bar is a moving one. It was part of the Haus der Deutschen Kunst opened in 1937, the first representative building of Nazi cultural politics. The building’s architect Paul Ludwig Troost developed the bar as a party location for artists. After the war, there were ambitions to remove the monumental touches of the building, the room size was reduced and the murals hidden behind panels. Later, the artistic director of the Haus der Kunst had the room sensibly revitalized. Today it is mainly furnished with pieces from the 50s and 60s.

Special Tips

The drink Blood & Sand, popular in the 30s, got a aesthetic break. It is still make from Scotch whisky, red wermuth and cherry liquer. But the orange juice is replaced by a crown of orange foam. This molecular change allows for a totally different drinking experience.

Architecture

Paul Ludwig Troost

Interior Design

The chandelier from the 20s is from Zurich’s hotel Savoy, the dining chairs are from Eugen Schmidt, the wicker chairs from Gian Franco Legler and the large painting at the counter from Florian Süssmayr.

Design

Leonie von Carnap, Klaus St. Rainer

Goldene Bar

Prinzregentenstraße 1, 80538 München, Germany