Of course after doing cultural and touristy things all day in Munich, and winding down biking through the English gardens we searched out some places to chill in the Zendlinger Tor neighborhood, which is Munich’s home to several gay oriented restaurants and bars.

KraftAkt is a typical gay S&M bar. No not that kind. The hip new use of the term refers to “standing and modeling” – or a place to hang out and be seen. KraftAkt is that to the letter – but it’s also a fun hangout. A coffee shop and restaurant by day and a bar by night they’re open earlier, have good food and a friendly bar staff. We visited here for dinner and drinks twice before heading out later to the other bars.

If you’re looking for a nice safe German gay bar, with plenty of straights and metros too give them visit. They’re located in Zendlinger Tor, directly above the U-Bahn exit. www.kraftakt.com