Tantris Bar
A first glimpse of the bar that’s bringing Tantris closer than ever.
There are places that carry a certain sense of reverence. You know them, you respect them, and sometimes you keep a bit of distance. For me, Tantris - Maison Culinaire has always been one of those places. Two Michelin stars, a big legacy, and a clear signature that’s been shaped over five decades. Which is exactly why I find the new bar concept so exciting: because it deliberately shortens that imaginary distance to the restaurant.
I was there recently and got a small sneak peek. The new Tantris Bar reopens in February, and the goal is refreshingly straightforward: make Tantris more tangible. More accessible. Closer without losing itself. To me, this doesn’t feel like a break with the house’s DNA. It feels like a smart expansion.
The bar moves closer to the center of things. Not just a prelude or an afterthought, but its own, fully-fledged part of the evening. Conversations don’t happen here by accident—they happen because the space actually makes room for them.
You drink from the house wine list or from what’s coming off the back bar. And alongside that, there’s a deliberately reduced snack menu. No mini tasting, no “star cuisine” translated into finger food. Just things you genuinely want to eat at a bar.
Club sandwich. Pastrami sandwich. A bold, rustic charcuterie plate. Oysters. And then that pâté en croûte. No exaggeration: the best I’ve had in Munich in a long time. Precise, juicy, perfectly seasoned. Not a nostalgic showpiece but rather pure craft. That’s exactly what works at a bar: a dish that immediately tells you what this house stands for, without needing a big explanation.
What I liked most is that the new bar doesn’t want to replace the restaurant and it doesn’t want to convert anyone, either. It’s an invitation. For a quick visit. For a glass of wine. For a plate that sticks with you. For people who may have always respected Tantris from a distance and now can simply drop in.
The whole concept feels thought-through, calm, and confident. No attempt to be “hip.” No forced attempt at opening up. Just a logical next step. Great cuisine doesn’t need intimidation anymore. It can allow closeness—without losing its stature.
If Tantris - Maison Culinaire remains the place for focus and precision, then the new bar will be the place for arriving. And that balance is exactly what makes the concept so strong. I’m curious to see how it settles into everyday life. My impression after this sneak peek: it’s going to work. Very well, actually.