Restaurant Scams in Munich

Beer Hall Unsolicited Food Overcharging

In some tourist-facing beer halls and beer gardens around Marienplatz and near Oktoberfest, waitstaff bring unrequested snacks, pretzels, or appetizers to the table and then include them on the bill. Customers unfamiliar with the practice may not realize these items are charged until the check arrives. Some establishments also add service charges not clearly listed on the menu. The practice is most common in venues catering primarily to tourist foot traffic rather than locals.