About Hofbrauhaus

Beer happens to be one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drink and the third most happening drink the world -over. Germany and beer go hand-in-hand. That said, a holiday in Munich is not complete without a visit to the world-famous Hofbräuhaus. It dates back to the 15th century and is also the oldest beer hall in Munich. It was established by the Duke of Bavaria as the official Royal Brewery. Visitors sit at the iconic long wooden tables, some of which has been in this very hall for over 100 years. The Hofbräuhaus walls and ceiling is adorned with timeless elements like beautiful paintings of fruits and vegetables and massive iron chandeliers. This is the place to eat traditional Bavarian food, enjoy some live music and drink huge mugs of beer.

Must See

Beer hall and Beer Garden.

How to reach

Take the subway lines U3/U6 or the city train (S-Bahn) S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S8 - Get down at Marienplatz station and walk about 3 minutes to reach Hofbrauhaus.

Use the short trip tickets starting from 1.70 EUR for up to 3 stations with S-Bahn and U-Bahn or 6 stations with bus or tram.

It is 3.6 Kms from city center and can be reached by taxi. The fare would be around 6.5 EUR to 7 EUR.

 

Tips

  • There are actually two “Hofbräuhauses” in Munich: one is the parent company in the city center and the other one is in Haidhausen.
  • Avoid Friday and Saturday nights as it will be most crowded. You may have to wait for more than an hour to get a table.
  • Sunday evenings are quieter and the best time to visit during weekends.
  • Advance reservations are possible. Make use of it to avoid long waiting hours.
  • Smoking is permitted only in the smoking zones.
  • It may take longer to service your order if you are visiting during peak hours. So be prepared.

Visit Time

Sunday:            9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Monday:           9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Tuesday:          9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Wednesday:     9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Thursday:         9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Friday:              9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Saturday:          9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

 

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait for quite some time to find a table and get a beer, specially during weekends.

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

2 hours

 

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Weather

Light Rain 3.39°C

 

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