Hofbrauhaus Tours and Tickets

No, you don’t need to make a reservation to visit Hofbrauhaus. Instead, you can show up and sit wherever you like—on the ground floor or in the beer garden. If you wish to make a reservation, the only place that tables can be reserved is on the second floor.

The best times to visit Hofbrauhaus to avoid crowds are on weekdays, either in the late–morning (from 11am onwards) or early afternoon. The evenings, especially at weekends, tend to be busiest. If you want to avoid crowds, it’s recommended to avoid peak tourist periods—such as Oktoberfest—when it is happening.

Traditional Bavarian dishes served at Hofbrauhaus include schweinshaxe, a whole roasted pork knuckle with beer gravy and potato dumplings; kaesespaetzle, traditional egg noodles with cheese; and weisswurst, local sausages with sweet mustard. Desserts include apple strudel with vanilla sauce and Bavarian cream dessert with fruit.

Yes, Hofbrauhaus offers vegetarian and vegan options, although this menu section is fairly limited. Vegan dishes include cheese noodles with green pesto, baked tomato, and sage and bell pepper strudel with vegan yogurt, herbs, and cress. Vegetarian options include egg noodles with cheese and fried onions.

Yes, Hofbrauhaus is family-friendly and welcomes children, although there isn’t a children’s menu. If you wish to dine with kids, there are lots of things kids might enjoy, such as sausages, bread dumplings, and spaetzle egg noodles. Also, the live music and spacious dining areas make visiting fun.

Yes, there is merchandise that visitors can purchase at the Hofbrauhaus souvenir shop. These include mugs, beer glasses, T-shirts, and hats. There are also scarves, pins, fridge magnets, pens, and novelty clothing such as lederhosen. Another fun souvenir is a beer token, which can be used for future visits.