German Restaurant Melbourne – Bavarian style bier, food and schnapps!

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Hofbrauhaus is the only German restaurant of its kind in the centre of Melbourne. Established in 1968 it has become a restaurant and function centre landmark in the city of Melbourne.

Come and join us for a fun night out with delicious German food, plentiful German bier, schnapps, dancing and live music in true Bavarian style. Both à la carte and set menu dining are available. We are open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Sunday.

The live entertainment from Tuesday to Sunday evenings creates a unique atmosphere for a fantastic night. Alternatively, live entertainment can be organised for larger groups during lunchtime such as corporate functions or parties.

Good Hearty German food, top entertainment and great Alpine atmosphere, not to mention plenty of bier and schnapps, makes Hofbrauhaus a great place for corporate functions, birthdays, hens nights, bucks’ nights or simply a great night out.

We can cater to your corporate function, hens night, bucks night, or family gathering with a set Dinner or Lunch menu. Bookings are essential to reserve your special day ahead of time. 

Live German entertainment every weekend

Weekend live German entertainment includes a floor show with live music, Slap dancing, singing and a variety of games. Musicians clad in Lederhosen perform spirited German songs sweeping away the floor in polkas, marches and drinking songs.

At Hofbrauhaus, Oktoberfest, Birthdays, Hens & Bucks parties are a big deal. Get involved in the floor show - participate in our unique games, Cow bell ringing, yodel a chorus along with the band or have a go at a round of chicken dancing.

Authentic German Food

Our Dinner and Lunch menu is packed with great German food including Schnitzels, Sausages, Potatoes and Meat in generous portions.

Roasted Pork Schanks are our specialty! And they are a big favourite! Come and taste the succulent meat of this famous Munchener Schweinshaxe large roast pork shank pickled and slowly roasted. Served with traditional potato dumplings and sauerkraut.

There are many favourite meals such as Knuspriger Schweinebauch (crispy Pork belly), Cordon Bleu, Goulasch (Pork Stew) and Kaseptazle.

If you have come for the Wurst then be prepared for the best! At the Hofbrauhaus, there's plenty and it's terrific.

Great range of German Bier and Schnapps

Bier Steins at a Hofrabauhaus are no mere decoration. The staff will keep yours filled and busy. On tap German bier favourites include, HB Original, HB Dunkel, Spaten and Paulaner. 

Bottled bier imports include Hofbrau, DAB, Gosser, Stiegl, Schneider Weisse, Erdinger, Schofferhofer and Weihenstephan.

A great selection of Schnapps includes Herbal, Fruit and Clear Bavarian Schnapps through to extra strong Killer Schnapps. You can even sample our 'Metre of Schnapps' including eleven different flavours.