Oktoberfest 2024

56th Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne

21st September until 26th October! 56 years of Oktoberfest un the heart of Chinatown!

DUST OFF YOUR LEDERHOSEN AND GET IN YOUR DIRNDL! IT’S OKTOBERFEST!

Get ready to don your Dirndls and Lederhosen – it’s time for our favourite festival of the year! Celebrate Oktoberfest with us at Hofbrauhaus, where we infuse the heart of Melbourne’s CBD with genuine German culture.

For over 50 years, we’ve been at the forefront of Melbourne’s Oktoberfest celebrations, and this year promises to be our biggest and best yet. Join us for our legendary Opening Party on September 21st and revel in six weeks of Bavarian festivities. Savor our authentic German food and imported Oktoberfest beers, including exclusive brews from Bavaria and Austria. Plus, you could win FREE BEER FOR A WHOLE YEAR! Yes, you read that right – Prost to an unforgettable Oktoberfest! Release your inner Bavarian and join the original Bavarian party in Melbourne!

competitions & games

Imported German Bier

live music & entertainment

THE LEGENDARY
OKTOBERFEST PARTY
16TH SEPTEMBER

Join our BIG OPENING PARTY on 16th September and experience our famous and legendary Oktoberfest Opening!

Big Steins Of the best imported premium Bavarian Bier and extra strong
Oktoberfest Bier

  • Bavarian live entertainment all day long
  • Join a competition and win free Bier for an entire year with our Bavarian competitions (Stein carrying. Stein Holding and more!) 
  • Special Bavarian feast perfect for your crew to share and only available until October 28

Kicking off with a BANG our Opening Party will run from noon in the restaurant with
the traditional keg tapping and Stein carrying (lunch time only). Bands will play all day and after 4pm the party continues up in the Alpine Bar and Bier Hall.

So get the crew together or come down alone just as long as you’re here. It will be an awesome first day to a great month to come full of gorgeous food and Big BIG BIERS!!

Hofbräuhaus

Welcome to the Ultimate Oktoberfest Experience at Hofbräuhaus Melbourne in the heart of Chinatown!!

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Bavaria as we bring you Melbourne's most authentic Oktoberfest celebration. From September 21st to October 26th, join us for a one-of-a-kind experience that will transport you straight to the heart of Germany.

What We Offer:

  • 16+ Premium German Biers: Dive into a world of traditional German Bier with our extensive selection of imported German premium Bier. From Lagers, Weissbier, Dark Lagers to Bock Biers and Oktoberfest brews we have something to satisfy every Bier lover’s palate.
  • Authentic German Cuisine: Indulge in Melbourne’s iconic authentic German food, meticulously crafted to capture the essence of Bavarian culinary traditions. From savory sausages to freshly crumb Schnitzels, our menu will transport your taste buds to Germany. 
  • Live Music: Join us every Thursday to Sunday from 6:30 pm onwards for live music that will have you dancing the night away. Our Haus-Band or our special Oktoberfest music act (see dates below) will make you want to yodel all night long with traditional German oompah and Oktoberfest hits, creating an atmosphere of pure Bavarian vibes. 
  • Entertainment: Immerse yourself in the Oktoberfest spirit with our lively and engaging entertainment. 
  • Competitions and Games: Test your skills and compete in our Oktoberfest games for a chance to win free beer for an entire year at Hofbräuhaus! 

 

At Hofbräuhaus Melbourne, we pride ourselves on offering an authentic Oktoberfest experience like no other. Whether you’re a Bier enthusiast, a foodie, or simply looking for a great time, our Oktoberfest celebration has something for everyone. We welcome groups of all sizes with great a la carte options or group deals! 

Don’t miss out on the Oktoberfest event of the year! Join us at Hofbräuhaus Melbourne and raise your stein to the most joyous and authentic Bavarian celebration outside of Germany. Prost!

So get the crew together or come down alone just as long as you’re here. It will be an awesome experience full of gorgeous food and Big BIG BIERS!!

SEPTEMBER 16 SPECIALS

OKTOBERFEST OPENING PARTY - SPECIAL COMPETITIONS:

JOIN OUR STEIN CARRYINC COMPETITION ON SEPTEMBER 16 (LUNCH TIME ONLY) AND WIN FREE
BIER FOR A WHOLE YEAR AT HOFBRÄUHAUS MELBOURNE! WHAT?JA!

Hofbräuhaus Melbourne is looking for two Champions of our traditional Stein Carrying Competition! The winner of the female and male Stein carrying competition will get onefree 300 ml Bavarian Bier every timethey come to Hofbräuhaus Melbourne for an entire year! Yes that’s 365 free Biers! (must be 18 years of age. One 300ml Bier per Day – conditions apply)

BECOME THE DUKE OR DUCHESS OF HOFBRÄUHAUS (LUNCH TIME ONLY)

On our Oktoberfest Opening Party on September 16 we will crown the next Duke or Duchess of Hofbråuhaus! Our current Duchess Sabrina will hand over her reins and will crown the next
Duke or Duchess.

The winner will have the honour of tapping the Oktoberfest keg and also will receive a $300
voucher for the day! But iVs getting even better: a sgkcial traditional 1 Liter ceramic mug will be
stored at Hofbräuhaus. Every time your majesty enters the establishment of the Hofbrauhaus,
the mug will be filled with the best Bavarian Bier for your highness -for free! This will go on until
next years Oktoberfest! (one Bier per day)

How you can participate:
follow us on social media (@hofbrauhausmelb) and book your table for the Oktoberfest
Opening Lunch on September 16

The legendary Oktoberfest Party 21st September

Join our BIG OPENING PARTY on 21st September and experience our famous and legendary Oktoberfest Opening!

Big Steins of the best imported premium Bavarian Bier and extra strong Oktoberfest Bier 

  • Bavarian live entertainment all day long 
  • Traditional keg tapping (lunch only)
  • Legendary Stein Carrying Competition (lunch only)
  • Join a competition and win free Bier for an entire year with our Bavarian competitions 
  • Special Bavarian feast – perfect for your crew to share and only available until October 28 

Kicking off with a BANG our Opening Party will run from noon in the restaurant with the traditional keg tapping and Stein carrying competition (lunch time only). Bands will play all day and after 4pm the party continues up in the Alpine Bar and Bier Hall.

So get the crew together or come down alone just as long as you’re here. It will be an awesome first day to a great month to come full of gorgeous food and Big BIG BIERS!!

21st September until 26th October

Oktoberfest Period

Join us for our 56th Oktoberfest Melbourne here at Hofbrauhaus. Live music, competitions, more than 16 imported German premium Biers and Melbourne’s maybe most authentic German cuisine. Celebrate at Melbourne’s most iconic German restaurant and Bierhall in the heart of Chinatown!

Tuesdays

Trivia Tuesdays 7PM

Thursdays

Oktoberfest Live Music from 6PM

Fridays

Oktoberfest Live Music from 6:30PM

Win free Bier for an entire year

Saturdays

Oktoberfest Live Music from 12-4PM & from 6:30PM

Sundays

Oktoberfest Live Music from 6PM

Okto-birth-fest

Special German Oktoberfest band

September
October

21st October until
26th October

German Week Melbourne

Special act / live music act on selected dates

Seating times Friday and Saturday

Bierhall – traditional Oktoberfest set up and great for big groups
First seating 5-7pm (live music only on special days)
Second seating 7:15pm until 1am (live music and entertainment)

Restaurant – our traditional restaurant great for all groups
First seating 6-8pm (live music and entertainment)
Second seating 8:15pm until 1am (live music and entertainment)

Seating times Friday and Saturday

Bierhall

Traditional Oktoberfest set up and treat for big groups

First seating 5-7pm (no live music or entertainment)
Second seating 7:15pm until 1am (live music and entertainment)

Restaurant

Our traditional restaurant great for all groups

First seating 6-8pm (live music and entertainment)
Second seating 8:15pm until 1am (live music and entertainment)

Don't miss this historical event! Book your table now!

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Bookings are highly recommended , but feel free to call us for more detailed information and function packages!
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