Hofbrauhaus

Why the Hofbrauhaus in Munich is special
The Hofbrauhaus in Munich dates back to 1589. It is the most famous and one of the most boisterous beer houses in the world.

Hofbrauhaus tips and insights
Interesting to visit
To some, the Hofbrauhaus is fun, spirited and spontaneous. To others, it's loud, rowdy, beery, and filled with inebriated tourists. Whatever it is, you should  experience this inimitable bash at least once in your lifetime. (Make sure you sit in the main room.)

Chief draws
Most people come to the Hofbrauhaus in Munich for the music, food and, most of all, the beer and camaraderie.

Festive ambiance
You sit elbow-to-elbow at long wooden picnic-style tables, the glass mugs are monstrous, the waitresses and waiters don traditional Bavarian attire, and the oompah band plays virtually nonstop, which collectively create a festive ambiance.

Famous drinking song
The Hofbrauhaus is world-renowned for this drinking song:

"In Munchen steht
ein Hofbrauhaus -
oans, zwoa, g'suffa!"

The loose translation is "There is a Hofbrauhaus in Munich - one, two, and down the hatch!".

Location in Germany