Hofbrauhaus - Munich - Restaurants, Cafes & Food Reviews

The quintessential Munich beer hall - touristy but still the one to go to in the city center.

And if you do drink, like me, you'll have the time of your life! The atmosphere in the Hofbrauhaus seems to promote excessive drinking. With the traditional polka band, the huge stiens of beer, and the beautiful pretzel girls, you'll be hard off to leave there sober.
**And now for a little history**
The Hofbrauhaus is a world famous beer hall, founded in 1589. It was a major rallying point for Hitler and his Nazi's before the second world war, but was nearly completely destroyed by allied bombers in 1944 (sorry, I'm fanatical about WWII history). If you like beer, great food, friendly people, and a great story, go to the Hofbrauhaus!!

One of the traditional Bavarian scenes, steins, oompa band, saurkraut, sausages, everything German! This has been my favorite destination to date and I would highly recommend anyone who is anywhere near Munich to reserve a night to spend here. It is terrific! I went with a bus tour that I was one but met Germans, Brazilians, and other Americans all in one night under one roof and had some great conversation with all of them. The food and drinks are amamzing also! The pork knuckles were a favorite amoung the peple in my group and I personally greatly enjoyed the house dark beer!
The night I visited there was a traditional band playing and the culture was so evident dispite the international croud. The prices aren't the cheapest out there, but not unreasonably either (I don't remember the meals, but the beer steins were abut 7 euro, for a liter of beer). I stayed through dinner and till close and I'm sure you will to when you visit.

Even if you don't drink, like me, the Hofbrauhaus is so much fun. At least stop in and see- the steins as big as your head, the traditional decor, the band and the waitresses! I didn't eat there, but I heard the food was amazing, especially their wienerschnitzel... check their website for a menu. Don't forget to stop into the gift shop for some merchandise- I bought a sweatshirt there two years ago and it's still amazingly warm and comfy!