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Hofbrauhaus Melbourne

German Restaurant - Bar - Bier Hall since 1968. The oldest Hofbräuhaus outside Europe and the only Hofbräuhaus in Australia.
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Welcome to one of Melbourne's most outstanding Bavarian restaurants! Established in 1968 Hofbrauhaus enjoys a fine reputation for excellent German cuisine, attentive & hospitable service. A traditional Bavarian Restaurant and Bier Hall with live entertainment. The Hofbrauhaus staff will be happy to serve you and your guests. Please note: Unfortunately we are unable to split bills.

07/10/2026

🥨🍺 A LITTLE BAVARIAN TRADITION FOR YOUR SUNDAY!

Join us on Sunday, 1st November, for Frühschoppen at Hofbräuhaus Melbourne, as part of German Week Melbourne! 🇩🇪

Früh… what? 😉 Think of it as Bavaria’s answer to a relaxed Sunday sesh: good company, traditional brass music, Weisswurst, Brezel and a proper Weissbier. A chance to slow down, gather your Freunde and enjoy a little taste of Germany in the heart of Melbourne.

🎺 Live traditional German brass band
🥨 Weisswurst, Brezel & Weissbier
🍽️ Our full Hofbräuhaus menu available too!

Whether you grew up with this tradition or have never heard of it, there’s a seat at the table for you. 💙🤍

German Week celebrates German culture across Melbourne, and we’re excited to be part of it!

📅 Sunday, 1 November
📍 Hofbräuhaus Melbourne, 18–28 Market Lane

Tag your Sunday crew. Prost! 🍻

02/10/2026

Did someone say 🥨 SATURDAY DAY PARTIES?

Get the crew together from 12:30pm for live music, flowing Biers and Oktoberfest celebrations all day long here at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne.

🍺 AND YES... YOU COULD WIN FREE BIER FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR!
Every time the Oktoberfest band is playing, you’ll have the chance to get involved and win!

Dust off the Lederhosen & Dirndl, round up your Freunde and experience Oktoberfest at Melbourne’s only Hofbräuhaus for six weeks every Thursday to Sunday!

📍 Hofbräuhaus Melbourne, Market Lane, in the heart of Chinatown
📅 19 September – 31 October 2026

Prost und O’zapft is! 🍻🇩🇪
BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW and find all details on www.hofbrauhaus.com.au

30/09/2026

🇩🇪 A LITTLE GERMANY. A LOT OF GEMÜTLICHKEIT! 🍻🥨

We’re proud to be part of German Week Melbourne , celebrating the culture, flavours and traditions we’ve been sharing at Hofbräuhaus since 1968! 💙

For us, German hospitality means gathering around a table, sharing hearty food, raising a Stein and making friends along the way. And you’re all invited!

Whether you grew up with a Brezel in hand or you’re discovering German culture for the first time, come celebrate with us in the heart of Chinatown. But the celebrations go well beyond our Haus! Explore the German Week Melbourne program, get involved and show some love to the wonderful people bringing it all to life. 🇩🇪❤️

Find out more via: https://www.germanweekmelbourne.com.au

28/09/2026

Do you got plans for this Spring?

Swing by Hofbrauhaus Melbourne and celebrate Oktoberfest with us every Thursday to Sunday night, PLUS Saturday Day time!

🍻Imported German Biers
🥨authentic German food
🎺Oktoberfest Live band
🥳Melbourne's maybe best "wibes"

📍Only at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne 18-28 Market Lane, Melbourne C*D

25/09/2026

🍺 OKTOBERFEST IS BACK IN MELBOURNE! 🇩🇪
From 19 September to 31 October 2026, Hofbräuhaus Melbourne is celebrating its 58th Oktoberfest with authentic German food, imported Biers, our live Oktoberfest band and plenty of Bavarian “wibes” every Thursday to Sunday!

🎺 THURSDAY NIGHTS
Start the weekend early with live Oktoberfest music from 6pm, big Steins, German feasting and a proper Bavarian night out.

🥨 SATURDAY DAY PARTIES
Get the crew together from 12:30pm for live music, flowing Biers and Oktoberfest celebrations all day and well into the night, with the party going until 1am.

🥳 OKTOBERFEST THURSDAY TO SUNDAY
Celebrate Oktoberfest just like we do back in Bavaria, with big Steins, authentic German food, live music and some of the best Oktoberfest “wibes” you’ll find this side of Munich!

🍺 AND YES... YOU COULD WIN FREE BIER FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR!
Every time our Oktoberfest band is playing, you’ll have the chance to get involved and win!

Dust off the Lederhosen & Dirndl, round up your Freunde and experience six weeks of Oktoberfest at Melbourne’s only Hofbräuhaus, every Thursday to Sunday!

📍 Hofbräuhaus Melbourne, Market Lane, in the heart of Chinatown
📅 19 September – 31 October 2026
Prost und O’zapft is! 🍻🇩🇪

👉 BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW
www.hofbrauhaus.com.au

23/09/2026

Got any plans for the long weekend? 🍻🎺🥨

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Melbourne every Saturday at Hofbräuhaus Melbourne!
From 19 September to 31 October 2026, our Oktoberfest Saturday Day Parties bring a little piece of Bavaria to Melbourne with live Oktoberfest music, authentic German food, imported German Bier, competitions and an unforgettable Saturday atmosphere.

🎺 LIVE OKTOBERFEST MUSIC
Join us from 12:30pm for live music from our special Oktoberfest band, with afternoon performances until 4:30pm and celebrations continuing throughout the day.

🍺 GERMAN BIER & BAVARIAN FEASTING
Enjoy premium imported German Biers, big Steins and authentic German food right in the heart of Melbourne.

🏆 WIN FREE BIER FOR A YEAR
Get involved in our Oktoberfest competitions for your chance to win 52 free Biers, one for every week of the year!

🥳 SATURDAY DAY PARTY IN MELBOURNE, BAVARIAN STYLE
Perfect for Saturday lunch, birthdays, group celebrations or anyone looking for a fun Saturday event in Melbourne.

📅 Every Saturday, 19 September to 31 October 2026
📍 Hofbräuhaus Melbourne, 18–28 Market Lane, Melbourne, in the heart of Chinatown

Celebrate Melbourne Oktoberfest at Australia’s only Hofbräuhaus, celebrating Oktoberfest since 1968.

Bookings via www.hofbrauhaus.com.au. Prost!

21/09/2026

What an epic first weekend of Oktoberfest we had! Big Dankeschön to everyone who put on their Lederhosen and Dirndl (physically or in spirit!) and celebrated the start of Oktoberfest with us! 🎺🥨🍻

And this was just the beginning, come join us over the long weekend as we are celebrating Oktoberfest Thursday to Sunday!

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Melbourne every Saturday at Hofbräuhaus Melbourne!
From 19 September to 31 October 2026, our Oktoberfest Saturday Day Parties bring a little piece of Bavaria to Melbourne with live Oktoberfest music, authentic German food, imported German Bier, competitions and an unforgettable Saturday atmosphere.

🎺 LIVE OKTOBERFEST MUSIC
Join us from 12:30pm for live music from our special Oktoberfest band, with afternoon performances until 4:30pm and celebrations continuing throughout the day.

🍺 GERMAN BIER & BAVARIAN FEASTING
Enjoy premium imported German Biers, big Steins and authentic German food right in the heart of Melbourne.

🏆 WIN FREE BIER FOR A YEAR
Get involved in our Oktoberfest competitions for your chance to win 52 free Biers, one for every week of the year!

🥳 SATURDAY IN MELBOURNE, BAVARIAN STYLE
Perfect for Saturday lunch, birthdays, group celebrations or anyone looking for a fun Saturday event in Melbourne.

📅 Every Saturday, 19 September to 31 October 2026
📍 Hofbräuhaus Melbourne, 18–28 Market Lane, Melbourne, in the heart of Chinatown

Celebrate Melbourne Oktoberfest at Australia’s only Hofbräuhaus, celebrating Oktoberfest since 1968.

Bookings via www.hofbrauhaus.com.au. Prost!

19/09/2026

🍺 WHAT OKTOBERFEST TYPE ARE YOU? 🍺
We all celebrate Oktoberfest a little differently…
Are you:
🥨 The Casual – “just one quick Bier”
🕺 The “I Don’t Dance” Dancer – famous last words
🎺 The Professional – full Lederhosen, knows every song
💼 The After-Work Stein – emails off, Stein on
🍺 The One Stein Friend - famous last words
☀️ The Day Session Specialist – starting early is part of the strategy
💪 The Stein Athlete – suddenly VERY competitive
🌙 The All-Nighter – first song to last call

Whatever your Oktoberfest style, we’ve got you covered. 🍻🇩🇪
Join us at Hofbräuhaus Melbourne from 19 September to 31 October for live Oktoberfest music Thursday to Sunday, Saturday Day sessions, authentic German food, imported Biers, competitions and plenty of Bavarian Wibes.

👇 Which one are you?
Tag the friend who definitely belongs in one of these categories 😂
📍 Hofbräuhaus Melbourne, east of Chinatown

17/09/2026

Did you know that Oktoberfest is almost more like a day party than a nighttime thing? The tents usually open way before lunchtime and the party kicks off at midday.

And we are bringing these Oktoberfest Day time parties to Melbourne!

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Melbourne every Saturday at Hofbräuhaus Melbourne!
From 19 September to 31 October 2026, our Oktoberfest Saturday Day Parties bring a little piece of Bavaria to Melbourne with live Oktoberfest music, authentic German food, imported German Bier, competitions and an unforgettable Saturday atmosphere.

🎺 LIVE OKTOBERFEST MUSIC
Join us from 12:30pm for live music from our special Oktoberfest band, with afternoon performances until 4:30pm and celebrations continuing throughout the day.

🍺 GERMAN BIER & BAVARIAN FEASTING
Enjoy premium imported German Biers, big Steins and authentic German food right in the heart of Melbourne.

🏆 WIN FREE BIER FOR A YEAR
Get involved in our Oktoberfest competitions for your chance to win 52 free Biers, one for every week of the year!

🥳 SATURDAY IN MELBOURNE, BAVARIAN STYLE
Perfect for Saturday lunch, birthdays, group celebrations or anyone looking for a fun Saturday event in Melbourne.

📅 Every Saturday, 19 September to 31 October 2026

📍 Hofbräuhaus Melbourne, 18–28 Market Lane, Melbourne, in the heart of Chinatown

Celebrate Melbourne Oktoberfest at Australia’s only Hofbräuhaus, celebrating Oktoberfest since 1968.

Bookings via www.hofbrauhaus.com.au. Prost! 🍻

Address

18-28 Market Lane
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 11pm
Wednesday	12pm - 12am
Thursday	12pm - 12am
Friday	12pm - 1am
Saturday	12pm - 1am
Sunday	12pm - 11pm

Website

http://www.hofbrauhaus.com.au/

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