Hofbrauhaus Melbourne
18-24 Market Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Hofbrauhaus Melbourne is an original Bavarian eat and drink experience in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD in Chinatown and has been under the same roof for the last 50 years. Established in 1968 and independently owned by Bavarian Chefs by trade, they're proud of their long successful history of traditional Bavarian cuisine and original Bavarian Bier and Schnapps variety. The HOFBRÄUHAUS can cater for up to 350 guests in the Restaurant, Bier Hall and Alpine Bar. The Restaurant is the oldest part of the venue and seats 170 with live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. This area is traditional and homely, you could easily be in a Bierhaus in the heart of Bavaria!
The upstairs Bier Hall is a firm favourite amongst regulars. The long benches create a collective dining experience, with this area being the best choice for events that are after a lively and energetic atmosphere. This area seats 130 guests and has its own bar, with a live band playing every Friday and Saturday night!
The Alpine Bar is a relaxed, more stand-up style area with large dry bars along with comfy seating. They can cater to your weekday cocktail party function in this area, with their own dedicated bar.
Whether you want the housemade Pork Knuckle, Schnitzels, Sausages with Bretzel; or if you love to share, there's the big Feast platter! HOFBRÄUHAUS people are passionate about their products and serve only the best quality food. Enjoy the Bavarian Bier variety picked from the finest breweries in Bavaria, whether it be on tap with a Signature Lager, Pale, Pilsener and Weissbier, or bottled Wheat Beer, Dark Lager and Bock Bier. You can’t decide? Alright then, try the Bier Paddle with the 5 best Bavarian Biers and find your favourite! Chris Zechner and Eugen Zerdanowski bring you the very essence of Bavarian hospitality with their friendly HOFBRÄUHAUS team in traditional Dirndl and Lederhosen, and invite everyone with a warm ‘Servus, Hallo’ and great atmosphere. Featuring authentic meals, great beers and live entertainment, there is a whole lot of fun to be had with family and friends at the HOFBRÄUHAUS. Have a good time, Bavarian Froh and Fröhlichkeit, with the best beer, the best food, the best music and – best of all – the best people. DAS ORIGINAL & DAS BESTE
Hofbrauhaus Melbourne Function Rooms
The Alpine Bar Ideal for a Weekday Cocktail Party
The original Bavarian eat and drink experience that lies in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD in Chinatown, under the same roof for the last 50 years. The Alpine Bar is a relaxed, more stand-up style area with large dry bars along with comfy s...
The Bier Hall with a Bar & Live Band
The upstairs Bier Hall is a firm favorite among regulars. The long benches create a collective dining experience, with this area being the best choice for events that are after a lively and energetic atmosphere. This area seats 130 guests a...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne?
Please enquire for pricing and availability.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne?
The following types of events can be held at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne:
- Product Launch
- End of Financial Year Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Christmas Party
- Birthday Party
- Cocktail Party
- Corporate Function
- Engagement Party
- Function
- Hens Night
- Networking Event
- Bucks Night
- Bridal shower
- Workshop
- Trade Show
- Seminar
- Gala Dinner
- AGM
- Trivia Night
- Wedding
- Meeting
- University Ball
- Awards Dinner
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Hofbrauhaus Melbourne is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Hofbrauhaus Melbourne is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Hofbrauhaus Melbourne is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne:
- Filtered Water
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
- External Catering
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Hofbrauhaus Restaurant Melbourne?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Hofbrauhaus Melbourne to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Hofbrauhaus Melbourne if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.
Where is Hofbrauhaus Restaurant located?
It is located at 18-24 Market Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.
What is on the menu at Hofbrauhaus Restaurant?
The only traditional German restaurant in the city, the Hofbrauhaus serves a range of Bavarian delicacies and boasts an enormous bier, schnapps and wine list. Try dishes like the Kartoffelsalat Potato salad, Pork Schnitzel, Rinderrouladen, or Zwiebelrostbraten.
Little Hof, on the other hand, is bringing German Street Food to Melbourne.
To view the full food and drinks menu of Hofbrauhaus, you may visit this site.
What are the opening hours of Hofbrauhaus Restaurant?
Wednesday-Thursday: 4 pm- late
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12 pm-late
What is the capacity of Hofbrauhaus Restaurant?
Hofbrauhaus Melbourne can accommodate 130 seated guests or 170 standing guests.