Munich's beer and the Hofbräuhaus

Munich's beer and the Hofbräuhaus – they have all belonged together for the past 400 years. Since the early 19th century, the famous beer cellar at the heart of the city, next to Mandarin Oriental, Munich, has been a magnet for the people of Munich and travellers from every corner of the world.

Duke Wilhelm V on September 27th 1589 founded a brewery on the site of the Munich residence. The first Hofbräuhaus lasted till the year 1808 and was only a few steps away from today’s one. Soon afterwards, there were plans to build a second Hofbräuhaus opposite the old Orlandohaus in the small square called the Platzl. Maximilian I, Bavaria’s new ruler, built his ducal Weissbier brewery in 1607, thus laying the historical foundations of today’s Hofbräuhaus.

For lovers of filling Bavarian food, the Hofbräuhaus is the paradise on earth.
The tasty crackling on the suckling pig and the joints and knuckles of pork are the pride of the chef, who bases his inspirations on ancient Bavarian recipes passed down over the years. At the Hofbräuhaus a special delicacy is the world famous “Weisswurst”. As far as the seasoning is concerned, each butcher has his own, very secret recipe. To be honest the ones at the Hofbräuhaus are especially delicious.

From the past until today the main attraction is the delicious Hofbräu beer: The classic “Hofbräu Original” lager beer epitomises the special atmosphere of the beer capital Munich.

The Hofbräuhaus has become a magnet for national and international visitors. Its proverbial “Gemütlichkeit and down-to-earth image have made it the most famous beer hall in the world.
But the Hofbräuhaus is far more than just a beer hall – it’s a typically Bavarian experience.