Experience the vibrant atmosphere at Hofbrauhaus, Melbourne’s most iconic German restaurant, proudly serving in the heart of Chinatown since 1968! Enjoy what might be the best Happy Hour in the city, featuring our full range of imported German premium Bier. Feel the real Oktoberfest vibes with our live music on the weekends, and take advantage of our exciting weekday events and specials. There’s always a reason to celebrate at Hofbrauhaus! The venue spreads over two buildings- the historical restaurant that has been around since over 55 years and next door with our Alpine Bar and Bierhall!
56th Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne
Get Ready for Oktoberfest 2024 at Melbourne’s Iconic German Restaurant in the Heart of Chinatown!
Dust off your Dirndls and don your Lederhosen – it’s that time of year again! Celebrate Oktoberfest with us at Hofbrauhaus, where we bring authentic German culture to the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.
For over half a century, we’ve been hosting Melbourne’s favorite Oktoberfest celebrations, and this year is set to be our best yet. Join us for our legendary Opening Party on September 21st, and enjoy six weeks of Bavarian fun, including traditional food and imported Oktoberfest beers from Germany.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Daily Entertainment: Our Haus Band performs Thursday to Sunday from 6:30pm and Saturday from 12-3:30pm. Plus, on 10 special dates, a traditional German Oktoberfest Band will bring even more festive vibes!
- Competitions: Participate in our fun-filled competitions and stand a chance to win free beer for a year!
- Specials: Indulge in our delicious Oktoberfest Bier, enjoy Bavarian birthday specials, and for the first time ever, experience live music during our Saturday lunchtime sessions.
Celebrate Oktoberfest with us at Hofbrauhaus and make it a season to remember. Prost to good times and great traditions!
trivia tuesdays at hofbräuhaus
Round up your squad, your brainiac buddies, or even your friendly neighborhood pub enthusiasts, and join us for our public Trivia Nights at the heart of Chinatown! It all kicks off every Tuesday at 7 PM in the Alpine Bar and Bierhall only! Trivia is for free and we got $12 500ml Bavarian Bier on tap as well as some Spritzer specials!
Forgotten Bangers tunes and $15 Espresso Martinis and Spritzes
We bring back the tunes you all know but kind of forgot about! And it gets even better with $15 Espresso Martinis, April Spritz and Limoncello Spritz. Only in the Alpine Bar and Bierhall!
live music with Pete Broadway
Every Thursday from 5pm until 9pm, Melbourne’s great Pete Broadway is vibing up your after work session with his changing live music throughout the decades.
LUNCH SPECIALS
Join us every weekday from 12-3pm for our EXPRESS LUNCH! Enjoy a freshly crumbed Schnitzel, German sausages, and choose from 11 mouthwatering lunch specials starting at just $19. PLUS: your first 300ml German Bier or Haus wine is only $6! It’s the perfect way to spend your lunch break!
Happy Hour!
Happy Hour only available in the Alpine Bar & Bierhall area
All Imported German premium Biers on tap for
Live music with our HB Haus Band
Live sports on FOXTEL
We partnered with Foxtel to bring you a new hub to watch your favourite sport event from AFL, rugby, tennis, soccer/football to NFL and F1. Every game live during our opening hours, only in the Alpine Bar and Bierhall
