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Hofbräuhaus: Beer, Belly-laughs, and Blasmusik
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  • travelfrosch
  • Updated By travelfrosch on January 25, 2007
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  • Some young kid and his dad prepare to enter... - Munich
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    by travelfrosch, 4 more photos
    Is there anyone who HASN'T heard of this place? Certainly it's the place that comes to mind for most when Munich is mentioned. It's crowded, loud, raucous, chaotic, full of drunk tourists... and an absolute blast! If you enjoy beer and want to party Bavarian style, I strongly recommend you come here at least once. Note: If your travel companion is not much into beer or loud antics, you probably should consider visiting here when your companion is otherwise occupied (e.g. shopping or visiting a museum).

    They serve food? :)

    Seriously, the food is OK, but better elsewhere. Maybe order some "wurst mit kraut" or a large pretzel to keep something besides beer in your stomach.

    The beer is delicious, normally coming in "Helles" (golden lager) or "Dunkeles" (dark beer). If you don't want to drink an entire liter of beer, consider ordering a "Weissbier" (beer brewed with wheat instead of barley), which comes in 1/2 liter glasses.

  • Theme: Pub/Brewery
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Platzl 9, 80331 Muenchen
  • Phone: +49 89 227 586
  • Directions: From Marienplatz, turn right and go past the toy museum. Turn left on Sparkassenstrasse, right on Ledererstrasse, and left on Orlandostrasse. Or just follow the stream of drunk guys singing and wearing funny hats.
  • Website: http://www.hofbraeuhaus.de/en/index_en.html
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    Hofbräuhaus: An Institution
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  • 15ilikestuff
  • Updated By 15ilikestuff on January 7, 2005
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  • Oompah Band - Munich
    Oompah Band
    by 15ilikestuff
    Although there are probably better beer gardens in Munich, none are more famous than the Hofbräuhaus, a touristy beer garden with medeocre food. I'm not saying the food is terrible, but compared to other German restaurants you will be disappointed. But this is okay! People don't come here for the food (the best things are the pretzels). They come here for the gigant beer steins, oompah band, and waiters wearing lederhosen. So, if you're not looking for great food, this very touristy institution can be fun. You'll sit with other parties in long tables chatting and singing along to old German favorites. In fact, there is even room to dance. The HB is located in the heart of the old town, and has some historical significance. It's where Hitler rallied the common people to join him in his quest for world domination. Today, the dark cloud is lifted and you'll see tourists from all ethnicities and countries (except Germans) gather here. You'll leave Hofbräuhaus with a full stomach, HB beer mug, and probably a headache. (Note: Make sure you book a reservation because this place gets packed!)

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  • Theme: German/Austrian
  • Address: Platzl 9, 80331 Muenchen
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    Hofbräuhaus: a must do, at least to watch....
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  • chancay
  • By chancay on October 8, 2004
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  • the main entrance - Munich
    the main entrance
    by chancay
    Well, this is probably the most famous institution in Munich. Everyone worldwide who knows something about Munich has heard about the Hofbräuhaus, I guess....so it is a tip you´ll also find at "must do activities", because it is worth just to have a look here and see the people from all over the world drinking their "Mass Bier" (1 litre glass of beer).

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  • Theme: Local
  • Address: Platzl 9, 80331 Muenchen
  • Directions: next to HRC and the Orlando-Haus
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    Hofbräuhaus: Oans - Zwoa, Gsuffa
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  • globetrott
  • Updated By globetrott on September 3, 2004
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  • Hofbräuhaus - Schwemme - Munich
    Hofbräuhaus - Schwemme
    by globetrott

    This is what you will see, when you will not walk up 1 stair in Hofbräuhaus, but simply walk in:
    "Schwemme" is the official name for this place, where people get their beer and a more simple kind of food, than on the floors above.

    In my opinion this place looks wonderful, when you are able to see these arcades shortly before they close, and when you are lucky and the porter will still let you in for a picture.

    During the day they have some music there, loud and drunken people, it has a certain smell and dust...

    I rather prefer the restaurant upstairs ! BUT of course you should also take a look at these great arcades, and forget about the noises and smells for a moment !!

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  • Theme: German/Austrian
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Platzl 9, 80331 Muenchen
  • Directions: Haufbräuhaus is in the very centre of Munich, just folow the crowds !
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    Hofbräuhaus: In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus
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  • By globetrott on August 30, 2004
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  • Hofbräuhaus by night - Munich
    Hofbräuhaus by night
    by globetrott

    Hofbräuhaus might even be the most famous restaurant / inn in the world.
    "Hof" is the german word for the Royal court, and "Hof-Bräu" was the beer drunk at the court by the king and his guests, so it certainly was the very best beer in the country.

    There is a great restaurant on the 2nd floor , (in Europe we would call it 1st floor ;-) with great cuisine and of course the famous beer.
    Simply take these few steps upstairs for a great dining experience.
    If you just want to drink some beer, have a look for my next tip :
    Hofbräu - Schwemme

    Schweinsbraten & Beeeeeeeeer is my favorite dish , but of course they have a lot more great dishes to choose from !

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  • Theme: Local
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Platzl 9, 80331 Muenchen
  • Directions: In the very centre of Munich, just a few steps from Marienplatz
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    Hofbräuhaus: Typisch Bayern
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  • ahoerner
  • By ahoerner on June 8, 2004
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  • Traditional german dishes, including sausages, pork meat, sauerkraut, bretzeln, sweet homemade mustard and beer.

    What else could you ask for?

    Nuernberger Wuerstchen mit Weizenbier.

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  • Theme: German/Austrian
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Platzl 9, 80331 Muenchen
  • Directions: From the Marienplatz, walk the Tal street down (about two blocks) and turn left, and walk about two more blocks.
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    Hofbräuhaus: EXCELLENT PLACE!
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  • Hosell
  • By Hosell on April 4, 2005
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  • Hofbräuhaus - Munich
    by Hosell
    I placed this photo on Things to Do talking about the Oktoberfest.
    The Hofbräuhaus is one of most popular and best restaurants in Munich.
    It has two floors the ground floor is a Beerhall for locals and the first floor is a huge restaurants normally for visitors groups.
    There is also some live local music.

    there are a huge variety in the self service buffet:
    Meats
    Salads
    Pasta
    German Sausages
    Rice
    And lot of nice desserts AND DON'T MISS A DELICIOUS GERMAN BEER!!!!!

    A GREAT NIGHT OUT!!!!!!!

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Platzl 9, 80331 Muenchen
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    Hofbräuhaus: Munichs favourite
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  • nigelw6443
  • Updated By nigelw6443 on October 13, 2003
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  • One of the oldest Breweries in Germany - Munich
    One of the oldest
    Breweries in Germany
    by nigelw6443
    A great place to have a maas of beer, which is a litre glass to wash down your pretzel or weisswurst!

    You can sit in the one of many large halls and listen to the band playing typical "Bavarian Music" or on a nice day sit out in the sunny beer garden.

    Many typical Bavarian dishes too choose from Schweinshax'n , which is basically a roasted leg of pork, Original Muenchner HB-Weiswurste, which is a boiled white sausage and very tasty with the sweet mustard. But peel the sausage before eating!
    And for dessert try the Bayerische Dampfnudel which is a dumpling stuffed with a plum sauce served with a vanilla sauce! Lecker!!

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  • Theme: Pub/Brewery
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Platzl 9, 80331 Muenchen
  • Website: http://www.hofbraeuhaus.de/english/
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    Hofbräuhaus: Oans, zwoa...
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  • tolovajka
  • By tolovajka on August 14, 2006
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  • Music in the HBHaus Biergarten - Munich
    Music in the HBHaus Biergarten
    by tolovajka
    The classical place for tourists, but still a must. Good beer, not so much the food. Enjoy dancing & singing while the Bavarian band is playing. If you don't like the rowdy athmosphere of the "Schwemme" (inferior part of the place), then go to the restaurant in the first floor or outside, to the Biergarten.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Platzl 9, 80331 Muenchen
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    Hofbräuhaus: hofbrauhaus
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  • doug48
  • By doug48 on September 27, 2006
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  • interior of the hofbrauhaus - Munich
    interior of the hofbrauhaus
    by doug48
    the hofbrauhaus is probably the most famous beer hall in germany. the specialty of the house is it's weisswurst (white sausage). a fun place to drink beer and listen to bavarian music.

  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Platzl 9, 80331 Muenchen
  • Directions: central munich, altstadt. near the marienplatz. u-bahn: marienplatz
  • Website: www.hofbraeuhaus.de
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