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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! 🍻
15/09/2026
🎂🍺 BIRTHDAY DURING OKTOBERFEST? THIS ONE’S FOR YOU.
Why settle for cake when you can celebrate with Steins, Schnaps, live music and a full Bavarian party? 🥨🎺🍻
From 19 September to 31 October, we’re celebrating Okto-BIRTH-fest at Hofbräuhaus Melbourne! 🥳🇩🇪
If your birthday falls in September or October, book your celebration with us and you’ll get:
🍺 A FREE Stein of imported German Bier for the birthday legend
🥃 A round of Schnaps for your whole crew
And because it’s happening during our 58th Oktoberfest, expect a little more than your average birthday dinner...
🎺 Live Oktoberfest music (Thursday to Sunday)
🥨 Authentic German feasting
🍻 Big Steins & imported German Bier
🥳 Oktoberfest competitions
🏆 And your chance to WIN FREE BIER FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR!
So round up your Freunde, dust off the Dirndl or Lederhosen and turn your birthday into a proper OKTO-BIRTH-FEST. 🎂➡️🍺
📍 Hofbräuhaus Melbourne
18–28 Market Lane, in the heart of Chinatown
👉 Birthday celebrations must be booked in advance and dine on one of our function packages. Birthday must fall in September or October. T&Cs apply. See our website for details.
Tag someone whose birthday is coming up. 👇🍻
13/09/2026
We are warming up for Oktoberfest!
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🍺 MELBOURNE, IT’S OKTOBERFEST TIME! 🇩🇪
Big Biers. Live Bavarian music. Great food. Even better parties.
Join us for our 58th Oktoberfest celebration from 19 September to 31 October at Hofbräuhaus Melbourne.
🎺 Live music & entertainment Thu–Sun
🥨 Oktoberfest feasts
🎉 Saturday Day Parties
🍺 PLUS your chance to WIN FREE BIER FOR A YEAR!
This is Oktoberfest. Das Original.
Book your table now via www.hofbrauhaus.com.au🍻
09/09/2026
🍺 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
08/09/2026
Trivia is happening every Tuesday from 7pm in our upstairs Bierhal here at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne!
Book online or walk in!
06/09/2026
This goes out to all Dads! Happy Father's Day!
03/09/2026
Have you sorted Father's Day already? We might be booked out for Father's Day but why don't you get Dad a voucher for Oktoberfest? 😁
28/08/2026
The Saturday Day Parties are BACK! 🍻🥨
Last year you sang, danced, ate and drank like Bavarians... and we loved it so much, we are bringing back the Oktoberfest Day session on Saturdays!
Every Saturday during Oktoberfest
🎺 Live music & entertainment from lunchtime
🥨 Big Bavarian feasts
🍺 16+ German premium Biers
🥳Games, cheers and endless Prost-ting
📍Hofbräuhaus Melbourne, in the heart of Chinatown
📅 every Saturday from 19th SEP until 31st OCT
Bookings via www.hofbrauhaus.com.au
Gather your crew, throw on your Dirdnl and Lederhosen and let's make this year even bigger. Prost to 58 years of Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne!
26/08/2026
We just leave that here for you.
24/08/2026
🍺💪 Win Free Bier for a YEAR 💪🍺
Think you’ve got what it takes to outlast the best? Hold your Stein high and steady — and you could be drinking free b**r for an ENTIRE YEAR! (T&C's apply)🍻
Join us at Hofbräuhaus Melbourne, every Thursday to Sunday during Oktoberfest (19 Sept – 31 Oct) for our legendary Steinholding competitions.
We’ll crown a male and female champion every competition night — while the band plays, the crowd cheers, and the Bier flows. 🏆🎶
It’s all happening at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne in the heart of Chinatown at Melbourne’s original German restaurant. Better book your table now via link in bio!
Get ready to flex, laugh, cheer, and Prost! 🇩🇪✨
21/08/2026
🎉 Oktoberfest is BACK, Melbourne! 🎉
Six weeks of Steins, Schnitzels, and serious great “wibes” here at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne in the heart of Chinatown 🍺🥨💃
🗓 19 Sept – 31 Oct
📍 Hofbräuhaus Melbourne– 58 years strong!
🔥 No ticket needed – just book your table or walk in!
🇩🇪 16+ German Biers
🎶 Live Oompah + HB Haus Band
🏆 Win FREE Bier for a year!
🥳 Epic opening party on Sept 19
👑 Stein comps, keg tapping & more!
Get your crew together, throw on your Dirndl or Lederhosen, and party like a Bavarian here at Hofbrauhaus in the heart of Chinatown 🎊
👉 BOOK NOW – seats fill fast: www.hofbrauhaus.com.au
19/08/2026
What is it going to be for Dad this year?
Book your Father's Day lunch or dinner here at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne. Live music, big Biers, authentic food and great vibes for lunch & dinner.
Bookings via: www.hofbrauhaus.com.au
17/08/2026
Remember those Oktoberfest times at Hofbrauhaus?
Join us for our 58th Oktoberfest from 19th September until 31st October from Thursdays to Sundays!
📍Only here at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne in the heart of Chinatown!
Find out more: www.hofbrauhaus.com.au
14/08/2026
Looking like a pork knuckle and Bier kind of weekend!
12/08/2026
Spoil Dad this year with a trip to Germany 🍻 The perfect gift for the best Father!
Join us for Father's Day here at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne on Sunday 6th September!
🎺 live entertainment for lunch & dinner
🍺 German Biers as big as Dad's head
🥨 authentic German Dad Feasts
🥳 gifts for the oldest, newest and youngest Dads
Book your table via www.hofbrauhaus.com.au
📍Hofbrauhaus Melbourne, das Original & only one in Australia
08/08/2026
Celebrate Father’s Day the Bavarian way 🍺💙
Join us at Hofbräuhaus Melbourne for a special Father’s Day filled with great food, German Bier and live music during both lunch and dinner.
We’ll also be celebrating the dads in the room with special gifts for:
👶 The newest dad
🧒 The youngest dad
👴 The oldest dad
Bring Dad, gather the family and enjoy a lively day of food, music and proper German hospitality.
Bookings are highly recommended.
📍 Hofbräuhaus Melbourne, in the heart of Chinatown
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06/08/2026
Oktoberfest Melbourne kicks off September 19! Join us for our legendary Opening Party all day long! Or swing by any Thursday to Sunday until 31st October and celebrate our favourite time with us!
Prost! 🍻
📍Hofbrauhaus Melbourne, Das Original & only one in Australia.
Address
18-28 Market Lane
Melbourne, VIC
3000
To reach Market Lane in Melbourne by public transport, take the train to Flinders Street Station and exit onto Federation Square. Walk towards St. Paul's Cathedral and continue along the path leading to Degraves Street. Turn left on Degraves Street and keep walking until you reach Market Lane.
For those driving, navigate towards Flinders Street and turn into Degraves Street until you reach Market Lane where parking is available nearby.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
12pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 12am |
| Thursday |
12pm - 12am |
| Friday |
12pm - 1am |
| Saturday |
12pm - 1am |
| Sunday |
12pm - 11pm |
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What people say
Bavarian restaurants are known for their hearty and delicious German cuisine, warm hospitality, and lively atmosphere. Hofbrauhaus Melbourne is no exception to this reputation. Established in 1968, it has been serving up authentic Bavarian dishes for over 50 years and has become a beloved institution in the city.
The menu at Hofbrauhaus Melbourne is filled with classic German dishes such as schnitzel, sausages, and pretzels, all made with high-quality ingredients and cooked to perfection. The attentive and hospitable staff will make sure that your dining experience is enjoyable from start to finish.
In addition to the delicious food, Hofbrauhaus Melbourne also boasts a lively Bier Hall with live entertainment. It's the perfect place to gather with friends or family for a fun night out. And don't forget to try one of their signature beers - they're brewed on-site using traditional Bavarian techniques.
Located on Market Lane, Hofbrauhaus Melbourne is the oldest Hofbräuhaus outside of Europe. With its rich history and commitment to quality, it's no wonder why it's considered one of Melbourne's most outstanding Bavarian restaurants. So if you're looking for a taste of Germany in the heart of the city, be sure to check out Hofbrauhaus Melbourne - you won't be disappointed!
