Hofbrauhaus

For a little slice of October Fest all year long, head down to Hofbrauhaus on Market Lane in Melbourne. With live music Thursday to Sunday (including tracks such as the chicken dance, which will score you a free shot of schnapps if you dance along), bucket loads of character and costumed waitresses that serve you with beaming smiles, Hofbrauhaus will keep you entertained and feel welcomed from the minute you walk through the door. 

Serving up all your Bavarian favourites, the menu consists of dishes such as Bratwurst, Bretzel and Kesseler. For me, I couldn’t go past trying the classic Hahnchenschnitzel with mushroom sauce, served with a side, salad chips and haus-made Bavarian mayonaise - absolutely delicious. 

However, the surprising standout of the night was by far the Kasesoatzle. Would could be coined as the Bavarian version of Mac n cheese, this dish of Haus-made German egg noodles baked with fresh herbs, cream and cheese, comes out piping hot in its griddle pan, offering up the perfect mix of creaminess in its cheesy German pasta and crunch in its fried onions on top. For good measure, the dish also contains a scattering of spinach and cherry tomatoes, so you can somewhat convince yourself you’re being healthy. 

Hofbrauhaus should also get accolades for its spot on ratio of strudel to ice cream. Too many places think that one tiny scoop of icecream is enough to accompany this dish, however Hofbrauhaus has you sorted, offering ice cream, custard and cream with its Apfelstrudel. Whilst the apples could have been cooked a little longer, it was still a tasty dish.

 With its jovial vibe, delicious food, and incredibly friendly service, Hofbruahaus should definitely be on your list to visit soon. 

Food: 4/5

Venue: 4/5

Service: 4/5 

Total: 12/15

Verdict: love - get around to trying it soon 

The new fave dined courtesy of Hofbrauhaus