The Hofbräuhaus is open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight. The ground floor — with daily live music — seats up to 1,300 guests and takes no reservations. Upstairs, the ballroom holds up to 750 and has its own kitchen for large events.
For event enquiries, contact Patrick Reisenauer: +49 89 290136100, willkommen@hofbraeuhaus.de.
Is it right for your event?
For
- A world-famous venue with a great reputation
- Experienced staff — smooth service, little waiting
- Central location in the old town
Against
- High minimum turnover
- No car or bus parking (only taxi stands)
- Not wheelchair accessible; AV delivery is complicated (small lifts)
Bergvagabunden at the Hofbräuhaus
My band performs at the Hofbräuhaus around 15 times in 2025. A typical evening starts with traditional music, moves on to dancers (prices at schuhplattler.de), and finishes with international party music after dinner. The band DJs during the breaks and brings its own equipment.
A few things guests often ask
Seating: the Hofbräuhaus uses open communal tables of around ten — so “Ist hier frei?” (“Is this seat free?”) is part of the experience. The Bräustüberl on the second floor does take reservations for groups of four or more.
Is it a tourist trap? With around 3,500 seats over three levels plus a beer garden — roughly 5,000 places including the outdoor area — it’s certainly busy, but it earns its fame.
A little history: founded in 1589 as the ducal brewery, the Hofbräuhaus was opened to the public by King Ludwig I in 1828. It’s known for Hofbräu beer and oompah music — and, less happily, the upstairs hall played a role as an early Nazi Party meeting place.
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