Hofbräukeller on Wiener Platz in Munich

Sit beneath majestic chestnut trees, tuck into a Bavarian snack, and then take a stroll through Haidhausen and the Maximiliansanlagen: the Hofbräukeller on Wiener Platz combines Munich’s beer garden culture with a varied outing around one of the neighbourhood’s most beautiful squares.

The listed building was constructed between 1892 and 1894 in the Neo-Renaissance style. The area on the high banks of the Isar was already well known for its beer cellars back then: beer and ice could be stored in the cool vaults even during the warmer months. Shortly afterwards, the Hofbräuhaus brewery also moved from the Platzl to Haidhausen. From 1896 to 1988, Hofbräu beer was brewed on Innere Wiener Straße.

Huge yet cosy: the Hofbräukeller beer garden

Shaded by old chestnut trees, the spacious self-service area now offers around 1,500 seats. A further 200 or so seats are located in the table-service area. Despite its size, the beer garden feels surprisingly cosy with its rustic wooden benches, dense canopy of leaves and historic buildings in the background.

In the self-service area, you’re welcome to bring your own snack, in keeping with Bavarian beer garden tradition. Drinks are purchased from the landlord. If you arrive without a packed snack basket, you’ll find Bavarian classics such as sausage salad, Obatzda and pretzels on site. From late afternoon onwards, Steckerlfisch is also on offer. For a sweet treat to finish, there are options such as Auszogene or apple strudel.

Alongside spritzers, lemonades and non-alcoholic drinks, Hofbräu beer is served. Parts of the historic complex still serve as a reminder of the site’s former use: the wooden arcades at the edge of the beer garden served as stables for the brewery’s horses when the brewery was in operation.

For families, there is a playground with a slide in the beer garden. On cooler or rainy days, you can head inside to the traditional pub with its various rooms. You can find the latest opening hours, menus and events on the Hofbräukeller website.

From the beer garden to Wiener Platz

Another special feature of the Hofbräukeller is its location: it is situated right on the picturesque Wiener Platz in Munich’s Haidhausen district. Surrounded by the maypole, the Fischerbuberl fountain and the small market stalls, the square retains an almost village-like atmosphere – even though Munich city centre is only a few minutes away.

This is where the Wiener Markt is located, one of Munich’s four permanent food markets and the smallest of them all. Food and specialities have been sold at Wiener Platz since 1889. The range includes, amongst other things, fruit and vegetables, bread, delicatessen items, fish, meat, flowers and plants.

The historic market is currently being renovated. It remains open during the building works: since April 2026, the traders have been operating from a temporary market around the Fischerbuberl Fountain. As a result, there may be temporary restrictions when crossing the square.

The market stalls are generally open Monday to Friday until 6 pm and on Saturdays until 12 noon. Individual traders may have different opening hours. The market is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

A stroll through the Maximiliansanlagen

It’s just a short walk from the Bierbank to the green spaces. The extensive Maximiliansanlagen begin directly behind Wiener Platz. The park, which is around two kilometres long, stretches along the eastern bank of the Isar between the Ludwigsbrücke and the Max-Joseph-Brücke.

The park took on its current form between 1856 and 1861, based on designs by landscape architect Peter Joseph Lenné and with the collaboration of Carl von Effner. Amidst the mature trees, views of the Isar and Munich’s old town open up time and again. If you’d like to walk a little further, follow the paths towards the Friedensengel.

It is also worth taking a detour to the nearby Maximilianeum, which today houses the Bavarian State Parliament. The monumental building towers over the banks of the Isar and is visible from afar. From the paths and vantage points in the surrounding area, the view stretches along Maximilianstraße right into Munich’s Old Town.

Travelling by train to the Hofbräukeller

Take the train to Munich Ostbahnhof. From there, it’s about a 17-minute walk to the Hofbräukeller. Leave Ostbahnhof station heading towards Orleansplatz and follow Wörthstraße straight ahead. After Bordeauxplatz, turn left into Preysingstraße and shortly afterwards right into Steinstraße. This will take you straight to Wiener Platz. The Hofbräukeller is on the left-hand side.

Alternatively, you can take tram 19 or 21 from Munich city centre to the Wiener Platz stop. The stop is right by the market and just a few steps away from the Hofbräukeller. Please check your current journey details before setting off.