Munich+HofBräuhaus

How old are the bars near you? Five, ten, or maybe even fifteen years old? Is there a 425 year old one? In Munich, Germany, there is. With a variety of different drinks and fun, the HofBräuhaus is famous across eastern Europe for its eccentric ways.

Back in the year 1589, more than four centuries ago, Duke Wilhelm V created a brewery that sold only brown ale—he felt the need to satisfy the need to satisfy his thirsty household. The duke’s son later took over with a preference of wheat beer. By 1607 the HofBräuhaus experienced its first expansion and move. When 1610 came along, the public had access to this bar.

The Victorian era soon came around and this old bar had managed to stay in business. Varieties of brews, by now, were being added to the menu and, again, the HofBräuhaus was relocated into a larger area. The State of Bavaria soon took over this industry.

The modern version of the building, designed by Max Littmann, was created after the facility was rebuilt once more.

In the blink of an eye, the 20th century had arrived. But so did World War II. During 1944, Munich—along with the HofBräuhaus—was bombed. A large portion of the beer hall was demolished, but was thankfully rebuilt and opened in 1958 for Munich’s 800th birthday. It is still run by the Gerdas, who owned the property since 1980.