Very conveniently located restaurant. Full menu. Staff very professional. Love the traditional…read moreattire. Had sausage plate. It was amazing. Did not have any beer but the wait staff was busy, efficient and attractive delivering the ales.

Mario waited on us and did a great job when a group of 7 of us stopped in for an afternoon snack…read more The Bavarian appetizer plate was really good and fed several snackers. Mario's sense of humor was great and the service was solid. We enjoyed excellent beer, sat on the patio where the view was perfect of the walkways and big cathedral. It began to rain so we were promptly moved inside and accommodated there. Pretzels were yummy! We also really enjoyed the desserts.

3.5 stars but I'll round it up to 4. This is definitely a tourist trap but at least it's rather…read moreclean and generally friendly. The front has a gift shop, which confirmed tourist trap status. There are seats outside and inside the beer hall. You'll find a long table to sit in, unless you have some reservation. You get to share a long table with random folks, such as a French Canadian couple that sat across from me. I went for a pretzel for a bit of an appetizer. It was a solid pretzel but not amazing. It was firm on the outside and rather soft on the inside. The pork knuckle was probably the highlight of my meal. The skin, while quite limited in size, was crispy and the meat was tender and nicely flavored on the inside. The apple strudel was pretty terrible, with flavorless apples and a stodgy pastry. The apple spritzer drink was refreshing and not too sweet. Service was friendly, which was better than I expected. My server, while not always around, was patient and friendly to me throughout. There was live music while I was there, but I heard it's not always available. Yes, a trip here is a bit of a must in your trip to Munich, but you will end up finding better spots.

We stopped at Hofbräuhaus München while exploring the city. We only came in for drinks and had beer…read moreand wine, so I can't comment on the food, but we really enjoyed our stop. The atmosphere is exactly what you picture when you think of a traditional Munich beer hall -- huge, lively and full of character. It was fun just walking through, seeing the different rooms and experiencing the atmosphere. Service was good, and I appreciated that there was wine available for those of us who aren't beer drinkers! Definitely worth stopping into while in Munich, even if you're just coming in for a drink. It's such an iconic place and a fun part of the Munich experience!