We are going back specially for the lamb koftas over European beers
Always a pleasure dinning and drinking here. Fun trivia nights
When I visited this place for the first time, I ordered Lamb Skewers served with yogurt and ash salt along with Crispy Chicken Wings. Must say the taste is incomparable as both were prepared quite uniquely and had their distinctive taste.
I visited second time, however the menu changed just days after I went.However, the staff was kind enough to get me Chicken Wings on request and we ordered pressed pork terinne. Lovely location, great food and drinks.
Great place for a gathering of family and/or friends! The indoor is tastefully decorated and there’s a balcony to enjoy sunnier and warmer days.
Their selection of German beers is very good and affordable as well. And to top it off their food platters are delicious - I highly recommend the rotisserie platter!
Nice place to hang out after work, with great views across the river. Just be careful with happy hour... If you get your order in before 7pm then the bartender takes a few minutes getting your drink and the clock ticks over past 7pm, they will try to charge you full price!
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We came to Hophaus today for a team lunch and enjoyed the lovely ambiance overlooking the water. It’s a big space and in nice weather when it’s buzzing with people it has an electric atmosphere. The staff did a pretty good job accommodating 40 or so of us although there were some inconsistencies in the food.
My entree dish was bitterballen which were beef brisket bećhamel croquettes. Mine were a little more burnt looking than those on some other plates but they were an enjoyable starter and I’m guessing quite a traditional dish which is always cool to try.
For main I got the sirloin with sweet potato mash and lemon horseradish butter. Mine seemed to be a lot more oily (or buttery perhaps) then everyone else’s. As you can see from the contrasting photos, mine is swimming in a yellow liquid. It tasted quite good however and I rather enjoyed the German potato salad side. I was also quite partial to the fried knödel which is another traditional side (effectively fried dough).
Overall a very pleasant discovery and feedback across the table on other dishes; particularly the scallop entree and the chicken main, was all very positive. We loved both the passion fruit and chocolate tarts for dessert too
For foodies, this is a particularly exciting time of the year at Hophaus. On the beer front Hophaus impresses with tap fest biers including Erdinger’s official fest bier, brewed just for Oktoberfest, Weihenstephaner’s award winning Vitus (Best Strong Wheat Beer), the amazing Weihenstephaner Sierra Nevada Braupakt collaboration and more.
Munich’s best fest biers will be on tap from 1-31 October, accompanied by a menu of German style cocktails such as the Apfel Strudel, featuring Applejack 86 brandy with cloudy apple, vanilla and chai, and Hophaus’ version of an espresso martini: the White Chocolate Espresso Martini with Bacardi fuego rum, real white chocolate and real hazelnut alongside the usual espresso and kalhua, created after lengthy experimentation and deliberation.
Alongside the drinks menu is some of the most considered Bavarian fare you’ll find in Melbourne. Hophaus’ new Head Chef Reid Hingston (Longrain, Merivale) will be serving up some fest specials for the month of October.
Looking for not 1 but 3 great places to check out the Progressive dinner at Southbank.
This was our third stop and I could not pass up on the Black Forrest Cake with the fluffy chocolate mousse along with the Wildberry sorbet this was so decadent.
Now I could not pass up on the traditional Apfelstrudal with the sour cherry sauce and vanilla bean ice cream I actually demolished this whole meal!!
Along with a butterscotch and peach schnapps this was a great end to the evenings.
With a big space and great views highly recommend as a place to enjoy a night out by Southbank.
The food here is amazing and they dont skimp on the portion sizes. You are guaranteed to be well fed. The meat is nice and juicy. It wasnt dry. Packed full of flavour too. The service here is great and the friday night live band adds to the amazing atmosphere. I cant wait to come back and eat more!
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I had the pleasure of being able to have a Christmas in July lunch at Hophaus. I was very impressed with the Christmassy decorations and lights. There was also a live singer performing Christmas carols, though I do wish he had performed Christmas carols for a bit longer. I liked that the music wasn't too loud either.
Table presentation was beautiful. Each person got a gold or silver Christmas cracker.
For $50 per person we got a bretzel, shared entree, shared main, shared sides and our own selection of desserts each. This is incredible value! Everyone was surprised with how much food we got. Our mains was a generous sharing platter of meats. There was so much food we could hardly finish eating all of it.
The highlight for me was the desserts. Each person got a sweet mince pie, a brandy Christmas pudding and a warm eggnog. Amazing value once again.
We also had some dietary requirements which were covered well by Hophaus. My vegetarian friends really enjoyed their meals. They couldn't stop raving about the vegetarian patty.
Cocktails were also nice.
Too bad there wasn't much of a Christmas market as advertised... no fake snow... just one stall selling mulled wine so I am not sure what happened there but we still really had a good day.
Amazing German beer variety on tap. The wheat beer - Vitus has such special flavour... definitely one of a kind! The food is also full of flavour and generously sized. I’ve had dinner there on a Thursday night and the porterhouse steak special for $20 is a great deal - really well cooked steak with a delicious mash to go with and the sautéed greens with chilli garlic goes amazingly well in the combination. The bitterballen was my favourite as a snack to go with the beers. Overall great selection of unique beers and amazing food to go with it! Highly recommend.
Great place to experience Bavarian style beers and cuisine. The suckling pig is nice paired with the sauerkraut and pear and walnut salad. Raucous atmosphere that reminded me at times of the Hofbrauhaus in Munich, albeit in a much more modern and less traditional setting. Still the food is good, the beer selection is almost endless.
I’ve been to Hophaus twice now and it’s a great bar with a relaxed casual atmospheric. The staff are always so friendly and happy to help - especially when it comes to choosing the right beer for you. When it’s busy, it’s like being at a real Octoberfest bar, lots of laughs and steins! The view of the yarra is lovely and it’s a great place to go on a hot day, for a few drinks with friends. They do lunch and dinner deals through out the week. This time we only had the bar menu, which was good for a snack but I’m sure the actual lunch/dinner menu would be better quality. On a side note: When I was looking through the menu, I noticed they do events and the food selection looks simply succulent, a WHOLE suckling pig and other delicious sides, including other coal pit meats. This is a place you must try, especially if you like your beer in a stein!
Hophaus, Southbank, cuisine- German food with a twist? 😊 Great location overlooking the Yarra! Great place for drinks on a summer eve for sure. Definitely not a place for a vegetarian - hardly any options. I had to order Mac and Cheese from the sides menu - though I must say it was delicious 😊😊 my cheat meal for this year (yes it was that bad on the hips!). @hophausbar #rating3 (only because not many vegetarian options) #rating5 for the mac and cheese 🧀 #trynewfood #trynewthingseveryday #vegetarianrocks #melbourneblogger #melbournebesteats #worklunches #teamlunch #70thbirthday #vegbourne #foodblogger #instablogger #foodielife #foodie #ilovemelbourne #southbank #hophaus #yarraviews #lovelysetting
Nice location , portion size a little small for the price. Was it authentic German flavour?? Not really.. was good and atmosphere great. Service was ok nothing exceptional. Did it have a German feel?? Not really. Would I go back ? Perhaps but no hurry
One of the more pricey schnitzels I have had, but 100% worth it. Chicken was crispy on the outside and very juicy on the inside. The mash and the cabbage complimented the schnitzel really well.
Very nice, quick and spacious restaurant! Staffs very good, friendly and attentive. Food wise; portion generous and very good. They also provide kids menu for children under 11 yo. These are some of the things that we ordered today
Great food, great atmosphere. Beautifully presented venue. It always makes the night more enjoyable when the staff are friendly. Our waitress was Eloise and she was lovely. Highly recommend this place.
Quite good, nothing really fancy but tasty. A bit over priced, but you are in southbank, so that's how it is. The atmosphere is nice and good view.
Came here to try their Monday dinner special - the 'Hamburg'er with angus beef, bier braised onions, cheddar, kaiserfleisch, smokey mayonnaise and 300ml bitburger. The burger was tasty, decent size and it came with chips. The beer was good. Great view for outdoor seating.
Went here tonight with the family. I ordered the Monday special- hamburger, fries and wine for $20. Great value and very tasty! The house wine was a nice one as well. The service wasn't too bad, although not the most friendly waiter I've had, and one of us ordered the lamb and it took ages to come out. Most of us were more than half way through our meals before they brought it out! They also messed up the orders of 2 people who ordered chips with their schnitzel instead of potato salad. Enjoyable meal but let down by service.
A fairly decent spot. Lavish surrounds. The German venues around Melbourne in the past 10 years have increased from one, to about five. Hophaus has a different take on it all, which is a decent change-up from the other big Deutsch venues. The Dear Luncher opted for something a bit different, the Hophaus burger. Quite decent. The Dear Luncher will return one day when an opportunity presents itself.
Nice spot with a good view. Good selection of beers and Bavarian food (as you'd hope!). The pork knuckle was done beautifully and they had a nice, fresh take on a usually heavy, cheese-laden spaetzle. Service was OK, but took a while to get noticed and seated.
Hophaus has a great view on Southbank, and a fun and friendly atmosphere! I came here for a function, and was very impressed by the friendly service (shout out to our great bartender!), as well as the really nice food.
The seating areas were well spaced apart, and the air conditioner held up well against the hot Melbourne weather!
Came for dinner with a small group, and we sat outside on the patio, which is perfect for the hot summer weather. As the balcony is open and overlooks the Yarra river. Ordered a cider, a pretzel to share (which was soft,warm and delicious). And the special of pan fried trout. The service was okay, just noticed that the wait staff we had was a little bit confused (I think due to the language barrier as she was from overseas and had a strong accent), but she was very friendly, and tried her best to accommodate. The food came out quickly, and the pork came in what was a very large serving, with a side of saukeraut. The salmon was quite salty in itself and came with caper berries which made it even more saltier. It was nice but the saltiness of the dish was very over powering. I would gladly return as I found the atmosphere to be very nice but would opt to try another dish.
We walked along the Lara River and trying to find somewhere to have dinner. This is a second floor restaurant and we go ahead to take a window seat. The waiter is kind and recommend beer to us. We ordered beef as medium but it finally turned out as well done. The pork knuckle is well cooked. Overall, the meat tastes well but it is indeed heavy for a dinner.
Serving traditional German fare, this bar/restaurant has a range of specialties featuring such items as pork knuckle, wurst (sausage), sauerkraut, schnitzel and the like. Being time sensitive, we tried the salads and they were freshly prepared and delicious. The red cabbage had cranberry, walnuts and apple cider dressing and the beetroot, smoked salmon, sour cream dressing and shaved fennel hit the spot equally well. German beers are a specialty and are well described and numerous, served in 500ml tankards (glass) or a larger stein on request but be careful as they can be up to 1 litre. Friendly wait staff was of German nationality to add to the experience and authenticity. Daily specials available (except Friday) to bundle food and beer for a special price. A nice place for a bite to eat.
Came here for lunch the other day; ordered burger from their lunch special. It comes with a pot of beer. The burger was average, nothing exciting but was huge and filling. I didn't quite enjoy the chips as it was a bit over fried for my liking. Over all it was a pleasant experience.
Lucas Michael Westen Calvi
+4.5
Enjoyed each experience here. Food servings are huge, definitely worth the price. Service is good, would highly recommend for functions and group events.
Good spot for an afternoon beer overlooking the river. They have a wide variety of German beers and nice decor. Will be back when I return to Melbourne next!
What I really liked about Hophaus was that the music wasn't too loud! You can still have a conversation over a drink without shouting. The location is great too, with nice views over the Yarra. I don't often go into the buildings along Southbank, so I think I would have trouble figuring out where this bar is located again (and it's not even one of melbournes hidden bars!) Also I enjoyed the decor. The drinks were reasonably priced, maybe a tad pricier than elsewhere.
Joined Hophaus for Oktoberfest. Good food, very generous portions and a large variety of beers.
Must try the bier tasting paddle and the schnitzel.
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Love the Snitzels here...had the veal with mushroom sauce. It came with a lovley potato salad and saukraut...yummm.Decking is Undercover so great for Melbourne weather. Will be back.
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
+3.5
Visited Hophaus for lunch today and chose their Bratwurst (classic German sausage, sauerkraut, smoked cheese, curry ketchup, fried potato salat) at $19 for my first course and their Apfelstrudel (toffee apple, salted caramel, vanilla ice cream & quark crème) at $14 for dessert. Even though the meal was very nice and reasonably priced & I really did enjoy the German sausage, the overall meal left me with a feeling of "oh hum - just another lunch". Service provision however was excellent, the waiter Julian being very attentive and friendly. My only complaint was that the Apfelstrudel was served to me before I'd finished the Bratwurst and subsequently it was cold before I actually got to start eating it, I've always preferred my Apfelstrudel warm to hot, again being fair the waiter apologised for the kitchen staff's error.
The Juror's Verdict: Food 3/5, Service Provision 5/5, Will I return: Doubtful
Phill Jury (food critic & writer)
Really enjoyed Hophaus! Situated on 2nd level of Southgate (above Bear Brass I think). Lovely interior and bar area. Made an early booking before the ballet and without requesting it, they popped us on a table in the undercover balcony overlooking the water. Service was great and waiters attentive. Started with Calamari. Perfectly fried. Shared the Pork Knuckle and Weiner Schnitzel. Knuckle was great. Crackling on point and the meat, super tender. I wanted a bit more sauce/juice with it tho. Schnitzel was yummy. Potato salad on the side is always a good idea! Washed it all down with a couple of Peach Schnapps and lemonade. Tasty! And a shot of the Sour Apple Schnapps to end it all. Absolutely going back.
Really beautiful view of the river if you get the tables by the balcony. Price of the food is a bit expensive. We went as a group of 3 on a Thursday night, the place was not super busy and it was easy to get a table. The view is really lovely, food was alright - i enjoyed the crispy pork knuckle more than the meat tasting plate...
Went with a co-worker because the balcony is the perfect place for a sunny day (and he loves a good beer!). The food was delicious (the cheese stick were incredible), but most of all the staff were amazing. I unfortunately had a medical incident and I passed out in the middle of the restaurant and they were so amazing about it, helping me out and making sure I was okay, it was really wonderful and I'm so grateful.
Will definitely be going back!
Great venue and delicious food. Very busy. only thing is that you have to order your own food and drinks at the bar, which is a good and bad thing, depending on what type of service you are after. The Weiner schnitzel was massive and delicious
Unbeatable spot on the river, the entrance doesn't look much but the place really opens up get in. Service is friendly the beers are interesting, we tried the smoky beer on tap (Schlenkerla Fastenbier) and it was absolutely fantastic. The food was frankly pretty average, we tried the pork, chicken and the lamb from the charcoal bbq, none of them were really to write home about.
All and all the place has an excellent vibe, reasonable prices, though its a pity the food doesn't keep up with the good variety of bavarian beers.
P.S. my 2c worth, have a Friday lunch special.
I won a $200 voucher to dine here from an old Oktoberfest challenge and boy oh boy am I glad I didn't waste it! The meat platter was alright, my missus thought the pork knuckle was a bit dry but the house cider and desserts were AMAZING!
Looking for a modern German bar to hang out w mates on Friday night? Hophaus is quite a new, large and cheerful bar at Level 1 Southgate that offers a variety of beers (Happy Hour 4-7pm $7 a pint), modern German menu, with a breathtaking view. I liked the grilled lamb shoulder and the $20 lunch menu. Entertainment card member also receives 25% off the bill.
Few of folks drop by for a quick lunch .. We ordered angus beef burger, crispy calamari and baked pumpkin salad. Service was fast and food pretty good. Environment was good too since we were one of the early lunch crowd
Lively atmosphere a good place for a drink and meal on a Friday night. The meat in the burger was good quality and it included a decent side of chips.
Managed to get a table on a very busy Friday night with three girlfriends. We shared the oysters, calamari and bavarian tasting platter which were all delicious. Highly recommend the oysters! The fried potato salad tasted like kettle chips. Then had the Berliner for dessert, the jam was quite overpowering but it was a sweet way to the end meal. Nice view and great ambience for after work drinks/food on a Friday night.
I love this venue. There are many drink options including a great selection of German beers, the food is great, the venue is big with a trendy modern take on a German bier hall and the view is lovely of the Yarra river and Flinders station.
Love this place, especially on their Schnitzel special days!
Their Schnitzels are amazing, which come with Sauerkraut and cold potato salad, seriously one of my favorite meals in the Southgate complex.
Service is always good, they have a great selection of beers as expected and I rate their tasting paddles very highly too!
Always look forward to going back.
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Bringing German cuisine to the Southbank side Hophaus is a welcome addition of variety on this part of town. Located within southgate, it's more friday night venue drinks vibe than focus on food in my opinion. I'd been here a couple times now (self, corporate functions etc) and everyone is here for a good time. Probably due to their extensive list of delicious beers. And Steins (goddamm theyre heavy). So no one goes unhappy.
The food is alright, not fantastic but passable. My general experience with German meals is usually being defeated by the enormity of the pork knuckle or "share plate." Rule of thumb is you multiply the stated "for x number of people" by 1.5-2. What I'm trying to say is German meals, generally speaking, are massive and delicious. Hophaus German isnt quite there in terms of size and flavours but its still good. The pork knuckle was lacking a little punch of flavour (maybe attributed to us having a late dinner, and the not-so-good batch)? The schnitzel was ok as well.
Its not on the level of pure German restaurants (within a 2km radius), however it still delivers for a drinking hole atmosphere, great bevvies, location, and good wholesome food on the Southbank side.
Went on a Saturday night with a group of 10+. Service was good, the beers list was extensive and reasonably priced. Had the beef brisket, smoky flavour was beautiful. It just melts in your mouth. Cant wait to go back for round two!
Great ambiance even though it can get crowded most of the time. Sundays are great too as you can dine out in the balcony area with some snacks (such as the #MacAndChesse photo) and beers! Great customer service too plus they have loyalty programs that will give you great discounts.
We ran an Oktoberfest corporate event at the Hophaus recently and it was a huge success! The staff were friendly and very accommodating, the venue location was perfect and the food and drink was awesome. Would highly recommend for corporate functions.
As the heat wave abated, my desire to go for good eats returned. My last dinner of this trip was at Hophaus. We started with wine & beer with some lovely fried oysters – wunderbar. I had Wiener Schnitzel because my first choice of braised lamb neck was run out – lamb does run faster than pig. My other companions had Tuesday special which was pulled pork with a choice of beer tasting paddle, chicken Schnitzel & roasted beet salad – wieder fantastisch. Too bad, we finished our mains leaving no room for any desserts. I’ll return for its suckling pig which needs to be pre-ordered, 48 hours prior to the dinner on week-days.
(Food - 4.5/5; Service - 4/5; Ambience - 4/5)
Came on a friday night for some dinner.
Wasn't too busy so we were told a 3 min wait at the bar would be enough to get a table.
We had a few drinks at the bar, and then checked on our table. We were advised we had been forgotten about, but taken straight to a table and given a complimentary drink each! Tick for great customer service, as we weren't too bothered.
We had knodel, like a big gnocchi ball, quite nice..and fried oysters that were really nice and a lamb shoulder to share, which was ok but not as nice as the entrees.
Desserts were amazing black forest cake and apple strudel.
Would definetly return.
The beer was great. Beer. Beer. Beer.
Had a corporate function at Hophaus and as always services was great, food delicious and a great time was had by all. Thank you again and we will be revisiting you for our next Corporate Function.Had a corporate function at Hophaus and as always services was great, food delicious and a great time was had by all. Thank you again and we will be revisiting you for our next Corporate Function.
It was too good of a weekend in Melbourne to waste cooped up in the house, so on Saturday morning Reviewer Nikki and myself headed in to the city for some general wandering around in the sun. We were in the vicinity of Southbank when my stomach started to rumble, so we ventured to a spot in Melbourne I’ve been to quite a few times for beers – but rarely for a feed – Hophaus.
Had a family dinner here, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a little different to the other German restaurant you find in Melbourne. The food was delicious, beers were great, and the selection has something for everyone. Would recommend it. Also, keep a look out for their weekday deals, as they are very reasonable.
Loved the food. Good beer. Good ambience. Except for one girl no other staff seemed remotely interested in being there. Appreciate the fact that it is child friendly!
Had an exceptional lunch, food was 10/10, service 10/10, beer 10/10, view on balcony 10/10. It was the start of our day/night in Melbourne and couldn't have been better, will definitely be visiting this place a lot more. PS. the fried potato salad is mind blowingly good :)
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My husband and I have visited Hophaus twice now.
I'll start by saying the the decor and ambience is fantastic, so much more spacious, tasteful and tidy than Hofbrauhaus.
On a Saturday night recently we ate dinner at 6pm after the football. The waiters were attentive and quick to order our meals. I had the Rotisserie Chicken Caesar, it was delicious and a decent size but unfortunately the slow cooked bacon was very hard and it wasn't to my taste (this may be what slow cooked bacon is like, I'm not sure). My husband had the Pork Weiner Schnitzel which came with sauerkraut and potato salad. I tried all of this and it was absolutely delicious. Schnitzel is definitely the meal to order at Hophaus. I had the Orange Flourless Cake for dessert, very yummy and tangy. Husband had the Black Forest Cake which is served in a dessert glass with Oreos, very delicious.
Hophaus is great to visit for some dinners/drinks with friends or as a couple. I would recommend to book at the restaurant was fully seated by 6.30pm on a Sat night.
We used our Entertainment Book 25% off voucher.
First visit back post-covid, booked seats on the balcony. The atmosphere was as we remembered, but have to say we were a little disappointed with the food. We decided to go with old favourites- veal and chicken schnitzels. The meat itself was well made and prepared but the sides were bland and not particularly plentiful. There is an extensive and interesting range of beers on offer as well. I have given four stars because l have visited several times and always enjoyed it, but this time something seemed a little lacking.
Great Pan-European inspired place. Love the fit out, Riverview and beers on tap. The food is great, though not 'authentic'. The feeling is "everyday premium" and anyone will find something they like. Great for a group boozy lunch or dinner.
Planning our engagement party here was a dream. Event and venue manager Eloise and Vicky were great to work with and extremely prompt responding to email queries. This venue went above and beyond to help and work with us through all of our covid cancellations and last minute adjustments. Food was perfect and the night ran smoother than we could have imagined. Staff are all extremely patient and worked with us all throughout the night to cater for everyone’s needs. View of the water was great and the event organization was a 10/10.
The food is delicious, and the serving sizes are decent!
The facility itself has a cozy, warm, and inviting atmosphere.
The staff are extremely helpful, and their willingness to ensure that you have a great dining experience is something I haven't seen in a long time.
Went for the bottomless lunch, it was next level! The cocktails were so refreshing and the food was fab! Would definitely recommend 😍.
Located in Southbank so very central and convenient. The vegetarian burger was delicious and I did enjoy the fruit flavoured spritzes but they were not very sweet. The service was not great - staff often forgot about us but maybe thats because they were busy on a Friday night.
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