Hofbrauhaus Columbus menu

Original Lager

(5.2 % Alc. by Volume) A traditional full flavored German Lager with a crisp finish. The bier Hofbrauhaus has been famous for since 1589.

Hefe Weizen

(5.4 % Alc. by Volume) A specialty born in Munich – loved by the world. A fairly sweet old-style Wheat bier brewed to create a wonderful combination banana and clove flavor and aroma.

Dunkel

(5.5 % Alc. by Volume) For centuries Munich's favorite bier. Dunkel translates to 'Dark' lager. It is medium bodied, easy to drink, with simple roasted malt flavor and slight caramel undertones.

Red Lager (Urbrau)

(5.7 % Alc. by Volume) Urbrau is a bier from ancient craft. A lightly red colored lager with a malty note that is served with a nice creamy foam head.

January: "Schwarzbier", Black Lager

(5.5% Alc. by Volume) A dark lager with an opaque, black color, and a full chocolaty flavor. Rich blends of caramel and chocolate malts create a malty, sweet flavor with moderate hop character.

February: "Doppelbock", Bockbier

(8.0% Alc. by Volume) A rich, complex full bodied double bock bier with dominant flavors of caramel and toasted barley malt and a fine hoppy finish.

March: "Märzen"

(5.8 % Alc. by Volume) Märzen is our "March" bier. This is an amber colored bier with a rich malty character. There is a hint of hops and the overall profile is smooth and very drinkable.

April - "Hopfen Spezial", Pale Lager

(5.8 % Alc. by Volume) An Amber Pale Lager with a slightly higher alcohol level and a rich amount of hops.

May: "HB Maibock", Bockbier

(7.2 % Alc. by Volume) A rich, flavorful Bock to celebrate the coming of Spring. It's noticeably malty and sweet, with a warming alcohol note.

June: "Hoppy Weizen"

(5.4 % Alc. by Volume) A hefeweizen with an aggressive hop presence. Has the banana and clove characteristics complemented by earthy and citrusy hop flavor and aroma.

July: "Pils", Pilsner

(5.0 % Alc. by Volume) Golden in color, clean, crisp and refreshing but with a bit more hops added for a satisfying flavor.

August: "Sommer Weizen"

(6.3 % Alc. by Volume) A darker, maltier version of the Weizen bier with the same banana and clove characteristics. It's less sweet, but has a wonderful roasted flavor.

September: "HB Oktoberfest", Märzen

(6.3 % Alc. by Volume) A flavorful lager with a slightly spicy hint of hops in flavor and finish. A little fuller than our Hofbräuhaus Lager.

October: Columbus "Festbier", Märzen

(6.0 % Alc. by Volume) A flavorful amber lager with a slightly spicy hint of hops in flavor and finish. The bier was made to celebrate the wedding Ludwig in this original form.

November: "Dunkelweizen", Dark Wheat Unfiltered

(5.4 % Alc. by Volume.) A wheat bier that has a dark roasted malt base with the fruitiness of a regular hefeweizen. A brew so well balanced that both wheat bier and dark bier drinkers will love!

December: "Weihnachtsbier", Märzen

(5.5 % Alc. by Volume) Bring in the holiday season with our festive Christmas lager. A flavorful malty, amber lager with a nice hop "spiciness" in the finish that will spread good cheer!

Pepsi

Diet Pepsi

Mountain Dew

Dr. Pepper

Sierra Mist

Orange Crush

Root Beer, Lemonade

Raspberry Iced Tea

Unsweetened Iced Tea

Coffee

Decaf Coffee

Hot Tea

Gerolsteiner Mineral Water

1516

Twenty-four years after Columbus sailed to America, the Bavarian Bier Purity Law, "Reinheitsgebot," limited bier to three ingredients: hops, malt, and water. Our bier has always been brewed according

1589

One year after the Spanish Armada sailed for England, a scant seven generations before Columbus was founded, a court brewery, "Hof " (court) "bräuhaus" (brew house) was established by Duke William V.

1606

Brewery operations were moved to the Platzl. This is where the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl has been standing for over four hundred years. For the next 222 years, only members of the court could drink Hofbr

1810

King Maximillian I gave his son Crown Prince Ludwig and Ludwig's bride, Princess Therese, a large wedding reception with horse racing, amusements, and most important, free bier. This was the first 'O

1828

Now King Ludwig I opened the Hofbräuhaus to the general public and added food to the fare. The king personally decreed that anyone could come to drink at the Hofbräuhaus.

1878

General and past-President Ulysses S. Grant visited the "Court Brewery" twice in one day.

1896

Brewing was moved to Hofbräukeller and Hofbräuhaus am Platzl was remodeled to become the most famous bier hall in the world.

1935

Wiga Gabriel from Berlin composed the world famous Hofbräuhaus song. The company name changes from Königliches Hofbräuhaus (The Royal Hofbräuhaus) to Staatliches Hofbräuhaus (The State-owned Hofbräuh

1937

Future President John F. Kennedy got caught trying to smuggle out a clay Hofbräuhaus mug.

2003

Hofbräuhaus Newport opened in the Greater Cincinnati area as the first authentic Hofbräuhaus in America.

2004

Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas opened across from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

2009

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh opened along the Monongahela River in SouthSide Works.

2013

Hofbräuhaus Chicago opened in Rosemont, Illinois.

2014

Hofbräuhaus Columbus opened in Grandview Heights, Ohio.

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Cinnamon Pretzel

Our Famous Fresh Baked Bavarian Pretzel with Cinnamon Sugar. Served with Homemade Cream Cheese Icing.

Apfel Strudel

the most famous dessert you must try! Traditional homemade Bavarian Apple Strudel with Vanilla & Raspberry Sauce.

Schwarzwalder Kirsch Torte

Traditional Black Forest Chocolate and Sweet Cream Layer Cake. 3 layers of moist Chocolate Cake with delicious Cherry filling, Sprinkled with Chocolate Shavings

Sauerkraut

Buttered Spätzle

Mashed Potatoes

Coleslaw

Fried Cabbage

includes bacon pieces

Bier Cheese Spätzle

Chef's Vegetable Selection

Cold Bavarian Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

Potato Pancake

French Fries

Broccoli & Bier Cheese

Red Cabbage

Potato Dumpling

Seasoned Buttered Corn

Tagessuppe

Homemade Soup of the Day.

Kartoffelsuppe

Homemade Creamy Potato Soup with Vegetables and Smoked Bacon.

Gulaschsuppe

Homemade Hungarian Goulash with Rich Beef, Paprika and Potatoes.

Hofbräuhaus Bratwurst Chili

Our Homemade semi-spicy Chili.

House Salad

Hofbräuhaus Salad Mix, Red Onion, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Sweet Corn, Homemade Seasoned Pretzel Croutons, served with our House Cucumber Dressing. Add House Salad to any Entrée or Sandwich for $2.

Wedge Salad

Crisp Wedge of Iceberg Lettuce topped with Bleu Cheese Dressing, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Red Onions, Cucumbers, Hard Boiled Egg, Smoked Bacon, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, and a Honey Balsamic Glaze.

Munich Market Salad

Chopped Romaine Lettuce mixed with Fresh Strawberries, Dried Cranberries, Glazed Pecans, Pineapples, Orange Slices, Red Onions, and Feta Cheese, served with Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing.

Brewer's Cobb Salad

Hofbräuhaus Salad Mix with Smoked Bacon, Smoked Turkey Breast, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Egg, Cucumbers, Cheddar Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, and Sweet Corn, served with your Choice of Dressing.

Grandview Steak Salad*

Hofbräuhaus Salad Mix topped with Grilled Steak, Grape Tomatoes, caramelized Onions, Sweet Bell Peppers, and Bleu Cheese Crumbles, with our Homemade Seasoned Pretzel Croutons, served with our Italian

Kinder Schnitzel

Breaded Pork cutlet served with French Fries

Kinder Burger

Tasty kid sized burger topped with American Cheese and served with French Fries

Kinder Pizza

Cheese pizza served French Fries

Kinder Chicken Fingers

Chicken Fingers served with French Fries

Kinder Makkaroni mit Käse

Mac and cheese served with French Fries

Kinder Hot Dog

Kid's hot dog served with French Fries

Kinder Gegrillter Käse

Grilled cheese served with French Fries

Bier Battered Onion Rings

Thick cut Onions lightly coated with Premium Lager Batter, served with spicy Buttermilk Ranch.

Sauerkraut Balls

Lightly battered and golden fried Sauerkraut mixed with Ham, served with Honey Mustard.

Bier Cheese Fries

Golden French Fries topped with our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Smoked Bacon, and Chives.

Hofbräuhaus Pretzels and Bier Cheese

Four of our Famous Imported German Soft Pretzels with our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese.

Giant Pretzel Combo**

A Bavarian favorite served at the Oktoberfest and the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl. One large pretzel served with Sweet Bavarian Mustard, Obatzda, and our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese.

Kartoffelpfannkuchen

(Potato Pancakes) Three Crisp and Golden Brown Potato Pancakes, served with Applesauce and Sour Cream.

Fritierte Gewürz Gurken

(Fried Pickles) Dill Pickle Spears, breaded and lightly fried, served with Ranch Dressing.

Spinach Dip

Spinach, Onions, and Red Peppers tossed in a thick Parmesan Cream Sauce, served with two of our Imported Pretzels and Seasoned Tortilla Chips.

Nachos

Fried Tortilla Chips topped with Hofbräuhaus Bratwurst Chili, Pico de Gallo, Jalapeños, Cheddar Cheese, and our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese.

The "Yard" Sampler

Please, no substitutions on Samplers Pretzels and our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese, Fried Pickles with Ranch Dressing, Potato Pancakes with Applesauce, and Sauerkraut Balls with Honey Mustard.

Wurst on a Pretzel Roll

Grilled Bierwurst, Bratwurst, Frankfurter, or Wurst of the month on a Pretzel Roll with Sauerkraut.

Grandview Croissant Club

Black Forest Ham, Smoked Turkey, Swiss and American Cheeses, Bacon, Mayonnaise, Lettuce and Tomatoes served on a Croissant.

Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich

Homemade Chicken Salad with Fire Roasted Chicken, Dried Cranberries, Chopped Vegetables, and Candied Pecans, served on a Croissant with Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, and Tomatoes.

Pretzel Sandwich

Black Forest Ham and Swiss Cheese, served on a Pretzel Bun, and topped with our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese.

Dunkel Bourbon Chicken Sandwich

Bier Battered Chicken Breast with our Homemade Dunkel Bourbon Glaze, Provolone Cheese, Smoked Bacon and our Sweet Mayonnaise, served with Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Pickles on a Pretzel Bun.

Haus Reuben Sandwich

Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, and Thousand Island Dressing on grilled Marble Rye Bread.

Schnitzel Sandwich

Fried breaded Pork Cutlet served with Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Pickles on a Brioche Bun, topped with our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese.

Pretzel French Dip

Thinly sliced Roast Beef with Melted Swiss Cheese, Caramelized Onions on a toasted Pretzel Hoagie Roll, served with a side of Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish Sauce.

Grilled Mahi - Mahi Sandwich*

Choice of Grilled or Blackened with Cajun Seasoning. Grilled Mahi - Mahi Fillet, served on a Brioche Bun with Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickles and Mayonnaise.

Gardenburger

Vegan Burger served with Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Pickles on a Brioche Bun.

Cheeseburger*

Grilled and topped with American Cheese. served with Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Pickles on a Brioche Bun.

Dunkel Bourbon Burger*

Grilled and topped with our Homemade Dunkel Bourbon Glaze, Provolone Cheese, and Smoked Bacon, served with Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Pickles on a Brioche Bun.

The "Yard" Burger*

Grilled and topped with Black Forest Ham, Swiss Cheese, our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese, sautéed Peppers and Onion Medley, Mushrooms, Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Pickles on a Bri

Kentucky Hot Brown

Smoked Turkey Breast and Black Forest Ham served on a Potato Pancake, topped with Swiss Cheese, our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese, Tomato, Smoked Bacon, and Parmesan Cheese.

Bier Battered Chicken Tenders Basket

Served with French Fries, Homemade Coleslaw and a choice of BBQ, Honey Mustard, Buttermilk Ranch or our Homemade Dunkel Bourbon Glaze.

Abgebräunter Leberkäse* **

Grilled Pork and Beef Loaf. Munich Style Sausage Loaf - a finely textured Sausage Loaf made from a blend of Pork and Beef, grilled and topped with a Sunny Side Up Egg. Served with Homemade Cold Bavar

Grillhendl**

Oktoberfest Style Roasted Half Chicken served crispy brown with Homemade Cold Bavarian Potato Salad.

Dunkel Bourbon Chicken

Grilled Chicken Breasts Topped with Homemade Dunkel Bourbon Glaze served with Mashed Potatoes and Chef 's Vegetable Selection.

Bier Battered Chicken Breasts

Served with Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Buttered Corn and topped with Homemade Country Gravy.

Käsespätzle**

Sautéed Spätzle with Swiss Cheese, diced Onions and Cream Sauce, topped with Frizzled Onions and Chives.

Bier Cheese Chicken

Grilled Chicken Breasts Topped with Bier Cheese, Sweet Peppers and Onions, served with Mashed Potatoes.

Schweinsbraten**

Tender, slow cooked Pork Roast, with Vegetable garnish, dark bier sauce, Sauerkraut & Potato Dumpling.

Heidelberger Rahm Spätzle

Pulled Roasted Chicken and Spätzle Sautéed with caramelized Onions and Field Mushrooms tossed in a Marsala Cream Sauce.

Sauerbraten**

Marinated Beef with Red Wine, served with Red Cabbage, Vegetable garnish, and buttered Spätzle.

Dunkel Bourbon Salmon*

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon Fillet topped with our Homemade Dunkel Bourbon Glaze, served with Mashed Potatoes and Chef 's Vegetable Selection.

Braumeistersteak*

12 ounce Strip Steak pan seared, topped with Seasoned Butter and Frizzled Onions. Served with Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli & Bier Cheese.

Braised Classic Pork Shank

(available after 5 pm) Our Classic Pork Shank hand seasoned, oven seared and slow braised for hours, served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut.

Knusprige Schweinehaxen**

(available after 5 pm) Roasted crispy Pork Shank served with Sauerkraut, dark bier sauce & Potato Dumpling.

Schmankerlplatte

Bavarian Sampler Plate: Schweinebraten, Schnitzel Wiener Art, and three kinds of Wursts. Served with Fried Cabbage, Mashed Potatoes, and Imported Sauerkraut.

Weisswürste

2 White Sausages (Veal & Pork) Poached or Grilled with a freshly baked Pretzel and Sweet Bavarian Mustard.

Münchner Bratwurst

2 Grilled Bratwursts: Pork Sausages served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut.

Münchner Bierwurst

2 Grilled Bierwursts: Beef and Pork Sausages served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut.

Wurst of the Month

Ask your server for our specialty selection of the month. Served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut.

Hofbräuhaus Würstlplatte

Grilled Bierwurst, Bratwurst, and Frankfurter: Our Sampler of Wursts, served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut.

Schnitzel Wiener Art

Classic breaded Pork Cutlet fried crisp and golden brown, served with German Potato Salad, Fried Cabbage and Cranberry Sauce.

Jägerschnitzel

Breaded Pork Cutlet fried crisp and golden brown, topped with a Burgundy Wine Mushroom Sauce, served with German Potato Salad and Fried Cabbage.

Bavarian Jägerschnitzel

Pan seared Pork Cutlet topped with a Burgundy Wine Mushroom Sauce, and Smoked Bacon Slices, served with German Potato Salad and Fried Cabbage.

Bauern Schnitzel

Breaded Pork Cutlet fried crisp and golden brown, topped with Black Forest Ham, Swiss Cheese and our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese, served with German Potato Salad and Fried Cabbage.