The first Hofbrauhaus I went to was in Pittsburgh and I had a blast! A few years ago, I was very excited to hear that Cleveland will be getting one.
During the first few weeks of opening, I was probably there 2-3 times a week!
The atmosphere here is a lot of fun. Very happy beer drinkers and lots of dancing!
I like the big benches and communal seating. It became busier during the winter months and the wait was over an hour in some cases. Took a hiatus from this place until recently.
There are usually half a dozen different brews on tap. My usual go to is the Dunkel... and of course, in the liter size! The Dunkel is a bit darker than their lager but it's still very smooth and easy to drink. The Octoberfest (seasonal) was also quite good with a golden color and white froth brewed with a bit of spice.
Their food is quite good as well. I've had their pork shoulder and fish and chips. The shoulder was very tasty and tender and was massive! I wish they still have the pork shoulders on the menu, it was part of their trial items during their opening weeks. Fish and chips were crispy, flaky, and juicy. They were made with walleye filets.
A good night here usually consists of 2+ liters of beer and some dancing on the benches!