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| - I have been here several times in both warm and cool/ cold months. This is a large space that on weekends can feel very cramped.
Atmosphere - 20, 30, 40 somethings, girl vs guy ratio 2 - 4, frat house, noisy, crowded, massive, messy, spills on your favorite shirt, the majority of people arriving in groups.
Service - Again, it is like a frat house here on the weekends. So service here consists of pushing your way to the bar and sticking your money out to let them know you are ready to order. Summers here are a bit better. The outside bar, which faces the river, has easier access.
Prices - The prices are a bit on the higher side for it being in the SouthSide. Mixed drinks are around $7 and beers around $5 and up.
Food - The beer is decent here, I usually get the Hefe Weizen. I am not the biggest beer drinker so I usually switch to Cap'n and Cokes. I have never eaten here (other than a pretzel) as it is always too crowded. I think the less crowded and less rowdy afternoons are probably a better time to try out their food.
Overall - While I have never had a blast here, as I feel I am getting too old to go, I think the best time to go to the Hofbrauhaus is in the summer months. This is because you can escape the craziness of the main area (lodge?) and head to the bottom level to really enjoy some time down by the river.
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