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Are you looking for a brewery and restaurant in the Newport, Kentucky or Cincinnati, Ohio area? Welcome to Hofbräuhaus Newport, modeled after the legendary 400+ year-old Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany! Guests are now able to enjoy many of the traditions from Germany that have made Hofbräuhaus famous. From the traditional decorated rooms in the building to the beer that is brewed on-site, and of course the excellent German fare, Hofbräuhaus Newport is a memorable experience for all. Not only does Hofbräuhaus Newport offer amazing German fare, they also offer traditional American food. Come for the food but stay for the beer brewed on site.
House-brewed beer, hearty German fare & staff in traditional garb in sprawling indoor/outdoor space.
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Address: 200 3rd St, Newport, KY 41071
Phone: (859) 491-7200
Website: http://hofbrauhausnewport.com/
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HOFBRÄUHAUS NEWPORT. 200 East Third Street Newport, KY 41017; (859) 491-7200.
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Rickie L Jones
You gotta give this place five for enthusiasm and…honesty. The beef sausages all have pork said my waitress. Ok then. I’m sure I’ll survive. The band- a hard working duet – have programmed everything from German to Neil Diamond to big band Glen Miller (including the trombone solo!) into the accordion, accompanied by a polite drummer. They played over the course of six hours on the day I came. Hysterical and fun and kinda amazing. They are singing Sweet Caroline some local version that hollers out So good So good So good… hokey sure but… l All that and spatzle too. The food was good, the waitress was nice. We ain’t got nothin like this in New Orleans.
… moreholly m
Stopped in for a meal during Oktoberfest. They initially said the wait would be over an hour, but it ended up being less than 20 minutes. The atmosphere was great, the band was fun and you could tell a lot of other patrons were having a good time too. People were up dancing, toasting, clapping and singing along. The food was pretty good, schnitzel could have been pounded out thinner, but that’s just me being picky. The drinks weren’t bad and were fairly priced.
… moreDebra Taylor
We make a special trip to eat here. I had Jager Spaetzle, which was wonderful. It was full of flavor. An amazing comfort food. and my husband had a roast chicken with fried cabbage and german potato salad. Huge portions, enough for 2 meals easily.
… moreNatalie Emerson
Hofbräuhaus in Newport, the tri-state area’s original microbrewery, offers a fantastic atmosphere. Inside, the beer hall is designed for shared experiences, encouraging conversation and a sense of community. Outside, the beer garden’s picnic tables foster the same community feeling, just a bit quieter. Attentive staff greet customers warmly and maintain this hospitality throughout their visit. We enjoyed warm pretzels and an excellent lager before our delicious sandwiches arrived. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Our trip concluded with a walk across the Purple People Bridge, spanning from Northern Kentucky’s well-designed and interesting riverfront to Cincinnati’s welcoming riverfront.
… moreVesper B
•Parking
$5 parking on weekends.
•Food
I am sure that it is all preheated and not freshly cooked.
•Service
Waitress was neutral not rude but not very friendly either.
•Atmosphere
It does give you a feeling of Germany. The waitresses uniforms, the music and if you like alcohol there is plenty of it.
Overall I will give it a 2/5 stars.
… more$5 parking on weekends.
•Food
I am sure that it is all preheated and not freshly cooked.
•Service
Waitress was neutral not rude but not very friendly either.
•Atmosphere
It does give you a feeling of Germany. The waitresses uniforms, the music and if you like alcohol there is plenty of it.
Overall I will give it a 2/5 stars.
Mike Larkin
Most authentic beer garden aside from my experience in Munich, Oktoberfest. Everything was awesome. I recommend the schnitzel.
… moreSydni Cleckley (shetravelsholistic)
It was difficult to eat here as a vegetarian (unless you eat snacky stuff— the pretzel and potato cake was amazing). Ultimately, I came here for family. It was lively, great service and tasty. Honestly, I would be even happier if they had a vegetarian version of their mushroom or Queen City spatzle because it was way more flavorful than the buttered one. 5/5 for the overall experience.
… moreConnor L
We had a nice quick stop at Hofbrauhaus in Newport. We had just finished up at the aquarium, I remembered I had a free pretzel from attending the Reds game the day before so we stopped to redeem that and get off our feet. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We sat on the patio in the shade which was perfect for us and our baby. The pretzel was solid not blow you away but good. The beer cheese had a good consistency and flavor. We also got the Bavarian cream puff dessert which was very tasty. I’m not a huge Bavarian cream guy and I really enjoyed it along with my wife. Looks like a traditional beer house inside with locals storing steins and even had a band playing.
… moreI.E. Xam
4.5 stars. The German sausage platter of three different sausages was excellent as was the German potato salad and red cabbage. Service was first rate. Got a 1/2 liter of Dunkel for hh price of $4. A lot of entrees available. Chicken Pork etc. Apple strudel was great also.
… moreSara Runge
I’ve been to Hofbräuhaus in Newport on regular evenings, and typically the food, drinks, and lively atmosphere align well with the German beer hall theme. When you go expecting schnitzel, beer, and traditional music, it delivers exactly that experience.
However, this visit was for Fat Tuesday, which was heavily advertised with special menu offerings: jambalaya, paella, and two featured desserts. Unfortunately, the specials were deeply disappointing and not worth attending for.
The paella, priced at $18, was essentially Uncle Ben’s Spanish rice with sliced hot dogs mixed in. It was dry and bore no resemblance to what paella is—or should be. There was no depth of flavor, no seafood, no saffron richness—just packaged rice and processed meat. The jambalaya, at $6, was slightly more reasonably priced but consisted of a lukewarm bowl of tomato sauce with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and again, hot dogs. It lacked seasoning, texture, and authenticity.
The band played traditional German music, complete with introductions and dancing by the Kolping Society, which would have been perfectly fitting for a standard themed evening—but it felt disconnected from a Fat Tuesday celebration. The desserts—a cream puff and a slice of king cake from a bakery—were underwhelming and overpriced for what was served.
For a neighborhood restaurant promoting a special Fat Tuesday event, this experience fell short. It would have been far better to simply invite guests to enjoy the regular menu rather than advertise specialty dishes that did not meet even basic expectations.
I hope next time more care is taken to align special event offerings with quality and authenticity. Please do better.
… moreHowever, this visit was for Fat Tuesday, which was heavily advertised with special menu offerings: jambalaya, paella, and two featured desserts. Unfortunately, the specials were deeply disappointing and not worth attending for.
The paella, priced at $18, was essentially Uncle Ben’s Spanish rice with sliced hot dogs mixed in. It was dry and bore no resemblance to what paella is—or should be. There was no depth of flavor, no seafood, no saffron richness—just packaged rice and processed meat. The jambalaya, at $6, was slightly more reasonably priced but consisted of a lukewarm bowl of tomato sauce with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and again, hot dogs. It lacked seasoning, texture, and authenticity.
The band played traditional German music, complete with introductions and dancing by the Kolping Society, which would have been perfectly fitting for a standard themed evening—but it felt disconnected from a Fat Tuesday celebration. The desserts—a cream puff and a slice of king cake from a bakery—were underwhelming and overpriced for what was served.
For a neighborhood restaurant promoting a special Fat Tuesday event, this experience fell short. It would have been far better to simply invite guests to enjoy the regular menu rather than advertise specialty dishes that did not meet even basic expectations.
I hope next time more care is taken to align special event offerings with quality and authenticity. Please do better.