Hofbrauhaus Restaurant
A longtime Main Street beer hall with a G.I. Germany Pub
The short answer
The Hofbrauhaus sits at the north end of Helen's Main Street, at 9001 N Main St, and it's been a landmark long enough that the Helen visitors bureau calls it one of the town's longtime restaurants. It has been cleaned up, updated and redecorated recently, and it runs two rooms under one roof: the German restaurant and the G.I. Germany Pub.
The name nods to Munich's Hofbraeuhaus, the beer hall that opened in 1589, so you can expect a beer hall mood: beer, pretzels and sausages are the obvious bets, though the restaurant doesn't publish a menu online. Call 706-878-2248 for the current menu and hours before you go.
A walk up North Main Street
| Place | Address | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Hofbrauhaus Restaurant and G.I. Germany Pub | 9001 N Main St | German restaurant and pub; call 706-878-2248 |
| Hofer's Bakery & Cafe | 8758 N Main St | Breakfast, lunch and tortes; closed Tue and Wed |
| The Heidelberg | 8660 N Main St | Dining room, pub and Bierhimmel music hall |
| Hansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen | 8651 N Main St | Fudge and candy; open daily |
| Kopper Kettle Fudge | 8619 N Main St | Homemade fudge; open daily |
| Old Bavaria Inn | 8619 N Main St | German restaurant and lounge; call 706-878-3729 |
| Troll Tavern | 8590 N Main St | Riverfront patio under the bridge |
Street numbers climb as you walk north. The Hofbrauhaus is the northernmost of this group.
What we know, and what to ask
The restaurant is on the Helen visitors bureau's dining list as the Hofbrauhaus Restaurant and G.I. Germany Pub, with a listing that says the food is great and the staff friendly. It doesn't give hours, prices or a menu.
So treat the details as questions for the phone call: what time the kitchen closes, whether the patio and pub are open that day, whether a live band is playing, and how long the wait runs on a festival Saturday. The number is 706-878-2248.
The G.I. Germany Pub
The pub shares the address and the name "G.I. Germany," a nod to the many American service members who spent time stationed in Germany. If you're a veteran who served there, it's a natural place to ask about. The pub's hours and menu aren't posted online either, so ask when you phone.
Fasching and other events
The Hofbrauhaus hosts one of Helen's Fasching costume parties, with live music, on Saturday, January 23, 2027; Cowboys & Angels throws theirs on January 22 and The Heidelberg on January 29 (Helen visitors bureau). The Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival used the Hofbrauhaus as a venue in 2026, and the 2027 festival is expected in late April, dates to be announced.
Through Sunday, November 1, 2026, the big Oktoberfest stage is the Festhalle on Edelweiss Strasse, not the Hofbrauhaus. See the Oktoberfest guide for hours and admission.
Tips
Call first
The Hofbrauhaus doesn't publish hours online. A quick call saves a closed-door trip.
Parking
N Main has limited street parking. The parking guide shows the free city lots east of Main Street and the private pay lots.
Make a loop
Hofer's, The Heidelberg and the candy shops are all within about a half mile on the same side of N Main.
Other German tables
The Heidelberg and Bodensee publish full menus and prices; see the German restaurant guide.
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Questions people ask
What are the Hofbrauhaus's hours?
They aren't posted online. Call 706-878-2248 to ask about hours, the kitchen and the pub.
When is the Hofbrauhaus Fasching party?
Saturday, January 23, 2027, according to the Helen visitors bureau. Costumes are encouraged. Cowboys & Angels hosts one on January 22 and The Heidelberg on January 29.
Is the Hofbrauhaus where Oktoberfest happens?
No. Helen's Oktoberfest, running through Sunday, November 1, 2026, is at the Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse. The Hofbrauhaus is a separate restaurant on N Main St.
What is the G.I. Germany Pub?
It's the pub that operates with the Hofbrauhaus at 9001 N Main St. The Helen visitors bureau lists the two together.
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