Old Bavaria Inn
German food, steins and lederhosen on North Main Street
The short answer
Old Bavaria Inn is one of the older-school stops on North Main Street, a German restaurant and lounge that also sells steins and lederhosen, which tells you what kind of place it wants to be. If you've come to Helen to eat in a room that feels like the Alpine theme isn't a costume, this is a reasonable stop to add to your list.
It doesn't publish a website, hours or a menu online, so plan on a quick phone call before you walk over.
Where it is
Old Bavaria Inn is on the same stretch of North Main as several other places to eat and drink, so you can compare menus on foot. The numbers below are the street addresses from each place's own listing.
| Place | Address | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Old Bavaria Inn | 8619 N Main St; 706-878-3729 | German food, steins, lederhosen |
| Troll Tavern | 8590B N Main St; 706-878-3117 | Riverside seating under the bridge |
| The Heidelberg | 8660 N Main St | German food and the Bierhimmel |
| Hofer's of Helen | 8758 N Main St | Bakery and cafe; closed Tuesday and Wednesday |
| Two Tire Tavern | 8735 N Main St; 706-878-1002 | Family tavern with outdoor seating |
Guides: Troll Tavern, The Heidelberg, Hofer's.
What to expect
The bureau describes the Inn as a place for "German food, stein sales, lederhosen sales and much more." Beyond that, ask when you call if you're after a particular dish such as schnitzel, wurst or a pretzel. For a menu you can read in advance, the German food guide lists restaurants that publish theirs.
Tips
Call first
Hours aren't posted online. Dial 706-878-3729 before you walk over.
Park once
Read the parking guide before you drive down Main Street.
Souvenir stop
If you want a stein or lederhosen, this is one of the few places in town that lists them for sale alongside food.
Make an evening of it
Walk the Alpine Village walking tour first.
Old Bavaria Inn questions
Where is Old Bavaria Inn?
8619 N Main St, Helen, GA 30545, on North Main Street in downtown Helen.
What is Old Bavaria Inn's phone number?
706-878-3729, per the Helen visitors bureau listing.
What are Old Bavaria Inn's hours?
The listing doesn't state them. Call 706-878-3729 before you go.
Does Old Bavaria Inn sell steins?
The visitors bureau lists stein and lederhosen sales along with German food.
Where do I park for Old Bavaria Inn?
Downtown Helen has no meters or garages. Use the city's free lots east of Main Street or a private pay lot, which posts its rate at the entrance.
Is Old Bavaria Inn near other restaurants?
Yes. Troll Tavern, The Heidelberg, Hofer's and Two Tire Tavern are all on North Main Street, and the table on this page lists their addresses.
Does Old Bavaria Inn have a website?
None was found. The Helen visitors bureau listing and the phone number, 706-878-3729, are the best sources.
What to ask when you call
The only public description is the visitors bureau listing, so a short call to 706-878-3729 saves a wasted walk. These are the questions worth asking.
Hours today
The listing doesn't post hours, and they may differ by day or season.
The menu
Ask whether schnitzel, wurst or pretzels are on, and whether there is a printed menu.
Steins and lederhosen
The listing says the Inn sells both. Ask what's in stock if you want one as a souvenir.
Groups
Ask about seating if you're coming with a larger party, especially on Oktoberfest weekends.
Getting there and parking
The Inn is on North Main Street, and several other restaurants share the same stretch (see the table above), so you can walk between them. Helen has no parking meters or garages. The city runs free lots east of Main Street, and private pay lots post their rate at the entrance. The parking guide shows where each lot sits, and the Alpine Village walking tour is a good way to see the block before or after a meal.
On busy weekends, park once and walk. Since December 2025 there is no left turn from Chattahoochee Street onto North Main between 9 AM and 10 PM daily, which makes circling the block slower than it looks.
Oktoberfest timing
Helen's Oktoberfest runs nightly through Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Festhalle on Edelweiss Strasse. The Festhalle opens at 6 PM on weekdays and at 1 PM Saturday and Sunday, so an earlier meal on North Main fits ahead of it. The Helen Chamber lists admission and the schedule.
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