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The Hof Downtown, Docklands, AU-VIC

The Hof Downtown

3.4
3.4
246 Reviews
$41 to $100
Bavarian
  • Lively
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
The Hof Downtown is the preeminent Bavarian restaurants this side of Germany. Combining traditional German recipes with premium quality Australian produce, all washed down with an unparalleled collection of imported Bavarian Bier; what more could you ask for?

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Bavarian, German, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:30 pm–12:45 am
  • Phone number
    (03) 9670 1228
  • Website
    http://thehof.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Neil Salonga
  • Private party facilities
    We do wedding, Birthday and assorted Parties. Contact us for more information.
  • Location
    737 Bourke St, Docklands, AU-VIC 3008
  • Neighborhood
    Docklands
  • Cross street
    Batmans Hill Drive
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Southern Cross Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 246 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.4Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.2Value

Noise • Moderate

246 Reviews

  1. Ailie

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming here before the footy at Marvel! Staff are super friendly and food was delicious. Even though it was busy, we got everything very quickly. No doubt we’ll be back 😊

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  2. Chris

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service, great atmosphere / food was fantastic

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  3. Danijela

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very very poor quality :( so disappointed
    The Hof DowntownResponded on August 21, 2024
    We are sorry you didn't enjoy your food whilst dining with us. However, we do have some hesitantly in believing your review of our food. Potato salad is meant to be served cold and is made with an authentic German recipe. Our chicken is delivered freshly every second day and are true chicken breast, freshly crumbed in house... unlike the pressed, frozen pre-crumbed chicken you receive at your chosen comparison. Our jaeger schnitzel is one of our most high selling items well rave reviews and our slaw is prepared freshly each morning with a classic German sekt dressing. We wish you all the best you your culinary journey.

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  4. Tanya

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was AFL game day, easy to order via QR codes at the table, food arrived rather quickly and was tasty and hot.

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  5. SaraR

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The table and the menu was sticky, and one of the cups was dirty. The food was really good, but we ordered a starter and main, and it all came out at once. I said this to the waitress, and she just kind of shrugged. So wouldn’t recommend ordering a starter unless you want it with your main.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, staff friendly. Incurring a $6 surcharge on top of meal price is highly unreasonable given it wasn’t a public holiday.

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    New Zealand

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    One meal came out suspiciously fast, long before the rest of that able, and the duck breast was so dry and overcooked it was barely edible.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were very very friendly and helpful. They gave exceptional service and went above and beyond - always with a smile. The food was fantastic and very well presented. Would definitely recommend this little hidden gem.

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  9. NatalieW

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great friendly service! Food was very tasty and come out quick.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They closed the kitchen just when we got there and was told it was going to open again very soon after being hit with people and demand before the pink concert but never happened Even saw staff eating in the kitchen

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FAQs

The Hof Downtown is rated 3.4 stars by 246 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Hof Downtown

737 Bourke St, Docklands, AU-VIC 3008

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Batmans Hill Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Docklands
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:30 pm–12:45 am
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Bavarian, German, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Southern Cross Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Neil Salonga
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://thehof.com/
  • Phone number
    (03) 9670 1228
  • Private party facilities
    We do wedding, Birthday and assorted Parties. Contact us for more information.
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