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Birreria Hofbräuhaus Genova

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Trademark at the entrance. The design has been arranged by multiplying the state flag and emblem of Bavaria region, a sign of authentic taste and German culture.

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Bavarian and German beer from Munich. The owner Mr. Alessio.

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The most important part of heart in this beer hall is this counter. The authentic Bavarian beer is imported directly from Munich. State flag with motif pattern of Bavaria. Accordion and violin are suspended from the ceiling in the back. The objects of the image of a Bavarian instrumental band at beer festivals.

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Cornet and antique music pieces make a good atmosphere.

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This picture is "BierGarten" of Munich. In the background, you can see the city of Munich and Bavarian Alps.

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Pennette cinque formaggi bavaresi (Pennette five Bavarian cheese, 5.5 euros). A traditional pasta of Alto Adige and Tyrol area. Cream-based sauces or it's often used alcohol for the source.

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Spadellata di cotto affumicato con patate (Potato and smoked ham Spadellata, 8.5 euros). Secondo (second plate) is a combination of many variations of meat and potato.

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Strudel di mele con crema di vaniglia (Apple Strudel with vanilla cream, 3 euros). An apple cake of Austria.

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Crema di ricotta con salsa di lamponi (ricotta cream with raspberry sauce). It is slightly sweet and elegant.

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The green apple liqueur digestive. It's a little bit lighter than grappa or Limoncino, fruity taste and easy to drink.

Taste 4.5stars Even if Italy is famous as a wine country, here in Genoa you can drink high quality beer!! The beer will heal your dry throat after sight seeing. Here is an authentic Beer Hofbräuhaus! Located in the basement of the Palazzo della Bolsa at the De Ferrari Square, facing the center of Genoa. It's also accessible from the tourist attractions.
Mood 4.5stars
Price 4stars
Total 4.5stars

One of the finest 12 beer halls in Italy! In Liguria here is only selected birreria!

Hofbräuhaus Genova is selected by the Italian beer industry. It's highly appreciated because of their excellent quality beer. Not only, they organize some lectures and tastings of beer. Their efforts to expand a beer culture is very noted.

Italy's only "HOFBRÄUHAUS", which is allowed to proclaim this title.

HOFBRÄUHAUS” was a beer hall founded by the Duke of Bavaria in southeastern Germany in 1589. It was originally only royal beer hall and in 1610 it became allowed to the popular people. In 1930 it changed to the public beer hall. In 2005 Genoa received the title of "HOFBRÄUHAUS" as a first place in Europe outside of Germany. To have a name of "HOFBRÄUHAUS" means that the taste of beer in this beer hall is highly guaranteed.

To enjoy Bavarian beer in Genoa!

The Bavarian Weiss beer (white beer) is main type of this beer hall. "Hofbräu Original" (small: 2.5 euros / Medium: 4 euros / 5.1 alcohol) is lager beer with a fresh scent of bitter. 200 years of history, "Münchner Kindl Weisse" is good for a hot summer day (small: 3 euros / Medium: 5 euros Alcohol 5.1). "Hofbräu Maibock" is amber beer of higher alcohol than normal content (small: 3 euros / Medium: 5 euros / Alcohol 7.2). In addition, some special beer menus appear only a limited season.

Quality of food is not an average pub, like a good restaurant

Their dishes are also highly prepared and good taste. Their cuisine is mainly traditional dishes of Alto Adige region in north Italy. They guarantee high purity and quality of the material and select ingredients that are certified by Slow Food association. Buying the fresh local ingredients from Alto Adige region and Bavaria. Also in collaboration with the cooking association of Meran and Bolzano, there are local chefs in the kitchen.

A dream of the owner who loves Bavarian beer and Munich

The owner Mr. Alessio opened this beer hall in 2005. From his first visit to "Hofbräuhaus" in Munich more than ten years before, he was dreaming to open a place where everybody could enjoy delicious Bavarian beer and food in Genoa. Now his "Hofbräuhaus Genova" is a promoter of "October Fest" in Genoa, as a famous Munich beer festival. He is a bridge of the Italy and Bavaria.

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We recommend you "Hofbräuhaus Genova"!

Who loves beer, or who like the atmosphere of Germany, please come here. The beer is excellent and also their dishes are very delicious.

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Menu (January 2010)
Table charge 0.5 euros
Primi Piatti
Daily
Gnocchi alla Grappa di Gewurztraminer 5.5 euros, Mezzemaniche con crema di arrosto e trevisana Brasata 5.5 euros
Secondi Piatti
Mein dishes
Leberkase alla Piastra con Uovo all'Occhio di Bue e pure' 8.5 euros, Kartoffeisalad delicata di Eva Maria 8.5 euros, Insalata di Patate con Würstel Servelade 8.5 euros, Würstel Bavaresi alla Piastra 8.5 euros
Dessert
Desserts
Torta di Grano Saraceno con Composta di Mirtilli 3 euros, Strudel di mele con Crema alla vaniglia 3 euros, Crema ricotta con salsa di Lampone 3 euros, Crema vaniglia con Salsa di Lamponi 3 euros, Ananas fresco 3 euros
Set Menu Pasta and Natural water: 6 euros, Pasta and Draft Beer 200cc;7.5 euros, Mein dishes and Natural water: 7.5 euros, Mein dishes and Draft Beer 200cc: 9 euros
Daily Special Menu Coppa affumicata alla Piastra con verza croccante alla cannella e mele saltate 7.5 euros
Standard Menu Torta di Zucchine e Porro con Insalata di Pomodori 6.5 euros, Insalatona fresca mista 4.5 euros, Insalatona fresca mista, Tonno e Formaggio 6 euros, Tagliere di Formaggi D.O.P. Trentini 6.5 euros, Assaggi di Formaggi D.O.P. Trentini 4 euros, Cestino di Frutti freschi di stagione 3 euros
Beer
Birra

Original chiara lager 5.1D
Small 200ml 2.5 euros / Medium 500ml 4 euros

小200ml 3 euros / 中500ml 5 euros
Oktoberfest (6.3D) , Weiss (Weizen 5.1D) , Dunkel (Dark Beer 5.5D) , Maibock (7.3D)

Other Drinks
Bevanda
Acqua (Natural water) 1 euros, Succo di Mela 2.5 euros, Cola 2 euros, Caffe' 1 euros, Grappa Tirolese 2 euros, Grappa Monovitigno Gewürztraminer 3 euros

Name Birreria Hofbräuhaus Genova
Address Via Boccardo, 5r-16121 Genova Italy
How to reach Looking at the direction of the via XX Settembre from Piazza de Ferrari, the Palazzo della Bolsa is situated on the right corner. The entrance to the basement is facing to another street.)
TEL +39.010.542988
Closed Lunch of Saturday / Sunday & Holidays
Opening
Hours
Lunch Monday-Friday: 12:30-15:30
Dinner Monday-Thursday: 20:00-1:00 / Friday and Saturday: 20:00-2:00
Budget 15-20 euros a person
Seats 86
Web Site http://www.hbgenova.com/
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