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The Hof Downtown, Docklands, AU-VIC

The Hof Downtown

3.5
3.5
256 Reviews
$41 to $100
Bavarian

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2 people
19:00
  • Good for groups
  • Great for craft beers
  • Lively
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?

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Bavarian, German, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 16:30–22:00 Tue–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri 12:00–01:00 Sat 12:30–00:45
  • 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
  • Area
    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 256 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.5
3.5 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hof Downtown is perfect for pre-event dining with a "great atmosphere" and "fantastic food." Guests enjoy the vibrant vibe before games and concerts, with speedy service even during busy times. While some diners noted issues with seating and service timing, the "cool staff" and "amazing beers" stand out.

256 Reviews

  1. Rue

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere! Look forward to next time!

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  2. Leon

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food took 2 hours before we all received our meal. 9 people with food delivery spread over the 2 hours

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  3. Lucy

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I tried to order thought the QR code, but it kept refreshing for some reason, so after 6 failed attempts I went to the bar where they said they stopped the QR code table service because there were too many patrons. But then never told us in person, so now I'm getting heaps of pending charges on my credit card for beers I never could order, making me feel vulnerable that they will end up charging me for drinks I never received. I used to love this restaurant, but now they do the QR code, I won't trust them and never come back.

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  4. Italo

    Victoria

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Seating was not very comfortable as we were seated on wooden benches without any cushions or padding. There weren’t any chairs with backs on them. We had an issue with the lunch special wherein we couldn’t have our drink later rather than when we ordered.

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  5. Shivshankar

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Beers, Great Location and Cool Staff. Had a few team parties here and every time the experience was better than the previous one. Thank you Hof 👍🍻
    The Hof DowntownResponded on 27 November 2024
    Thank you Shiv, Because of customers like you, The Hof lights are still on

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  6. Margaret

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I’d booked a standard table but got a high table which I found really uncomfortable. The food was really nice but it all came out at once. The entree and mains. There was hardly enough room on the barrel table. The table never got cleared so we sat with dirty dishes for ages while we finished our drinks. It was busy.

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  7. John-Mark

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went in for dinner on the way to a concert at Marvel stadium. It was a great place to get some vibe and build up before the concert. Lovely food and a really enjoyable atmosphere.
    The Hof DowntownResponded on 27 November 2024
    Thank you for visiting Hof, and hope you have a excellent service next time you visit as well.

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  8. Loretta

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great spot for pre show dinner and drinks. Service was friendly but drinks service was slow. Meals delicious

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  9. Paul

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was happy with overall experience to relax prior to concert at The Hof Downtown. German Bier and sausage!

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  10. Sachith

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Only 5 out of 8 people received their meals. The 2 meals that did arrive were over an hour late. The rump steaks were barely 100g and were not cooked to the request level.

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The Hof Downtown is rated 3.5 stars by 256 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Google Map for The Hof Downtown

737 Bourke St, Docklands, AU-VIC 3008

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Batmans Hill Drive
  • Area
    Docklands
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 16:30–22:00 Tue–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri 12:00–01:00 Sat 12:30–00:45
  • 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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