Hofbrauhau Newport
200 E 3rd St, Newport
Let’s be frank: Hofbrauhaus Newport is what it is. They are a good place to go if you’re looking for some German beer, live music, and sauerkraut.
The Hofbrauhaus in Newport was the first location outside of Germany (opened in 2003), and it makes sense given Cincinnati’s long German heritage.
It’s a good place to go with a group, or as Angie says, “It’s the place where people from Dayton go when they come to visit Cincinnati.” Definitely be sure to try their Dunkel if you go, or just any of their German beers in general. Really, this place was invented to drink beers in giant steins.
Must-try beer: Hofbrau Dunkel – This one was a no-brainer for me. If you like dark, spicy beers, this is the one for you. And there’s really no other way to drink it than out of a big German style mug. Hofbrauhaus gets a lot of crap for their location and the atmosphere, but the crowds they draw put a lot of other local breweries to shame.
Other great beers: Hofbrau Original, Oktoberfestbier