hofbrau

[ hof-brou ]

noun

1. an informal, German-style restaurant or tavern.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hofbrau¹

By shortening of Hofbrauhaus (< German: literally, court brewery), a typical name for such restaurants

Example Sentences

He ordered a stein of Hofbrau, and carried it into the main hall, which was just off the bar-room.

From Project Gutenberg

He had heard of the place and the praise of its Hofbrau and Munich beers.

From Project Gutenberg