hofbrau

[ hof-brou ]
/ ˈhɒfˌbraʊ /

noun

an informal, German-style restaurant or tavern.

Origin of hofbrau

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

Words nearby hofbrau

hoe into, hoecake, hoedown, hoek van holland, hoenir, hofbrau, hofei, hofer, hoffa, hoffa's operation, hoffa, jimmy

Example sentences from the Web for hofbrau

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

    The Puppet Crown |Harold MacGrath

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

    The Puppet Crown |Harold MacGrath