Hofbräu Vendéglő - Sörsarok

Hofbräu Vendéglő, known locally as Sörsarok (Beer Corner), is on Nagyparkoló tér in Hévíz, right next to the lake bath. It’s open every day all year from 8 in the morning, so it works for breakfast, lunch after the baths and evening beers. On Google it averages 4.4 from almost 1,700 reviews: not a secret tip, but a reliable place that many people know.

A Bavarian inn in the middle of Hévíz

As soon as you walk in you understand the name: wooden furnishings, separate booths, Bavarian-style decor and a beer garden in summer. According to the town’s tourism site, the house’s two trademarks are the pork knuckle with cabbage and the vault of regulars’ personal beer mugs. The latter says a lot: locals come back here too, not just spa guests.

From morning to evening

Hofbräu opens at 8 am all year. There are egg dishes and pancakes for breakfast, so if you’re heading to the lake bath early you can sit down here before or after. At noon the tables fill with guests tired from the baths, and in the evening the mood turns to beer and conversation, sometimes with live music in the warmer months.

The kitchen

Bavarian and Hungarian dishes mix on the menu. The house classic is pork knuckle with cabbage in a hearty portion, and the grill dishes are the safest bet beside it: these are what guests praise most often. Foreign guests also highlight the spicy goulash and the well-made schnitzel. Opinions on the burgers and roast lamb are more mixed, so those are less worth experimenting with. There are meat-free choices, such as Greek salad and pancakes, but this is basically a meat kitchen.

The beer

The name is no accident: they serve Munich’s Hofbräu beers on tap, from lager to wheat beer, and the beer choice is big all year. A cold mug of beer and a pretzel on the terrace after the baths: that’s the essence of the place.

Space and atmosphere

A friendly, slightly noisy, family-style inn. The booths comfortably fit larger groups, and most guests describe the service as kind and helpful. A good choice with family too; children fit right in. For a quiet, romantic dinner, though, we wouldn’t pick this place.

What guests say

4.4/5 on Google from almost 1,700 reviews, a more modest 3.6/5 on Tripadvisor from over fifty. Guests praise the beer, the grill, the knuckle, the beer-garden atmosphere and the friendly service. The recurring complaint is price: several write that the location next to the lake bath shows in the prices.

Good to know

According to a 2025 listing, it’s open every day from 8:00 to 22:00 between 1 April and 30 September, and from 8:00 to 21:30 from October to March. Hours may differ on public holidays, so check before you go. By car you can park in the Nagyparkoló car park, right in front of the restaurant. With a larger group, book a table in advance.

Who it’s for

Anyone who wants a hearty knuckle and a mug of beer after the baths, families and larger groups, and anyone looking for somewhere open early in the morning in Hévíz. If you want light, modern cooking, we’d suggest the town-centre bistros instead.

How much does it cost?

Mid-range. Some guests feel the location next to the lake bath shows in the prices, but portions are hearty.