Kalbsbraterei – veal dishes Small Oktoberfest Tent

With its rustic pinewood hall, Kalbsbraterei combines lively hut parties at night with Bavarian coziness during the day. It’s a festive food and entertainment destination that specializes in traditional veal dishes.

basic information

the history

Kalbsbraterei has been a beloved little tent at Munich’s Oktoberfest since 1973. it is a family-owned gem with rustic charm and outstanding veal cuisine. Erich and Jacqueline Hochreiter (25+ years experienced restaurateurs) have brought warmth, Swiss pine furnishings, and generations of experience to the tent since 2014.

They started in their parents’ sausage and roast firm, then moved on to enterprises such as the “Bratwurstherzl” at Viktualienmarkt and the Nostalgic Carousel Bar. They are now joined by daughter Laura and son-in-law Phil and maintain traditions of warm-hearted welcoming, finest ingredients, and master cooking al fresco, in Alpine-style surroundings that are all warm and scented. An insider’s tip for those looking for authenticity without the masses

music

This tent preserves Oktoberfest ambiance every day with 6 p.m. live music, which is sure to put some excitement on the evenings every day. There is a following entertainment schedule:

• TanzBar (First Week): Daily at 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM – ideal for drinking and dancing.

• Blind Date (Second Week): Daily from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM – a fun, social twist to mingling.

• Saftlmusi (Fridays–Sundays & Holidays): 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM – traditional Bavarian folk music for daytime revel.

Beer 

To accommodate every palate, tent offers a large selection of drinks. While those who prefer other options can choose from wine, champagne, long drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages, beer lovers can savor traditional Bavarian brews like Löwenbräu and Franziskaner Weissbier. There is a beverage for every Oktoberfest celebration, whether you’re drinking beer or something milder.

Kalbsbraterei menu

At the tent, head chef Martin Zbudilla and his talented kitchen team work their magic in the veal roastery, creating exceptional Bavarian specialties. From Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., guests can enjoy delicious changing lunch dishes served fresh daily until supplies last. The main menu are 

• Veal Specialties: Roasted Kalbshaxe (veal shank), tender Kalbsschnitzel, veal Weißwurst (breakfast), spit-roasted or pan-fried veal cuts.

• Bavarian Classics: Crispy Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle), Bayerischer Wurstsalat, and creamy Obatzda cheese spread.

• Vegetarian: Hearty Käsespätzle mit Salat (cheese noodles with fresh salad).

• Desserts: Apfelstrudel with vanilla sauce and caramelized Kaiserschmarrn with compote.

opening hours

Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Saturday and sunday: from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

tent Location

Easily reachable due to Munich’s good public transport system. Convenient dining for both residents and foreign Oktoberfest attendees, the tent is only a short stroll from Theresienwiese and Goetheplatz U-Bahn stations as well as Hackerbrücke S-Bahn station.