Information on reservations, tradition and character in the Oktoberfest tent
Löwenbräu Festzelt at the Oktoberfest
The Löwenbräu-Festzelt is practically impossible to miss. You will be greeted from afar by the mighty lion sitting on a tower. Another lion watches over the main entrance, whose cry “Löööwenbräu” has long been a cult at the Okotberfest. What makes the tent special is the cozy atmosphere during the day and the party atmosphere in the evening. Here you can find all the information you need, from reservations to the special features of the tent and the beer served.
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Facts about the Löwenbräu-Festzelt at a glance
- At the Oktoberfest since: 1910
- Seating inside: 5,800
- Seating outside: 2,700
- Beer: Löwenbräu
- Beer price 2024: 15 euros
- Landlords: Stephanie and Lukas Spendler
Oktoberfest tradition of the Löwenbräu-Festzelt: Good roar, lion!
There was a Löwenbräu tent at the Oktoberfest for the first time in 1910, but the characteristic lion above the main entrance was not erected until 1949. The figure is 4.50 meters tall and emits a rolling “Löööwenbräu” every minute - which is particularly popular with children. Together with the 37-metre-high Löwenbräu tower, it is therefore unmistakable which brewery can be found in this tent.
Tradition is very important here, which is emphasized, for example, by the boxes in Bavarian white and blue. The Löwenbräu festival tent was managed by Oktoberfest veteran Ludwig “Wiggerl” Hagn from 1979, before Stephanie Spendler took over in 2019. She has managed it together with her son Lukas Spendler since 2023.
Atmosphere in the Löwenbräu-Festzelt
If you know a bit about soccer, you can imagine why the tent is particularly popular with 1860 Munich fans. After all, the TSV team is also nicknamed “the Lions”, so you will always meet lots of people from Giesing here. At the same time, the festival tent also attracts an international audience.
During the day, there are many regulars, which is not least due to the traditional character of the tent. The party atmosphere, which always breaks out in the evening, is provided by the band "Die Heldensteiner", whose interpretation of the Beatles classic “Hey Jude” is a real treat. In the dark, the 16,000 LED lights also create a very special atmosphere.
Book a table in the Löwenbräu festival tent - here's how
Reservations can be requested by e-mail to mail@loewenbraeuzelt.de.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 10 am to 11:30 pm.
- Saturday/Sunday and public holiday (3.10.): 9 am to 11:30 pm.
- Beer serving ends at 10:30 pm.
At a glance
Löwenbräu Festzelt
Theresienwiese
80336
München
Tel:
089 500 77 530
Fax:
089 500 77 524
