What beer is served at Schottenhamel?

Spaten here tastes noticeably fresher than the bottled version you buy in stores - slightly more malty with a clean, crisp finish that doesn't leave you bloated. They serve it from traditional wooden barrels at 5.2% alcohol content, and the head stays thick for ages because they pour it properly. The first barrel tapped by the mayor each year supposedly tastes different due to all the ceremony, though that's probably just psychology.

How many seats does Schottenhamel have?

With 6000 seats split between 4200 inside and 1800 in the beer garden, the main floor fills up fastest during peak dinner hours. Late arrivals should try the upstairs gallery section, which stays relatively empty until evening when students claim it. Standing room exists along the walls, but staff will push you to leave after 30 minutes if tables are waiting.

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Schottenhamel

Jung, partyorientiert und historisch

The numbers

Total seats: 10,000
Maß 2026: €15.90
Brewery: Spaten
Music: Blasmusik & Party

Highlights

Im Schottenhamel findet jedes Jahr der traditionelle Anstich durch den Oberbürgermeister statt - 'O'zapft is!' Das älteste Festzelt der Wiesn zieht besonders junges Publikum an und ist für seine Partystimmung bekannt.

01Anstich durch den OB
02Ältestes Festzelt
03Junges Publikum

Reservations

Reservations open for 2026

FAQ

Schottenhamel questions, answered

What beer is served at Schottenhamel?
Spaten here tastes noticeably fresher than the bottled version you buy in stores - slightly more malty with a clean, crisp finish that doesn't leave you bloated. They serve it from traditional wooden barrels at 5.2% alcohol content, and the head stays thick for ages because they pour it properly. The first barrel tapped by the mayor each year supposedly tastes different due to all the ceremony, though that's probably just psychology.
How many seats does Schottenhamel have?
With 6000 seats split between 4200 inside and 1800 in the beer garden, the main floor fills up fastest during peak dinner hours. Late arrivals should try the upstairs gallery section, which stays relatively empty until evening when students claim it. Standing room exists along the walls, but staff will push you to leave after 30 minutes if tables are waiting.
How much does a beer cost at Schottenhamel?

Beer costs €15.90 per Maß, which sits right in the middle range for large tents. Main dishes run €14-18, with their schweinebraten at €16.80 being decent value for the portion size. Most locals round up to the nearest euro rather than calculating exact tips. Budget €40-50 per person for a proper evening with food and multiple beers.

How do I get a reservation at Schottenhamel?

Extremely difficult - reservations disappear within hours when they open in January, especially for weekend evenings. They require minimum spends of €50-80 per person depending on the time slot. Your best bet without reservations is arriving right when they open at 10 AM or trying the lull between 2-5 PM on weekdays.

What is the atmosphere like at Schottenhamel?

Mornings feel civilized with families and older folks enjoying lunch, but everything changes after 6 PM when university students flood in. The brass band cranks up the volume and starts mixing traditional Bavarian songs with party classics like Sweet Caroline. By 9 PM it's pure chaos - singing, swaying, and beer-soaked revelry that makes other tents seem tame.

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