Brauwerk Hoffman Rockland in Rockland

733 Rue Industrielle, Rockland, ON K4K 1T2, Canada

★★★★★
(166 reviews)
Categories: Brewpub

About

Brauwerk Hoffman Rockland epitomizes everything that our beautiful area has to offer. We look to showcase local products to create a unique beer production experience. Brauwerk Hoffman Rockland incarne tout ce que notre belle région peut offrir.

Website
brauwerkhoffman.ca
Address
733 Rue Industrielle, Rockland, ON K4K 1T2, Canada
Plus Code
HP5G+G6 Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11 AM–8 PM
Thursday
11 AM–8 PM
Friday
11 AM–9 PM
Saturday
11 AM–8 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Live performances
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Food Food at bar Spirits Wine
Dining options
Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
166 reviews

Most Mentioned

pretzels (11) schnitzel (7) pizza (6) server (5) gem (5) pilsner (5) prices (5) german beer (3) bratwurst (3) hefeweizen (2)
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★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Top notch service from the start with a friendly greeting while we found our table. What you would expect for decor with a big glass wall looking into the beer production area and lots of banners for the many delicious beers. We started with a flight and the tastiest pretzel, so delicious! We had a trio of sushi hand rolls and finally a fantastic schnitzel plate. Everything was very tasty. Highly recommended. No dessert this trip, we'll be back.

★★
November 21, 2024

Very cool vibe, there was no music playing when we went. Our server was a little awkward/ antisocial, we felt like we had to constantly bug him. We got the nachos which were different, didn't find the menu had a lot to choose from. The rock lite beer was very good!

★★★
November 9, 2024

Great place to visit however I am sorry to say that the food was too salty, maybe it is me not use to German food but the sour croute on the Bratwurst on a bun was very salty and the chips that come with it was simply regular chips from the one that you buy at the grocery, nothing specials there. The staff was awesome and the place was super cool. I am willing to give it another try maybe it is just me, stay tuned I will keep you posted on the next review. The pizza interest me a lot.

★★★
October 20, 2024

Beers: 5 stars. Food: 3 stars - its just super salty, unfortunately. If they cut down on the salt and the food would be great. I know that some restaurants put a lot of salt in the dishes to encourage drink consumption, but this was just way too salty.

★★★★
August 3, 2024

Good food great taste but just not enough. Wasn't left hungry but more would have been welcome. Large beer was excellent value

★★★★★
July 5, 2024

Food is okay, beer is amazing!! Worth the 40mins drive, will come back again!

★★★★
October 10, 2021

Great selection of German-styled craft beers. Definitely the most options (14) for takeaway than any other craft brewery we’ve visited. While I liked almost everything I tried, the flavour profiles were more hit or miss with the rest of my group. A little on the pricey side too when compared to most craft breweries we’ve been to but enjoyable nonetheless.

★★★★★
August 10, 2021

An awesome brewery based on German styles of biers with lots of varieties made in house (12 - see the flights)! And a really REALLY good menu with German flair like soft baked pretzels and pizza with sauerkraut and German salami. Very surprised and highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Amazing spot and amazing beer!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Excellent beer! I had their stout and is was delicious.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Nice place to enjoy a good German-inspired beer. Great service and good selection of cans!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Very good beer and nice staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Very cordially inviting

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Tried their Hefeweizen from can which was amazing. Cant wait to visit!

★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Beers are excellent! Food is average.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Good food and great beer selection when you are craving that German style.

★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Not adequately staffed, took forever for our beers (which we ended up going to get since it wasnt coming) didnt try the food. Beer was good though, just a frustrating wait

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great beers, great food, and excellent service by Erica. Pizza is particularly delectable!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Great German style beer and only 5 minutes from home!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Food, drinks, and service are always on point, a must-visit in Clarence-Rockland!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

One (German) word: Hefeweizen.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Excellent local product inspired by German beers. A beautiful place with super welcoming staff. Great discovery!

★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Limited food choice but it was good

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Good selection of food and beer. Reasonably priced too.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Very nice place to stop for a good beer

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Nice beer, nice pretzels!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

I only stopped in to pick up some beer so this is basically going to be a review of that. Thus far, every beer Ive drank has been amazing. Its almost like I bought these all from Germany.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Just visited this brewery as part of a Brew Donkeys Rideau Rally tour. Especially loved the refreshing raspberry sour and owner/brewmaster Erics enthusiasm for his craft.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Great little micro brewery with really top notch beers.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

It was my first visit to the brewery and it was great! Our server was an absolutely wonderful person. She took the time and listened to her customers. Her answers always offered options. When a server feels this comfortable, I feel it is indicative of good management! The food was well presented and perfectly prepared. I plan to return soon! Dietary restrictions: There are not a lot of gluten-free choices but they do their best to accommodate.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Great food, amazing beer and nice staff. Will definitely go back .

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Went for Diner on Saturday with my wife, my cousin and his wife. Had a great time. Diner was awesome ( thanks to the Chef). Service was amazing! Will definitely go back. Thank you for the great experience.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Cool place good beer!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Good beer for sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Was there Feb 17th at around 5pm, staff were very nice and food was great.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Craft beer is expensive e, but this one is really worth it. Great selection!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Went there with friends who have recently moved to Rockland. It was definitely worth the drive from Kanata. The food and beer were great, and service was amazing. I love that the menu, although simple, has something for everyone. Would highly recommend and go next time I m in or near Rockland!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good food good beer love it !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great service and food. And the beer is top notch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great heffeweis and pulled pork sandwich

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food is amazingly good , service is just as good 10/10 would recommend never have any issues being here and I ve been here a lot Parking: Parking on site close to building

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I didnt get to enjoy the food this round, but their beers are fantastic! Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Love this local brewer! Food is great, staff are very friendly, brew master has great tastes. Love the potato salad and warm pretzels! Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access into and around building. Washrooms are gender neutral and accessible.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The MaiBock tastes like it should. Service was excellent. It really is a nice spot here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great place, beer and food is excellent.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great beer, decent simple food, and very friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Friendly staff. We ate the bratwurst from the menu and the special was pulled pork, both were delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First time there and just got a 6 pack of beers from the cooler to try. Has the Gose Peach, and very very tasty!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Was a great surprise stop. Staff was incredible, beers were fantastic and the fish n chips were great. Thank you

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Went here for my birthday, and it was a disappointment. Ordered the schnitzel and the schnitzel burger. They both turned up completely different from the menu. We expected roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and the schnitzel with cabbage. Due to the description and photo. They showed up TINY. There was a teaspoon worth of cabbage. No roasted potatoes but frozen wedges you can buy at the store, probably Cavanaugh brand or McCain. There were some asparagus and carrots, but they were doused in salt and inedible. FOR $23! Not even roasted potatoes, lol. A TINY plate worth of food that we had to send back and they didnt even take it off my bill, they gave us one free beer which had no head on it and was foggy, not clear for a german pilsner. Kinda sad seeing as we are german and wanting something a bit different from the norm here in Rockland. Oh, and the service, we were ignored for long periods and left without drinks, waiting 15 mins for drinks twice. And over 45 mins for the food. Then, when I asked for mustard, they said yes and didnt even bring it to me. Dont waste your time going there as we were ripped off.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Delicious beer. Amazing pizza. Worth the trip if you re into craft beer! Or if you re passing through Rockland.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Small, cozy and the food is good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fun place to go, beer is amazing and staff are fun!

★★
December 21, 2023

This place was hyped up to me for quite a while. I really enjoy German Beer and I was told they brew by the purity law which I like. It gives less bloat etc... This is a 2.5... but I can only give solid stars so.. Im going to 2 because of the high expectations I had. Here we go: Ambiance: There are a ton of breweries in the Ottawa area. This one is a german themed brewery. I have been to many breweries in the area, and this has the standard industrial/ stained wood with metal look to it. Not much sets it into the realm of German beer theme than the German flags lined above the bar. Not much else is different from the other breweries Ive been at. Its nice looking inside,clean, and there is a nice viewing of the brewery operation. And it looked like they have a patio too. Beer/Food: The beer was very good! The Kolsch was fantastic. I didnt feel bloated after, and I felt like it was a very well done and quality product. The Radler was also fantastic and tasted natural and eas not saturated in sweetness. Great job! I wished the beer came in steins.. or mugs.. or something resembling the culture from which it came from! The food was good as well, we just had nachos. It was covered in toppings and esthetically pleasing. We looked at another couple who got a charcuterie boars and it looked nice also. I wont comment on prices as I dont know much other than things keep getting more expensive.. Service: We had a young blonde server. She was bilingual and friendly. She told us she didnt like beer when asked for a recommendation which I found amusing for someone who works in a microbrewery. When we were finishing up a few of her friends came in and they had social time at the front register. I wanted to go up and maybe buy a sticker or glass or something but didnt feel like getting in their way. Conclusion: Like I said. In an area thats pretty competitive for microbreweries not much sets this place apart from anywhere else. Perhaps Im being aggressive with my rating but I had very high hopes for the Brauwerk Hoffman and would have likely stayed longer and picked up some merch on the way out if we had experienced a better time there. I hope they get they dive further into the German beet hall Ambiance.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing food, service and music. The beer was fantastic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I had the chance to visit the Brauwerk Hoffman Brewery in Rockland, and I can only highly recommend it. I had the opportunity to meet the owner who taught me a lot about the brewery, and he personally works on creating the beer. I had the opportunity to taste two of their beers, a blonde and a dark, and I was blown away by their quality. The brewery staff speaks both French and English, so dont worry if you dont speak the brewery language. You can choose to sit inside or outside, and to find it, a quick look on Google Maps will take you there with no problem. Its the perfect place for a date, a birthday party, or just to catch up with friends. Support local crafts by going there. I had the pleasure of visiting Brauwerk Hoffman Brewery in Rockland, and I can wholeheartedly recommend it. I was fortunate enough to meet the owner, who shared a wealth of knowledge about the brewery, and he personally oversees the beer creation process. I had the opportunity to taste two of their beers, one blonde and one dark, and I was blown away by their quality. The staff at the brewery is fluent in both French and English, so dont hesitate if youre not familiar with the brewerys language. You can choose to sit either inside or outside, and a quick Google Maps search will lead you right to it. Its the perfect spot for a date, birthday party, or simply to meet up with friends. Show your support for local craftsmanship by paying them a visit.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food was excellent. We tried the curry wurst and the schnitzel, as well as a pretzel. The presentation is beautiful and the portions generous. The size of the pretzel disappointed me a little, but thats the only negative I would have to say, because the taste was perfect. The beer was cold and above all refreshing! Nice local business. Parking: Around twenty parking spaces. Enough for the size of the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good selection of beers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing beer, and the food options were massive. Will for sure be returning!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I was pleasantly surprised with this brewery. It was our first time here and we were not disappointed. The food was very good and fresh and the beer accompanied perfectly. The pilsner and Marzen and 1989 were very good. The place is a bit out of the way in an industrial park, but worth the visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent beer. Big servings and the food is so fresh. The pretzel was hot and soft. The soup was yummy and not too salty. We will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Server was awesome! Plus, beer and food tasted good!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Outstanding service & food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Delicious beer!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The service and the location is great. The beer is also great. I highly recommend this place a jewel in Rockland definitely.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great beer! Great food and an amazing service! Love love love the cheese and charcuterie platter!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great classic German beers and some not so German styles as well. Friendly staff and good food too. Nice addition to Rockland!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great beer, good food, love the atmosphere, staff were friendly.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Food and service was great.

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Good beer and food nice size portions

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Cheese speatzel and buttermilk fried chicken, with a beer!? Yes pleeez

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Nice specials for Cinco de Mayo. We enjoyed both the beer and the food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great little German atmosphere brewery and eatery.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great beer and great food. Wish there was a bit more on the menu but its already way better than it was when they first opened. Ive tried all their beers and they are all good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Cool establishment. Simple menu. Not my usual beer styles, but theres a good variety of beer!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Love that we have this in rockland. Went to the comedy show last night, such a nice ambience! Food was AMAZING! Best nacho s I ve ever had in my life! And of course the Beer is awesome!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Beer was really good and staff was super friendly. This is a great hidden gem Definitely worth checking out for sure.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Wonderful food. Wonderful beer. Wonderful service. The brewmaster has caught the essence of a German Pilsner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great food excellent staff. Very willing to explain how they make their beers. Oh and the beer is awesome.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great food Good prices Super friendly service! The schnitzel and sauce are excellent. I ordered it with potatoe salad (which is a mayonnaise and dill based one) super tasty!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great German style beers. I had a nice chat with one of the workers. I will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great brewery!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Fantastic food, great atmosphere, savoury beers. Pilsner was nice. Boyfriend loved Hefeweizen. Food options are incredible, had the seasonal Caprese salad & peach cobbler. It was very very tasty. Also ordered the charcuterie previously in February & definitely worth it. The place is very unique for the location. Definitely a staple for boyfriend & I. Will be visiting for date night often.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing beer, great schnitzel and personalized service only 30min outside ottawa. A must visit!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Very good beers. There is something for everyone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Authentic beer and great food! Im first generation Canadian with bot parents coming from Northern Germany. I was there a few years ago and tried many beer styles. The brew master is doing it right! Full of flavour and authentic. Both Canadian fare and some German with a twist. Spetzle was the best Ive ever had. Even better than my moms! Parking: Large lot

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Only pop in for a quick beer, but it was good enough to order some to go! Also served by a lovely lady.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing! We did our rehearsal dinner with about 35 people here and they were fabulous. The staff and chef were SO easy to work with. They made a menu that worked for all of our guests needs. We had the nachos, charcuterie, chips, and allllllll the pizzas. The food was absolutely delicious. They set us up in a semi private area and it was perfect. And the beer even our non beer drinking friends enjoyed the beer! The planning and execution was amazing, I wouldn t have changed a thing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Love this local brewery, their food menu is an absolute must try. Ive had Onion Soup with a Pulled Pork Sandwich, very hearty and delicious.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

What a great place for staff party and of course the beer is phenomenal! The staff were super friendly and happy to explain their beer and suggest accordingly to your taste. I love the Pilsner, Pardon my French IPA, the Helles, Hefeweizen, especially the Marzen. They always had a smile on, and service was great and fast. From the beginning it was easy to plan the party with quick response with Olivier and Éric. Food is very good and different, beer is awesome, staff is super friendly and the place has a great ambiance. Everyone enjoyed their evening thanks to you guys! Vegetarian options: There are options Dietary restrictions: There are options Parking: Lots of parking Kid-friendliness: My kids were at the party and loved the look of the place with the clear glass to show the brewery behind, thought it was fun and enjoyed to finger food alot Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We had a small staff get together at this place and Olivier really organized a nice evening for us, great food and awesome beer and friendly staff. Chris Brunet owner of Brunet funeral home.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Really great food, drink and service. The schnitzel was amazing! A really great brew pub. The pozza was great too. Well be back again soon to try the bratwurst.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great beer nice to have a real German Style Brewery just outside of Ottawa. Service is awesome and very friendly people.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Nice atmosphere. Impeccable service. Excellent beers, difficult to choose the best. The were delicious! We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Went a couple days ago and everything was amazing! The beers they have on tap are all amazing, and they serve authentic German sausage with pretzels! Everything was to die for and I will absolutely be back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Very welcoming. Nice atmosphere. Fantastic beers with authentic taste. Bought a few on April 8th after getting my first shot of COVID vaccine. Will return once restrictions are relaxed. Municipality of Rockland, wake up and recognize a gem that could help revitalize a dying community, and so support them instead of putting roadblocks during COVID.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Had the the 1989, German IPA and Heff. The heff is very light, but flavourful. I like to think I know beer and am not just someone who drinks too much and these three were all gems. Enjoyed thoroughly!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great beer, and exceptional food coming out of the kitchen.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

My wife and I really enjoyed our visit to Brauwerk Hoffman on Canada Day 2021. We highly recommend making the drive to Rockland -- especially if you are in Ottawa. We tried several of their beer styles. Their Helles beer is, in my opinion, the closest to tasting like an authentic beer from Munich. Their Maibock is also very rich and tasty as is their wheat-beer. And their food menu also offers tasty meals that go well with the beers. The schnitzel was tender and slightly sweet and their sausages and pretzels were also amazing. We had a really pleasant conversation with Eric, the brewer, who said that he did his apprenticeship in Germany. I wish Eric and this brewery many years of success. I hope to go back sometime soon and I highly recommend their excellent craft beer!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Go here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great selection of beer, had a flight and loved every one! Also had a snack of the pretzels and I would definitely come back to try other food. Definitely worth a visit!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great beer and very good service

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Highly recommend. Great brewer. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Will be back often!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great beer food and service! Thank you we will be back!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Wonderful food, diverse selection of drinks, excellent server. Enjoyed begining to end.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

So good! We loved the food. Hidden gem is the potato salad that comes with the Monte Cristo. Awesome. A+

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Perfect brewery great beer food and friendly staff.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great food

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Excellent service and their beers are really good!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

5 stars for service and beer!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great local place, amazing beers, and really good service. Would definitely recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Good beer Pretzels were stale however

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Wonderful spot in Rockland, food was really good and the beer is a must to try, We had great service at the micro brewery and are definitely planning on going again, I need to try the whole beer menu.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Amazing beer, locally made! Must try for Everyone!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Stopped in for a beer and a flatbread pizza. The server was friendly and helpful and the beer and food was amazing!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Very happy with the food! Ordered takeout and it was well presented and tasted amazing! Truly felt like we were eating a home cooked meal. Great job!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great beer, sweet atmosphere and amazing staff. Beer selections were perfect and the food was delicious. Definitely going again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Excellent. Well worth a visit. Great menu, great food, great prices!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Awesome ambience for a brewery-pub. Had chilli, soup, pretzels and pretzel chips. Hope it flourishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great staff, amazing beer. Good ambiance as well. Definitely recommend checking out this place!