London’s Oktoberfest celebrations are back and better than ever! Expect large glasses of foaming wheat beer, brass bands, lederhosen, and big ole’ bratwursts at these authentic events. From dancing on tables to sharing platters, there’s something for everyone at these ten spots. So get your oompah on and Prost!
1. The Official Camden Oktoberfest
The Official Camden Oktoberfest is back for four weekends of beer and food-filled fun, with all the classic Oktoberfest dishes on offer. Get ready to dance on tables, sing along to brass bands, and enjoy a delicious German meal and a cold beer.
Don’t also forget the backing soundtrack, which will be headlined by the No Limit Street Band – the UK’s number one brass party band!
2. Oktoberfest Brixton
Oktoberfest Brixton is coming to London in October 2023! Get ready for a Bavarian blast with hearty German food, invigorating music, rip-roaring comedy, and steins filled to the brim with German beers. The party will take place at Electric Brixton every Saturday night in October.
3. Oktoberfest 2023 at Market Halls Oxford Street
Oktoberfest in Canary Wharf is the biggest Oktoberfest party in the UK, with authentic German food, beer, and live music. Put on your Bavarian attire and get ready for a night of fun and festivities! The night itself will be running over two Saturdays in October – the 14 and the 21.
4. Oktoberfest at Between the Bridges
On October 14 and 21, Pink Oktoberfest returns for an unforgettable fusion of traditional Oktoberfest and vibrant LGBTQI+ celebration. Attendees can expect an exhilarating lineup featuring London’s elite drag acts, dazzling cabaret performances, dynamic dancers, and the unmistakable rhythms of the OmmPah Pay Band. So whether you’re looking to dance the night away, sing along to your favorite anthems, or celebrate LGBTQI+ culture, Between the Bridges has something for everyone this Oktoberfest.
5. Oktoberfest Spezialitäten at the German Gymnasium
Located in a historic gymnasium near St. Pancras station in King’s Cross St. Pancras, the German Gymnasium is an elegant venue that offers a more upscale Oktoberfest experience. If you’re willing to spend a bit more for a classier experience, this is the place to be!
Chef Alex has delved into his collection of Bavarian Bierhall menus, gathered over many years of Oktoberfest celebrations, to create their carefully curated ‘Oktoberfest Spezialitäten’ menu, featuring the finest Oktoberfest dishes. You can expect an abundance of sauerkraut, brined pork loin, generous servings of ABK beer, and much more.
During the Oktoberfest period, they also have live oompah bands performing, and if you arrive in traditional attire, you’ll receive a complimentary stein of ABK Hell Lager. It’s a fantastic deal!
6. Oktoberfest Halloween Party at Pergola Paddington
Pergola Paddington is celebrating Oktoberfest for four weeks with oompah bands, bratwurst, overflowing steins, and more. The Wunderbar will serve Wunderbeer, unique cocktails, and delicious food. DJs will play singalong hits, and there will be bottomless brunches and Margarita Mondays.
7. Fridays at Bierschenke Bierkeller
Bierschenke Bierkeller is the place to be if you’re looking for an authentic Oktoberfest experience in London. The Bierkeller will be decked out in traditional white and blue bunting, and there will be all the usual Bavarian beers on tap, live oompah music, and excellent sharing platters. it’s free entry! What more could you ask for…
8. London Oktoberfest
London Oktoberfest is the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the UK, catering to over 30,000 punters per year. The tent is decorated in blue and white colors, and the waitresses and waiters dress in traditional Dirndl and Lederhosen. The beer is imported from a small brewery in Nuremberg, Germany, and the bands are flown in from Germany as well. This year, there will be three fun events in Ealing and Finsbury Square, including a Halloween Edition on October 28. So, get ready to drink up and have a good time!
9. The Munich Cricket Club
The Munich Cricket Club is a Bavarian Bierkeller with three locations in London: Tower Hill, Canary Wharf, and Victoria. They will be celebrating Oktoberfest from September 16 to October 31, with weekly live oompah bands, German beers served by the stein, and classic Bavarian food. Expect a lively atmosphere and plenty of dancing on tables!
10. Oktoberfest at the Big Penny Social
Big Penny Social is London’s biggest beer hall, and it’s hosting a two-day Oktoberfest celebration on September 29 and 30. Expect Munich-themed decorations, authentic German food, steins of beer, and live entertainment. Get ready to party!