The best Oktoberfest events in Hong Kong

This October, Kerry Hotel is back with its highly anticipated annual Docktoberfest celebrations. Every Friday, Saturday, and public holiday night, the hotel will transform its casual dining venue, Dockyard, into a dynamic beer hall. Grab your gang and tear into classic German dishes like crispy pork knuckles, crispy schnitzels, sausage platters, and more. All Docktoberfest diners can enjoy offers such as $68 per pint for exclusive beers, a beer combo set inclusive of two beers and a German snack ($240 per person), a three-hour free-flow package ($350 per person), or the show-stopping mega beer combo set ($630 per person) for six pints of beer and a German snack to share among your party. Additionally, all guests who choose the free-flow package or the beer combo set will receive a coupon to try their hand at exciting beer games and a chance to win prizes at the claw machine. Find more information about the events and book your tables now at Shangri-La’s website.

Hong Kong’s hottest mid-week evening entertainment, Happy Wednesday, is getting an Oktoberfest twist! On October 9, 16, and 30, revellers can enjoy live horseracing at Happy Valley Racecourse while experiencing the buzzing energy of various German festivities. Catch exhilarating live entertainment such as six-piece folk-rock band The Young Bucks, German folk band Die Notenhobler, as well as traditional folk dance performances. What’s more, attendees can test their skills at games like pretzel tossing and beer stein-holding competitions for a chance to win epic prizes.

Aside from live entertainment, the Oktoberfest nights will keep everyone fuelled with authentic Bavarian delicacies. Think crispy roasted pork knuckles with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut, juicy Nürnberger and veal sausages, giant pretzel sandwiches, and of course, a wide variety of refreshing beers to wash everything down. Head to Happy Wednesday’s website and follow Happy Wednesday on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated with all the Oktoberfest celebrations. 

(Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)

From October 17 to November 2, grocer and deli Chef’s Market is returning with an almost month-long Oktoberfest celebration (from $220 per person) taking place inside Central Market. Catch live music performances from folk band Die Notenhobler, and prepare to delight in a wide array of authentic German beers like Franziskaner, Löwenbräu, and even spirits like Jägermeister if you feel like taking your celebrations up a notch! Get your tickets for the Oktoberfest celebrations on Chef’s Market’s website, and receive goodies like a souvenir stein and a classic German beer fest hat (until stocks last).

Drop by Frites’ Central location to catch their exciting Oktoberfest celebrations on October 19. The party will kick off at 12pm and all attendees can drink to their heart’s (and liver’s) content with the restobar’s five-hour free-flow of Lowenbrau beer, prosecco, house red and white wine, and soft drinks. If you can’t make it to the day session, the restaurant will do it all over again from 6pm onwards and keep the festivities going until 11pm. Save your spots and find more details about the Oktoberfest celebrations on Frites’ website.