Grab a stein and a giant sausage at these Oktoberfest 2023 parties in London
Charge the steins! You don’t have to travel all the way to Germany for a lederhosen-clad knees-up this Oktoberfest – and you don't even have to wait until October. Munich’s world-famous beer festival is very much on in London and starting this September; with big steins of beer, platters of excessively long wurst and loud oompah bands blowing brass like they don’t give a schnitzel.
Whether you’re after a traditional take on the event or want to cut loose with some raucous table dancing, authentic Bavarian beers or east London craft IPAs, you can find the perfect Oktoberfest for you right here in London. Give yourself a warm willkommen at one of these London Oktoberfest events.
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At Between the Bridges, you’ll find a German-style beer hall ready to make your Oktoberfest dreams come true. Over three weekends of boozy fun, you’ll be entertained by the tweed-clad ten-piece brass crew Old Dirty Brasstards and more DJs on the decks, while the kitchen and bar will be pumping out the goods to line your stomach with. We’re talking two-pint steins of delicious beer and street food so good it’ll make you say, ‘Hell ja!’
Don some lederhosen and get ready for a big Bavarian bash as Oktoberfest comes to Neverland. Over two weekends, the venue will allow you to indulge in steins, cocktails, and lots of glorious food, while taking part in games and dancing the night away to DJ sets. Plus, on Saturdays, they’ll have a live oompah band to really get the festivities in full swing.
Three weeks of Bavarian joy are coming up at Munich Cricket Club, taking over its Canary Wharf, Tower Hill and Victoria locations. Expect foaming steins, platters of sausage and a live oompah band to get the vibes flying. Dancing on tabletops is encouraged – just be careful not to slip on any saus. Wear your best Oktoberfest ‘fit and you could also be in the chance of winning the title of Mr/Mrs Oktoberfest, while games held throughout the night will throw up the chance to win more prizes.
It’s pretty much Oktoberfest all year round at this Bavarian-themed eatery and beer garden in Richmond (there’s a clue in its name). Get stuck into huge pots of beer and chow down on heaped plates of wurst amid the bucolic surroundings. It’s like you’re back in Munich!
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