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It may be called Oktoberfest, but it’s mostly celebrated in September. In Munich, the Bavarian tradition runs from 19 September to 4 October this year. Here are the Stockholm bars and restaurants taking the German folk festival seriously.
Bierhaus
Bierhaus is celebrating Oktoberfest for the 12th year running, from 18 September to 17 October, with live brass bands and German comfort food.
Tegnérgatan 10. Book a table at bierhaus.se.
Man in the Moon
Oktoberfest returns to Vasastan for the 23rd (!) year, running for almost a whole month from 25 September to 24 October. A Tyrolean band will play in the main hall from Thursday to Saturday throughout the period, while schweinshaxe with dumplings and apfelstrudel are on the menu.
Tegnérgatan 2C. Book a table at oktoberfest.maninthemoon.se.
Liebling
The German bistro by Mariatorget gets things started earlier than any other venue on this list, on 14 September, while also unveiling a bookable dining room in the basement and a new bar area.
Timmermansgatan 24. Book a table at restaurangliebling.com.
Omaka
For those who care more about the beer than the Lederhosen. An Oktoberfest menu runs from 8 September to 10 October, with beer packages designed to pair with the food.
Uggelviksgatan 2C. Book a table at omaka.beer.
German Beer Hall
Here, it’s Oktoberfest all year round, served in authentic steins and with no reason to wait until September.
There are three locations: Hantverkargatan 71, Regeringsgatan 29 and Sjövikstorget 4. Book a table at germanbeerhall.se.
The Bishops Arms
Ten days of celebrations, from 18–27 September, with food, beer and what they themselves call “ompa bompa music”. There are several The Bishops Arms pubs around Stockholm, including on Vasagatan, Bellmansgatan and in Gamla stan.
Book a table at bishopsarms.com.