Oktoberfest originates on the Theresienwiese fields outside Munich, Germany and initially was the wedding celebration of King Luidpole I with Princess Theresa of Bavaria. This one month long festival stood the test of time and to the present carries us to the old days of festive gayety. Throughout the 200 years since its birth, Oktoberfest has become synonymous with high-quality German beer, succulent pork sausages, bavarian potatoes dumplings, sauerkraut, dirndl and lederhosen and a lot of partying! But as an ancient proverb states "if Mohammed will not go to Oktoberfest, Oktoberfest must come to Mohammed" and so Oktoberfest has come to London for those of us who haven't got the time to travel all the way to Germany. Check our selection of the best Oktoberfest events in London and experience the Bavarian culture in London 2012.
London Oktoberfest 2012 - Kennington Park
20th-30th September 2012, Thursday 4-11pm, Friday 1-11pm, Saturday 1-11pm, Sunday 12-7pm
Set in Kennington Park near Oval tube station, this outdoors festivity takes care to deliver true Bavarian traditions and culture. Albfetza, a modern Bavarian music band, along with the flavour of marjoram Wursts served with sauerkraut and potatoes (£13), and accompanied by the finest selection of Oktoberfest lager (1/2 Pint for £3) will get this Oktoberfest party flowing. You can enjoy all this for free or you can book a table with food and alcohol for only £34 per person (Thursdays and Fridays) and £39 per person (Saturdays). To reserve your seat click here.
Join the London Oktoberfest 2012 party in Kennington
Bavarian Bearhouse Old Street & Bavarian Beerhouse Tower Hill
7-11pm, every Wednesday to Saturday from 26th September - 27th October 2012
Bavarian Beerhouse has been running Oktoberfest events in London for more than 9 years. As a traditional german flagship beer hall, Bavarian Beerhouse keeps its German sourced products as fresh and savoury as the air in the Bavarian Alps. From the characteristic Bavarian dress worn by its staff to the live music performances from the far away Oompah bands, the two Bavarian Beerhouses recreate the true spirit of the original Oktoberfest. Entry is free Wednesdays and Thursdays, but for as little as £14.50 you can enjoy the traditional music, the tasty dishes and two pints of German Beer at the comfort of your table. To book your spot at the Bavarian Beerhouse Old Street click here or for the Bavarian Beerhouse Tower Hill click here.
Oktoberfest at The Bavarian Beerhouse in London
The Fest Oktoberfest Pub
6pm to midnight, every Friday and Saturday till December
The Fest pub in London puts on the longest running Oktoberfest events in the World! For four months you can enjoy the full swing of the festive atmosphere with Live Brass Bands (Oompah bands) every Friday and Saturday night. The top-notch bavarian pork knuckles, bratwursten and pretzels will be brought to you by the enchanting Fraeuleins together with the large beer steins so that your senses are infused with the flavoured memory of Oktoberfest. If you wear a Bavarian costume you get a free shot of schnapps! Space is limited so book now.
London Bierfest - Old Billingsgate Market
3rd -5th October 2012 - 16 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6DX
Old Billingsgate Market puts its Dirndl and Lederhosen on and invites you to an outstanding Oktoberfest spectacle in London. This incredible Oktoberfest event aims to recreate the experience of the rich Baverian culture in the heart of London for corporations and their clients. The Heidis, Helgas and Helmuts of the Bavarian Alps will welcome you with a rare selection of Bitburger beers, authentic Haxn (Pork Knuckles) and the best soured cabbage you could find in London. The Bierfest package includes unlimited steins of Oktoberfest beer, tasty german fare platters, live oompah band, full table service and other special surprises. Price starts at £125 +VAT per person. Book a table of 10 here.
London Bierfest fun for Oktoberfest 2012
Beer Tasting Academies - The Bull
7-8.30pm, 31st October 2012 - 13 North Hill, Highgate, London, N6 4AB
Want to improve your knowledge of beers and ales? This Oktoberfest in London, The Bull brings you a tasting experience. Explore unconventional beer styles and flavours and compare the contrasting sips with the help of Beer Academy's Tasting Courses. Book your All Ales Hallows' Eve at the Bull London.
Uncles Bart's Oktoberfest Party - Barts
6-1am, 27th September 2012, Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue, London, SW3 3DW
Barts invites you to its small and cosy premises to celebrate Oktoberfest in an intmate setting. Bring your friends along for a unforgetable night of an abundance of lederhosen, steins, Schnapps and traditional Oktoberfest music played by no other than Accordian Karlotte. This is a fun-time London bar with a big personality. Book online.
Barts invites you to Oktoberfest 2012
Germanic Oktoberfest After Party 2012 - Apt
8.30-4.30am, 13th October 2012, Aldermary House, 10-15 Queen Street, London EC4N 1TX
What can be better than an after party that gathers all the Frauleine and Herrs in one place ? Grab your own Drindl and Lederhosen or just dress in or regular casuals and come down to Apt for an Oktoberfest Auf Wiedersehen party. Apt DJs will play Schlager, Neue Deutsche Welle and 70’s/80’s/90’s/00’s hot tunes! Entry is only £10 before 10.00 pm or £20 after. Book your guestlist here.
