Wo know that if you're going to celebrate Oktoberfest you really want to be doing it in Munich. But it's okay if you can't get to Germany – you can enjoy Oktoberfest parties right here in London. Throughout September and October there are loads of different events that you can join, from bottomless brunches to family-friendly events. Slap on the lederhosen, grab your stein, and get ready for the oompah band – this is our guide to Oktoberfest in London.
Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in London
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Oktoberfest events in London
- London Oktoberfest – Three riotous weekends
- Bermondsey Bierkeller – Parties every week
- Munich Cricket Club – More than a month of parties
- German Gymnasium – Celebrate with food and music
- Between the Bridges – Vibrant waterside party
- The London Bierfest – Authentic German entertainment
- Big Penny Social – Warehouse turned bar turned beer hall
- Stein's – Enjoy the beer garden
- Bierschenke – Beer hall events
- Camden Oktoberfest – Let loose at Electric Ballroom
- Katzenjammers – The Katzoberfest Extravaganza
- Albert's Schloss – From Munich with love
- The Anchor – A mid-autumn night's dream
- Market Halls – Supersized Oktoberfest party
- Fox & Firkin – Oktoberfest with craft beer
- Blondies Brewery – Rocktoberfest on!
Oktoberfest events in London
Here's where to celebrate Oktoberfest this year.
Three riotous weekends
The official London Oktoberfest takes place over multiple weekends at different locations across the city. Thousands of people descend on these events to enjoy a party atmosphere, live music, German food and beer, and on-theme decor to help get you into the spirit. Waiters are dressed in traditional outfits and the Bavarian beer is specially made for the event.
Parties every week
Bermondsey Bierkeller is a German beer hall all year round so you can be sure they know how to do an Oktoberfest party. There's a packed schedule of Oktoberfest events, with live oompah music, hearty German grub, and of course, loads of beer. There's an impressive cavernous feel at this award-winning venue.
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2-4 Tooley St, Southwark
- Website • 020-740 363 33
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More than a month of parties
With a number of branches around the capital, Munich Cricket Club is a lively spot for German beer, satisfying food, music, and a buzzing atmosphere. Each location is hosting Oktoberfest parties featuring steins of beer, live music, dancing, plus a special Oktoberfest menu and merch.
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12 Hertsmere Rd, Canary Wharf/Tower Hamlets 9 Crutched Friars, The City/City of London 1 Abbey Orchard St, WestminsterMunich Cricket Club Canary Wharf
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Celebrate with food and music
Want to celebrate without the drunken revelry? You do you, and head over to German Gymnasium. This grand venue is celebrating with an Oktoberfest Spezialitäten and live oompah music. In the Grand Café or on the terrace you can enjoy a special menu amongst authentic decor. Anyone wearing appropriately Bavarian fancy dress gets a free stein of beer too.
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1 King's Blvd, Camden Town/King's Cross
- Website • 020-728 780 00
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Vibrant waterside party
Between the Bridges is an all-day riverside venue that puts on loads of fun events. It's vibrant and bustling here, with drinks, street food, and awesome views. Head down for Oktoberfest and you'll get live music and singalongs, DJs, street food, and steins of beer overlooking the river. The whole venue gets turned into a massive beer hall.
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The Queen's Walk, South Bank/Lambeth/Southwark
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Authentic German entertainment
The London Bierfest takes place in Old Billingsgate Market on 17th October. At this buzzing party you can expect live music and entertainment, authentic German food, lots of dancing, and all the beer you can drink. Thousands take part in the event to enjoy German entertainers, real Bavarian beer, and a fun and frivolous atmosphere across the two days.
Enjoy the beer garden
If you want a more relaxed way to enjoy Oktoberfest head over to Stein's for a refreshing drink. These riverside German beer gardens offer a taste of Oktoberfest all year round. Kick back here with a stein of imported German beer plus authentic food options like pretzels, wurst, and schnitzel.
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Beer hall events
Covent Garden's Bierschenke has events going on for Oktoberfest right up until November. Head down to this vast German beer hall for one of the special Oktoberfest parties with on-theme blue and white decor, special menus, live oompah bands, and plenty of German beers to try. Enjoy all this in a raucous atmosphere.
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50 Earlham St, Covent Garden
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Let loose at Electric Ballroom
Camden Oktoberfest takes over live music venue Electric Ballroom every weekend during October. The venue is transformed into a big beer hall brimming with raucous party vibes. There's live music, authentic decor, Bavarian beers and tons of wurst, hosts in authentic dress, and an unrestrained atmosphere. Full fancy dress for guests is encouraged as well.
The Katzoberfest Extravaganza
Katzenjammers is a spacious beer hall with communal tables and a lively atmosphere. The venue is holding its big Oktoberfest party across multiple dates, featuring music and singalongs, games, prizes, and a free shot on entry. Booking in advance is essential if you want to join the party at this subterranean spot.
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The Hop Exchange, 24 Southwark Street, Southwark
- Website • 020-723 408 35
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From Munich with love
London's new Bavarian pleasure palace Albert's Schloss will be hosting Oktoberfest from Saturday, 21 September to Sunday, 6 October, in partnership with the Paulaner Munich brewery. Guests can look forward to oompah parties, brass bands, wiener eating competitions, keg tapping, and bier guzzling galore. The event will also feature best lederhosen competitions, Seven Days of Showtime, and much more.
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20-24 Shaftesbury Ave, Soho
- Website • 020-816 500 00
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A mid-autumn night's dream
William Shakespeare's regular, The Anchor in Southwark, celebrates Oktoberfest in the beginning of October with a one-day party featuring live music and plenty of beer and food. The riverside pub occupies a warren of rooms and corridors, resulting in an intimate atmosphere with plenty of hidden nooks and crannies – perfect for canoodling with your lederhosen or dirndl-clad significant other.
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34 Park St, Southwark
- Website • 020-740 715 77
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Supersized Oktoberfest party
If you like your Oktoberfest parties the way you like your steins – massive – then get to Market Halls in Oxford Street on 12 or 19 October. This is billed as the biggest Oktoberfest event in the country, with two parties in October. Expect Bavarian street food and beer, oompah bands, MCs and DJs, and loads of dancing. On-theme fancy dress is encouraged.
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9 Holles Street, Marylebone
- Website • 020-377 393 59
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Oktoberfest with craft beer
Fox & Firkin brings Oktoberfest to Lewisham with a pair of Firkin Brewery's parties. The vibrant pub will have live music and a piano singalong to entertain you, plus bratwurst and craft beer aplenty. The pub is known for its spacious beer garden too, so fingers crossed the weather holds up.
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316 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham
- Website • 020-869 009 69
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Rocktoberfest on!
The brewery spin-off of iconic dive bar Blondies is hosting a Rocktoberfest night on 21 September. The free event will feature karaoke in the beer hall where you'll be able to sing whatever you want, and the brewery will also be launching a special “festbier” to commemorate the occasion. Pizza will be served on-site as well.
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258 Church Road, Leyton/Waltham Forest
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FAQ
Does the UK celebrate Oktoberfest?
Yes, the UK does celebrate Oktoberfest. Several cities, including London, host Oktoberfest events and celebrations with traditional German food, beer, and entertainment.
Why is it called Oktoberfest when it starts in September?
Oktoberfest is called so because it originally began in October. However, it was moved to late September to take advantage of better weather conditions in Bavaria, Germany. The name stuck despite the date change.
Where to go for Oktoberfest in London?
You can celebrate Oktoberfest in London at various venues and several pop-up beer gardens and festivals that typically occur in late September and October. Be sure to check our guide to Oktoberfest for current event listings as they may change from year to year.
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