Look alive, beer lovers! It's finally the most wonderful time of the year, and Oktoberfest is upon us. For those of us who will not be traveling to Munich for the occasion, NYC will be serving up plenty of great opportunities to don our dirndl and lederhosen and enjoy a pint. These are the best Oktoberfest celebrations in NYC.
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75 9th Ave. / 212.652.2111 / Website
Chelsea Market is celebrating with a whole weekend full of events from Thursday, September 28 to Sunday, October 2. Participating vendors will be serving authentic German beer, giant pretzels and more German offerings, such as German street food. The Swedish Meatballs will be providing live music all weekend long.
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The FiDi, W. 36th Street, E. 51st Street, and Williamsburg Clinton Hall locations are celebrating Oktoberfest with incredible deals on pints. Plenty of German Biergarten flavors will be available to get you into the spirit. Expect to find potato pancakes, bratwursts, schweinpops and more.
7 Rivington St. / 212.253.7077 / Website
For 20 years, Loreley Beer Garden has provided NYC with excellent Oktoberfest activities, and this year promises to be no different. Through October 31, Loreley will be offering free beer keg tappings and pig roasts on weekends. The signature pumpkin beer has returned, and Loreley’s will be offering beer by Greenpoint Beer & Ale.
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113 N. 3rd St., Brooklyn / 718.963.3973 / Website
This Brooklyn staple will be celebrating on three Saturdays in September: the 16th, 23rd and 30th. At 4PM, the women’s mug-holding competition, followed by the men’s competition at 5PM and the ceremonial keg tapping at 6PM.
78 S. St. / 212.742.8200 / Website
Through October 24th, Watermark Bar at Pier 15 will be serving authentic German beer, brats and giant pretzels. The celebration will be happening seven days a week, and 1-liter steins will be available for $15. Entry is free, but be sure to head over early to avoid a long wait in line. Prost!
Whether you choose to go all out and wear dirndl or lederhosen or just grab a quick pint, these Oktoberfest celebrations will get you in the spirit as we move towards fall.
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