The world famous Munich Oktoberfest takes place this year from September 16 to October 3, 2016. If you can’t make it to Munich, you can still celebrate here in NYC. In our continuous efforts to “connect the fun to the fun people”, check out our list of the best ways to celebrate Oktoberfest 2016 in NYC…
– prost, Murph.
The Top Oktoberfest Celebrations in NYC
Monday, September 19 – Monday, October 3, 2016
Oktoberfest at Bierhaus
Oktoberfest headquarters in NYC and home of NYC’s largest pretzel
Bierhaus is celebrating all month with German music, food and bier.
Featuring live music, Masskrugstemmen, shot-skis and more.
Serving six varieties of Hofbräu bier on tap including the world renowned Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier. Also offering 2-liter ‘boots’ filled with bier or a shotski that consists of 4 shots of Killepitsch attached to a wooden ski.
at:
Bierhaus
712 Third Ave. (45th St.)
New York, NY
212-867-BEER (2337)
BierhausNYC.com
Saturday, September 17 – Sunday, October 9, 2016
Oktoberfest at Paulaner Brauhaus
Saturday, October 17: Oktoberfest Kickoff
6pm – Doors Open
7pm – Traditional keg tapping of the first keg of Oktoberfest beer by the Paulaner NYC “Mayor”
9pm – Mr. & Miss Oktoberfest Competition. Wear your best festive dress to compete for the crown
Games, prizes, and surprises throughout the night
September 18 – October 9, 2016
fresh bier brewed on-site by Brewmaster Justin Meyers and authentic Bavarian menu by Chef Daniel Kill.
at:
Paulaner Brauhaus
265 Bowery (between Houston & Stanton St.)
New York, NY.
(212) 780-0300
PaulanerNYC.com
September 17 – October 16, 2016
Oktoberfest at Loreley
Sep. 17: Oktoberfest Kick-off
Sep. 18: Oktoberfest Brunch
Sep. 22: Oktoberfest Thursdays
Sep. 23: Oktoberfest Fridays
Oct. 1: Oktoberfest Party [tickets]
Oct. 5: Oktoberfest Beer Tasting
Oct. 13-16: Sausage Fest
Oct. 29: Oktoberfest Halloween Party
at:
Loreley
7 Rivington St. (Between Bowery & Chrystie)
New York, NY
(212) 253-7077
LoreleyNYC.com
Friday, September 16 – Friday, October 14, 2016
Oktoberfest at Treadwell Park
featuring
contests
German fare
Giveaways
Unique beer from select cities
[RSVP]
at:
Treadwell Park
1125 First Ave. (62nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 832-1551
TreadwellPark.com
Friday, September 16 – Friday, October 14, 2016
Oktoberfest at Pound & Pence
transforming the bar into a traditional & authentic Oktoberfest tent.
Hosting daily special brews from German breweries including Krombacher, Bitburger & Erdinger
free admission [RSVP]
at:
Pound & Pence
55 Liberty St. (Nassau St.)
New York, NY
(212) 716-1141
PoundandPence.com
Friday, September 23 – Saturday, October 22, 2016
Special beer tappings:
Sep. 23-25: Weihenstephaner
Sep. 30-Oct 2: Hofbrau Bier
Oct. 7 – 9: Schneider / B. United
Oct. 14-16: Urban Chestnut
Oct. 21 – 23: Spaten
plus pretzels, weisswurst, pork shank, bratwurst
at:
Bierocracy
12-23 Jackson Ave. (47th Rd.)
Long Island City, NY.
(718) 361-9333
bierocracy.com
Saturday, September 24 – Sunday, November 6, 2016
Oktoberfest Cruises to Bear Mountain
Oktoberfest Cruise runs Saturdays and Sundays from September 24 to November 6
German food and beer specials
live music:
Smitty’s Polka Band: 9/24, 10/2, 10/9, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 & 11/5
Street Beat Brass Band: 9/25, 10/1, 10/8, 10/10, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 & 11/6
Draft and bucket specials on all Warsteiner beers
2 1/2 hour cruise to Bear Mountain
3-hour visit at Bear Mountain
Boarding at 8:30am and departing at 9am
aboard:
The Circle Line
Pier 83
W. 43rd St. & 12th Ave.
New York, NY
Circleline42.com
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Oktoberfest with Melina
free admission
7-11pm
at:
Reichenbach Hall
5 W. 37th St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 302-7744
ReichenbachHall.com
Saturday, October 1 – Sunday, October 30, 2016
Oktoberfeast
featuring
authentic German food
Oktoberfest beers
live music:
Sunnyside Social Club: Oct. 1, 6, 7, 15, 29
The Polka Brothers: Oct. 9, 14, 27, 30
Dirty Water Dogs: Oct. 13, 16, 28
at:
The Hall
470 Driggs Ave. (N. 10th St.)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 387-4001
TheHallBrooklyn.com
Monday, October 10 – Thursday, October 13, 2016
Monday, October 17 – Thursday, October 20, 2016
Oktoberfest at Zum Stammtisch
$60.- per person.
featuring music by Die Spitzbaum
4 course German meal
call for reservations
7pm
at:
Zum Stammtisch
69-46 Myrtle Ave.
Glendale, NY
(718) 386-3014
ZumStammtisch.com
Saturday, October 22, 2016
the NYC Brewers Guild presents…
Blocktoberfest
featuring 15+ NYC craft breweries
$10 General Admission [tickets]
$18 General Admission + Five 4oz Samples [tickets]
$30 General Admission + 5 12oz Beers [tickets]
12:30 – 5:30pm
at:
The Well Public House
272 Meserole St. (between Bushwick Pl. & Waterbury St.)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
(347) 338-3612
TheWellBrooklyn.com
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Competitive Eaters presents…
Bratwurst Eating Contest
Annual Bierhaus NYC Bratwurst Eating Contest! Pros and Amateurs welcome.
Live music
Prizes:
1st Place: $750.00 / Trophy
2nd Place: $500 / 3rd Place: $250 / 4th Place: $100
RSVP via facebook
4-6pm
at:
Bierhaus
712 Third Ave. (45th St.)
New York, NY
212-867-BEER (2337)
BierhausNYC.com
Check out our MurphGuide Directory of German bars & restaurants in NYC:
and previously…
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Oktoberfest
featuring
traditional cuisine
oompah music
DJs
at:
Ulysses’
95 Pearl St./58 Stone St.
(Hanover Square)
New York, NY
(212) 482-0400
UlyssesNYC.com
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Steuben Day German-American Parade
12 Noon
on:
Fifth Ave.
68th St. to 86th St.
(Grand Stand at 79th St.)
followed by…
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Oktoberfest in Central Park
Featuring:
Exclusively serving German brews.
The US Championship in Masskrugstemmen, the strong man contest presented by Hofbräu
$30 admission [tickets]
1:30pm
at:
Rumsey’s Playfield / Summer Stage Area
(enter Central Park at E 72nd St. )
New York, NY
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Oktoberfest Kickoff Party
featuring:
8 German Oktoberfest beers on tap
huge pretzels, sausages
live music by Holy Hand Grenade
RSVP via facebook
at:
Bierleichen
582 Seneca Ave. (between Grove St. & Menahan St.)
Ridgewood, NY
(718) 366-5381
facebook.com/Bierleichen
Saturday, October 17, 2016
Sam Adams presents…
Stein Hoisting Competition
Men’s & women’s heats
winners can take home an authentic ceramic stein
and enter in for a trip to Vegas
7pm
at:
South 4th
90 South 4th St. (Berry St.)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 218-7478
South4thBar.com
Friday, September 23, 2016
Oktoberfest at Citifield
Join the New York Mets for their annual Oktoberfest Night at Citi Field. Tickets to the Mets-Phillies game includes access to a pre-game party in the Bullpen Plaza and a limited edition Mets Oktoberfest Stein. Sit together with other Oktoberfest supporters in the Big Apple Reserved section, located off the Field Level concourse in left and right-center field.
tickets: mets.com/oktoberfest.
For groups of 10 guests or more contact Barry Gorman, Group Sales at 718-565-4318. [tickets]
5.40 pm – 7.10 pm
at:
Citi Field
Flushing, Queens, NY
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Steeplechase Oktoberfest
RSVP via facebook
3pm
at:
Steeplechase Beer Garden
1904 Surf Ave. (at MCU Park)
Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 449-3200
SteeplechaseBeerGarden.com
Saturday & Sunday, September 17-18, 2016
Saturday & Sunday, September 24-25, 2016
Saturday & Sunday, October 1-2, 2016
Watermark presents Oktoberfest
featuring food, games, beer
12pm – 12 midnight
at:
Watermark
78 South St. (Pier 15)
New York, NY
(212) 742-8200
WatermarkNY.com
Saturday, September 17 – Sunday, October 2
Oktoberfest at Brooklyn Bavarian Biergarten
featuring Oktoberfest bier, including Brooklyn Pale Ale, Hofbräu Oktoberfest, Dinkelacker Oktoberfest, & Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest
plus chicken schnitzel sandwiches, German wurst sampler, pierogies, wings, etc.
Live music on Sep. 17
featuring Die Spitzbuam
at:
Brooklyn Bavarian Biergarten
263 Prospect Ave. (Between 5th & 6th Ave.)
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 788-0400
BrooklynBavarianBiergarten.com
Saturday, September 17 – Saturday, October 1, 2016
Oktoberfest at KBH
3 weeks of events including:
Saturday, Sep. 17: Tapping ceremonial Hofbrau Keg
Saturday, Sep. 24: 12pm- Family Day
Saturday, Sep. 24: 8:30pm- Shiner Stein Holding Competition
Saturday, Oct. 1 2pm- Day Drinking Olympics
RSVP via facebook
at:
The KBH Bierhalle
84 St. Marks Pl. (4th Ave.)
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY.
(347) 227-7238
theKBH.com
Saturday, September 17 – Sunday, September 18, 2016
Saturday, September 24 – Sunday, September 25, 2016
Saturday, October 1 – Sunday, October 2, 2016
Oktoberfest at Clinton Hall
featuring an exclusive beer from a different brewery each week
prizes, games
annual stein holding competition
at:
Clinton Hall
90 Washington St. (between Joseph P Ward St & Rector St.)
New York, NY
(212) 363-6000
ClintonHallNY.com
Friday, September 23 – Sunday, September 25, 2016
Thursday, September 29 – Sunday, October 2, 2016
Zum Schneider presents…
Munich on the East River
$25 general admission [tickets]
$35 reserved seating [tickets]
$100 VIP seating [tickets]
Thursday: 6-10pm
Fridays: 5-10pm
Saturdays: 12noon-10pm
Sundays 12noon-8pm
at:
Zum Schneider’s First Original Oktoberfest Tent
East River & E. 23rd St.
New York, NY
ZumSchneider.com
Free after party every night in the restaurant with DJ Volka Racho
Monday, September 26 – 
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Oktoberfest at Redemption
featuring German food specials
& seasonal beers
at:
Redemption Bar
1003 Second Ave. (53rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 319-4545
RedemptionNYC.com
Thursday, October 29, 2016
Stein Hoisting Contest
find out how long you can hold on
featuring:
prizes, give-aways,
beer for days
7pm
at:
Stout
133 W. 33rd St. (bet. Sixth & Seventh Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 629-6191
StoutNYC.com
Friday, September 30, 2016
Playboy’s Miss Carly Lauren Keg Tapping
Part of Bierhaus Oktoberfest
Carly will be tapping a Hofbräu keg
Everyone will have the chance to snag a photo with Miss Carly
RSVP via facebook
8pm – 10pm
at:
Bierhaus
712 Third Ave. (45th St.)
New York, NY
212-867-BEER (2337)
BierhausNYC.com
Friday, September 30, 2016
Oktoberfest Party
hosted by Andy Troy
free admission
Drink specials: $6 per glass for a wide assortment of craft beers
plus $5 Bud Light, $6 well drinks, $8 wine
2 for 1 Specialty Cocktail
Music by DJ Vinnie Campisi
free admission
RSVP via meetup.com or facebook
5-10pm
at:
Madison Square Tavern
150 W. 30th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 685-7781
MSTavern.com
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Dudes in Dirndls
hosted by Playboy’s Miss Carly Lauren
Part of Bierhaus Oktoberfest
All competitors will get to share a beer and snap a photo with the playboy model. Carly will be judging contestants based on outfit, creativity, personality, overall appareance, and audience cheers
RSVP via facebook
9pm
at:
Bierhaus
712 Third Ave. (45th St.)
New York, NY
212-867-BEER (2337)
BierhausNYC.com
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Oktoberfest at Calico Jack’s
Wristband special: $5 pre-sale | $15 at the door
includes:
$3 bottles & drafts
$5 margaritas (frozen & flavors)
$5 mixed cocktails
8pm – close
at:
Calico Jack’s Cantina
802 Second Ave. (between 42nd & 43rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 557-4300
CalicoJacksNYC.com
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Oktoberfest
at:
Hallo Berlin
626 Tenth Ave. (between 44th & 45th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 977-1944
HalloBerlinRestaurant.com
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Oktoberfest Arts & Crafts Fair
pumpkin patch
beer garden
live entertainment
carnival rides
children’s entertainment
at:
Sunnyside Gardens Park
48-12 39th Ave. (49th St.)
Sunnyside, NY
SunnysideGardensPark.org
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Kidtoberfest
kids will enjoy face painting, games, coloring, live music and a ton of Oktoberfest fun.
Kids 10 & under eat free
RSVP via facebook
1-3pm
brunch served all day
at:
Bierhaus
712 Third Ave. (45th St.)
New York, NY
212-867-BEER (2337)
BierhausNYC.com
September 24 – October 9, 2016
Oktoberfest at Bohemian Hall
special menu
beer & liquor
live music (weekends only)
at:
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
29-19 24th Ave.
(between 29th & 31st St.)
Astoria, New York
(718) 274-4925
BohemianHall.com
Saturday, October 9, 2016
4th Annual Oktoberfest at Aviator Sports Complex
featuring German music by Die Spitzbaum
traditional German food
stein-hoisting competition
$30 admission [tickets]
12-4pm
at:
Aviator Sports Complex
Floyd Bennett Field
3159 Flatbush Ave.
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 758-7500
AviatorSports.com
Saturday, October 8 – Sunday, October 9, 2016
Oktoberfest at The Wilky
Get a signature Wilky Mug while supplies last
pretzel eating contest
Polka music
Taste 8+ German styles brews on tap
Beer Brats
costume contest
RSVP via facebook
at:
The Wilky
108 Patchen Ave. (Monroe St.)
(718) 484-7458
TheWilky.com
