11 Places to Visit in Bangalore for Oktoberfest 2022
Bangalore takes Oktoberfest seriously, which is no wonder for the city with the most brewpubs in the country! Did you know that the traditional Oktoberfest in Munich runs from September 17th to October 3rd each year? And across Bangalore, to celebrate this beer festival, a host of special craft beers and German-inspired menus make an appearance. It’s time for Schnitzels, Wursts, Spaetzle, and Kuchens! Read on for where to go, what to eat, and of course, to know all the Festbiers to drink.
1. The Bier Library Brewery & Kitchen, Koramangala
Start your Oktoberfest at The Bier Library with a stein (yes, they have the one-litre glasses) of their Oktoberfest Lager. Order the Smoked Pork Chops in Raisin Sauce, Ham & Egg Fries, or the Chicken Knackwurst amongst the dozen special items on offer, including Baked Cheese Mushroom for the vegetarians. Be sure to end the meal either with the Vanilla Toffee Pudding or Caramelized Walnut Pie.
Dates: 17th September to 3rd October.
The Bier Library: 80 Feet Road, 6th Block, Ejipura
2. Biergarten, Whitefield & Koramangala
Rolling out quite an extensive menu for Oktoberfest with starters and mains alongside four desserts, including Hamburg Version Plum Torte and Black Forest Gateau, Biergarten beckons for Oktoberfest feasting. Protein Bennan made with plant-based protein meat, Kartoffel Pierogies and German Pilz Gyros for the vegetarians, and Weichekaise Hahnchen Strudel and Lamm Pierogies for the meat eaters are great choices from the starters, with Flammekuechen, Schweinerippen, and Lammhufte off the mains sure to delight the palate.
Dates: 16th September to 5th October.
Biergarten Whitefield: Rd Number 2, Doddanakundi Industrial Area 2, Seetharampalya, Hoodi
3. Arbor Brewing Company, Ashok Nagar
The Hoptoberfest beer with a side of Soft Pretzels and Beer Braised Bratwurst is just the ticket to start the party at Arbor Brewing. Mushroom Spinach & Ricotta Strudel and Crispy German Pork Knuckle should definitely satisfy your hunger pangs, with the OG Apple Pie and Bavarian Cream ensuring you end your visit on a sweet note.
Dates: 16th September to 3rd October.
Arbor Brewing Company: Allied Grand Plaza, 3rd, 8, Magrath Rd, Ashok Nagar
4. Red Rhino, Whitefield
Red Rhino brings you a Schwarzbier Dark Lager and Traditional Blonde Lager alongside their Oktoberfest Marzen, so you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to picking your Festbier. Vegan Grilled Sausages and Vegan Cutlets are something to try, alongside the must-have of German Potato Pancakes and German Potato Salad for non-meat eaters. Pork Sausage & Fermented Cabbage Ball, Ricotta & Ham Puff Pastry, and Beer-Braised Lamb Shank should keep meat eaters satiated. Order the German Bee Sting Cake for dessert.
Dates: 16th September to 3rd October.
Red Rhino: 4th Floor Uptown Square, Whitefield - Hoskote Rd, Seegehalli, Whitefield
5. Aurum Brew Works, Doddakannelli
Looking to play a few games, chug beers, and eat German food while you’re at it? Then the Oktoberfest celebrations at Aurum are calling your name. Beer Braised Brats & Sauerkraut, Buttermilk Kasespatzle, Pretzel Dogs, and Kartoffelpuffer go great with the Marzen Lager. Dessert from the special menu has a choice of Raspberry Bavarois and Apfelkuchle. And make sure you stop by the festive photo booth and take some pictures to remember this Oktoberfest!
Dates: 17th September to 1st October.
Aurum Brew Works: 3rd Floor, Gold Sand, Ambalipura - Sarjapur Rd, Doddakannelli
6. The Merak Brewhouse, Ashok Nagar
Get yourself a one-litre stein of the Marzen, feast on Bavarian delicacies like Knodel, Porcini Sliders, and Flammekueche, and treat your sweet tooth to Viennese Apfelstrudel. You can also check out their offer of unlimited beers and an appetizer, running daily for a 150-minute span, between 1 p.m and 10 p.m.
Dates: 17th September to 1st October.
The Merak Brewhouse: Level H, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, 24/1, Vittal Mallya Rd, Ashok Nagar
7. Windmills Craftworks, Whitefield
A concise and delectable menu is on offer from Windmills Craftworks for Oktoberfest. Start off with Pretzels with Assorted Mustard, dig into Weisswurst in Bacon Onion Gravy, and feed that sweet tooth with the Baumkuchen, all while sipping on a Marzen.
Dates: 26th September to 9th October.
Windmills Craftworks: TOWER-1, 5B Rd, next to L&T Infotech, Shivaji Nagar, EPIP Zone, Whitefield
8. The Pump House, JP Nagar
In keeping with Oktoberfest tradition, the folks at The Pump House have lagered (conditioned) their Festbier, a Marzen, for five months! If this isn’t enough reason to visit, there is also a special menu with dishes like Spatzle and Bratkat Oven, Grilled Nuremberg Saurkrauta and Mash Potato, and Appelkuchen.
Dates: 23rd September to 13th October.
The Pump House: 607, 15th Cross, Dr Puneeth Rajkumar Rd, 1st Phase, JP Nagar
9. Toit Brewpub, Indiranagar
With an almost month-long Oktoberfest, it is no wonder that Toit has pulled out all the stops and is presenting diners with not two or even three, but five Festbiers, namely the Schwarbier, Doppelbock, Munich Dunkel, German Pilsner, and Marzen! A great way to try them all is by ordering half pints. The soft Pretzel, Rouladen, Chicken Schnitzel, and Sausage Schwartzen Platter are able company to ensure you eat well as you drink. And of course, for that sweet finish to the meal, there’s Peach Kuchen.
Dates: 12th September to 9th October.
Toit Brewpub: 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar
10. Geist Brewing Co., Rajajinagar & OMR
Start with the Festbier, a German-style Oktoberfestbier, with the suggested food pairing of Currywurst. Frikadellen, with an option of chicken or pork patties, goes well with the German Lager, Geist’s German-style Marzen. The Bienenstich is an Indo-German mix dessert that makes for an interesting end to the meal.
Dates: 21st September to 9th October.
Geist Brewing Co.: UG - 09 C, Upper Ground Floor, Orion Mall, Brigade Gateway 26/1 Dr Rajkumar Road, Malleswaram West, Rajajinagar
11. Bira Taproom, Bangalore Airport & Koramangala
Once you have a Marzen, Bira’s limited edition Festbier in hand, turn your attention to food. Pick from Chicken Schnitzel Strips, Pretzels with Beer & Cheese Sauce, German Potato Pancakes, Beer Cooked Sausages – and for the really hungry, go all-in with the Oktoberfest Feast Large Platter.
Dates: 23rd September to 3rd October.
Bira Taproom: 5PX5+PPC, Kempegowda Int'l Airport Rd, Yerthiganahalli
Natasha Ali
Wordsmith and wanderer, I'm a content writer and editor who brings my nearly 20 years of experience to my role with Stay Eat See. An avid traveler, I've lived in different countries, but now call Bangalore home. Travel is exploration, freedom, and losing oneself in a different place and its culture, including the sights and food. And writing about those experiences goes beyond just how-to and what-to, but bringing the reader along for the ride.
