Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810, and while the original and world’s biggest Volkfest is still held in Munich other cities across the world have joined in the celebrations. So if you didn’t make it to Oktoberfest in Germany this year, you can get your fill of German food, drink and fun right here in Hong Kong. bc takes a look at three quite different options.
Schnurrbart
Augustiner Bräu, is one of the most popular beers available exclusively at Munich’s Oktoberfest. Served in 0.5ltr mugs ($99) it’s now available only during October at Schnurrbart in Lan Kwai Fong. A special Oktoberfest menu which includes Munich style boiled white sausage with pretzel ($90); Braised pork in beer sauce with bread dumpling and cabbage salad ($168); Nuremberg fried sausages, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes ($138) and the Schnurrbart special pork knuckle with braised red cabbage and mashed potatoes ($228).
Schnurrbart: 29 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong
Marco Polo
The 25th Anniversary Marco Polo German Bierfest runs from the 21 October to 12 November, 2016. The outdoor festival again features the Notenhobler band in their Oberkrainer outfits singing traditional tunes and hearty folk music. Beers available this year include Fischer’s stiftungsbräu helles lager ($90) and Erdinger Oktoberfest ($90), On the menu will be roast pork knuckle served with braised red cabbage and gratinated potato (HK$185); Pan-fried sausages “Nürnberger” style with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes (HK$150); Roast herb-marinated half chicken with carrot and potato salad (HK$160) and for dessert Apple strudel with vanilla sauce ($85) and Black forest cake ($85).
25th Anniversary Marco Polo German Bierfest
Date: 6-11pm, 21 October – 12 November 2016
Venue: Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, TST
Tickets: $280, $160 from HKTicketing
More info: www.gbfhk.com
Beerliner
With 5 locations – actually bc thinks there are 6 outlets, but only 5 are listed on the website. Maybe the Wanchai restaurant is only for those in the know? – Beerliner is the largest chain of German themed bars in the Hong Kong. Offering a range of German beers and dishes including roasted pork knuckle, sausage platters and Flammkuchen (German style pizzas). For Oktoberfest, running until the 31 October, Beerliner has added a range of special dishes and beers, perhaps the most uniquely Hong Kong Oktoberfest special is the Monster Shake.
For Beerliner outlet locations see here.