Oktoberfest 2018 Celebrations and Promos in the Metro You Should Not Miss
The original Oktoberfest celebrations in Munich, Germany may have later on evolved to be celebrated from mid-September until the first week of October to ward off the season’s chill, but in the Philippines, the celebrations are only at the tip of the iceberg. Gratefully, the country is not only more than welcoming to long-lasting celebrations and traditions, but it is also a treasure trove of restaurants, bars, and clubs united in the celebration of one of the most beloved and most awaited festivities of all time– Oktoberfest!
This October, Philippine Primer spices up your month as we gift you a list of restaurants reliving Germany’s historical Oktoberfest in Manila!
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German Club, Manila
80th Oktoberfest at Solaire Resort and Casino
It is undeniable that German Club Manila, being one of, if not, the oldest expats clubs in the Philippines, holds the biggest and perhaps the longest-running Oktoberfest in the country with their 80th Oktoberfest celebration, not at their restaurant in Makati, but at Solaire Resort and Casino in Paranaque City tonight!
Also read: German Club Manila’s Oktoberfest: What to Expect from the 80-Year-Old Celebration
From October 4 to 6, starting at 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., a 2,400-square-meter tent will be housing all who wishes to be a part of the celebration, filled with great Bavarian food care of an authentic Bavarian chef, plus 25,000 liters of Oktoberfestbier from the oldest brewery in the world, Weihenstephan. Complementing this festive vibe are traditional and contemporary music courtesy of a 12-man band, the Bavarian Sound Express.
Weihenstephan, world’s oldest brewery, will take the spotlight in German Club’s 80th Oktoberfest this year!
Weihenstephan’s brews are best paired with an authentic Bavarian menu comprised of hearty sausages and a lot more.
Tickets can be purchased at Ticketworld.com, the German Club in Makati, Solaire Box Office, or at Ticketworld counters. Tickets are also sold at the venue and are inclusive of a one-day entry, the coveted German beer mug, and free-flowing German beer and food!
Also read: German Club Manila’s 80th Oktoberfest at Solaire
So hurry and let us meet at Solaire for the German Club Manila’s Oktoberfest, which reportedly could magnetically draw you in.
Brotzeit Philippines
The Oktoberfeast at Brotzeit Shangri-La at the Fort, Bonifacio Global City
Known to serve authentic German cooking in over seven countries around the globe including the Philippines, Brotzeit in Shangri-La at The Fort will be one with the historical celebration with their very own Oktoberfeast happening this October 13 starting 4 p.m.!
After their much-celebrated ceremonial Keg Tapping led by German Club Manila’s President, Tobias Rast, plus Brotzeit’s party at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall on September 29, Oktoberfest is still underway at Brotzeit in BGC with 80s music from Kudos Loves Eighties and mixes from DJs Allan Corpus and Brock Donald.
All this can be very much enjoyed while savoring Brotzeit’s Oktoberfest Menu comprised of Meter-Wurst Sausage and Oktoberfestplatte with oven-roasted pork knuckle among other dishes, paired with the ever-fabled Weihenstephan Festbier and Paulaner Oktoberfestbier!
The Oktoberfestplatte (Oktoberfest Platter for 5 to 6 persons) is comprised of Oven roasted pork knuckle, beer-infused Bavarian honey ribs, juicy and tender whole roasted chicken, meter sausage served with spicy potato wedges and sauerkraut./ IMAGE Brotzeit Philippines
Also prepared by Brotzeit for the Oktoberfest celebration are special menus with seasonal draft beer, now available at every Brotzeit branch in the metro.
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And as if Brotzeit Philippines can’t get enough of the Oktoberfest fever, at all Fridays and Saturdays of October, they give their customers a chance to SPIN AND WIN to score instant prizes from Brotzeit. What’s more is that by purchasing Php 3,000 worth of items from their Oktoberfest Menu, customers also get a chance to win premium gift items from Brotzeit and their other sponsors.
Wursty Wursty
Tuscany, Upper Mckinley Road, Mckinley Hill
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Celebrate Oktoberfest with one of the Metro’s hubs for German and Turkish cuisine! Wursty Wursty invites you to enjoy their various promos and games including their “Drop Ball” and “Poke Me” games, courtesy of their bonny models garbed in the German costume in celebration of this year’s Oktoberfest. What’s more is that for the whole month of October, you may also visit Wursty Wursty for an array of promos coming your way!
At Wursty Wursty, avail of their San Miguel Buy 1 Take 1 promo every Thursdays and Fridays or celebrate Oktoberfest with Wursty Wursty’s Mulefest Bucket at Php 230/bucket of Smirnoff during Fridays and Saturdays. Every day, Wursty Wursty also offers their customers with a Heineken promo of Buy-3-Bottles-Get-1-Bottle-for-Free for only Php 240 for the month of October!
Wursty Wursty, which is located at McKinley Hill in Taguig and is open from 10 a.m. to 3 a.m., offers German, Turkish and local dishes as well as a wide selection of beers. The restaurant also features a selection of wurst (German sausages in English) which you can sample when you visit Wursty Wursty with friends or family.
The Grove Weekend Brews
The Grove by Rockwell, E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Pasig City
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Let the country’s local craft brewery scene draw you in as The Grove Weekend Brews celebrate Oktoberfest with “Your Local Craft Beer Festival!” From October 12 to 13 starting 5 pm until 1 a.m., witness the gathering of over 12 local breweries which will give you a taste of what authentic local craft beer is. Among these craft breweries are the following:
- Santiago Brewery
- Beer Bros.
- Standford and Shaw
- Barik Supreme Lambanog
- Craft Point Beer
- The Philippine Craft Kings (PCK)
- Mitchell’s Backyard Brew
- 63 North Brewery
- Crazy Carabao
- Weekend Craft Ales
- Elias Wicked Ales and Spirits
- Bel Ale Beer
This two-day event will be filled with the sound of local music featuring local artists, as well as delicious food offerings, which you should definitely look out for this Oktoberfest!
Santis Deli-Cafe, Silang Cavite
Km. 52 Aguinaldo Highway Buho, Silang Cavite
Not only will you get to enjoy a feast of Bavarian treats when you attend the Oktoberfest 2018 celebration at Santis Deli-Cafe in Silang Cavite, but you will also get to feel the vibe of the authentic German tradition with the great Rolf Henkel’s music, accompanied by the lovely, bellowing sound of the accordion!
On October 26, Friday, Santis Deli-Cafe, located at Km. 52 Aguinaldo Highway Buho, Silang Cavite, saves October with a last “Hurrah!” from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., complete with an authentic German cuisine and free-flowing draft beer! This German buffet is comprised of Bavarian-style specialties of cold cuts, cabbage salad, and pretzels to name a few; and of course, it would not be an authentic Oktoberfest celebration without the Bavarian favorites– the Sauerkraut, the Roasted Pork Knuckles, and the traditional Bavarian sausages and desserts with a side of some free-flowing beers!
Get this buffet for only Php 1,380, inclusive of the price discount and savor the last moments of the Oktoberfest season only at Santis Deli-Cafe!
Also Read: Oktoberfest 2018 at Santis Deli-Cafe, Silang Cavite: A Feast of German Buffet and Rolf Henkel Music
Nipa Brew Craft Beers
9639 Kamagong, San Antonio Village, Makati
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Known for the local craft beer adventures they venture in, the Nipa Brew Craft Beer’s Taproom will be filled with so much more escapades for the whole month of October! Join the fun inside their Taproom with the following events schedule!
- October 19, 8 pm (Quiz Night: Music)
- October 20, 1 pm to 8 pm (Shoes and Brews: Joco Comendador Footwear Making Workshop)
- October 20, 8 pm (Rockeoke Night- Take the Stage and Sing with the Band!)
- October 26, 8 pm (Quiz Night: General Knowledge)
- October 27, 1 pm to 6 pm (Homebrew Workshop: Hands-on Brewing Workshop)
- October 27, 8 pm (Band Night)
- October 28 to November 3 (Halloween Week: Come in Costume and Get a Gift!)
- October 31 (Rockeoke Night with Hit the Road Kat, Best Halloween Costume Contest)
What’s more is that this special Taproom at San Antonio Village in Makati, has some feature promos in store for us, as they will be giving out FREE stickers on your 1st full beer, a FREE coaster set on your 4th beer, and a FREE shirt on your 10th beer for their October Special!
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Plus, every Thursday, you get all the fun with their #TBT or #TryBeerThursdays, where they will be ushering in a new special brew for only Php 100! So get the Oktoberfest spirit going with Nipa Brew Craft Beers!
Oktoberfest Promos to Feast Upon
And as if to tease your senses even more, the following restaurants offer you various promos to enjoy for the whole month of October!
Single Origin
In celebration of Oktoberfest, all branches of Single Origin whether in Bonifacio High Street in Taguig, Rockwell, or Greenbelt in Makati will grant you a free sausage platter once you order at least Php 1, 500 worth of beer! So visit their Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. as they launched four of their happy hour beers namely Deschutes Black Butte Porter, Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Lagunitas India Pale Ale, and Lagunitas Maximus!
Also read: Single Origin at Greenbelt: A Standout on Coffee and Comfort Food
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Score this free platter of sausage with every purchase of Php 1,500 worth of beers at any branches of Single Origin./ IMAGE Single Origin
Also read: Single Origin in Rockwell: Fresh Gourmet Sandwich Options
Tapella
Tapella Bar and Restaurant which is situated at Greenbelt 5 in Makati, is offering a promo of 5 Beers (San Miguel Light or San Miguel Pale Pilsen) plus one choice of appetizer for only Php 550! Among your choices of appetizer are the Rollitos Gaudi (Chorizo in Rice Wrapper), Crispy Bacalao Poppers (Fish and Chips), Setas con Jamon (Sauteed Mushroom with Jamon), and Pintxo El de Cerdo/El de Pollo (Pork and Chicken Skewers). This promo runs for the whole month of October from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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The Perfect Pint
Located at Molito Commercial Center in Alabang and at Greenbelt 2 in Makati, The Perfect Pint will be having a Perfect Hoppy Hour Promo of 2 + 1 beers every Sundays to Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the whole month of October! Adding to this excitement is their launch of the Bratwurst Sausage Coil to go perfectly with the craft beer promo!
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Fuel up your system with this year’s Oktoberfest celebrations brought to you by the hottest restaurants and bars in the Metro! Which Oktoberfest celebration would you like to visit? Tell us at the comments section below and let the Oktoberfest celebrations keep your senses alive! Prost!
Written by Chin Sanigan
