Copious amounts of beer, spirit, bonhomie and German recipes make for the most authentic Oktoberfest celebrations in town. And we tell you how to bring the merry making from Bavaria to Bangalore.
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ITC Gardenia
Source: ITC Gardenia
From roast chicken, sausages and of course beer, the ITC Gardenia will host a German Extravaganza with special offers on premium and international beers. It’s only for dinner, so make sure your skip lunch in favour of their meaty treats at Cubbon Pavilion and Lotus Pavilion.
Where: 1, Residency Road
When: Until October 4
Price: INR 2,500 upwards per person {approx.}
Contact: 080 22119898
Check out their website here.
The Margarita Lounge Bar
Source: Fisherman's Wharf
Skip the cocktails that this place is usually known for and guzzle down wheat beers with a hint of spice. When they add on the deal of unlimited beer for INR 1,300 then you know exactly where the party is at. Plus, sausages made in German style to make it an all-round festival.
Where: No 25/4, 1st Floor, Lavelle Road
When: Until October 6
Price: INR 1,300 per person for unlimited beer.
Contact: +91 7353800001
Find them on Facebook here.
Check out their website here.
The Big Pitcher
Source: The Big Pitcher
Say cheers to this place and then glug down all you can of their fine craft brews for just INR 1,500. While the catch is that you get the unlimited offer for only three hours, we’re certain you can do enough justice to that. Trust us, we tried for your sake. They even have small plates with German specials, so expect sausages, sauerkraut, pork chops and the potato salad.
Where: Old Airport Road, next to Leela Palace
When: Until October 4, 11am-8pm
Price: INR 1,500 per person
Contact: 080 45530000
Find them on Facebook here.
Feast, Sheraton Grand
Source: Sheraton Bangalore
If sipping on beer isn’t good enough for you, Feast takes the merriment a notch higher with an-all-out German buffet for lunch and dinner. Apart from Bratwurst, Sauerbraten and Pork Knuckle, dessert too goes Bavarian in the form of Black Forest cakes, Apple Strudel, German Cheese Cake and Pretzels. If you make it for dinner, a live band will get you grooving with German folk tunes.
Where: Brigade Gateway, Dr Rajkumar Road, Malleswaram-Rajajinagar
When: Until October 4
Price: INR 1,395 plus taxes for lunch and INR 1,545 plus taxes for dinner.
Contact: 080 49653360
Find them on Facebook here.
Checkout their website here.
District 6
Source: District 6
“It's possible to have a life without Weißwurst, but pointless,” said some wise person. And we agree. Luckily, District 6 believes this too, so they’re pulling out all stops on the German-ness of the Oktoberfest. From Bratwurst and Rosemary Lamb Chops to Wiener Schnitzel and obviously Weißwurst, you can eat to your heart’s content. We suggest you ignore your liver’s warnings and load up on their in-house brews too – especially the Smolding King brew with Munich Malts you’ll kill for.
Where: Sheraton Hotel, Brigade Gateway Campus, Malleshwaram
When: Until October 6
Price: INR 2,500 {approx.}
Contact: 080 42521000
Find them on Facebook here.
Checkout their website here.
Bangalore Brew Works
Source: Bangalore Brew Works
After being open as a brewery, they have finally got beer on tap and are pouring just in time for Oktoberfest. After all they are promoting #ditchthebottle and we're not complaining! Pick from an English ale, a stout or Belgiam wheat to start with, but since it is a German festival you're celebrating, carry on the night {or day} with the smooth German bock called Brigade Lager.
Where: 10th Level Prestige Towers, 99/100, Residency Road.
When: Ongoing
Contact: 080 22225583
Price: INR 1,500 {approx.} for two
Find them on Facebook here.