If you are always looking for a reason to chug beer with your homies, then look no more, as the Oktoberfest is here in all its glory. Derived from the two-week festival in Munich that celebrates Bavarian culture, beer, and food, it is surely a favourite time for us, and we love partaking in the festivities with no inhibitions. Oktoberfest in Mumbai is quite big, filled with events, wonderful craft beers, beer towers, and happy hour deals that can be hard to come by for the rest of the year! Read on to find the best places to celebrate Oktoberfest 2024 in Mumbai and PROST! in style.
PROST! 9 Spots In Mumbai Celebrating Oktoberfest 2024 The German Way
JW Marriot, Juhu
JW Marriot is going all out for Oktoberfest 2024. They've got an Oktoberfest-inspired brunch menu at the Lotus Cafe and iconic brews at Reflections! They have created a special beer garden with a wide selection of traditional brews, all paired with a classic German feast. Savour dishes like German chicken schweineschnitzel, gebrannte mandeln, kartoffelsuppe, braised sticky baby pork ribs, pork nuremberger sausages, chicken krakauer sausages, chicken frankfurter sausages, and finishing everything up with a classic bew and the famous apple strudel bundt cake. It's a perfect spot to experience Oktoberfest brunch with your bestie.
When: 21 September - 6 October
Timing: 11 AM - 1 AM (Reflections), 12:20 PM - 4 PM (Lotus Cafe)
Must-Try: Apple strudel bundt cake, German chicken schweineschnitzel, and gebrannte mandeln
Google Rating: 4.6/5
Social Media: @JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
Mostly Grills
Mostly Grills is one of our favourite Mediterranean restaurants with a stunning rooftop lounge bar. They are calling their Oktoberfest celebration 'Beer-o-Clock' and hosting a taste of Germany’s traditions with Bavarian brews at highly discounted pitchers and beer buckets, offering the best of German flavours. Start with German potato and leek soup, the classic jagger schnitzel, borscht, and traditional German Sausages – Knackwurst, Bockwurst, Bratwurst, and Leberwurst (served with Roast Onion Gravy, Sauerkraut & Herb Potatoes) and end with German black forest petit or potluck apple cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting, you are going to be spoilt for choices here. Sip chilled beers and indulge in hearty German fare while watching the planes fly!
When: 20 September - 6 October
Timing: 7 PM -11:45 PM (Food) | 4 PM -1:15 AM (Liquor)
Must-Try: Classic jagger schnitzel, borscht, German black forest petit
Google Rating: 5/5
Social Media: @mostlygrills_orchid
Woodside Inn Bandra, Colaba And Andheri
One of our favourite neighbourhood bars, Woodside Inn, is doing Oktoberfest 2024 right! The celebrations spread across all three of their outlets and bring authentic flavours and the festive spirit of Germany that will have you going back again and again. Indulge in fun games that can have you scoring free beers and feasting like you are in Munich, along with bar trivia nights, live music, and a DJ.
When: 21 September - 6 October
Timing: 12 PM - 12 AM
Must-Try: Kaiser Kölsch KÖLSCH, Hell Meister Helles Lager, and Gouda Croquettes
Google Rating: 4.4/5
Social Media: @woodsidemumbai
The Beer Cafe
It goes without saying that Oktoberfest at The Beer Cafe will be a lot of great fun. They have opened their 'OktoBEERfest' in all their locations in metropolitan cities, where they will serve Germany's finest brews, from traditional Märzen Lager and Hefeweizen Wheat Ale to the refreshing Radler. They also have a special curated menu featuring iconic German dishes like Brätwurst and Frankfurter Würstchen platters, served with sides like Spiced Corncob, Mashed Potatoes, and Red Cabbage Coleslaw Salad representing the ultimate Bavarian flavours. Plus, games, live music, and a raffle draw will elevate the whole experience.
When: 21 September - 31 October
Timings: All Day
Must-Try: Märzen Lager and Hefeweizen Wheat Ale, Strudel platter
Google Rating: 4.1
Social Media: @thebeercafe
LBB Tip: They have special Oktoberfest beers starting from INR 395 and Platters at INR 495 onwards
The Irish House
This dependable favourite always brings it with food and alcohol deals, and it’s no surprise that they’re jumping into the Oktoberfest festivities with full zeal. They have several branches all over the city, so you won’t need to travel much, either! They are doing unlimited pours for one hour from arrival, board games, live bands, stand-up, beer buckets, and a German-inspired menu with delicious bites. Their happy hour is also every day, and it's a great place to head to catch the Oktoberfest fervour in Mumbai.
When: 21 September - 6 October
Timing: All Day
Must-Try: Beer buckets, German-inspired quick bites and platter
Google Rating: 4.4/5
Social Media: @theirishhouseindia
Hyatt Centric, Juhu
Sesame at Hyatt Centric Juhu is a true hidden gem for serving some of the best Asian and Japanese flavours. Each dish looks like a work of art, and the finesse continues to reflect in their Oktoberfest festivities. Everything on their Oktoberfest menu looks beyond perfection, from perfect pretzels and strudels to amazing bratwurst and wiener schnitzel and chilled beer pints. They are a great spot if you want to relish the festivities for Oktoberfest in Mumbai.
When: 25 September onwards
Timing: All Day
Must-Try: Beer pints, German-inspired quick bites and pretzels
Google Rating: 4.8/5
Social Media: @hyattcentricjuhu
Dobaara
Dobaara is bringing insane deals to Oktoberfest and is definitely hosting one of the best Oktoberfest in Mumbai. Though always packed with music and fun, they are offering unlimited draught beer for 90 minutes only for INR 899. Epic, right? That's not all. They are also hosting a special electric Bollywood night with DJ Richal that will take the whole celebration to the next level.
When: 25 September- 6 October
Timing: All Day
Must-Try: Beer pints, draught beer, pretzels bratwurst
Google Rating: 4.5/5
Social Media: @dobaraaindia
Kadak Brewpub
Drink unlimited craft beer at just INR 1,049 at Kadak Brewpub! With delicious food, peppy music, and chilled craft beer, Kadak Brewpub marks all the checkboxes for a great Oktoberfest celebration. They have 12 kinds of craft beer on tap and new creations by their in-house chefs like Malvani Kolambi Masala, Chicken Ghee Roat Dumpling, Golden Chicken Bites, and Avocado Crostini.
When: 22 September- 6 October
Timing: All Day
Must-Try: Amshooto fish fingers, Nandan Cheeman and avocado crostini, Malvani Kolambi Masala with Solkadi Pani Puri Shots
Google Rating: 4.8/5
Social Media: @kadakbrewpub
ITC Maratha, Andheri
ITC Maratha's in-house restaurants, Peshwa and Bombay High, will become a beer lover's paradise. Enjoy a bucket of 5 brews for just INR 2,000 (plus taxes), or take advantage of the insane 1+1 deal on draught beers at INR 1,500 (plus taxes). When your stein starts to run dry, top it up for only INR 1,000 plus taxes and savour some mouthwatering chef's specials to complete the experience. This extravaganza would surely be among the best of Mumbai's Oktoberfest scene.
When: Upto 6 October
Timing: All Day
Must-Try: Draught Beer, Strudel, German-Bites
Google Rating: 4.7/5
Social Media: @itcmaratha
