The similarities between Munich and Mumbai are much more than being the financial capitals of their countries. Munich’s popular German folk festival, Oktoberfest, which celebrates beer and Bavarian culture, pours itself into Mumbai with oomph and oompah bands, scrumptious food like schnitzels and bratwurst, and, of course, endless barrels of craft beer. Here’s where you can hit up one of these lager-than-life 10 Oktoberfest events in Mumbai and say Prost!
1. Le Bar Diamantaire
The lobby lounge bar is taking beer to bougie new levels of refinement with their Oktoberfest event. Bites and draughts of Bavaria settle into a menu full of hearty hits like succulent Lamb Frikadellen with beer onion jus, Chicken Schnitzel with apple-cabbage slaw, pretzels and more.
📅: October 5 – 12; 11am-1:30am
📞: Call +91 91673 91130
📍: Sofitel Mumbai BKC
2. Woodside Inn
Much like autumn nights, Oktoberfest celebrations at this beloved South Mumbai gastropub (with fantastic burgers) are long and lovely. Guzzle limited-edition German lagers and ales like Schwarzbier, 50 Days Märzen, and Festbier while you nibble on crunchy miniature pretzel knots, boiled Nuremberg hot dogs, German potato fries loaded with pork bacon, and dunk rye bread into Obatzda – creamy beer-infused cheese dips.
📅: Until October 12
📞: Call +91 93217 28192
📍: Indian Mercantile Mansion, Wodehouse Road, Opp Regal Cinema, Colaba Causeway
3. Kadak Brewpub
This taproom is going all out for Oktoberfest with craft brew tasting for just INR 100, an array of local and global food, and a bank of fun games to add some competitiveness to your drinking. Jenga, board games, karaoke and huge kegs of the finest hops ensure your steins and hearts are never empty of beers or fun. More info here
📅: Ongoing
📍: Chembur and Dombivli
4. Effingut
This popular pan-India brewery chain has an effing good Oktoberfest celebration running throughout October with malty Bavarian beers and stodgy German food to soak up all those hops. Festbier, sausages and pretzels, decor covered in Bavarian flag’s blue-and-white hues, all transport you to Munich without leaving the shores of Mumbai.
📅: September 20 – October 17
📍: All locations in Mumbai
5. Sesame Bar
Too bougie for just beer? This lobby bar offers Oktoberfest-themed cocktails for those who want more than international beers for a brew-tiful evening out. Dig into German bar snacks and food from a la carte menu, such as sausages, sliders and more. Additionally, this bar will also host lively music and photo booths to snap memorable moments. All this for INR 100!
📅: September 25- October 15
💵: INR 100 onwards, book tickets here
📞: Call +91 86578 84964
📍: Hyatt Centric Juhu, Juhu Tara Road, Santacruz West
6. Kalp
This Navi Mumbai pub has a BOGO deal on tap beer throughout October as part of their Oktoberfest celebrations. Mop up that free second pint with a special menu of German food like hot dogs, pretzel breads, chicken schnitzel and more.
📅: October 1-30
📞: Call +91 9833 335 005
📍: Phase 1, Newa Bhakti Knowledge City, Commercial Building, 209/210, Mugalsan Rd, Airoli, Navi Mumbai
7. Sthamba Global Brewery
Trust this Andheri taproom to dream up a unique Oktoberfest celebration. Touted to be India’s largest beer festival, you’ll find 60 taps & 100+ beer styles as well as a grand Beer Parade all month long. Find details here
📅: October 10-26
💵: INR 3,000 for 2 people
📍: Bhudargarh Colony, Morya Landmark II, Opposite Infiniti Mall, Lokhandwala, Andheri West
8. Independence Brewing Company Hopfest
One of India’s leading handcrafted beer producers, this brewery knows how to get a beer party hopping with more than just hops. Fun selfie booths, pop-up live stations, live bands and plenty of Fesitbier and a ‘Postcards from Berlin’ menu featuring delights like German doner fries, German street pizza, Berlin chilli hot dog, pretzel fried chicken and black forest churros.
📅: September 20 to October 5
📍: Powai and Versova locations
9. Oktoberfest at Jio World Drive
There are 30+ craft beers from microbreweries like Common House, daily performances of stomping Schuhplattler dances by performers dressed in colourful lederhosen and dirndls, live music, as well as bratwurst and karaoke if you feel ale and hearty enough to sing post-drinking sessions. Plenty of games like Beer barrel rolling, or Fassrollen, are also part of the festivities. More info here
📅: October 3 – 5
📍: Jio World Drive, BKC, Bandra
10. Amelia x Toit
Two excellent dining venues are coming forces for a spectacular Oktoberfest in Mumbai this year.
Amelia, the plush European craft cocktail bar, is taken over by microbrewery chain Toit to celebrate the pride of Germany. Finest beers like Belgian Wit, Banger Lager, Hefeweizen, Nitro Stout, and others are served alongside Poutine Fries, Pretzel Buns, and Spiced Chicken Wings.
📅: September 20 – October 5
💵: INR 3,000 for 2 people
📍: Amelia BKC