Oktoberfest London 2019: Our pick of the parties in the capital

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It’s that time of year again, where Londoners pull on their lederhosen, grab a stein and raise a glass to that fine German tradition — Oktoberfest.

More events than ever before are planned across the city this year, bringing a slice of Bavaria to Brixton and beyond.

The premise is simple really — organisers pitch up with loads of beer and great German food, inviting revellers to carry on a proud drinking tradition in the capital.

So, if you’re planning celebrate the event in style this year, these are the best Oktoberfest parties in London.

Octoberfest Pub

It’s still September but this Fulham watering hole has already started on the steins. With the UK’s largest choice of German beers — more than 60 at the last count — regular party nights are especially popular around now.

Until Oct 26, SW6, octoberfestpub.com

Bierschenke

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This Liverpool Street pub has been hosting Bavarian-style parties for nine years, and so if anyone knows how to host a good Oktoberfest, it's this lot. The east London outpost boasts QueerSchenke, an LGBTQ+ themed party hosted by Vanity von Glow, on September 21 too. Lederhosen at the ready.

Until Nov 2, London Wall buildings, 4, Blomfield St, London EC2M 5NT, bierschenke.co.uk

Hofmeister Helles at Mews of Mayfair

Award-winning brewer Hofmeister Helles will get comfortable at west London’s Mews of Mayfair, promising Bavarian pizza, bratwursts and sauerkraut to soak up the beer. It's one of the more high-end events taking place this year.

Sept 26-Oct 12, Mews of Mayfair, W1, mewsofmayfair.com

Camden’s Official Oktoberfest

The Camden Oktoberfest is returning to the Electric Ballroom for its biggest ever knees-up. Around 6,000 tickets are going on sale for the festivities, happening on Saturdays from 2-9pm. Expect the venue to be transformed into a fine Bavarian beer hall, with the waiters and waitresses pulling on traditional dirndl and lederhosen. Herman Ze German is on board as the official food partner, making sure guests have plenty of sausage and schnitzel to keep them going. Tickets start at £10.

September 28, October 5, 12 & 19, Electric Ballroom​,184 Camden High St, NW1, camdenoktoberfest.com

London Oktoberfest 2019 in Canary Wharf

Raise your glasses: Packed tables at the London Oktoberfest event

A huge tent, with huge beers and huge pretzels – what's not to love? An authentic Oktoberfest experience is waiting to be had at Millwall Park in Canary Wharf this year, with up to 2,500 people taking part in the festivities every night. General admission is free, although a ticket guaranteeing a seat in the Bavarian beer hall will cost upwards of £11. Bear in mind that while traditional German costume is encouraged, football shirts won't be permitted inside the venue.

October 3-6 & 10-13, Millwall Park, Canary Wharf, E14 3AY​, london-oktoberfest.co.uk

Doktoberfest

At this new, 35,000 sq ft beer hall, there’ll be circus acts alongside the oompah bands, and plenty of vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free bites for those who think schnitzel is the Wurst. There's also a special LGBTQ+ themed takeover on October 12 and a Halloween-themed Spookfest event on October 31.

Oct 10-Nov 16, Dock X, SE16, doktoberfest.co.uk

Pop Brixton

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This south London favourite is welcoming guests for two stein-fuelled weekends in October. The event takes place in an open-air tent, fully stocked with traditional Munich biers from Erdinger, Lӧwenbräu and Spatenserving.

October 11-19, 49 Brixton Station Rd, SW9 8PQ, popbrixton.org

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