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Oktoberfest 2018: where to celebrate Germany’s beer fest in Manila

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Mia Villareal

<p>Oktoberfest is quite simply the world’s largest and most famous beer festival held every year in Munich in the heart of Bavarian Germany since 1810. Since then, the festivities have spread around the world as a great excuse to get together and carouse over beer, sausages, and other German specialties.</p><p>Although of course there are many spots in Manila where you can just drink German beer and call it keeping with the German tradition, here are five spots in Manila where special Oktoberfest gatherings will be in full swing:</p><div><strong>German Club Manila 80<sup>th</sup> Oktoberfest, Solaire Resort and Casino</strong></div><div><em>Entertainment City, Aseana Avenue, Parañaque</em></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/ancx/food-n-drink/2018/09/1beer.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Marie Francia</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Celebrate like the Germans do at the biggest and oldest Oktoberfest in the country, held annually by the German Club Manila for the last eight decades. Drink free flowing German beer, enjoy a feast of classic Bavarian favorites such as sausages from weisswurst to bratwurst, potato salad, pretzels, cold cuts, and <em>spätzle</em>, and play Germany&#x27;s unique beer games. Parties happen October 4 to 6, 2018 starting at 6 pm all the way until 2 am.</p><div><em>To reserve, call (02) 818-4236 or email <a href="mailto:reservations@germanclub.ph">reservations@germanclub.ph</a></em></div><div> </div><div><strong>Oktoberfest at Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge, Marco Polo Ortigas</strong></div><div><em>Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City</em></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/ancx/food-n-drink/2018/09/2beer_1.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Head to Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge to revel in Germany’s annual festival with imported Bavarian sausages paired with Paulaner beer, and nightly entertainment. Priced at ₱999, this special offer is currently available until October 13, 2018.</p><div><em>To reserve, call (02) 720-7777 or email <a href="mailto:restaurant.mnl@marcopolohotels.com">restaurant.mnl@marcopolohotels.com</a></em></div><div> </div><div><strong>Oktoberfeast: The Brotzeit Way</strong></div><div><em>Shangri La Plaza and Shangri-La at The Fort</em></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/ancx/food-n-drink/2018/09/3beer-@heftyfoodie.jpg"/><figcaption><em>@heftyfoodie on Instagram</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Have fun in the most awaited Oktoberfest at Brotzeit, an authentic German bier bar and restaurant. The celebration is now ongoing until October 13, 2018. Indulge in the freshest imported beer together with Brotzeit’s famous meter-long sausages, stuffed pork belly, and crunchy pork knuckles. Join in the raffles and games for more fun.</p><div><em>To reserve, call (02) 631-1489 or email <a href="mailto:reservations@brotzeitphil.com">reservations@brotzeitphil.com</a></em></div><div> </div><div><strong>Beers and Thrills Festival, Resorts World Manila</strong></div><div><em>Newport Boulevard, Newport City, Pasay</em></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/ancx/food-n-drink/2018/09/4beer.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Resorts World Manila adds a Filipino twist to this distinctly German festival for the whole month of October. Celebrating Filipinos’ fondness for beer, food, and entertainment, RWM offers &quot;Beer and Thrills&quot; dining specials in all its partner hotels and restaurants, plus live entertainment (Barbie Almalbis, Nino Alejandro and the jazz band Brass Pas Pas are performing) and a beer bazaar.</p><div><em>Visit the RWM <a href="https://www.rwmanila.com/promotions">website</a> for more information</em></div><div> </div><div><strong>Upperhouse Drinkfest at 2/F The Brewery at the Palace </strong></div><div><em>10th Avenue corner 38th Street, Bonifacio Global City</em></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/ancx/food-n-drink/2018/09/5beer-@compadrecraft.jpg"/><figcaption><em>@compadrecraft on Instagram</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Starting October 5, 2018 and all Fridays in October, you can go for drink-all-you-can Compadre Craft beer while enjoying great live music for only for ₱899.</p><div><em>Visit the Upperhouse <a href="https://www.facebook.com/upperhouseph/">Facebook page</a> for more information. To reserve, call (0917) 507-3442</em></div>

<p>Five spots in Manila where the German beer swigging will be in full swing.</p>