PUBLISHED September 13th, 2017 06:30 am | UPDATED October 3rd, 2017 03:27 pm
While traditionally a Bavarian festival to celebrate the union of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese back in 1810, the Oktoberfest we know today celebrates a period of conviviality shared with friends and family – all while appreciating the food and drink of Germanic culture. We’ve rounded up the best places to celebrate Oktoberfest at this year, so look forward to tantalising beer promotions, authentic Germanic meat platters, and plenty of revelry.
The Chop House
In celebration of this year’s Oktoberfest, The Chop House at VivoCity is offering a variety of Germanic platters until 3 October 2017. Perfect for those who relish their meats, the 2-person platter ($42) consists of Pork Schnitzel, Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs, Bratwurst, Pork & Fennel Sausage, Truffle Potato Salad, served with Sauerkraut & Red Wine Sauce. Alternatively, bring a bigger group of friends to partake in the 4-person platter ($82++), which stars additional and more indulgent cuts like the Pork Knuckle, Roasted Spring Chicken, Bratwurst, Spicy Chorizo, served with Steamed Asparagus and Sweet Potato Fries.
The only thing left to enhance the experience is The Chop House’s introduction of Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier Marzen – direct from Munich – that guests can enjoy at $12 per pint. The promotion will run until 3 October, so head down as soon as you can to catch these treats!
Here’s even more incentive to pop by the Chop House locations near you: the I12 Katong outlet will be hosting an Oktoberfest Party on Wednesday, September 27, 7pm to 11pm with free-flow Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier Marzen. You’ll even be able to indulge in the best of German culinary delights for just S$68++ per guest!
At the branch at VivoCity, the party will be on Wednesday, October 4, 7pm to 11pm with free-flow food, beer PLUS a live Paulaner Musikanten band performance! Tickets priced at S$88++ per guest.
The Chop House is located at VivoCity 1 HarbourFront Walk #01-161/16VivoCity, Singapore 098585, p. +65 6376 9262. Open daily 11.30am – 1opm; and #01-13 I12 Katong, 112 East Coast Rd, Singapore 428802, p. +65 6443 1011. Open daily 12pm – 12am.
SPRMRKT
This Oktoberfest, beer connoisseurs will rejoice at the Beer O’Clock specials over at SPRMRKT on McCallum Street with bottled craft beers (think Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Summer Ale) available from 6pm onwards, where the price of the drink will match the hour all the way till 9pm. At SPRMRKT Daily in Roberston Quay, a Happy Hour Craft Beer Bucket of four bottles is going at $35 nett from 5pm to 8pm.
Both outlets will be offering the Ploughman Platter (large for two at $34nett, small for one at $20nett); you can’t go wrong with a plateful of Pork en Croute, herbed minced pork blanketed with brioche, beef salami, San Daniele Ham, housemade pork rillette on toast, and chicken harissa sausage. These promotions will run from 16 September until 3 October, so keep your eyes peeled for them!
SPRMRKT is located at 2 McCallum St, Singapore 069043, +65 6221 2105. Open Mon-Fri 8am – 9.30pm, Sat-Sun 9am – 5pm. SPRMRKT Daily is located at #01-01, 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236, p. +65 9736 4032. Open from Mon-Thu, Sun, 8am – 11pm, Fri-Sat 8am – 12am.
Brotzeit Bier Bar & Restaurant
One of the pioneers of authentic Germanic fare in Singapore, it’s no surprise that Brotzeit Bier Bar will be throwing it’s 10th Oktoberfest bash this year. Head down to the Oktoberfest Party Weekend to enjoy either the two-hour free-flow beer at $45++ per person the or unlimited free flow at $88++ per person. The beer and the joviality will surely give you the munchies, so tuck into savoury treats like the Meatloaf Roll and Classic Berner Sausages for $15. Oktoberfest 2017 beer and food menus are available at all Brotzeit outlets from 5 September to 15 October. With live tunes and hilarious performances by the festive Germanic band Anton & The Funny Guys at the Oktoberfest Party Weekend from 28 September to 1 October 2017, you’re bound to have a jolly good time.
Brotzeit Bier Bar is located at VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk #01-149/151, Singapore 098585, p. +65 6272 8815; Raffles City, 252 North Bridge Rd, #01-17 Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103, p. +65 6883 1534; and 313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Rd, #01-27 Singapore 238895, p. +65 6834 4038. For individual outlet opening times, click here.
Oktoberfest Asia 2017
If you’re ready to party hard, Oktoberfest Asia 2017 is right up your alley, as this local celebration of the Bavarian festival will be held in a fully air-conditioned festival-styled marquee along Tan Quee Lan Street. This ticketed event is every beer lover’s dream, with each regular admission ticket entitling its holder to free flow brews from 6pm to 11.30pm each day, and access to a plethora of festive brews crafted especially just for the festival. With quality entertainment provided by the Hofbrauhaus band from Munich, you and your friends are sure to have an unforgettable night.
Oktoberfest Asia 2017 is happening from 19 to 21 October 2017. Tickets are priced from $100. For more details, click here.