Oktoberfest is a German beer festival that has been around since 1810. The popularity of this boozy event has grown so tremendously that even non-German cities all over the world celebrate it on an annual basis.

Needless to say, Singapore too celebrates this joyous occasion! Beer never gets old, right?

Here are 7 Places in Singapore Where You Can Celebrate Oktoberfest.

#1 BREWERKZ

Every Oktoberfest, the Clarke Quay precinct will transform into a vibrant German-themed carnival and award-winning microbrewery restaurant Brewerkz is one of the participating tenants in this fun-filled festival. Usher into Oktoberfest with Brewerkz’s comprehensive selection of handcrafted beers and American-style dishes.

301 Merchant Rd
Riverside Point
Singapore 058282
Tel: +65 6438 7438
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 12am
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

#2 BROTZEIT GERMAN BIER BAR & RESTAURANT

Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant is the go-to place for authentic German cuisine and German beers. Unwind with loved ones over Münchner Lagers and Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbiers; the former is a slightly malty Bavarian treat, while the latter is an aromatic golden wheat beer with a fruity aftertaste.

252 North Bridge Road, #01-17
Raffles City Shopping Centre
Singapore 179103
Tel: +65 6883 1534
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 1am
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 2am
Nearest Station: City Hall

#3 FESTIVE WALK, RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA

Held on 01 October 2016, from 7pm to 2am, Oktoberfest at Festive Walk, Resorts World Sentosa will feature a gourmet line-up of German delicacies. Michelin-starred and celebrity chef restaurants – namely CURATE, Fratelli, Forest and Osia Steak and Seafood Grill – will be launching specially created bratwurst sausages on this very day.

8 Sentosa Gateway
Sentosa Island
Singapore 098269
Tel: +65 6577 8888
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

Source: Oktoberfest Asia

#4 OKTOBERFEST ASIA

Held from 13 – 15 October 2016, Oktoberfest Asia 2016 will be a large scale boozy event. Visitors can look forward to free-flow festive brews that are available only during Oktoberfest Asia, live performances by Hofbrauhaus Band and irresistible Bavarian dishes. Regular tickets start from S$70 per pax.

Tan Queue Lan Street
Singapore 188108
Nearest Station: Bugis

#5 PAULANER BRÄUHAUS SINGAPORE

Paulaner Bräuhaus Singapore is celebrating Oktoberfest from 23 September 2016 till 01 October 2016. There will be a kids-friendly Oktoberfest Brunch held on 25 September 2016 from 11.30am to 3.30pm. Treat yourselves to Munich speciality classics while enjoying the traditional and modern Bavarian tunes performed live by Scharivar Sextett.

9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-01, Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6883 2572
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

Source: Stuttgart Blackforest

#6 STUTTGART BLACKFOREST BOUTIQUE S-CAFE

Stuttgart Blackforest Boutique S-Cafe is aptly named after southwestern German city Stuttgart. The cafe-cum-restaurant specialises in Swabian cuisine and you can expect dishes such as pork knuckle and black forest cake. Kickstart the Oktoberfest party with their exclusively imported German beers.

9 Bras Basah Road, #01-01
Rendezvous Hotel Gallery
Singapore 189559
Nearest Station: Bras Basah

Source: Swiss Club

#7 SWISS CLUB

Held across five days from 07 – 11 September 2016, admission tickets to Swiss Club’s Oktoberfest range from S$29++ per adult to S$798 for a table of eight. Be ready to party like there’s no tomorrow! Those with little ones should visit on a Sunday for the Family Brunch, as there will be bouncy castles, balloon sculpting and more.

36 Swiss Club Road
Singapore 288139
Tel: +65 6591 9420
Daily: 10am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Botanical Gardens

Gravity Bar at Carlton Hotel Singapore is the kind of place that regulars would probably prefer to keep it as their secret hideout, and it is not difficult to see why. Not only does Gravity Bar has a superb and extremely convenient location, it also has live band playing music in the evenings. For those of you who are always on the lookout for nice bars with live music, note Gravity Bar down. The resident band plays live music from 7.15pm to 11.30pm from Mondays to Thursdays, and from 7.15pm to 12 midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and eve of Public Holidays. Speak about having the perfect spot at a centralised area to chill out with friends till late!

And because Oktoberfest is round the corner, I am sure beer lovers are getting all excited and mapping out drinking spots. Why not drop by with a bunch of pals to celebrate this annual German drinking event? If you need any more convincing, Gravity Bar has several promotions – a bottle of Erdinger Weissbier is going for S$15 (Usual price S$18), and the Erdinger Weissbier Set at S$60 which is inclusive of three bottles of Erdinger Weissbier and one mini platter of Bratwurst Sausage.

Photos credit: Carlton Hotel Singapore

Oktoberfest aside, Happy Hour drinks are from opening to 8pm daily. It offers an extensive selection of single malt whiskies, wines, international cocktails and delectable finger food.

It is the combination of these collective parts: the atmosphere, the live band belting out live music to get you grooving, the central location, the happy hour promotions, the expertly mixed drinks that make Gravity Bar a place to go for a drink before heading to dinner, or to enjoy the evening while you catch up with your companions. With that, let’s cheers to this fantastic bar and its fantastic October promotions!

Gravity Bar
Lobby, Carlton Hotel Singapore
76 Bras Basah Road
Tel: +65 6311 8839
Sun to Thu & PH: 5pm – 1am
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 3pm – 1am
Nearest Station: City Hall