How to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Newcastle
Get those steins at the ready...
Can't make it to Munich this year? Not to worry, because you can have just as much fun celebrating Oktoberfest right here in Newcastle.
To help you get into the spirit of things, we've rounded up some of the best ways to mark this most merry of occasions in the city. Who needs Munich anyway?
Try Meat:Stack's Oktoberfest menu
From the oompah burger to currywurst fries, Meat:Stack’s bringing the Bavarian bash to the Bigg Market with a new limited edition Oktoberfest menu. Sweet tooth need satisfying? Try out their Apfelstrudel shake too!
Learn how to make pretzels at Blackfriars
Blackfriars Cookery School is embracing the Bavarian vibes with a masterclass in making a quintessential Oktoberfest eat – the humble yet delicious pretzel. Better yet, you’ll get to sample a trio of German beers selected by Blackfriars in-house expert while cooking up a storm too. Prost!
Grab some grub at German Döner Kebab
Döner kebabs are all the rage in Germany – around 2 million are eaten every day! – and they’re the perfect post-night out snack if you’ve had a stein too many. Luckily, Newcastle is home to a branch of Berlin-born chain German Döner Kebab where you can munch on meaty treats to soak up some of that beer. Speaking of which…
Sip on German beers at BrewDog
Beer is BrewDog’s bread and butter, so expect steins to be sloshing there this October! They’ll be pulling authentic Bavarian brews alongside an extra special Made For Us release, so you can’t go wrong here.
Go wild at Stein Bierkeller
But if celebrating Oktoberfest once a year just isn’t enough for you – then head on down to Stein Bierkeller. Not only do they serve up over 27 of Europe’s finest biers, but speciality stein cocktails and fantastic frankfurters are a staple here too.
Snack on schnitzel at Social Bird
For something a little more sedate, you can’t go wrong with a meal at Social Bird. Chicken schnitzel is their specialty, but they cook up a mean cauliflower schnitzel for the veggies and vegans too. The folk at Social Bird say it’s the best schnitzel in the North East… and there’s only one way to find out.
Don your dirndls and lederhosen at Oktoberfest Newcastle
Of course, we couldn’t talk about Oktoberfest without mentioning the epic Bavarian bash that happens at Times Square every year. Spread over three weekends, Oktoberfest Newcastle has everything you need to celebrate the season – oompah bands, German street food and beer, and dancing on tables in your dirndls and lederhosen. It’s the ultimate Oktoberfest event and we’ve even put together a handy guide to making the most of it – so you've no excuse not to go!
Whether you fancy trying some traditional German eats or a stein-fuelled night on the tiles, there are plenty of ways to embrace all things Oktoberfest in Newcastle. Step aside, Munich!
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