Oktoberfest may have its roots in Munich, with beer tents that stretch like villages and brass bands that play until your bones vibrate, but in India the festival has grown its own quirky swagger, with Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai and Delhi leading the charge as India’s Oktoberfest capitals.
10 Best Oktoberfest Menus
In Bengaluru, the city’s famous breweries spill their crowds into open-air gardens where mugs clink against the backdrop of indie music sets. Mumbai takes it up a notch, its nightlife surging with Oktoberfest pop-ups that feel as wild as the city itself. In Delhi and Goa, luxury hotels flip the script with evenings that feel like cultural collisions!
It isn’t just about copying Bavaria; it’s about weaving that old-world festivity into India’s dynamic social fabric. You’ll see steins of foamy craft brews lifted high, folk tunes slipping into fusion music, and menus that happily place kebabs next to bratwursts, proving that German comfort food and Indian flair can share the same plate.
For chefs, this season is more like a playground. Oktoberfest has become the time of year when kitchens across India throw out their rulebooks, bringing Indo-German collaborations to life. Imagine pretzels stuffed with spiced fillings, sausages paired with chutneys, and roast meats mellowed with Indian masalas. It’s a ritual now: restaurants and breweries use the occasion to experiment, while diners flock in to taste these once-a-year creations.
This year’s menus are being teased as even more ambitious, promising to stretch boundaries with dishes that feel both global and unmistakably Indian. Here is a list of 10 best Oktoberfest menus you cannot miss!
Oktoberfest Menus Across Bengaluru
1. The Hebbal Café
This cafe is turning into a slice of Bavaria this October, and it’s not holding back. On the table are pillowy-soft pretzels you’ll want to tear apart with your hands, schnitzel that crunches before it melts, bratwurst smoky enough to compete with Bengaluru’s grills, and potato pancakes that demand that extra dip of sauce. Save room for the Apfelstrudel, it’s the kind of cinnamon-kissed dessert that makes beer taste even better.
Where: The Hebbal Café, Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru
When: 5th October 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: ₹4000++ for two approx.
2. Geistoberfest
Geist Brewing Co is back with its Oktoberfest twist, and it’s a playground for beer lovers who like their drinks a little mischievous. From Fest On Tap (Geist Uncle Dunkle with Old Monk and Fireball) to the popcorn-kissed Hopfen & Harmony, every cocktail feels like a party trick in a glass. Pair them with German-style bites that crunch, dip, and melt in all the right ways, or cap the night with decadent desserts that make you wonder why Oktoberfest isn’t a daily ritual.
Where: Multiple Outlets
When: 26th September – 12th October 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: ₹1600 for two approx.
3. Burgers & Brews at The Verandah
At The Verandah, Oktoberfest goes bold and burger-shaped. The festival menu is a lineup of flavours that hits every craving: vegetarians can dive into a Peri-Peri Paneer Burger or a creamy Tofu & Avocado, while meat lovers feast on Garlic Mushroom B**f Steak, Lamb with feta and mint, or the crispy Golden Crunch Chicken. Fries, dips, and house salad tag along for good measure, because no beer pairing should be lonely. It’s a casual, rowdy, delicious kind of celebration where every bite and every sip feels like a toast to the season.
Where: The Verandah, Grand Mercure Bangalore
When: 20th September – 5th October 2025, 11 AM – 11 PM
Cost: ₹5,000 for two approx.
4. The Biere Club
Bengaluru’s OG microbrewery is flipping the city into a mini Munich, and Marzen, Munchies & Merriment is your ticket. The amber-hued Marzen lager steals the spotlight. It is malty, smooth, and just bitter enough to keep you coming back, especially with the cheeky 1+1 offer on weekdays. Food is equally interesting: pork pretzel sandwiches, bangers and mash, and steak frites sit alongside veggie rösti and creamy pretzel sandwiches.
Where: The Biere Club, Lavelle Road & HSR Layout, Bengaluru
When: 25th September – 5th October 2025, 11 AM – 11 PM
Cost: ₹2,600 for two approx.
5. Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru
Step into F5 and suddenly, Bengaluru feels like Munich. Folk tunes drift through the air, steins clink, and the smell of sizzling sausages and golden pretzels is impossible to resist. Draught beer flows freely, with a cheeky Hoegaarden buy-one-get-one deal and pitchers that keep the party alive.
Where: F5, Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park
When: 24th September – 5th October 2025, 5 PM – 11 PM
Cost: ₹3,500 – ₹4,000 for two approx.
Oktoberfest Menus Across Delhi
6. The Westin Gurgaon
Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Gurgaon is taking Oktoberfest seriously. Seven days, rotating menus, and a Bavarian playground of flavours await: German soups like Kartoffelsuppe and Kürbiscremesuppe kick things off, sausages sizzle on the live grill, and mains, from chicken schnitzel to Käsespätzle, come packed with bold and fulfilling tastes. Don’t skip the carving station, where pork, lamb, and ham steal the show, or the desserts, where Black Forest cake and apple strudel make every forkful feel celebratory.
Where: Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi
When: 29th September – 5th October 2025, 5 PM – 11 PM
Cost: ₹4000 for two approx.
7. Bira 91 Taproom
Bira 91 isn’t just hosting Oktoberfest; it’s rewriting the rulebook. The Radler sparkles with citrusy cheer for the afternoon, the Fest Lager beckons for night-long toasts. Plates of Wurst & Kartoffelsalat, Pretzels with Beer Cheese Dip, and schnitzels that wink at tradition invite you to dive in. The Taproom vibrates with youthful mischief, every bite and sip carrying a nudge of iconicity.
Where: Bira 91 Taproom, New Delhi
When: October 2025, 11 AM – 1 AM
Cost: ₹3,000 for two approx.
Oktoberfest Menus Across Pune
8. Sayaji Hotel Pune
Poolside lights flicker, beer flows, and grills crackle—Sayaji Hotel Pune turns its lounge into a Bavarian nightscape. From smoky barbecued mains to desserts dusted with sweet nostalgia, every dish flirts with beer on the side. Laughter bounces off the open skies as steins are raised again and again, creating a space where the city’s energy meets Germany’s festival heartbeat.
Where: TurQue, The Poolside Lounge, Sayaji Hotel Pune
When: 20th September – 5th October 2025, 7 PM – 11 PM
Cost: ₹3,000 for two approx.
Oktoberfest Menus Across Mumbai
9. Common House
Common House takes Oktoberfest across every outlet with a wink and a nod. Beer-battered fish tacos, churros dripping with chocolate, and soft pretzels that beg for cheese ale dip populate the festive menu. 1+1 beer offers, live Sunday music in Karjat, and karaoke Thursdays in Bandra make the vibe contagious. Here, the point isn’t just to eat and drink—it’s to linger, laugh, and toast like tomorrow doesn’t exist.
Where: Multiple Outlets
When: 20th September – 5th October 2025, 11 AM – 12 PM
Cost: ₹3,000 for two approx.
10. Woodside Inn
Woodside Inn goes full-on Bavarian with pretzel knots that pull apart in perfect rhythm, potato fries that flirt with crunch, and Nuremberg hot dogs that feel like a hug in a bun. Schwarzbier, 50 Days Märzen, and Festbier flow freely, matching the energy of the crowd. Colaba, Andheri, Bandra—pick your spot, grab your crew, and let the steins fly; this is Oktoberfest with a local heartbeat and a mischievous grin.
Where: Multiple Outlets
When: 26th September – 12th October 2025, 11:30 AM – 4 PM
Cost: ₹3,000 for two approx.
And that’s the real magic—whether you’re clinking mugs under fairy-lit skies in a lively pub or indulging in a carefully plated Oktoberfest spread at a five-star, the festival in India has stopped being a German import and become something of its own. It’s not just beer and sausages anymore; it’s a toast to culture, to craft, and to the creativity that comes alive when two worlds decide to meet halfway.
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