South London venues host Oktoberfest celebrations this autumn

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South London pubs and breweries are hosting German-themed Oktoberfest celebrations with beer, food and entertainment.

South London is hosting several Oktoberfest celebrations this autumn, with venues across the area inviting visitors to enjoy German beer, bratwurst, giant pretzels and live entertainment. Oktoberfest, originally held in Munich, is the world's largest beer festival and folk celebration. Despite its name, the event traditionally begins in September and runs into October, attracting millions of visitors each year.

Oktoberfest on the Common is returning to Clapham Common from Friday, October 9 to Saturday, October 24. Billed as the UK's biggest outdoor Oktoberfest, the event will feature nine sessions across six days and three weekends. General admission tickets start from £29, with VIP tables from £34 per person.

The Clapham Common event will offer authentic German beer from Munich's Paulaner brewery, alongside beers from Jubel and Sambrook's Brewery. Live entertainment includes oompah bands, DJs, crowd games, fairground rides, axe throwing, keg tapping and a large dancefloor. Food options include bratwurst sausages, pretzels, schnitzel, frikadellen pork burgers and Bavarian potato dishes, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Organisers have unveiled a new immersive stage, upgraded sound system, additional food vendors and improved table service for this year.

The Dial at Peninsula Square in North Greenwich, home of Meantime Brewery, is running one of the longest Oktoberfest celebrations in south London, continuing until Saturday, October 31. Entry is free. The month-long German-themed takeover features German-inspired beers brewed on site, giant pretzels, bratwurst and a range of Bavarian food specials.

South London venues host Oktoberfest celebrations this autumn — Image: Wandsworth Guardian

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These are the best places to celebrate Oktoberfest in south London this autumnSouth London is gearing up for Oktoberfest season, with pubs and breweries across the area hosting German-themed celebrations.Wandsworth Guardian · 10 Oct, 15:00
These are the best places to celebrate Oktoberfest in south London this autumnSouth London is gearing up for Oktoberfest season, with pubs and breweries across the area hosting German-themed celebrations.News Shopper · 10 Oct, 15:00
These are the best places to celebrate Oktoberfest in south London this autumnSouth London is gearing up for Oktoberfest season, with pubs and breweries across the area hosting German-themed celebrations.This Is Local London · 10 Oct, 15:00

In this story: Clapham Common · North Greenwich · Paulaner · Meantime Brewery · Sambrook's Brewery · The Dial

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