Popular all over the world, Oktoberfest is the biggest beer festival in existence and has been held every year in Munich, in German Bavaria, since 1810.
This festival had its origins in the wedding celebrations between Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghause, now reproduced in many places around the world during the month of October.
The beer festival, which can only be compared in worldwide recognition to St. Patrick’s Day, has millions of visitors every year in various cities , who enjoy this date with large quantities of the famous golden-colored liquid, traditional German cuisine (sausages and pretzels) and, of course, lots of entertainment and live music.
And that’s precisely what brought you to this article: where are the best Oktoberfest beer festivals?
Lisbon has been hosting more and more Oktoberfest parties, in various celebrations that bring the spirit of the traditional Germanic festival to the Portuguese capital.
In this list you’ll find all the venues – that we know of – that will be celebrating this important beer date, places where there will be plenty of entertainment, so that you can enjoy an authentic experience by recreating the festive atmosphere in Munich during these days.
Shameless Beer Fest
Cervejaria Sem Vergonha will be celebrating Oktoberfest from October 1 to 7, in what will be the first edition of this event in this house, where there will be no shortage of traditional flavors and lots of entertainment.
For a whole week, between 6pm and 11pm, you’ll be able to count on mugs of beer at 50% off.
Address: Travessa Santa Quitéria 38D (Estrela)
Hours: from October 1st to 7th, between 6pm and 11pm
You should go because: 50% off mugs
OktoBeer Fest at Lispoa Craft Beer
The Wurst sausage shop and craft brewery LisPoa will be celebrating OktoBeer Fest together next Saturday, October 5, in Arroios.
This means that at this Oktoberfest in Lisbon you’ll have the best of both worlds: food and beer , with Wurst, a well-known organic sausage shop in Lisbon, in charge of the gastronomy ; and LisPoa, a craft beer brand, in charge of the beer, which, for this date, will be giving you an exclusive taste, a German IPA with 5.1% alcohol content, fresh and tasty.
Address: Rua Nova do Desterro 29D (Arroios)
Opening times: October 5, from 6pm
You should go because: music; sausage tasting; exclusive launch of new craft beer
Oktoberfest at Taberna Londrina
Taberna Londrina will be celebrating Oktoberfest on October 4, 5 and 6 with a delicious promotion: when you buy a Super Bock or Super Bock Stout, the second beer is free.
But that’s not all! On these days, you can also try the new Francesinha Schenitzel recipe, which fuses the flavors of the traditional francesinha with the flavors of Bavaria, adding a crunchy touch.
Address: Campo Grande 35B; Rua do Norte 24 (Bairro Alto)
Hours: October 4, 5 and 6, Friday and Saturday from 12 noon to 00:30; Sunday from 12 noon to 00:00
You should go because: two for one promotion; new francesinha recipe
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