Popular around the world, Oktoberfest is the largest beer festival in existence, held every year in Munich, Bavaria, since 1810.
This festival originated from the wedding celebrations of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, and is now celebrated in many places around the world during the month of October.
The beer festival, second only to St. Patrick’s Day in global recognition, attracts millions of visitors every year to various cities, who celebrate this occasion with copious amounts of the famous golden liquid, traditional German cuisine (sausages and pretzels), and, of course, plenty of entertainment and live music.
And that’s exactly what brought you to this article: where will the best Oktoberfest beer festivals be held in Lisbon?
The capital has been hosting an increasing number of Oktoberfest-themed parties, with various celebrations bringing the spirit of the traditional German festival to this Portuguese city.
In this updated guide, you’ll find all the venues—as far as we know—that will be celebrating this important beer festival, places where there will be plenty of excitement, so you can enjoy an authentic experience by reliving the festive atmosphere found in Munich during these days.
Oktoberfest
The Lisbon Beer Department is once again transforming the streets of Marvila with another edition of Oktober Festa.
The four breweries in the neighborhood are joining forces to launch “Festa,” a collaborative festbier created specifically to accompany toasts along the route between the various breweries.
The music lineup features both concerts and DJ sets, spanning punk, rock, electronic, and pop. The lineup features performances by acts such as Scúru Fitchádu, GANSO, Gatafunho, and the debut album release by PIPADEMA$A. Later on, the DJ booths will be taken over by Bateu Matou, Baby Rocket, Gosto de Ti por Gay da Cinemateca, and Ritmos Cholulteka.
To line their stomachs, each brewery hosts different food pop-ups. Fermentage features offerings from the Raiders, while Oitava Colina serves Mexican food from SR Taco and slow-fermented pizzas from Millz. At MUSA, Freddy’s Pizza and Nepalese cuisine come together, and right outside Dois Corvos, there’s a dedicated barbecue area.
Gulden Draak + Delirium Café
There are three bars in Lisbon that will be serving the six official Oktoberfest beers: the Delirium Café Chiado, the Gulden Draak Lisboa (Picoas and Vasco da Gama).
All of these venues will serve as the exclusive setting for the authentic German Oktoberfest experience through the end of October, as they bring together Munich’s six official brands: Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner, Spaten, and Augustiner, along with themed menus, prize drawings, and a festive atmosphere that promises to transport Lisbon into the Bavarian tradition.
These venues also offer dozens of draft beer taps and traditional dishes such as pork knuckle, schnitzel, and apfelstrudel, ensuring the authenticity and lively atmosphere of the world’s largest beer festival.
Oktoberfest at Browers Beato
Browers Beato gets into the Bavarian spirit with a menu entirely dedicated to German classics.
The menu focuses on the festival’s most traditional dishes, including pretzels with cream cheese, currywurst, roast suckling pig with beer sauce, pork shank, and bratwurst. Side dishes include sauerkraut, the typical potato salad, and käsespätzle.
On tap, the star of the festival is Beato Lager, a German-style pilsner, perfect for the occasion.
Desserts round out the meal with the classic apple strudel and Black Forest cake.
The atmosphere is set by DJ Mojo and also features traditional challenges, such as the beer mug game and the Chicken Dance.
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