by Justine Goodman - 81 Reviews - 104 List
We know you've been looking for an excuse not just to drink Bavarian beer by the gallon, but also to do it wearing lederhosen. And it's here! Dust off that hideous German getup and spill schnitzel juice all over it at these Oktoberfest celebrations in New York.
Updated: September 30, 2010
The Bavarian brewhouse on the Bowery is featuring special drafts for Oktoberfest, including Schneider Edel-Weisse, Hofbraeu, Erdinger and Spaten.
During Oktoberfest it's first come, first served, at the famous Alphabet City beer garden. The early-birds get access to drafts from Hacker-Pschorr, Aventinus, Schneider-Weisse and special Oktoberfest brews.
In-the-know locals and German ex-pats hit up this cheap and authentic bierhaus for some of the city's best wurst and special German beers on tap.
German food and drink finds a home on the Upper East Side. Enjoy Oktoberfest specials on the menu, in addition to live music and other events.
It's Oktoberfest in Chelsea with traditional Bavarian beers and scrumptious special menu items such as wiener schnitzel in porcini sauce, suckling pig strudel and house-made pickles.
