Loreley's Oktoberfest runs every day for six weeks, pouring Oktoberfest beers and warm ciders into one-liter steins and boots, with weekly pig roasts and keg tappings in its heated garden off Bowery. Admission is free, so it works as easily for a spontaneous round after work as for a birthday table. If you want Oktoberfest without buying a festival ticket, this is the Manhattan beer garden to hit.
What to expect
Walk in off Rivington Street to long communal tables in a covered, heated garden and a bar pouring German and craft beers. The menu leans on pretzels and sausages, and the room gets loud and full on weekend evenings.
Good to know
- No cover charge, though groups should reserve a table
- Look for the weekly keg tappings and pig roasts on the events calendar
- The F train at Second Avenue and the J/Z at Bowery are the nearest stops
- The heated garden makes it workable on cool fall nights
- Weekend evenings get crowded; afternoons are calmer
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Common questions
Do I need a ticket?
No, Loreley lists free admission with no cover.
What food is served?
German fare including soft pretzels and a range of sausages, alongside seasonal beers and ciders.
