This is the Oktoberfest you can wander into after work without a ticket, a tent or a bus to a fairground: a heated garden off Rivington where beer arrives in one-liter steins and boots and the kitchen runs twelve sausages. The rhythm is worth timing, because the Saturday keg tapping and the Sunday pig roast are both free to join. If you would rather drink Oktoberfest beer than watch a mug-holding contest, start here.
What to expect
You walk in off the street with no line and no wristband, order at the table, and choose between the covered garden and the indoor rooms depending on the weather. Weekend afternoons are the busiest and the most fun, with the Saturday keg tapping at 1pm and the Sunday pig roast at 3pm drawing a crowd. Weeknights are calm enough to get a table without waiting.
Good to know
- F train to Delancey Street or J/Z to Bowery, both a short walk from 7 Rivington Street
- Opens at 5pm on weekdays and noon on weekends, with brunch served Saturday and Sunday afternoons
- The garden is heated, but bring a layer for the outdoor tables late in October
- Weekend afternoons are the busiest window; weeknights rarely need a wait
- Groups do well here since liter steins and boots are built for sharing
- Reservations help for larger parties, though walk-ins are the norm
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Common questions
Do I need a ticket?
No. Loreley states plainly that its Oktoberfest is free admission with no cover. You pay only for what you eat and drink.
When are the keg tappings and pig roasts?
The organizer lists a free Oktoberfest keg tapping at 1pm every Saturday and a free Oktoberfest pig roast at 3pm every Sunday for the duration of the run.
Is there anything for people who do not drink beer?
Yes. The Oktoberfest menu also lists seasonal wine, sangria, frozen and seasonal cocktails, warm ciders and pumpkin spice cocktails alongside the German food.
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