Sydney Eat Street: Where to seek out the best German beer and food this Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is here so it is time to dust off your lederhosen, tuck into some bratwurst, raise a stein and toast Germany’s best food and beer.

Oktoberfest is here so it is time to dust off your lederhosen, tuck into some bratwurst, raise a stein and toast Germany’s best food and beer.

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SOUTH SYDNEY BREWERS

In keeping with tradition, eight local and independent breweries (Rocks Brewing Co, Bracket Brewing, One Drop Brewing Co, Slow Lane Brewing, Yulli’s Brews, 2 Halfs Brewing & Distilling, Frenchies Bistro & Brewery and The Social Brewers) will be serving up their respective German-inspired beers from 12pm to 9pm on Saturday, October 14.

There’ll be entertainment in the courtyard all day and Oktoberfest-themed food, including sausages, schnitzels, and Sauerkraut.

It’s time to fill the steins for Oktoberfest. Picture: AAP Image/Craig Wilson

Dress the part as there are some stellar prizes to be won.

ROCKS BREWING CO, 160 BOURKE ST, ALEXANDRIA; ROCKSBREWING.COM

MUNICH BRAUHAUS

There’s more to Oktoberfest than boisterous beer halls, bratwursts, and bier steins; this annual festival, held over 16-18 days from mid-September to early October, brings friends and family together in a lively atmosphere ostensibly to celebrate Bavarian traditions with toe-tapping music, hearty food, and, yes, beer.

Bring the crew to Munich Brauhaus and feast on Bavarian favourites to the tune of a rousing Oompah band.

It doesn’t get better than this. The Oktoberfest Munich Platter at Munich Brauhaus. Picture: Jenifer Jagielski

There are two set menus: the Yodelahihi platter ($54pp) with whole crispy pork knuckle, pork belly, German sausages, and schnitzel, and a three-course set menu,

The Mayor of Munich ($49pp) that includes their signature house- baked pretzel, either half-pork knuckle, pork belly, Wurstplatter, or Knödel, and apple strudel.

33 PLAYFAIR ST, THE ROCKS; MUNICHBRAUHAUS.COM.AU

THE BAVARIAN

Head to Manly Wharf through October 7 and grab a spot on The Bavarian’s spacious deck. Tuck into traditional German food and tap into authentic German beers and Oktoberfest-inspired brews from Aussie brewers Pirate Life, Mountain Goat, and Green Beacon.

Life’s good with beer, pretzels and pork knuckle. Picture: Supplied

Choose from two set menus on offer: Feed me Like at Oktoberfest $52pp (minimum two people) – whole pork knuckle, pork belly, sausage, schnitzel, mash, Knödel, red cabbage, Sauerkraut, and Spätzle; OktoberBoss $44pp – a shot of Schnapps on arrival, pretzels, and choice of pork belly, half pork knuckle or Wurstplatter.

MANLY WHARF, 2, 5 E. ESPLANADE, MANLY; THEBAVARIANS.COM.AU

OKTOBERFEST IN THE GARDENS

At this eagerly awaited event leading the way into summer, there’ll be heaps of live entertainment with roving performers, woodchopping demos, and multiple stages with music ranging from pumping Oompah bands to top local DJs.

Throughout the day, nosh on traditional German foods, including pretzels, gingerbread hearts, pork knuckle, bratwursts, and some of Sydney’s favourite food trucks.

Join in the fun at Oktoberfest in the Gardens. Picture: Supplied

There are plenty of options to quench your thirst, including German and Aussie beers, schnapps, ciders, spirits, and sparkling wine.

For those looking to dress the part, dirndls and lederhosen are available to order through Blossom Costumes. Prost.

THE DOMAIN, 1 ART GALLERY RD, SYDNEY; OKTOBERFESTINTHEGARDENS.COM.AU

GERMAN BUTCHERY

For those looking to host their own Oktoberfest celebrations, multi-award-winning deli and cafe German Butchery in Bexley have you covered with party packs of Weisswurst (10 for $25.90), salt Brezel (15 for $45) and cheese Brezel (15 for $52.50).

German Butchery has everything you need for Oktoberfest. Picture: Supplied

Order online or swing by the shop and see what other German goodies catch your eye. SHOP 1/2A SARSFIELD CIRCUIT, BEXLEY NORTH; GERMAN-BUTCHERY.COM.AU