Cool places to celebrate Oktoberfest in London this year

Prost! It’s nearly time for Oktoberfest in London.

Every year, drinkers across the capital don their lederhosen for a lively celebration of Bavarian culture.

Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in London this month | Getty Images

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Many of the capital’s pubs and bars will be putting on special events for Oktoberfest 2025, including Albert Schloss, a well-known Bavarian bar chain.

This year, Oktoberfest will take place over the last weekend in September, but events will occur throughout the remainder of the month.

Here are a few places to raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest in London, with a beer, a pretzel and maybe even a Bratwurst or two!

1. Oktoberfest at Albert Schloss

Steins at the ready! For those who can’t make it to Munich, Oktoberfest is returning to Albert’s Schloss. The Soho Bier Palace is going all-out with three weeks of unique Bavarian brews, delicious new dishes, and non-stop live entertainment that’ll have you dancing on the tables (because that’s how they do it in Bavaria!). What’s more? Albert’s Schloss Oktoberfest is open to all, no tickets required.

Running from 20 September to 12 October, Albert’s Schloss, Soho, will prove its Bayern credentials by playing host to traditional keg tapping, live oompah and brass bands, and ‘the best lederhosen’ competitions.

Plus each day there is a different showtime entertainment theme, and no entry ticket is needed. Favourites include Baby Grand Slam, two duelling pianos, and a full band playing requests, as well as its Disko Wunderbar night, which mixes 70s classics with an Oktoberfest brass band twist.

2. Oktoberfest at The Prince in Fulham

West London party pub The Prince is pulling out all the stops for its first-ever Oktoberfest party this Autumn, on Thursday, 25th September, and Thursday, 2nd October.

Fulham’s finest stopoff for an evening of raucous fun, The Prince is transforming into a Bavarian Beer Hall for two special evenings. Guests can expect brass bands blasting sing-along tunes, DJs, traditional decorations and of course, flowing steins of Lowenbrau and Spaten German beers.

Tickets start from just £10 for early bird purchases, and anyone who arrives in costume will receive a complimentary drink upon arrival.

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