The German beer festival of Oktoberfest has arrived and Beer Vault (G/F Fourpoints By Sheraton, Sukhumvit Soi 15. BTS Nana) will be toasting their steins through Oct 31 with a buy-one-get-one-free deal on all imported German beers, which can also be paired with their German sausage platter (B300). Meanwhile over in Thonglor, Brotzeit German Bier Bar and Restaurant (Corner of Soi Thonglor 10, 308 Sukhumvit Soi 5, 02-329-3969) are also getting in on the action from Oct 4-13 with a special menu and promotions such as a package for three dishes and two games (including a beer pong) of your choice (B500).

Oktoberfest @ Big Bamboo

Hongmei Lu’s top sports bar is throwing a three-week Oktoberfest starting on September 17th at 5pm with the ceremonial opening of a wooden keg of Radeberger beer. Thereafter, the fun will continue at all three Big Bamboo branches with Teutonic delicacies like Weinerschnitzel with potato salad, Kohlroulade, braised lamb shank with potato rosti, washed down with German Pilsners and hefeweizen beers. Try seven types of beer for 300 RMB.

Oktoberfest @ Paulaner

Head over to Paulaner’s Fenyang Lu branch between October 14th and 20th for their annual Oktoberfest Beer and traditional Bavarian dinner. Get a three-course set menu and all-you-can-drink Paulaner beer until midnight for 328 RMB per person if you’re a party of six, but remember to book 24 hours in advance. If you can’t muster a group, there’s an à la carte menu too.

Oktoberfest @ The Renaissance Yangtze Hotel

The Renaissance in Hongqiao is putting up a giant tent for 1,400 guests and decking it out in traditional Bavarian style for the 14th Shanghai Oktoberfest. The event runs September 14th until September 24th, and 288 RMB gets you the full shebang on weekdays. Tickets are 368 on weekends, and Sunday and Monday are Ladies’ Nights. Get your beer and snacks between 6pm and 10pm.