Oktoberfest, the largest folk festival with roots in Bavarian tradition, is celebrated in many cities in the world. Jakarta, too, hosts events around town. It’s celebrated from the end of September to the beginning of October, so gather your friends and grab a table at one of these spots!
Paulaner Bräuhaus at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta
Paulaner Bräuhaus, Indonesia’s only genuine German microbrewery will celebrate its fourth Oktoberfest this year with a funky folk festival concept. The festival will run from 3 to 6 October and is set to be the biggest for the brewery and is among the truly authentic Oktoberfest celebrations in the city. The festivities will be celebrated in the “Anstich” tradition, in which the first litre of specially brewed Oktoberfest Bier will be tapped by Indonesian brewmaster Arie Susanto.
The ingredients for this special brew are all imported from Munich and brewed on-site at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta’s microbrewery. Guests can also participate in the games and competitions, as well as enjoy traditional music and their favourite party songs.
This year sees prices for the Wednesday and Thursday nights (3 & 4 October) at IDR 800,000+++ which includes food, free-flow Paulaner beer, entertainment, an Oktoberfest Jakarta mug and a guaranteed seat. IDR 875,000+++ to include all of the above plus the free-flow of Oktoberfest Bier!
Call +62 21 2358 3871 or paulaner.jakarta@kempinski.com.
Artoz Bar at the Energy Building
Considered a business bar in the heart of SCBD, Artoz Bar will celebrate with an Oktobeer Festival. The event, which has been ongoing since 22 September, can be enjoyed until 7 October at the bar located in the Energy Building SCBD. Diners can enjoy a variety of beers such as San Miguel Light, San Miguel Cerveza Negra, and Warsteiner. A special “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” offer is available on selected beers plus a 10 per cent discount for all other beers during the season.
Call +6221 2995 9050 for reservation or email to cheffounder@amuzgourmet.com
EKONID Die Stube Oktoberfest 2018 at Pondok Indah Golf Ballroom Jakarta
Sponsored by Bertling, Heineken, and Intersport, the German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, AHK Indonesien (EKONID) hosts its beer festival with Die Stube Oktoberfest 2018. Guests can enjoy free flow beer & German food as well as a live music performance by Q-Stall, games, and doorprizes. The event will be held on 11 and 12 October. All the fun can be enjoyed for IDR 600,000 per day per person. Email oktoberfest@ekonid.id to confirm attendance.
Oktoberfest at Holy Smokes and The Holy Crab
Erson food presents the big promotion in Oktoberfest season at its two restaurants, Holy Smokes and The Holy Crab Jakarta. Throughout October, beer lovers can enjoy daily promotions. On Mondays, guests could get 50 per cent off imported beers. On Tuesdays, select beers are priced only at IDR 17,000++ per bottle. On Wednesdays, guests have a “buy one get one free” offer on wine. On Thursday, one can get 50 per cent off chicken wings with every purchase of Carlsberg draught beer. On Friday and Saturday, free flow Carlsberg beer is available at only IDR 85,000++. “Buy one get one free craft beer” can be enjoyed at the end of week on Sunday.
More info visit www.holysmokes.co.id/ and www.theholycrab.co.id/
Oktoberfest at BUNK Lobby Lounge at Pullman Jakarta Central Park
Pullman Jakarta Central Park holds its very first Oktoberfest celebration during the month of October 2018 at BUNK Lobby Lounge. Diners can experience the festive ambience through the exclusive Oktoberfest ‘market’ concept whereby diners can enjoy pretzels served from Bratzelwagen – an iconic pretzel cart, authentic bratwurst platters, and iconic Erdinger German beer, served by our staff who will be dressed up in traditional Oktoberfest costumes.
Enjoying beer would not be complete without succulent authentic dishes, bratwurst and pretzels. There are four (4) exclusive offers for bratwurst platters starting from IDR 55,000++ and also beer packages. Available in two (2) kinds of Erdinger beer, Weissbier and Dunkel, diners can enjoy beer package including pretzel (with selection of sweet and savory pretzels) with a price at IDR 250,000++ for 1 beer and 1 pretzel, and exclusive offers of Pay 2 Get 3 Erdinger with Pretzel at IDR 588,000++ and Pay 3 Get 4 Erdinger with Pretzel at IDR 810,000++.
Paulaner Bräuhaus
Oom-pah music, dancing and of course a culinary homage to pork marked the start of celebrations at Paulaner Bräuhaus. The event, in Jakarta’s only microbrewery, featured the traditional accouterments of a Bavarian folk festival. The brewery’s own beer was served—in copious, unlimited pours—alongside a Brotzeit plate consisting of a selection of cold cuts, cheese, pickles, radish and tomato. With plenty of the most delicious pretzels. And that was just the start! As the night went on and the band drew in the crowds, more dishes arrived at the table. A platter of a range of meat including crispy pork knuckle, Nuremberger, Krakauer and Vienna sausages (accompanied by sauerkraut, mashed potato and and fries) made their way to table along with beef goulash and spaetzle.
As revellers danced the evening away, a bit of added sustenance in the form of sugary treats were thrown in. A delicious serve of black forest cake and a small side of pancake topped with apple compote was the perfect sweet finish to an evening of merriment, as Jakarta celebrated this 200-year old tradition embracing it in all its glorious, Bavarian authenticity.
Oktoberfest is on until 6 October. Paulaner Bräuhaus Grand Indonesia (East Mall), 2nd Floor. For reservations contact (021) 2358 3871 or email paulaner.jakarta@kempinski.com.
