Oktoberfest 2026: The 5 Best Places to Drink in Bangalore This October

The best places to drink in Bangalore for Oktoberfest 2026 are The Studs Sports Bar in Sahakara Nagar, Ironhill in Marathahalli, ICB Indian Craft Brewery in Nagawara, Brooks and Bonds Brewery in Koramangala and Maize & Malt in KR Puram. Cost for two runs from ₹1,600 to ₹2,000, and all five take table bookings on EazyDiner.

Munich’s Oktoberfest is over for the year, but Bangalore’s brewpubs are keeping the party going well into October with seasonal German beers, pretzels, bratwurst and schnitzel, and live music at a few of them. This guide covers the dates, how the five spots compare, what to eat and drink, what it costs, how to pick the right brewpub and how to book a table.

In this guide

• What Do You Need to Know About Oktoberfest Bangalore 2026?
• What Is Oktoberfest, and How Does Bangalore Celebrate It?
• Which Are the Top 5 Spots to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Bangalore?
• What Should You Eat and Drink at Oktoberfest in Bangalore?
• What Are the Oktoberfest Tickets, Entry Fees and Prices in Bangalore?
• How Do You Choose the Right Brewpub for Oktoberfest in Bangalore?
• How Do You Book a Table for Oktoberfest in Bangalore?
• Which Oktoberfest Spot in Bangalore Should You Book?
• FAQ

What Do You Need to Know About Oktoberfest Bangalore 2026?

Oktoberfest Bangalore 2026 runs longer than the Munich original. Munich closed on 4 October, but Brooks and Bonds Brewery keeps its Oktoberfest going until 16 October, Ironhill until 18 October, ICB Indian Craft Brewery until 30 October and The Studs Sports Bar until 31 October. Maize & Malt’s Oktoberfest menu began in September. Cost for two is ₹1,600 to ₹2,000.

Oktoberfest Bangalore 2026: the five spots at a glance

What Is Oktoberfest, and How Does Bangalore Celebrate It?

Oktoberfest is Munich’s annual beer festival on the Theresienwiese, first held in 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese. The 2026 edition ran for 16 days, from 19 September to 4 October, and drew a record of around 7.4 million visitors, according to the City of Munich’s preliminary final report.

Bangalore celebrates it the brewpub way. Instead of beer tents, the city’s microbreweries brew their own seasonal German-style lagers, add Bavarian plates such as pretzels, bratwurst and schnitzel to their menus, and keep the celebration going for several weeks, often well past Munich’s closing day.

Which Are the Top 5 Spots to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Bangalore?

The top five spots to celebrate Oktoberfest in Bangalore are The Studs Sports Bar, Ironhill, ICB Indian Craft Brewery, Brooks and Bonds Brewery and Maize & Malt. Between them, they cover a match night in north Bangalore, a sprawling brewery in Marathahalli, a craft brewery near Manyata Tech Park, a Koramangala rooftop and a family-friendly brewpub in KR Puram.

The Studs Sports Bar, Sahakara Nagar, North Bengaluru

The Studs Sports Bar has a warm, retro feel, with rich wooden furniture, patterned upholstery and amber lighting that keeps the room cosy and laid-back. Large projector screens make it the spot on this list for watching a live match with friends. Its Oktoberfest, running until 31 October, suits an easy north Bangalore night of drinks, sport and sharing plates. Start with the Roasted Chicken & Garlic Soup, then pass around The Studs Grilled Platter, Jack Daniel’s Pork Ribs and Assorted Fries, with the Mushroom Forest Feast Pizza for the vegetarians.

Must-haves: Roasted Chicken & Garlic Soup, The Studs Grilled Platter, Jack Daniel’s Pork Ribs, Assorted Fries, Mushroom Forest Feast Pizza

Cost for two: ₹1,700

Rating: 4.3★ (Good)

Ironhill, Marathahalli, East Bengaluru

Ironhill has open-air seating laid out around water features with a spacious, lively setup and a dance floor; it suits a large Oktoberfest night out. Its Oktoberfest runs from 25 September to 18 October, with a Märzen at the centre of the celebration and live bands and DJs keeping the energy up. Order The Classic Pretzel with your Märzen, then don’t leave without trying the Blumenkohl Bierteig Krappen, cauliflower dipped in golden beer batter and fried until crunchy, before moving on to the Bavarian Roast Chicken.

Must-haves: The Classic Pretzel, Blumenkohl Bierteig Krappen, Berlin-Style Döner Kebab, Bavarian Roast Chicken, Apple Streusel Cheesecake

Cost for two: ₹1,600

Rating: 4.7★ (Excellent)

ICB Indian Craft Brewery, Manyata Tech Park, Nagawara

ICB Indian Craft Brewery is a spacious, contemporary brewery with a tropical touch, where modern interiors open out onto outdoor and terrace seating. The crowd is energetic, and the tables are big, which makes it a popular choice for office groups, celebrations and long evenings over craft beer. Its Oktoberfest menu runs from 15 September to 30 October, with a seasonal Festbier brewed alongside the regular taps. Pair the Festbier with the Pretzels and Chilli Pork Bao, then share the Cheddar & Corn Burger, Pesto Chicken Pizza and Grilled Chicken Breast.

Must-haves: Pretzels, Pesto Chicken Pizza, Cheddar & Corn Burger, Chilli Pork Bao, Grilled Chicken Breast

Cost for two: ₹1,800

Rating: 4.8★ (Excellent)

Brooks and Bonds Brewery, Koramangala, South Bengaluru

Brooks and Bonds Brewery has a rustic, industrial look, with wooden furniture, graffiti-style details and a busy open bar. Up on the rooftop, leafy planters and lounge-style corners give it a relaxed, old-school Bangalore charm, while rock music, live performances and sports screenings keep the night moving. Its Oktoberfest edition, Brooktoberfest, runs until 16 October with jamun and apple ciders alongside the house craft beers, which makes it an easy pick for a night out with your friends. Go German with the Chicken Schnitzel and BNB Sausages, and share the Southern Chicken 65, Fiery Chicken Wings and Pizza Primavera.

Must-haves: Chicken Schnitzel, Southern Chicken 65, BNB Sausages, Pizza Primavera, Fiery Chicken Wings

Cost for two: ₹1,800

Rating: 4.1★ (Good)

Maize & Malt, Krishnarajapuram Hobli, Bengaluru

Maize & Malt, close to Whitefield, is a large brewpub where most of the seating is outdoors, which keeps the space open and airy. The place offers live music, karaoke and a dance floor, so it works for a mixed group that wants dinner first and music after. For Oktoberfest, the kitchen is serving Mini Bratwurst Rolls, grilled bratwurst with caramelised onions, sauerkraut and mustard, on a menu that has been running since September. Add the Munich Style Chicken Schnitzel and finish with the Apple Strudel, or order the Fried Chicken Burger and Falafel Bits with Tahini Sauce if your group wants a break from German food.

Must-haves: Munich Style Chicken Schnitzel, Apple Strudel, Mini Bratwurst Rolls, Fried Chicken Burger, Falafel Bits with Tahini Sauce

Cost for two: ₹2,000

Rating: 4.7★ (Excellent)

What Should You Eat and Drink at Oktoberfest in Bangalore?

At Oktoberfest, start with a malty German lager and a pretzel, then move on to sausages, schnitzel and something with apple for dessert. These are the beers and dishes to look for at Ironhill, ICB Indian Craft Brewery, Brooks and Bonds Brewery and Maize & Malt.

• Märzen: an amber, malty lager named after März, the German word for March, when Bavarian brewers traditionally brewed it to store through the summer. It is the centrepiece of Ironhill’s Oktoberfest.
• Festbier: the paler, golden lager poured in Munich’s beer tents today, lighter in colour than Märzen but still full-bodied. ICB Indian Craft Brewery brews a seasonal Festbier for its Oktoberfest.
• Cider: for anyone who would rather skip beer, Brooks and Bonds Brewery is pouring jamun and apple ciders for Brooktoberfest.
• Pretzels: soft, salted and made for drinking, as The Classic Pretzel at Ironhill or the Pretzels at ICB Indian Craft Brewery.
• Sausages: the BNB Sausages at Brooks and Bonds Brewery, or the Mini Bratwurst Rolls at Maize & Malt.
• Schnitzel: a thin cutlet, breaded and pan-fried. In Munich, the city’s own style gets a coat of mustard and horseradish under the crumb; try the Munich Style Chicken Schnitzel at Maize & Malt or the Chicken Schnitzel at Brooks and Bonds Brewery.
• Roast chicken and beer batter: the Bavarian Roast Chicken, a beer-tent staple in Munich, and the Blumenkohl Bierteig Krappen, beer-battered cauliflower, both at Ironhill.
• Döner: the Berlin-Style Döner Kebab at Ironhill, the Turkish-German street food that Berlin made famous.
• Dessert: the Apple Strudel at Maize & Malt or the Apple Streusel Cheesecake at Ironhill.

What Are the Oktoberfest Tickets, Entry Fees and Prices in Bangalore?

Oktoberfest at Bangalore’s brewpubs usually does not need a ticket. None of the five spots in this guide has announced a separate Oktoberfest ticket or entry fee for 2026, since the celebrations run as special menus and music nights, so you book a table and pay for what you order. Cost for two, from each restaurant’s EazyDiner listing, is:

• Ironhill: ₹1,600
• The Studs Sports Bar: ₹1,700
• ICB Indian Craft Brewery: ₹1,800
• Brooks and Bonds Brewery: ₹1,800
• Maize & Malt: ₹2,000

The cost for two is an approximate figure for a meal for two, so Oktoberfest specials and rounds of beer can take the bill higher. Some pubs in Bangalore also charge a cover on DJ or live music nights, often adjusted against the bill, so ask the restaurant about it when you book.

How Do You Choose the Right Brewpub for Oktoberfest in Bangalore?

Choose by three things: how authentic you want your Oktoberfest to be, how far you want to travel, and who you are going with. Ironhill, ICB Indian Craft Brewery and Brooks and Bonds Brewery brew their own beer on site, which is why Ironhill can pour a Märzen and ICB Indian Craft Brewery a Festbier for the season.

• For live bands, DJs and a dance floor: Ironhill. If you are looking at breweries in Marathahalli, this is the Oktoberfest night to book before 18 October.
• For an office group near Manyata Tech Park: ICB Indian Craft Brewery, with its Festbier and big tables.
• For a rooftop night with friends: Brooks and Bonds Brewery in Koramangala, for Brooktoberfest.
• For a family meal near Whitefield: Maize & Malt in KR Puram, with outdoor seating and kids welcome.
• For a match night in north Bangalore: The Studs Sports Bar in Sahakara Nagar, with projector screens and live music events.

How Do You Book a Table for Oktoberfest in Bangalore?

You can book a table at all five spots in this guide on EazyDiner in four steps, and it takes a couple of minutes.

1. Open EazyDiner and search for the restaurant by name, such as Ironhill or Maize & Malt, or browse the best places to drink in Bangalore.
2. Choose your date, time and number of guests. Weekend evenings are the busiest at the bigger brewpubs, so book ahead if you are going with a group.
3. Check the opening hours on the restaurant page and confirm the Oktoberfest dates while booking, especially at Maize & Malt, which has not announced an end date.
4. Confirm the booking and arrive at your slot.

Which Oktoberfest Spot in Bangalore Should You Book?

Book by the kind of night you want: a seasonal German lager, a rooftop night, an outdoor family evening or a match on the big screen. Pick the night, round up your group and save room for dessert. You can browse more of the best places to drink in Bangalore and book a table on EazyDiner.