Oktoberfest NYC
Come celebrate this classic German Festival—including lots of beer and brats—on Pier 15 in New York City.
Attending Oktoberfest NYC
Held at the Watermark Waterfront Bar at Pier 15 —with amazing views of the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges—Oktoberfest NYC runs from September 14 through October 27, 2024. Seven days a week you can partake in a traditional Oktoberfest experience, that means authentic German beer, brats, giant pretzels, Oktoberfest decorations and tons of fun for the whole family! Some people go as far as to dress up in German garb to match the festivities! There is free admission to the festival, but you should RSVP here before heading out for an afternoon or evening of fun.
Festivities are held at a 3,500 square foot venue with amazing views of the Brooklyn skyline and the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges.
The Oktoberfest NYC schedule is as follows:
Monday – Thursday: 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday: 2:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
What to Do at Oktoberfest
The real question is what not to do at Oktoberfest. Running seven days a week, you can find a day to fit Oktoberfest into your schedule. Mondays enjoy all-day happy hour, Tuesdays are $20 off all 160oz German Beer mini kegs, Wednesdays feature $30 mega pints a 32 o beer and a large 1L stein to keep, Thursdays are $25 German brat samplers and Fridays are $35 Oktober-Feast!
Happy Hour at Oktoberfest includes:
- $8 Canned Cocktails and Beers
- $10 Select Wines
- $13 German Brats
- $15 Mac and Cheese
- $59 Margarita Pitchers
- $100 Mini Kegs
- Oyster Hour – 50% off Oysters Mon. – Thurs 4-5pm and Friday 2-4pm
Food selections cover everything from Giant Beer Braised Turkey legs to Salads – safe to say there’s something for everyone. Classis bar favorites like giant pretzels, beer-battered onion rings, schnitzel, bratwurst, and so much more are available. Peruse the full Oktoberfest NYC menu here. There’s also a bottomless brunch option with avocado toast, WTF pancakes (watermark fluffy pancakes) and 90 minutes of mimosas, bellini’s, prosecco, or draft beer.
Tickets for NYC Oktoberfest
General admission to NYC Oktoberfest is free!
Fast pass tickets are available for Saturdays and Sundays starting at $30 per person, including express line entry and two drink tickets for draft beer or margaritas.
VIP Oktoberfest Royalty tickets start at $35 per person and include VIP express line entry, bottomless beer and margaritas for 2hours, and VIP express bar access.
Take Amtrak to Oktoberfest NYC
Attend Oktoberfest in New York City via Amtrak to Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 3.6 miles from Pier 15 making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.
