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10 D.C. Bars Ringing in Oktoberfest This Fall

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Oktoberfest parties and fall weather go together like bratwurst and pints of amber-hued German beer. A traditional Bavarian celebration, Oktoberfest is all about celebrating the season with eating, drinking, lederhosen, and music.

Most of the festivities in the U.S. kick off in late September and run through early October, with weekends at the center of the action. This year, restaurants and beer gardens from Bethesda to Arlington are hosting outdoor grilling sessions, themed brunches, and beer specials to help raise spirits. Some last a day, while others run a couple of weekends or more.

This map shows where to raise a fresh pint of Oktoberfest beer.

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Owen's Ordinary

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Raise a mug of lager to the sway of oompah music at Owen’s Ordinary on Sunday, September 29. The tavern at the Pike and Rose complex in North Bethesda will have 12 fall brews on tap — from local and international pureryos — and Bavarian fare from the kitchen. Hours are 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The bar at Owen’s Ordinary
The bar at Owen’s Ordinary
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Franklin Hall

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Liters of Oktoberfest beers are $2 off here until October 6. The bar tapped nine special selections which will run until supplies last. Try brews from Cigar City, Red Bear, Upland, and others.

Franklin Hall has a spacious bar near U Street
Franklin Hall has a spacious bar near U Street
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Dacha Beer Garden

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Along with its Navy Yard sibling, Dacha beer garden Shaw is in the middle of a 16-day Oktoberfest party. The weekends bring live music and boots of beer through October 6.

Sauf Haus Bier Hall

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在杜邦環島,除非Haus多個的承諾floors of flowing beer and Oktoberfest vibes. Thursday, September 26, features live accordion music. The following Saturday’s highlights beer specials with a ’90s cover band closing the evening. Head to the rooftop to enjoy the fall weather.

Hotel Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown

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The Georgetown hotel will celebrate Oktoberfest every Wednesday in October with a live grill station, German-style beers, and music from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sausage platters are priced at $15 while drafts of Warsteiner and Sam Adams are $6.

The Graham Washington DC Georgetown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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享受秋天的空氣在格雷厄姆酒店Georgetown. Running now through October 6, the bar will have Devil’s Backbone O’fest available for $8, a warm pretzel with beer cheese dip and mustard for $14, and a triple sausage platter for $22.

Wunder Garten

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This NoMa beer garden will host its fifth-annual Oktoberfest over two weekends, starting on Friday, September 28. Come for live music, games, German food from Cafe Berlin and (of course) beer. The first Spaten Oktoberfest keg will flow at 5 p.m., and similar beers will be discounted throughout the festivities.

City Tap House Penn Quarter

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Dig in with an Oktoberfest-themed brunch at City Tap’s locations in Penn Quarter and Dupont Circle this Saturday, September 28. Dishes on the a la carte menu will range from bratwursts to German potato salad and meatballs.

Courthaus Social

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Arlington’s Courthaus Social is partying all day on Saturday, October 5, with all the must-have Oktoberfest touches. Unwind with corn hole while filling up on potato pancakes ($4), Reuben rolls ($7) and cold pints of beer, including glasses from Virginia breweries Fair Winds, Solace, and Port City.

The Bronson Bierhall

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Arlington’s new beer hall is throwing an all-day Oktoberfest party on Saturday, October 5. Starting at 11 a.m., there will be beer tastings and an outdoor barbecue with brats and other sausages made on-site. Games on the turf-covered patio. include ping pong and corn hole.

A plate of sausages from Bronson
Sausages from Bronson
Bronson Bierhall [official]

Owen's Ordinary

Raise a mug of lager to the sway of oompah music at Owen’s Ordinary on Sunday, September 29. The tavern at the Pike and Rose complex in North Bethesda will have 12 fall brews on tap — from local and international pureryos — and Bavarian fare from the kitchen. Hours are 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The bar at Owen’s Ordinary
The bar at Owen’s Ordinary
Rey Lopez/Eater D.C.

Franklin Hall

Liters of Oktoberfest beers are $2 off here until October 6. The bar tapped nine special selections which will run until supplies last. Try brews from Cigar City, Red Bear, Upland, and others.

Franklin Hall has a spacious bar near U Street
Franklin Hall has a spacious bar near U Street
Rey Lopez/Eater DC

Dacha Beer Garden

Along with its Navy Yard sibling, Dacha beer garden Shaw is in the middle of a 16-day Oktoberfest party. The weekends bring live music and boots of beer through October 6.

Sauf Haus Bier Hall

在杜邦環島,除非Haus多個的承諾floors of flowing beer and Oktoberfest vibes. Thursday, September 26, features live accordion music. The following Saturday’s highlights beer specials with a ’90s cover band closing the evening. Head to the rooftop to enjoy the fall weather.

Hotel Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown

The Georgetown hotel will celebrate Oktoberfest every Wednesday in October with a live grill station, German-style beers, and music from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sausage platters are priced at $15 while drafts of Warsteiner and Sam Adams are $6.

The Graham Washington DC Georgetown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

享受秋天的空氣在格雷厄姆酒店Georgetown. Running now through October 6, the bar will have Devil’s Backbone O’fest available for $8, a warm pretzel with beer cheese dip and mustard for $14, and a triple sausage platter for $22.

Wunder Garten

This NoMa beer garden will host its fifth-annual Oktoberfest over two weekends, starting on Friday, September 28. Come for live music, games, German food from Cafe Berlin and (of course) beer. The first Spaten Oktoberfest keg will flow at 5 p.m., and similar beers will be discounted throughout the festivities.

City Tap House Penn Quarter

Dig in with an Oktoberfest-themed brunch at City Tap’s locations in Penn Quarter and Dupont Circle this Saturday, September 28. Dishes on the a la carte menu will range from bratwursts to German potato salad and meatballs.

Courthaus Social

Arlington’s Courthaus Social is partying all day on Saturday, October 5, with all the must-have Oktoberfest touches. Unwind with corn hole while filling up on potato pancakes ($4), Reuben rolls ($7) and cold pints of beer, including glasses from Virginia breweries Fair Winds, Solace, and Port City.

The Bronson Bierhall

Arlington’s new beer hall is throwing an all-day Oktoberfest party on Saturday, October 5. Starting at 11 a.m., there will be beer tastings and an outdoor barbecue with brats and other sausages made on-site. Games on the turf-covered patio. include ping pong and corn hole.

A plate of sausages from Bronson
Sausages from Bronson
Bronson Bierhall [official]

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