It the time of the year again to have lots of beer and pork knuckles, its Oktoberfest period in Singapore. Some background on Oktoberfest, it is the world largest fair held in Munich, Germany annually around the end of September till the first weekend of October (Singapore's celebration only starts in October though). Much like a funfair ground with lots of rides, lots of tents setup by breweries across Germany and also some selling crafts. Singapore Oktoberfest celebration comes in smaller scale usually by the bigger restaurants like Paulner and Brotzeit within their restaurants.
I happen to have a gathering at Brotzeit on Friday without realising they are having the Oktoberfest celebration (10-13 October and 17-20 October). The good thing is we get to have some fun being part of the celebration and everyone being 'high', but the bad thing is we couldn't catchup as the music was too loud. So if you plan to have a gathering and have a good chit chat session then please avoid during this period.
The picture is abit blur as its quite dark inside and I also couldn't see how clear it was, maybe I was abit drunk also. They have a special menu during this period, like the Brotzeit Oktoberfest Platter which serves 4-6 goes for S$168 (excluding tax and service charge), pork knuckle (S$36), Bavarian potato dumpling and Spinach (S$24.50), sausage platter (S$32.50), desserts (apple strudel, kaiserschmarren) and of course Oktoberfest beer from paulner, these beer have higher alcohol content than the usual Paulner beer.
The beer comes in 2 sizes: 1 litre (S$21 before 8pm, S$27.50 8pm onwards), 0.5 litre (S$12.50 before 8pm, S$14.50 8pm onwards).
We order the Brotzeit Oktoberfest Platter which have pork knuckle, Bierbeisser sausages, garlic pork sausages, pork chops, pork ribs, sauerkraut and potato wedges which I feel isn't very authentic compared to what you get in Munich. They should have included the knodel (potato dumplings) and the Reiberdatschi (potato pancakes). So how's the food? I feel that the pork knuckles, garlic pork sausage and wedges(though its not what you usually get) taste alright, but the rest is either too tough or too blend. However if you would like to immerse in the Oktoberfest atmosphere its a good place to come to. They have live band and also interaction with the diners, and many diners play and sing along. Give them a visit if you would like a taste of Oktoberfest without travelling to Munich.
1 Harbourfront Walk, Vivocity
#01-149/151
Opening Hours: 12pm to 12am (Mon to Fri)
12pm to 1am (Sat & Sun)
Note: Oktoberfest celebration is only on 10-13 October and 17-20 October 2013
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