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Inspiration • September 12th, 2025
|Ever found yourself scrolling through pictures of Oktoberfest in Munich, dreaming of raising a giant beer stein but shuddering at the thought of flights, hotels, and massive crowds? Let’s be honest, getting the whole group chat to agree on a weekend away, let alone a trip to Germany, is a mission in itself. Well, this autumn, the hassle is officially off the table. Marston’s is bringing the world’s most famous beer festival right to your doorstep, transforming over 400 of its pubs into mini versions of Munich from the 12th of September to the 5th of October. That means all the fun, food, and festivities, without any of the faff.
What's the big deal with Oktoberfest anyway?
For anyone who isn’t quite sure, Oktoberfest is a massive festival held every year in Munich, Germany. It’s basically the biggest party on Earth dedicated to beer, food, and having a good time. People come from all over the world to sit at long wooden tables, sing along to bands, and enjoy traditional Bavarian culture. The beer is served in enormous glass mugs called a stein, and the atmosphere is electric. Marston's is aiming to capture that exact energy, dropping the full authentic experience into local pubs across the country. These celebrations are all about bringing people together for a proper laugh, with plenty of good beer and even better food. Forget the long travel and the endless queues; the best bits are coming to you.
Your local pub is turning into a mini Munich
Imagine walking into your local and instead of the usual Sunday quiz night posters, it’s decked out in blue and white bunting with the sound of cheerful music in the air. That’s the plan. Marston’s is creating proper bierkeller vibes across its pubs for three whole weeks. To make it a truly authentic experience, they’ve partnered with Löwenbräu, one of the official breweries of the Munich Oktoberfest. This isn’t just some German-style lager; it’s the real deal, brewed within the city walls of Munich. So when you’re handed a massive two-pint stein of beer, you know you’re getting a proper taste of the festival. And it’s not just about the beer. The drinks line-up also includes Jägermeister and Licor 43, so there will be plenty of Jäger shots and bombs, plus 'baby beer shots' served in their own tiny steins to keep the party going.
Find your local:
- Apollo – 1082 Holderness Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU9 4AH
https://www.apollohull.co.uk/ - Bay Horse – 38 Low Green, Catterick Village, North Yorkshire, DL10 7LP
https://www.bayhorsecatterickvillage.co.uk/ - Blacksmiths Arms – Main Street, Naburn, York, Yorkshire, YO19 4PN
https://www.blacksmithsarmsnayburn.co.uk/ - Bobbin Carrier – Centurion Way, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3QB
https://www.bobbincarrierpubcleckheaton.co.uk/ - Bridge Inn – Bridge Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5RT
https://www.bridgeinnwakefield.co.uk/ - Buffers – Rakehill Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 4AL
https://www.buffersscholes.co.uk/ - Calder and Hops – 60 Northgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3AP
https://www.calderhopswakefield.co.uk/ - Carlton Tavern – 140 Acomb Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 4HA
https://www.carltonpubyork.co.uk/ - Coronation Inn – Acklam, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS5 8AY
https://www.coronationinnpub.co.uk/ - Crown Tavern – 8 Scalby Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 5QB
https://www.crowntavernscarborough.co.uk/ - Duke of Cumberland – High Street, North Ferriby, East Yorkshire, HU14 3JP
https://www.dukeofcumberlandnorthferriby.co.uk/ - Durham Ox – 157 High Street, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8JX
https://www.durhamoxpub.co.uk/ - Eight-Foot Way – 2 Chaucer Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 9QY
https://www.eightfootwaypub.co.uk/ - Fairway Inn – Birley Wood, Birley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3BP
https://www.fairwayinnsheffield.co.uk/ - Falconers Rest – Thorpe Lane, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4EP
https://www.falconersrestmiddleton.co.uk/ - Ferry Inn – Station Road, Brough, East Yorkshire, HU15 1DY
https://www.ferryinnbroughpub.co.uk/ - Flying Childers – Nostell Place, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 7JA
https://www.flyingchilderspubdoncaster.co.uk/ - Flying Squirrel – Clayton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2SG
https://www.theflyingsquirrelpubbradford.co.uk/ - Goodfellowship Inn – Cottingham Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU5 4AT
https://www.goodfellowshipinnhull.co.uk/ - Griffin – 57 Stainland Road, Barkisland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 0AQ
https://www.thegriffinbarkisland.co.uk/ - Hare & Hounds – 6 Church Street, Oughtibridge, South Yorkshire, S35 0FW
https://www.hareandhoundsoughtibridge.co.uk/ - Hatfields – Ash Hill Road, Hatfield, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JH
https://www.hatfieldspub.co.uk/ - High Farm – Farrar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7AQ
https://www.highfarmleeds.co.uk/ - Highway – Willerby Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU5 5LH
https://www.highwayhull.co.uk/ - Howard – 57 Howard Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2LW
https://www.howardsheffield.co.uk/ - Kimberworth Park – Oaks Lane, Kimberworth, South Yorkshire, S61 3AX
https://www.kimberworthparkrotherham.co.uk/ - Kings Chamber – Selby Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN8 4JE
https://www.kingschamberpubthorne.co.uk/ - Lingfield Farm – Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS8 0FA
https://www.lingfieldfarmpub.co.uk/ - Longacre – Pheasant Fields Lane, Redcar & Cleveland, North Yorkshire, TS12 2ZL
https://www.thelongacrepubskelton.co.uk/ - Milestone – 12 Peak Square, Crystal Peaks, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 7PH
https://www.milestonepubsheffield.co.uk/ - Millers Inn – Dearne Hall Road, Low Barugh, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1LX
https://www.millerspubinnbarnsley.co.uk/ - Myton House Farm – Ingleby Barwick, Stockton On Tees, North Yorkshire, TS17 0WB
https://www.mytonhousefarmpub.co.uk/ - Nags Head – Hornsea Rd, Routh, East Yorkshire, HU17 9SL
https://www.nagsheadpubrouth.co.uk/ - Norman Inn – Burton Road, Monk Bretton, South Yorkshire, S71 2HG
https://www.normaninnpub.co.uk/ - Oddfellows Arms – 500 Thornaby Road, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees, North Yorkshire, TS17 0AA
https://www.oddfellowspubcleveland.co.uk/ - Old Hall – 1 Back Lane, Farsley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 5EU
https://www.oldhallpubpudsey.co.uk/ - Pack Horse – 23 Pack Horse Lane, High Green, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 3HY
https://www.packhorsehighgreen.co.uk/ - Poachers Barn – Osgodby Lane, Osgodby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3QH
https://www.poachersbarnpub.co.uk/ - Red Hawk – Welton Road, Brough, East Yorkshire, HU15 1AF
https://www.redhawkbroughpub.co.uk/ - Royal Charter – Western Gailes Way, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU8 9EQ
https://www.royalcharterpub.co.uk/ - Sandstone Nab – Trunk Road, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS6 6TD
https://www.sandstonenabpubeston.co.uk/ - Sportsman – Off Ledger Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5QB
https://www.sportsmandoncaster.co.uk/ - Sun Pub – Barnsley Road, Scawsby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8QE
https://www.thesunscawsby.co.uk/ - Tabard – Herringthorpe Valley Road, Herringthorpe, South Yorkshire, S65 3BA
https://www.tabbardpub.co.uk/ - Three Crowns – Plimsol Way, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU9 1PW
https://www.threecrownspubhull.co.uk/ - Tunny Catch – 24 Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6PH
https://www.tunnycatchpub.com/ - Woodman – Rotherham, Bramley, South Yorkshire, S66 3ZL
https://www.woodmanpubrotherham.co.uk/
It's not a party without proper German grub
A big part of any festival is the food, and these Oktoberfest celebrations are no exception. Marston’s is rolling out a special, limited edition German food menu that’s packed with classics. You won’t just be getting a packet of crisps with your pint. This is proper, hearty, authentic German food designed to be enjoyed with a cold beer. Whether you fancy a snack or a full-on feast, there’s something for everyone.
- Giant Pretzels: The classic Oktoberfest snack, perfect for dipping.
- Frankfurters & Currywurst: You can't have a German festival without sausages. The currywurst comes smothered in a rich, tangy sauce.
- Oktoberfeast Platter: For those who want it all, this platter is loaded with a Frankfurter, southern-fried chicken fillet, bacon chop, a giant pretzel, sauerkraut, and a gooey cheese fondue sauce for dipping. It’s a meal and then some.
- Black Forest Gateau: A rich, chocolatey, cherry-filled dessert to finish things off.
This menu is designed to give everyone an authentic taste of the celebrations, from the savoury currywurst to the sweet Black Forest gateau. The cheese fondue sauce alone is probably worth the trip.
Get ready for some serious festivities
Beyond the food and beer, the events are what will really bring the festival to life. This isn’t just about putting up a few decorations; it’s a full programme of entertainment. Across the three weeks of festivities, participating pubs will be hosting special themed nights. Mark your calendars for Saturday the 13th of September and Saturday the 27th of September, which are being dubbed 'Wunderbar Saturdays'. These nights promise to be the highlight of the celebrations, with high-energy live music and a proper party atmosphere. Everyone is encouraged to get into the spirit with fancy dress – think lederhosen and dirndls, but a checked shirt will probably do just fine!
The activities planned are where the real fun lies. There will be quizzes, but the main events are a bit more… unique. Get ready for some classic German-inspired fun, including fiercely competitive stein holding competitions. It sounds easy, but holding a two-pint stein full of beer at arm's length is tougher than it looks. And for the brave, there will even be yodel-offs. It’s the perfect chance to discover a hidden talent you never knew you had. It’s all about creating memorable, fun events that get everyone involved.
What the people behind the plan are saying
Bringing such a huge series of events to life takes a lot of planning. Claire Robertson, the Director of Operations at Marston’s, shared her thoughts on why they decided to bring Munich to the masses this autumn. It’s clear the goal was to make something special accessible to everyone, taking the stress out of planning a big group event.
“We know how hard it is to take holiday plans from group chat to reality so this autumn, we’re saving people the trouble and bringing one of the world’s most iconic festivals to their local pub. We’re so excited to be hosting the UK’s biggest Oktoberfest celebrations at over 400 Marston’s pubs and giving our customers the chance to enjoy authentic German food, Löwenbräu beer that’s been brewed within the walls of Munich and some fantastic entertainment, all without the hassle of planning and travelling - that’s time better spent at the pub!”
It’s about delivering an authentic experience without the price tag or planning headaches of international travel. From the specific beer to the menu and the live music, every detail has been considered to make these celebrations feel special.
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