OKTOBERFEST, BIERFEST, AND BEER PARTIES IN HONG KONG (Now – Nov 12, 2014)

It’s a beer-tiful time in Hong Kong in October because that’s where all the Oktoberfest fun kicks in!  Ale, ale, ale!

Asians having fun at the Oktoberfest beer festival.  thesmoodiaries.com

While the Germans celebrate their Oktoberfest in September, HK celebrates the festival in October.  There are two venues to choose from OR go to both if you’re a keener!

Continue on to see all the food, dancing, and nakedness.  Yes, there was nakedness.

The Smoo Scale. Smoo says A-. thesmoodiaries.com

It was Ale-some!

We checked out the one that’s been going on for the past 22 years in HK -the Marco Polo German Bierfest 2014.  The other one is at the Happy Valley Racecourse organized by the HK Jockey Club and events details are included.

MARCO POLO GERMAN BIERFEST 2014 (OCTOBER 17 – NOVEMBER 8, 2014)

Keg of Lowenbrau during the Oktoberfest in HK. thesmoodiaries.com

It’s their 23rd anniversary this year and they have their Oktoberfest Festival (biggest one in HK) at the Marco Polo Hotel parking lot rooftop level in Tsim Sha Tsui.

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The Atmosphere:

streamers and decorations for the Oktoberfest in Hong Kong.  thesmoodiaries.comI loved it!  Granted, I was sitting next to a group of pretty boys… =D

In my opinion, this really depends where you’re sitting and purely what you’re looking for.

If you’re yearning to party your ass off, and for full-on rowdiness, then definitely sit nearer to the stage & dance floor and don’t forget to chug down that beer.  Within no time, you’ll be sure to be standing on your bench shouting alongside everybody else.  Definitely bonus points if you’re wearing a beer girl costume.

People standing on their benches at the Oktoberfest.  thesmoodiaries.com

If you’re looking for a quieter spot just to have a nice gathering with friends and to enjoy each other’s company.  Perhaps also to enjoy the view of the harbour, then obviously sit farther back away from the stage.

Beer hats at the Oktoberfest in HK. thesmoodiaries.com

Get those beer hats on!

For us single girls?  We had game; we strategically picked a spot that was relatively close to the stage, but most importantly, we sat next to a group of pretty boys (think boy band material) and amid a throng of happy drunks.  Our plan totally payed off; we drank the night away and  danced to our heart’s content <3

Meeting new friends during an Oktoberfest party!  thesmoodiaries.com

Teehee!

The Food:

Great for sharing with a group of friends, and to be washed down with a pint of ale!

A huge platter of pig knuckles, German style.  thesmoodiaries.com

Much better than expected and much better than last year.  The roast pork knuckle served with braised red cabbage and gratinated potatoes is the recommended dish, and the pretzels were not, unless you like your pretzels to be overly salty and hard.

The food, for such a festival, was comparatively decently priced, and above average quality – I mean, my apple crumble was still warm!

Expect the Unexpected:

We had an awesome time, and really, expect the unexpected!

You never know what you might encounter – you know, like perhaps…

Birthday girls in beer girl costumes…

Ladies in German Beer Girl costumes on stage.  thesmoodiaries.com

Birthday girls on stage!

Guys with their shirts half on, half off…

Men with their shirts unbuttoned at Oktoberfest in HK.  thesmoodiaries.com

A very enthusiastic lady ogling at this man’s ______ ?

Women ogling at man's goodies excitedly.  thesmoodiaries.com

Man: Look, here it is! Women: Wow! Happy!!!

AND even… A wedding proposal – congratulations!!!

Man proposes during Oktoberfest beer festival in HK.  thesmoodiaries.com

Down on one knee… OMG!


DETAILS OF HK OKTOBERFESTS:

ONE.  MARCO POLO GERMAN BIERFEST 2014 (OCTOBER 17 – NOVEMBER 8, 2014)

http://www.gbfhk.com

Price:

Sunday – Thursday || Adult – HK$140 (includes a glass of beer & Child* – HK$110 (includes a glass of soft drink)

Friday and Saturday || Adult – HK$240 (includes a glass of beer and one Marco Polo German Bierfest beer mug) & Child* HK$120 (includes a glass of soft drink)

Address:

Viewing Platform, Level 6, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel
Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

馬哥孛羅香港酒店 || 香港九龍尖沙咀海港城廣東道3號

Nearest MTR:  Tsim Sha Tsui Station.  Exit C – Walk towards Harbour City  near Lane Crawford

OR take the Star Ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui & walk towards Harbour City near Lane Crawford

Phone:  +852 2113 3217

Dates & Hours: 

Sunday & Thursday || 6- 11pm
Friday & Saturday || 6 – 11:30pm

TWO.  OKTOBERFEST – HAPPY WEDNESDAY’S @ HAPPY VALLEY RACECOURSE (OCTOBER 22 – NOVEMBER 12, 2014)

www.hkjc.com 

Price:

Adults only.  $10 HKD to enter the Racecourse’s public enclosures area.  There’s a tourist price of $100 HKD to enter the member’s enclosures but must show valid travel documents when purchasing.

Address:

Happy Valley Racecourse.  跑馬地體育道

Nearest MTR:  Causeway Bay Station, Exit B & take any tram on Hennessey Street marked going towards “Happy Valley”.  Get off at Happy Valley.

Phone:  +852 2895 1523

Dates & Hours: 

Wednesdays Oct 29 & Nov 12 from 7pm onwards.

Alrighty, that’s all for now.  Have fun and let me know if you went and how’d you like it! Toots <3