Oktoberfest in Tel Aviv
Ynet presents five places to celebrate the German tradition in the White City.
Oktoberfest, created to celebrate a royal wedding and actually celebrated in September, is one of the biggest festivals in the world. Overtime, the festivities began to reach cities world wide, and this year the celebrations will be felt in Israel's White City – Tel Aviv.
5 Ways to Celebrate Octoberfest in Tel Aviv:
1. Paulner Beer Garden, Sarona Market
There is no more appropriate place to get the beer flowing than in the heart of the newly restored Templar colony known as Sarona. With a charming interior design, you can enjoy a variety of Paulner beers alongside a pretzel or hot dog with a collection of spicy mustards.
There is also a Happy Hour from Sunday to Thursday from 5pm-7pm.
Paulner Beer Garden
Albert Mendler 3, Sarona, Tel Aviv
2. Porter and Sons
This Tel Aviv beer hall will be serving classic Bavarian dishes with a large selection of German beers and Bavarian style Israeli boutique beers for all of October. Try one of the specials offered on the menu this month including beer stewed cabbage.
Ha-arba'a 14, Tel Aviv
3. Beer Garden
The newly opened beer garden near Tel Aviv's Dizengoff square has long wooden benches, taps and kegs that will make you feel as though you escaped to Europe. On the menu: a variety of sauces, meats and hotdogs. Don't miss the live music performances and sports screens.
Reines 2, Tel Aviv
4. Paulner Brewery's Oktoberfest
The event will be held at the Jaffa Railway Station from October 29-30 between 7pm to 11pm. The celebrations will include live shows, various food stands and Paulner Oktoberfest draft on tap, a draft made especially for the Oktoberfest season each year.
Paulner Oktoberfest, Jaffa Railway Station
5. Tapas Ahad Ha'am Oktoberfest Week
Tapas Ahad Ha'am will hold a week long Oktoberfest celebration between October 26 and November 1st. The festivities include a 1+1 deal on beer and a special menu including beef hot dogs with a side of sauerkraut and mustard.
Ahad Ha'am 27, Tel Aviv
Livi Spierling contributed to this article.
