The best places for Oktoberfest in Belfast

One of Belfast’s most beloved flat iron steak restaurants, Top Blade is the perfect place to line the stomach before an evening spent soaking up the atmosphere of Oktoberfest. Set in the heart of St Anne’s Square, this popular steak restaurant is located just a five minute walk from Custom House Square, so you won’t be too far from the heart of the Oktoberfest action. This place specialises in offering the finest cuts of meat, all locally sourced from Northern Irish producers and cooked to your liking, making it the perfect place for meat-lovers. The concept behind the menu even allows you to build your perfect plate, whereby you can select your cut of steak and your preference of sides, sauces, and salads. While meat is the main attraction here, those following a plant-based diet don’t need to worry about missing out, as it also offers a delightful selection of vegan and vegetarian options, such as the halloumi burger and seitan vegetarian steak.

Specialising in a diverse array of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese flavours, Dumpling Library takes diners on a unique Asian adventure through a delicious and creative variety of dishes and small plates inspired by the flavours and fragrances of the continent. With a concept based around comfort and sharing, this is the perfect place to relax and dine with friends enjoying delicious food and creative cocktails. With booth seating and a spacious and open dining area, this is the perfect place to dine with a group of friends, making it the ideal choice for those visiting the city for the October festivities. Another top restaurant located in St Anne’s Square, you don’t need to worry about travelling far from the heart of the Oktoberfest action to enjoy a delicious meal. Plus, the Asian-inspired menu and atmosphere will provide a nice break from all things Deutsch for a little while.

Located on the bustling Bradbury Place in the city’s Queen’s Quarter, Lavery’s & The Woodworkers are two of Belfast’s best-loved bars, known for their flowing pints, lively atmosphere, and delicious pub-grub inspired menus. The perfect places to get in the Oktoberfest spirit, you can choose from a wide range of local and international craft beers with an ever-changing tap list serving a delightful array of pale ales, stouts, and lagers that range from light and fruity to rich and hoppy. Whether you opt for a classic pint of Guinness or you’re in the mood for something more exotic, you’re sure to find it here. Plus, these guys have a great array of indoor and outdoor seating areas, allowing for the perfect blend of liveliness and intimacy, where you can relax and enjoy a few pints in the sun with friends or sit inside and witness some live music.

Having operated in the city for almost 20 years, 2Taps is a Belfast icon when it comes to delicious food, great sangria, and a vibrant atmosphere. With a Mediterranean vibe, a cosy dining room, and a beautiful al fresco dining area that is perfect for relaxing when the sun shines, you’re sure to enjoy an unforgettable afternoon or evening dining here. Offering up a delicious and flavourful tapas menu with options to suit all tastes and dietary requirements, 2Taps caters for everyone, making it the perfect option for group dining. Upholding a lively festival atmosphere with flowing sangria, beers and cocktails, dining at this spot will get you in the mood for the festivities going on during Oktoberfest. With everything from freshly made paella to meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan tapas dishes, the menu here is centred around the seasons using the very best quality produce available, ensuring each and every dish brings forth the freshest flavours possible.

A relatively new addition to Belfast’s bar scene, The Whitefort on Andersonstown Road has already made quite the impression. With its modern and spacious bar area, dark wood interiors with brightly-lit cubby holes displaying an array of spirits, plush leather seating areas, and pool tables, this is the perfect place to socialise with friends and enjoy a few pints to get in the spirit of the Oktoberfest season. With plenty of wines, cocktails, beers, and spirits to choose from, there’s something for everyone here – there’s even six different varieties of daiquiris, six different varieties of margaritas, and nine signature Whitefort cocktails. When it comes to beer, you’ll also have plenty to choose from, with a huge selection of draught and bottled options for every kind of beer drinker. What’s more, the special drinks promos allow you and your friends to share a round for a bargain price, leaving you more to splash on your steins once you get to the tent!