Say Prost To Beer, Bites & Beats As Brotzeit Celebrates Oktoberfest 2025

Time to raise a toast with your stein. Seasonal Oktoberfest beers, savory Bavarian specialties, pretzels and lively weekend games, it's Oktoberfest at Brotzeit... 

The only authentic German beer garden and restaurant in the metro for over twelve years, Brotzeit brings the festive Bavarian tradition to Manila once more with this year's edition of Oktoberfest 2025. Starting September 7 to November 10, 2025, Brotzeit branches in BGC, Alabang West Parade and The Podium will be displaying the colors of the world's largest volksfest or folk festival along with its full repertoire of Bavarian beers including special seasonal brews, sumptuous and traditional cuisine plus new dishes and entertaining weekend games honoring the annual celebration. Ready for Oktoberfest at Brotzeit? Then, read on...

Prost! Raise A Toast to the New Home of Brotzeit at The Podium

For over 12 years, Brotzeit in its original location was home. Months before, its relocation had been announced leaving a bittersweet feeling with so many memories. But that much anticipated moment has finally arrived. I'm home and back again once more in Brotzeit at its new location in The Podium...

Bigger, better and more elegant, Brotzeit pulls all the stops for its triumphant return to the Ortigas commercial and business district with its new home at The Podium. Round up the gang, the good times are back. It's time to raise a toast, shall we? 

The Lunch Situation, Simplified: Introducing the New Lunch Menu at Brotzeit

Nowadays, even the simple question of where to have lunch can be a complicated, long and over analyzed process with so many tempting options in the metro. More so with a large group where a consensus is rarely ever achieved. The new lunch specials at Brotzeit should settle the case with something for everyone on the menu. But if your group of lunch mates still isn't convinced, then ditch the group and enjoy your lunch the Brotzeit way... 

No need to complicate the lunch situation, simply follow your cravings for a satisfying and stress-free meal without the drama. And Brotzeit has just the right dish for you with the new Lunch Menu. From sandwiches and burgers to savory beef, chicken and even seafood options, simplify your lunch situation with value and variety you just can't beat and head on over to Brotzeit... 

Pour the Love with the New Love Beer by Brotzeit

 It's the month of love and Brotzeit has just the right brew to get you in the mood...

Pure love poured out of a bottle, Brotzeit introduces their latest limited edition brew to their stellar roster of Bavarian beer with the aptly named Love Beer for the month of February. And just in time for Valentine's too. So pour on the love at Brotzeit...

#BeercationAtBrotzeit: Raise a Toast Up High Down South at the Newest Location of Brotzeit in Alabang West Parade

 Good times are happening down south. Time to raise up a toast...

Now with three locations in the metro including Edsa Shangri-La and BGC, the newest branch of Brotzeit in Alabang West Parade bring good times and barrels of fun down south. And just in time too as Brotzeit celebrates its longest Oktoberfest run yet all the way until the end of the month (for more on Oktoberfest at Brotzeit, see my previous post, The Whole Nine Yards: Brotzeit Philippines Celebrates Nine Long Years in the Country with the Longest Oktoberfest Season from last month). Now that's reason enough to raise a toast at Brotzeit up high all the way down south in Alabang West Parade...

The Whole Nine Yards: Brotzeit Philippines Celebrates Nine Long Years in the Country with the Longest Oktoberfest Season

The end of September marks the beginning of one of the most anticipated festivals in the world. It's Oktoberfest at Brotzeit...

Brotzeit Philippines kicks off its milestone ninth anniversary with the longest Oktoberfest celebration starting September 12 to October 29, 2022. One of the country's enduring and authentic German beer bars for almost a decade, Brotzeit pulls all the stops for an epic Oktoberfest bash complete with exciting games and awesome prizes daily. Now that's reason enough to raise a toast...

ECQ Eats: A Toast to Oktoberfest in the New Normal at Brotzeit

More than a year into the quarantine experience, the spread of the viral infection finally appears to have slowed a bit due to continuous vaccination roll-outs and stringent implementation of health and safety protocols. There is light at the end of the tunnel as the metro slowly and cautiously opens up once more. But traditional celebrations will change...

The annual Oktoberfest celebration at Brotzeit takes on a festive yet subdued vibe following guidelines to curb the spread of the pandemic. Things may have changed, but the celebration remains just as memorable. A round of fresh Bavarian brews drawn from the tap, good food and limited company, rolling out the barrels for Oktoberfest despite being scaled down for the new normal is still a tradition that can be experienced at Brotzeit. How? Read on for a closer look... 

Raise a Toast with Sumptuous Ribs Three Ways for Father's Day at Brotzeit

The Honey Bavarian, Cheese & Marinara and The Mediterranean. Brotzeit brings bold, new flavors to grilled pork ribs with three savory options just for Father's Day. And here's a sneak peek...

Brotzeit Philippines' Culinary Director, Ivan Maminta, set out to create unique and savory grilled pork ribs for a memorable Father's Day celebration. One bite is all you need to know that Chef Ivan succeeded with his trifecta of fall-of-the-bone pork ribs for dads on their special day. 

Al Fresco at Brotzeit For A Tipple and Take-Out

The sweeping changes due to the pandemic continues to transform our daily routine, including dining out. Brotzeit adapts to the new normal with al fresco dining, pick-up, take-out and food delivery for the new normal...

The country's leading German Beer Bar and Restaurant, Brotzeit, evolves with the times to tap emerging new consumer habits in the new normal so you can still enjoy all your Bavarian favorites with safety and peace of mind. Go al fresco dining or opt for pick-up, take-out and food delivery with safety and confidence at Brotzeit. And when that craving for a sumptuous platter of Ripperl or Honey Bavarian Ribs hits, you can rest easy as you can enjoy it one of three ways with outdoor dining, pick-up or food delivery. 

Have A Merry Brotzeit Christmas with Brotzeit's Christmas Menu

For months since the lockdown, the coming holidays are just what everyone needs in this new normal. Brotzeit brings the holiday vibe with a lavish menu to end a challenging year for yet another reason to raise a toast...

Chef Ivan Maminta rolls out some holiday cheer with the sumptuous new Christmas Menu at Brotzeit. From starters to mains and dessert, Brotzeit teases the palate with a wide selection of holiday-themed dishes along with their specialty Bavarian offerings paired with authentic German beer. The only legitimate German beer bar and restaurant in the metro, diners and guests can enjoy a spot of Bavaria at the heart of the metro. Read on for a peek at the new Christmas menu of Brotzeit...

Dining in the Next Normal: Celebrate Oktoberfest with a Local Vibe at Home with Resorts World Manila's TASTE October Fiesta Package

Good food and refreshing rounds of beer, it's Oktoberfest. Celebrate Oktoberfest in the new normal while staying at home with the value-packed offerings of Resorts World Manila... 

Starting October 9 to 31, Resorts World Manila celebrates Octoberfest with its TASTE October Fiesta featuring sumptuous Oktoberfest inspired dining packages for pick-up, take-out or conveniently delivered to your home. As the new normal changes and transforms the way we go about our daily routine, Resorts World Manila adapts and evolves with the times with themed offerings available for home dining. Raise a toast and roll out the barrels and celebrate Oktoberfest at home with cold brews and hearty bites in the new normal with Resorts World Manila's Taste October Fiesta...

Dining in the Next Normal: The Good Times are Back at Brotzeit

Over a hundred days in home quarantine, and slowly your biorhythm is getting back on track. We are now on the homestretch of the General Community Quarantine, but make no mistake, everything will change. Dining out will no longer be the same, thanks to Covid 19. Mandatory health and safety protocols are now in place to contain the viral threat. As restaurants slowly recover from the lockdown and resume operations, here's a peek at dining in the next normal at Brotzeit... 

The initial anxious moments after stepping out of the safe confines of your home can be unnerving, even disconcerting. The outside world looks surreal with near empty streets and face masks. The easing of restrictions allowed some businesses to operate, but things are far from from normal. Restaurants have adapted to this new normal addressing the need for health precautions in the time of Covid 19 and slowly but surely, familiar favorites sorely missed during the quarantine are back. The good times are back at Brotzeit, this time with hand sanitizers, temperature readings and plexiglass dividers...

#GoAheadMakeDadsDay: Treat Dad with the Hearty and Savory Rinderragout from Brotzeit

The extension of the General Community Quarantine until the end of the month underscores the continued threat of Covid 19. But that doesn't mean Dad can't have a sumptuous treat at home for his special day...

Dads everywhere deserve a treat, this is after all his day. Bring out the ice cold Paulaner, #BringBrotzeitHome and treat dad to a Bavarian feast with the Rinderragout from Brotzeit. It's a novel and complete meal in one convenient package. Simply fill up the crusty multigrain bread bowl with the rich and mildly spicy beef stew and dive right in. Looking good so far? Read on...

New Year, New Dishes...at Brotzeit.

It's a new year, time to raise a toast at Brotzeit and celebrate with a tempting array of new dishes...

Brotzeit welcomes the new year with exciting new dishes to pair with your favorite Paulaner Beer for endless rounds of good vibes. From tasty starters to savory mains, Brotzeit unveils a wide selection of hearty dishes guaranteed to be your new favorites at the only authentic German Bier Garden in the metro (for more on Brotzeit, see my earlier posts, Prost! Cheers to Endless Rounds of Good Vibes, It's Oktoberfest at Brotzeit! on their annual Oktoberfest celebrations, Breadtime Sandwiches at Brotzeit with Helmut, Dirk, Angela, Hasselhoff, Beethoven, Von Trapp and Reuben on their new sandwich offerings and Lass Uns Essen! The New Lunch Specials at Brotzeit).

Prost! Cheers to Endless Rounds of Good Vibes, It's Oktoberfest at Brotzeit!

It's October and that can only mean one thing. Roll out the barrels and raise up your glass, it's Oktoberfest at Brotzeit...

Paulaner, sausages and pretzels, just some of the essentials for Oktoberfest. Add some genuine good vibes to the mix and you've got a real party. Brotzeit, the metro's finest authentic German bier bar kicks off the Oktoberfest celebrations with exciting and savory offerings for endless rounds of good vibes. Here's Oktoberfest, the Brotzeit way (for more on Brotzeit, see my previous posts, Breadtime Sandwiches at Brotzeit with Helmut, Dirk, Angela, Hasselhoff, Beethoven, Von Trapp and Reuben on their new sandwich offerings and Lass uns Essen! The New Lunch Specials at Brotzeit on their lunch menu)...

Breadtime Sandwiches at Brotzeit with Helmut, Dirk, Angela, Hasselhoff, Beethoven, Von Trapp and Reuben

Seven new sandwiches, seven new reasons to visit Brotzeit...

Brotzeit, one of the metro's finest authentic German beer bars, takes breadtime to a whole new level with a sumptuous variety of savory offerings. Breadtime Sandwiches by Brotzeit features a curated line-up of specialty sandwiches created by Brotzeit Culinary Director Ivan Maminta best paired with your favorite Paulaner. Or Gin & Tonic. Read on and meet the Bavarian band of Angela, Helmut, Dirk, Hasselhoff, Beethoven, Von Trapp and Reuben at Brotzeit... 

Recreating Inspired and Flavorful Journeys at Vanderlust

Each dish is a story inspired by fond memories of a European journey, recreated and retold daily at one of The Podium's newest must-try restaurants...

Vanderlust takes you on a culinary journey of European-inspired flavors with its extensive menu at The Podium. The young couple behind Vanderlust, Mark Anthony and Valerie Spencer, draw inspiration from fond memories of a European journey, retelling their stories of memorable experiences in different European cities with each flavorful dish. And you get to share the young couple's passion for both travel and food with an intimate dining experience at Vanderlust. So go ahead and wander through the different layers of European flavors at Vanderlust, now open at The Podium.

Lass uns Essen! The New Lunch Specials at Brotzeit

Nineteen new dishes for a memorable lunch at Brotzeit...let's eat!

Chef Ivan Maminta unveiled nineteen new dishes as part of the new Lunch Specials at Brotzeit, including starters and salads to savory mains. There's a whole lot to choose from, so make it lunch at Brotzeit for a satisfying meal with a cold brew... 

Rockin' at City of Dreams Manila's Oktoberfest

City of Dreams Manila rolls out the barrels, benches and tables and a whole lot of fun for Oktoberfest...

It's Oktoberfest at City of Dreams Manila, kicked off with a rockin' launch last October 12, 2017 at the Grand Ballroom with an exclusive celebration for the resort's key corporate and travel accounts followed by another celebration open to the public on October 13 with overflowing beer, sausages, German delicacies, rock bands and barrels of fun. And City of Dreams Manila kicks it off in a grand and massive scale, bringing the rich and diverse flavors of German cuisine with a selection of the finest beers to the integrated resort. Read on for a feel of the Oktoberfest celebrations...at City of Dreams of Manila.

Pork Knuckles, Sausages, Apple Strudel and Beer. It's Oktoberfest at Long Bar...

Sweinshaxe, sauerkraut, apple strudel, and Paulaner, all you need to turn happy hour into a festive Oktoberfest celebration...

For the entire month of October, why not indulge in a Bavarian-inspired Happy Hour at Long Bar with premium German beer and delicacies?