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Alternative Oktoberfest (Dark Beer Festival)


  • The Dodo Micropub The Dodo Micropub London United Kingdom (map)

Our annual Alternative Oktoberfest will kick off on Thursday 8th October with a Dark Beer & Food Pairing! Lot’s more delightful dark beer fun to be had throughout the 4 days! Join us!

This is Oktoberfest done The Dodo way!


thursday 8 OCTOBER
ALTERNATIVE oKTOBERFEST Opens + DARK BEER & FOOD PAIRING

  • 6 dark beers on tap across cask and keg!

  • Plus some very special bottles and cans!

  • DARK BEER & FOOD PAIRING - LIMITED PLACES
    - Dunkel Dark Lager paired with Chips & Stout BBQ Sauce
    - Smoked Marzen paired with Triple Cream Cheese & Bread
    - Barley Wine paired with Blue Cheese
    - Barrel Aged Imperial Stout paired with Chocolate / Chocolate Dessert


Friday 9 OCTOBER
STOUT STEW SPECIAL FOOD pop up

  • Day 2 - Beers continue to flow!

  • Heart & Soul Caribbean will be creating a STOUT STEW SPECIAL MENU especially for our dark beer festivities! There’ll be Beef & Stout Stew or Bean Stout Stew (vegan) to help you enjoy Alternative Oktoberfest in all its glory! Yummy!

  • There’ll be silly hats to be worn and your Lederhosen and Dirndls are always welcome!


saturday 10 OCTOBER
DESSERT & DARK BEER PAIRINGS

  • Day 3 - Drink up! Things may be running out but the fun continues!

  • DESSERT & DARK BEER PAIRINGS

  • Expect a dessert pairing line up to really elevate your unctuous, luxurious dark beer experience! Tiramisu and Coffee Stout, Brownies and Brown Ale plus the return of Dodo’s Boozy Scoops with a drizzle of Imperial Stout!


SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER
all cask ale £5 a pint + CHEESEBOARD SUNDAY

  • Last day of the beer festival - All cask ale £5 a pint! Drink us dry!

  • CHEESEBOARD SUNDAY
    A happy coincidence that October’s Cheeseboard Sunday falls during Alternative Oktoberfest!

Earlier Event: 30 September
World Dumpling Day Food Pop Up
Later Event: 8 October
Dark Beer & Food Pairing