Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM · Black Forest Brooklyn, DUMBO + Ft Greene, New York City
Black Forest Brooklyn kicks off Oktoberfest with giant steins, live German music, and a stein-holding competition. This kickoff party is the only one of the season with a ceremonial keg tapping.
Homemade German regional cooking on Fulton Street. Schnitzel pounded thin with a craggly crust, bratwurst in a fresh pretzel bun, housemade spätzle that runs long and almost spaghetti-like. The German draft beer list is serious, Wednesday nights cut wine bottles in half, and the sidewalk tables have overhead heaters for lingering after dark.
Rotating German draft imports from the Black Forest region — multiple varieties on tap.
Pan-fried pork cutlet, thin and golden, served German-style — the menu backbone.
Warm giant German soft pretzel with shaved salt and mustard — the size of your head.