The Chester Arms in Oxford hosts Oktoberfest beer festival

The Chester Arms of Iffley Road hosted the event Friday (October 4) and Saturday (October 5), which saw people dressed up in Lederhosen's. 

There were five German beers on tap and a full menu of German food for visitors to enjoy.

Oxford Mail editor Tim Hughes attended the event on Saturday.

He said: "The Chester is at the heart of the community and it never fails to disappoint with its special events.

"This was one of the best of the year. 

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Staff at The Chester Arms (Image: Ed Nix) "The turnout proved how much people love it and support it. The staff went the extra mile making loads of effort and looked absolutely brilliant in their outfits. 

"The German Beer and food was spot on. 

"It will give anywhere in Munich a run for its money."

A statement on The Chester Arm's Instagram page posted on Sunday (October 6)  said: "Thank you to all who came along to celebrate all things German.

"Hope you enjoyed a weekend of great beer and exceptional food.

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"A massive thank you to our amazing staff who worked their Lederhosen's off through two days of crazy busy non stop shifts."

Oktoberfest is the world's largest Volksfest, featuring a beer festival and a travelling carnival, and is held annually in Munich from mid or later September to the first Sunday in October.

In 2025, the 190th Oktoberfest will take place from September 20 to October 5 on the Theresienwiese in Munich.