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East Side Restaurant - New Britain

East Side Restaurant - New Britain131 Dwight Street

European

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4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

131 Dwight Street, New Britain, CT 06051
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  • 🍺 OKTOBERFEST BIER & FOOD PAIRING Thursday, September 17 Doors Open: 4:30 PM Event: 5:00–8:00 PM Kick off Oktoberfest weekend at East Side Restaurant with an interactive walk-around German food & beverage pairing experience featuring German breweries, seasonal beers, authentic German cuisine, and specialty beverages throughout both dining rooms. Enjoy 11 German food & beverage pairings as you visit each station, meet representatives from 7 German brands, and learn more about the beers, beverages, and flavors being featured. 🍻 12 GERMAN FOOD & BEVERAGE PAIRINGS 🍺 10 Bier & Food Pairings 🥤 1 Soda & Food Pairing 🥃 1 Spirit & Food Pairing 🇩🇪 PARTICIPATING GERMAN BRANDS 🍺 Paulaner & Hacker-Pschorr 🍺 Ayinger 🍺 Weihenstephaner 🍺 Warsteiner 🍺 Schöfferhofer 🍺 Radeberger 🥤 Paulaner Sunset 🥃 Jägermeister Each beverage will be paired with a carefully selected German food item designed to complement the featured flavors. Guests will have the opportunity to meet brand representatives, sample the pairings, and learn more about each featured beer and beverage. One station will also feature fresh spätzle prepared live during the event. 🍽️ FEATURED FOOD PAIRINGS To Be Announced 🎟️ YOUR TICKET INCLUDES • 12 German food & beverage pairings • 10 German Bier & Food Pairings • 1 German Soda & Food Pairing • 1 German Spirit & Food Pairing • Representatives from 7 German brands • Live German accordion music • Stein Holding Competition • German Garb Contest • Brewery merchandise raffles • Live fresh spätzle preparation Guests are welcome to relax in either dining room between stations, with additional food and beverages available for purchase throughout the evening. Raise a glass, meet the representatives behind some of Germany's best-known beer and beverage brands, and kick off Oktoberfest weekend at East Side Restaurant. Prost! 🍺🇩🇪

  • Celebrate Polish Day in our Beer Garden with live music by Vademecum Polish Band from 1–4 PM and a special German & Polish buffet, featuring East Side favorites along with select traditional Polish dishes. Admission is $44.95 per person, plus tax & gratuity, and includes the $10 cover and $34.95 buffet. Buffet features potato pancakes, German wurst, Jäger Schnitzel, Chicken Cordon Bleu, German meatballs with spätzle, Bavarian pretzel bites, select Polish specialties, salad, sides, and apple strudel. Weather permitting. Event will move indoors if necessary. Buffet is required for all guests.

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  • OKTOBERFEST FINALE IN THE BEER GARDEN Sunday, September 20 Event: 1:00–5:00 PM Finish Oktoberfest weekend with one final afternoon in our Beer Garden featuring live German and Polish music, a traditional German buffet, seasonal Oktoberfest beers, competitions, and plenty of Oktoberfest fun. 🪗 🎶 Live Music Enjoy live music by The Maestro’s Men from 1:00–5:00 PM. This award-winning polka band, with a Grammy-nominated album, is known for its lively German and Polish music and high-energy Oktoberfest performances. 🍻 Oktoberfest Activities Seasonal Oktoberfest beers will be featured on tap throughout the afternoon, along with: • Stein Holding Competition • German Garb Contest • Live music and dancing Reservations & Pricing $10 cover per person Required to reserve and paid at booking. Non-refundable. $34.95 German buffet per person Required for all guests and paid at the event, plus tax & gratuity. Advance reservations are required and seating is limited. 🍽️ German Buffet Potato pancakes Traditional German wurst selection Jäger Schnitzel Chicken Cordon Bleu German meatballs with spätzle Warm Bavarian pretzel bites Tossed salad Coleslaw Vegetable of the day Apple strudel Important Details • Advance reservations are required • Seating in the Beer Garden is limited • Buffet participation is required for all guests • Event will be held rain or shine • In the event of inclement weather, the event will move indoors to our main dining room The Experience Celebrate the final day of Oktoberfest weekend with live music and dancing, authentic German food, seasonal Oktoberfest beers, and a traditional Bavarian Beer Garden atmosphere. Grab your friends, wear your German garb, raise a stein, and help us close out Oktoberfest weekend! Questions? Call 860-223-1188 Prost!

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Reservation Policy

If you are unable to make your reservation, we kindly ask that you cancel as soon as possible so we may accommodate other guests. For parties of 12 or more, please call us at 860-223-1188 to make arrangements. Guests are welcome to request either our Main Dining Room or Small Dining Room when booking; however, room placement is not guaranteed and will be based on availability upon arrival. Our Main Dining Room features our signature mug displays and hand-painted mural, while the Small Dining Room offers a cozy setting with booth seating and a fireside dining area. Outside desserts are welcome with a $4 per person service fee. We also offer a full selection of house-made desserts, and there is no charge for cake cutting when ordering from us. To pre-order, please visit our website and navigate to Oma’s Bakery, or call us directly and we’ll be happy to assist.

About East Side Restaurant - New Britain

Reserve your table for authentic German cuisine, traditional bier, and genuine hospitality—proudly serving guests since 1934.

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Phone
(860) 223-1188
Location
131 Dwight Street, New Britain, CT 06051