Oktoberfest Table Reservations

[abels]

Afternoon all, does anyone have any good webiste recommendations for booking tables at the Oktoberfest? In the past I have been invited by a company. But unfortunately this year their hospitality budget has been slashed... and yes I know I have left it late to book a table.
Thanks in advance

[Benni]

Never been there, but:
http://www.oktoberfest.de/en/article/About+the+Okt...

Look for the "Beer tents" tab, open it, check the tents, and get to the contact data for each tent,
there you will find reservation phone numbers etc.

HTH, and PROSIT

[Rushmore]

You may want to try booking into one of the smart hotel (4 Seasons, Bayrischer Hof, Mandarin) during that time and ask them for their advice, they should be able to help.

[Actus Reus]

Just seen this thread and posting more for the sake of anybody thinking about going in 2013 - tap up this lovely lady, and say Jimbo sent you:

http://www.facebook.com/we.whitneyevents?fref=ts

[AJI]

Apology for the slight hijak here:

I'm thinking of Oktoberfest for next year. Been to Munchen in the past so I know what a great city it is but never been to the festival.
Just like to know is it ALL pre-booking and tickets only?
Is it ALL beer tents? Or are there any 'open air' free to arrive and leave when you like places?

Cheers.

[hyperblue]

A bit of a long shot, but do any PH'ers have contacts for booking in the Hofbrau tent? I have contacted them, but booking for 2013 is not open yet. Also any hotel recommendations for roughly £75pp per night?

[hyperblue]

Bit of a bump, have sorted hotels but am still after table reservations! Anyone?

[P2BS]

AJI said:

Apology for the slight hijak here:

I'm thinking of Oktoberfest for next year. Been to Munchen in the past so I know what a great city it is but never been to the festival.
Just like to know is it ALL pre-booking and tickets only?
Is it ALL beer tents? Or are there any 'open air' free to arrive and leave when you like places?

Cheers.

You can just show up in a tent & sit down, the earlier in the day the better. Reservations are recommended if you're travelling with a group & don't want to end up split up!
I did the Oktoberfest for a few years on the trot (94-95-96) when I lived in Munich; I would best describe it as a fairground with beer. Lots of beer, and a lot of italians who can't handle beer! There are a lot of events on in & around Oktoberfest, various parades etc. All in all there's a great atmosphere there, plenty of live oompah music etc.
Although the main event is located in one place, there are loads of different events all all over Munich for those 2 weeks - the main Hofbrauhaus is generally hopping around that time, as well as the bars in the city centre up to Schwabing - the tents close relatively early, so people spill out to the pubs & clubs to finish getting wrecked!!
HTH

[RVVUNM]

I have been for the last three years and have always got on a table. We are a group of six and just chance our luck. Get into the HB tent, its standing only and the best fun by far.