Hong Kong’s beloved beer festival Docktoberfest is back at Kerry Hotel’s Dockyard, offering three hours of free-flowing premium draught for just HK$350, plus hearty German plates, live bands, and playful drinking games from September 28 through October 31, 2026.
Beer lovers, mark your calendars: the wait is finally over. Kerry Hotel Hong Kong’s vibrant “Dockyard” venue (1/F) has officially announced the return of its wildly popular beer festival, Docktoberfest, running every Friday and Saturday from September 28 to October 31, 2026. With multiple seating sessions in the late afternoon and evening, the event promises to transform Red Hill’s culinary hotspot into a Bohemian beer hall for five action-packed weeks.
Cheers to Three Hours of Free-Flowing Brews
The centerpiece of the festival is undeniably the unlimited draught beer package, priced at a wallet-friendly HK$350 per person. Guests can raise a glass to their heart’s content for three continuous hours, sampling a carefully selected roster of international favorites. This year’s dizzying beverage lineup includes Belgian witbier Hoegaarden, the peachy twist of Hoegaarden Peach, crisp Stella Artois, Munich’s Löwenbräu, the iconic German pilsner Franziskaner, and the classic Beck’s.
Sessions run at dedicated time slots on both evenings—Friday options include 18:00–21:00 and 19:00–22:00, while Saturdays offer even more flexibility with five starting times from 15:00 all the way to 19:00. Each paid entry also includes one complimentary game token, ensuring every guest gets a shot at some friendly competitive mayhem.
Game On: Arm Wrestling a Liter of Lager
The fun extends well beyond pouring pints. At 19:30 sharp on both nights, visitors can test their mettle in a series of raucous contests. The “Beer Chugging Contest” challenges participants to slam their stein with speed and swagger—the victor walks away with a free five-beer passport. For those with Herculean biceps, the “1-Liter Stein Hold Contest” demands extraordinary upper-body endurance, while the laid-back “Stein Slide” offers a skillful twist on barroom tradition, perfect for cheering on friends.
Adding to the electric atmosphere, live acoustic bands take the stage from 19:00, delivering foot-stomping classics and contemporary hits that fill the industrial-chic space well into the evening.
A Taste of Bavaria: Crispy Pork Knuckle & More
No visit to a German-style beer festival would be complete without a hearty feast, and Dockyard delivers in abundant style. The kitchen is rolling out a tempting selection of traditional German street-food classics, most notably the show-stopping crispy pork knuckle with shatteringly crackly skin and tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. Guests can also dive into a German sausage platter featuring an assortment of Nürnberger and bratwurst, soft-baked Bavarian pretzels served with salty butter, and a satisfyingly crunchy pork schnitzel burger.
For those seeking variety without committing to bottomless drinks, the hotel offers two à la carte bundles: the Single Gourmet Set at HK$240 includes two selected beers plus a choice of one German snack, while the Sharing Platter at HK$630 is designed for groups, comprising six premium draughts and a generous platter meant to be shared.
Plan Your Visit
The event marks the perfect autumnal escape for both seasoned beer enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike. Given the popularity of past editions, early reservation is highly recommended.
Address: 1/F, Kerry Hotel Hong Kong, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon.
Reservations & Enquiries: 2252 5228.
Whether you’re chasing the coveted beer passport, craving a crispy pig’s knuckle, or simply eager to soak in the lederhosen-fueled cheer, this year’s Docktoberfest is gearing up to be an unforgettable toast to Bavarian tradition—right in the heart of Hong Kong.