The Bourse announces it will transform into a beer hall for Oktoberfest

There will be 16 German beers available

The Philadelphia Bourse, originally built in the 1890's, just underwent a multi-million dollar renovation and will hold its grand reopening on Nov. 17. Here's a gallery of what has already opened in the completely-renovated space that resembles the likes of the New York's Chelsea Market.
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On Saturday, Sept. 21, Munich will kick off its 186th Oktoberfest. That same day, Philadelphia's food hall, The Bourse, will also celebrate Oktoberfest by transforming into a beer hall for one day only.

There will be 16 German beers available with keepsake mugs, as well as food specials and entertainment.


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At 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. there will be traditional dance performances by the United German Hungarian Schuhplattlers and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Polkadelphia will play.

Below is more information on the Oktoberfest food and drink.

• #getfried – Bratkartoffeln ($7.49 small | $9.49 medium)
• Freebyrd – Chicken schnitzel sandwich ($9.99)
• Grubhouse – Pork schnitzel ($10) and hot dog with sauerkraut ($4)
• Ka'Moon – Shawarma (meat $10 | veg $9)
• Kari's Tea Bar – Hot apple cider ($4.95) and chaider ($5.25)
• LALO – Schweinshaxe
• Marino Brother's – Cheesesteak topped with sauerkraut ($10)
• Mighty Melt – Grilled cheese with house-made sausage, cheddar and sauerkraut ($11)
• Rebel Taco – Black Forest Nachos with beer cheese ($5.99 + $3 for choice of meat)
• Rustica Rosticceria – Bratwurst platter ($10)
• Scoop DeVille – German chocolate ice cream ($6 small | $7 medium | $8 large)
• Barry's Buns  – Pop-up pretzel bar

The beer will be available at TAPS Fill Station in 12-ounce pours ($3-$8) and traditional 1-liter pours ($9-$20).

• Lakefront – Pumpkin Lager and Oktoberfest
• Benediktiner – Oktoberfest
• Neshaminy Creek – Creekfest and Punkless Dunkel 
• Von Trapp –Oktoberfest
• Wiseacre Oktoberfest
• Wurzburger – Festbier
• Urban Village – Oktoberfest and Stingy Jack
• Alesmith – Oktoberfest
• Ayinger – Oktoberfest
• Clown Shoes – Octofest 
• Foreign Objects – Festbier
• Half Acre – Lagertown
• Port City – Oktoberfest


The Bourse Beer Hall

Saturday, Sept. 21
Noon to 6 p.m. | Pay-as-you-go
The Bourse
111 S. Independence Mall E., Philadelphia, PA 19106


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