Oktoberfest at Gluek's

Gluek's Restaurant is running Oktoberfest every Thursday in October, so if you're looking for a way to lean into the season, you've got a few weeks to work with. The celebration runs from 4 PM to 7 PM, which puts it right in that happy hour window—early enough to hit it after work and still be home for dinner, or to make it the start of your evening.

It's not just a theme on the menu. They're bringing in music and games to keep things moving, so it's more of a party than a quiet drink. The food and drink specials are the main draw, and since it's an Oktoberfest celebration, you can expect the beer and the snacks to lean into that tradition. It's the kind of thing that works as well for a quick stop with coworkers as it does for a proper afternoon out with friends.

Because it happens every Thursday throughout the month, you don't have to stress about picking the perfect date. If you miss one, there's another the following week. It's a good way to stretch the holiday out over several weeks rather than cramming it into a single night.

Gluek's is at 16 N 6th Street in downtown Minneapolis, and the Oktoberfest hours are 4 PM to 7 PM every Thursday in October 2026.