The Hard Rock Cafe is giving diners the opportunity to raise their steins this Oktoberfest with their German festive inspired menu.
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest- an annual festival held in Munich, Germany which spans over late September to early October.
Each year the festival continues to break new records from the quantity of beer consumed through to the amount of chicken devoured.
The Hard Rock is offering customers the opportunity to set their very own records with their limited edition Oktoberfest menu ending October 6th.
It would be wrong not to start this review with a classic German Beer and so I introduce you to Erdinger.
You guessed it – brewed in Erding, Germany, this beer isn’t like your ordinary one.
Erdinger goes through the double maturity method.
In simpler terms for beer amateurs like myself, this means it goes through an additional fermentation process directly in the bottle or the barrel, which is how this beer gets its unique flavour and aroma.
With fruity notes and a unique fresh flavour, this beer earned a seal of approval.
To start on the Oktoberfest menu we tried the Jumbo Soft Pretzel.
It arrived large and glistening with hints of warm butter running along the perfectly baked carbohydrate.
Large flakes of salt lay on top exciting my tastebuds.
Staying on the Oktoberfest theme the pretzel was served with beer infused cheese and whole grain mustard dipping sauce – the perfect tear and share for the table.
I had the pleasure of indulging on both mains, the first being Grilled Bratwurst on a toasted bun, topped with dijonnaise, beer-braised onions, pickled red cabbage, and chives served with German-style seasoned fries.
The authentic Bratwurst transported me to German street stalls selling the traditional and historic meal beloved by many since 1313.
Hard Rocks spin on the meal added flair, with the beer braised onions keeping on theme with the festival and the beer record setting.
The most important point of a hot dog is the sausage to bun ratio and Hard Rock did not disappoint.
The Schnitzel Sandwich came out next accompanied by German-style seasoned fries.
The sandwich consisted of crispy pork cutlets on a buttered, toasted bun, piled high with dijonnaise, lettuce, pickled red cabbage, and date shallot chutney.
Although piled high, the sandwich unfortunately lacked flavour and didn’t quite do it for me.
Extra relish would be applicable here.
On a positive note, I thoroughly enjoyed the German-style seasoned fries and will be sad to see them go at the end of this festive period.
To finish off my meal I opted for liquid dessert due to the food coma I was experiencing and tried the Oktoberfest inspired Whiskey Apple Mule.
A refreshing blend of Bulleit Bourbon, fresh green apples, lime, and mint, topped with sparkling ginger beer.
This cocktail isn’t for the faint hearted, its welcomed overpowering taste of whiskey is complemented by a subtle taste of apple complimenting each other’s flavour palettes.
The Hard Rock Cafe isn’t just about the hearty food, the restaurant is filled with memorabilia.
No wonder it’s London’s best American rock and roll hotspot.
On entry you are greeted by One Direction’s original telephone box.
The iconic red box featured on One Direction’s 2012 sophomore album, Take Me Home– it’s definitely a pinch me moment for all the Directioners out there.
Truly, Hard Rock Cafe is the museum with a menu!
Overall, my Oktoberfest experience at Hard Rock Cafe was one of success and I felt like I got as close to Oktoberfest as I could in central London, so danke to all the staff at Hard Rock Piccadilly.
