Araneta City Oktoberfest, Dining, & Nightlife Guide

October is the perfect time to enjoy after-work drinks, good food, and long catch-ups with friends that turn into memorable nights out.

Inspired by the Oktoberfest season, Araneta City is putting the spotlight on its vibrant dining scene, featuring more than 350 food outlets across the destination, together with exciting seasonal drink promotions and a Halloween celebration lined up throughout the month.

Drink deals

Celebrating the spirit of Oktoberfest, The Whisky Bar and World Kitchens on Level 4 of Gateway Mall 2 are serving up a special drink-and-bar-chow combo for only ₱499, available until October 31. The offer includes two Classic Lemon Highballs from The Whisky Bar and one bar chow selection from participating World Kitchens restaurants.

Guests can choose from a variety of bar chow favorites, including Garlic Salt & Pepper Calamari from Seafood 8 by Olio’s, Mozzarella Dynamite from Kevin’s Diner, Wok Fried Wonton from 18 Jade, French Fries from Dario Pizza & More, Karaage from Ramen Masa, Buta Skewer from Unagi Yukimitsu, Ebi Tempura from Kuro Maguro, Sausage with Fries from Shinshima, and Sweet Chili Shrimp from HK Ma’s Bistro.

Meanwhile, the Food Plaza on the Lower Ground Floor of Farmers Plaza is giving friends and colleagues another reason to enjoy an after-work gathering through its October Beerfest. The promotion features a Buy 1 Take 1 drink deal every Monday to Thursday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., until November 30, 2026. It’s an ideal opportunity to relax and enjoy a few drinks during the late-afternoon hours before heading home.

For those looking to add some Halloween excitement to their night out, The Edge Skyview Bar at ibis Styles Manila Araneta City will host The Night We Got Ghosted on October 30. Guests can look forward to an evening of creative costumes, drinks, and DJ beats, all set against stunning views of the city skyline.

Other promos

For diners who prefer exploring food options during the day, the Araneta City Lunch Festival continues to offer exciting dining deals. Featuring more than 60 participating restaurants, the festival serves specially curated lunch set menus starting at ₱399, giving customers an affordable way to discover new dining destinations during their workday. The complete list of lunch offerings is available here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Fe62N6x7W/.

Food lovers can also take part in the Mix, Match & Win! Food Courts & Dampa Rainy Season Promo, where shoppers and diners have the chance to win exciting prizes. To participate, customers simply need to present a receipt with a minimum purchase of ₱300 and a Coca-Cola product at any designated booth at Food Express (Gateway Mall 1) or Food Plaza (Farmers Plaza). For Dampa at Farmers Market, the requirement is a minimum ₱500 receipt accompanied by two Coca-Cola products.

With Oktoberfest-inspired drink offers running through the end of October and Halloween celebrations just around the corner, enjoying a night out at Araneta City has never been easier. Sometimes, all it takes to break away from the usual routine is a refreshing drink, a delicious plate to share, and good friends to enjoy the evening with.