A popular pub in east Oxford is hosting a German beer festival starting today (October 4).

The Chester Arms is running Oktoberfest, from midday today until tomorrow (October 5).

The venue is located on Chester Street off Iffley Road.

Taking place inside and outside the pub, there will be five German beers on tap and a full menu of German food for visitors to enjoy, with vegetarian options available.

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Live music will also be provided with traditional German Lederhosen being worn.

A statement posted on the website said: "Hold on to your lederhosen as our Oktoberfest is back, bigger and better.

"A whole pub takeover which means a full German menu, and five different delicious German beers on tap and in steins."