Drink Out. Red Lion Tavern [Thirsty Thursdays!].

If you haven't yet gotten your fill of Oktoberfest celebrations around the Los Angeles area or are looking for a Alpine Village alternative, there's always the Red Lion Tavern in the Silverlake area where everyday is Oktoberfest.

This place has all the makings of a traditional German "gasthaus" and is Oktoberfest-like all year 'round. It's also got a great location in Silverlake across from Cha Cha Lounge and down the street from the delicious Nicky D's.

Red Lion is located at 2366 Glendale Blvd. and is open from 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

-- Lauren Williams