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Looking for the best beer gardens in Berlin? No Berlin summer is complete without spending an afternoon or evening at one of the city’s Biergärten. Whether you’re enjoying a cold local craft beer with friends, soaking up the sunshine in a leafy park or discovering a hidden neighbourhood favourite, posting up in one of Berlin’s many beer gardens is the perfect way to experience the city outdoors. From traditional Bavarian-style beer gardens to laid-back spots in the city centre, this guide to the best beer gardens in Berlin has something for everyone. Explore our top picks and find the perfect place to enjoy a drink and some great food.
Berliner Berg Brewery
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TThe Berliner Berg Brewery in Neukölln is perfect for beer enthusiasts. The brewery offers tours, as well as tastings of the master brewer, Sebastian Feind’s favourite brews. If you’re feeling adventurous, there are also beer cocktails to try. We recommend the Berliner Weisse, their standard pils, or one of Berliner Berg’s alcohol-free options, which are just as tasty. On weekends, there’s a regular programme of events that range from small food markets to cultural gatherings. Check out their website for the full lineup of events!
Berliner Berg Brewery, Treptower Straße 39, Neukölln, details
Bötzow Brewery
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Until 1945, Bötzow Brewery was one of Berlin’s largest and most popular private breweries. Its vast beer garden could accommodate up to 6,000 guests, all enjoying the brewery’s self-made beer. While the beer garden in the Kollwitz neighbourhood is smaller than its predecessor, seating about 600 people, it still offers everything a Bavarian beer garden should. Expect Augustiner beer on tap, deliciously grilled Weißwurst and a healthy stack of freshly baked pretzels.
Augustiner Biergarten, Prenzlauer Allee 247, Prenzlauer Berg, details
Bornholm’s Gartenlokal
Tucked away in a traditional allotment garden in Prenzlauer Berg, Bornholm’s Gartenlokal is the perfect place to kick back after work. Settle in with a Weissbier and a Strammer Max (a classic German sandwich with pickles, ham and a fried egg) while soaking in the evening sun in the traditional atmosphere.
Bornholm’s Gartenlokal, Björnsonstraße 5, Prenzlauer Berg, details
Schleusenkrug
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Established in 1954, the Schleusenkrug beer garden feels like it’s been around forever. Part of the reason why it has been so resilient is that it’s open all year round. This beer garden isn’t just another spring and summer destination, it’s leafy, covered garden area offers shelter even in the rainiest of times. Schleusenkrug’s menu changes seasonally, and during the summer months there are occasional live music acts to go with their delicious ice-cold beers.
Schleusenkrug, Müller-Breslau-Straße 14b, details
Zenner
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Haus Zenner in Treptower Park stood empty until 2021. Today, the historic building has been brought back to life. The real action happens outside in its spacious beer and wine garden that overlooks the Spree. A large selection of drinks, snacks, hearty meals (complete with vegan options) and ice cream are on offer, plus they host a range of events throughout the year including readings, live concerts and club nights.
Zenner, Alt-Treptow 15, Treptower Park, details
Café am Neuen See
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Café am Neuen See is one of Berlin’s most iconic beer gardens. As soon as the sun comes out, locals from across the city flock to this much-loved spot beside the lake in the heart of Tiergarten. Since the spot is so popular, there are multiple food and drink counters that serve everything from beer and homemade lemonade to pretzels, pizza, sausages, pasta and Leberkäse. The beer garden opens on warm, sunny days and the restaurant opens at 9:00 daily. Every spring, you can also rent a boat on the lake.
Café am Neuen See, Lichtensteinallee 2, Tiergarten, details
Naumanns Biergarten
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Naumann Park is a 60,000-square-metre business complex near Südkreuz where former industrial buildings have been transformed into gyms, offices, workshops and storage spaces. After work, locals from the nearby Rote Insel neighbourhood gather at the cosy Naumanns Biergarten for homemade pinsa and a drink or two, whether that’s Bavarian beer, wine or homemade lemonade. The beer garden also hosts regular events throughout the season, including public screenings of football matches, live concerts and bicycle flea markets.
Naumanns Biergarten, Wilhelm-Kabus-Str. 36, Schöneberg, details
Biergarten Eiswerder
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The team behind Naumanns also runs the Eiswerder Biergarten. The beer garden located on Eiswerder Island, just opened this year and is an ideal spot to sit back, relax and unwind. Its idilic, lush riverside location and peaceful atmosphere are hard to beat. There’s also jetty to moor your boat, making it the perfect place for kayakers, paddlers and boaters to have a bite to eat and a refreshing drink.
Biergarten Eiswerder, Eiswerderstraße, Spandau, details
BRLO Biergarten
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BRLO has become one of Berlin’s best-known craft breweries. Since 2017, its beer has been brewed on-site in Gleisdreieck Park in a striking brewery that was built from almost 40 repurposed shipping containers, designed by the architecture firm Graft. Both the restaurant and beer garden are hugely popular. Reservations are only available for the restaurant and the beer garden operates on a walk-in basis. They hold regular comedy nights and Sundays are all about their traditional Sunday roast. Gleisdreieck has also recently got the green light to host free public events, so a good night will never be too far away.
BRLO Biergarten, Schöneberger Str. 16, Kreuzberg, details
Golgatha
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At Golgatha, you can enjoy cold drinks and a lively atmosphere well into the evening. The beer garden opens daily from lunchtime and is the perfect rest stop for when you’re exploring Viktoriapark in Kreuzberg. It’s just a short stroll away from the park’s animal enclosure, the panoramic viewpoint at the top of the hill and the picturesque waterfall that cascades down its slopes.
Golgatha, Dudenstr. 40, Kreuzberg, details
Biergarten at Spreepark
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The historic building at Eierhäuschen in Spreepark, now more than a century old, has undergone an extensive restoration, and its beer garden is once again open to visitors. Surrounded by the trees of Treptower Park and set right on the banks of the River Spree, it’s an ideal place to enjoy a drink and a light snack in peaceful surroundings. With plenty of space, greenery and nearby art installations, it’s perfect for anyone looking for a more tranquil beer garden experience.
Biergarten at Spreepark, Kiehnwerderallee 2, Plänterwald, details
Schankhalle Pfefferberg
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Schankhalle Pfefferberg is home to one of Prenzlauer Berg’s most polished beer gardens. Set in the former tap room of the historic Pfefferberg Brewery with a sunny terrace overlooking Schönhauser Allee, it serves hearty dishes with a refined touch. The real highlight is the unfiltered beer brewed on-site by master brewer Thorsten Schoppe since 2013. Try their Pfefferbräu, a crisp, hoppy Helles with a satisfyingly tangy finish, or their dark lager with a smooth, mellow flavour.
Schankhalle Pfefferberg, Schönhauser Allee 176, Prenzlauer Berg, details
Alter Krug
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Parts of the Alter Krug restaurant date back to 1865, when half of the building was used for the dairy farmer at the Dahlem estate. Today, it houses a much-loved local restaurant serving hearty German classics. Outside, a spacious beer garden sits under sprawling chestnut trees, providing a wonderfully shady spot to enjoy a cold beer on warm days.
Alter Krug, Königin-Luise-Str. 52, Dahlem, details
Hausbrauerei Eschenbräu
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Away from the big-name breweries, Wedding has its own local favourite: Eschenbräu, founded by brewer Martin Eschenbrenner. During the colder months, you can enjoy the beers in the brewery cellar, but the real draw is the charming beer garden, which seats around 200 guests beneath the shade of some old oak trees. A rotating selection of seasonal beers keeps things interesting, while the brewery also produces its own spirits. To accompany your drink, expect hearty snacks like Flammkuchen and other classic beer garden favourites.
Hausbrauerei Eschenbräu, Triftstr. 67, Wedding, details
Zollpackhof
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The Zollpackhof restaurant, known for its German and Austrian cuisine and Bavarian beer specialities, also boasts a spacious beer garden. On warm days, guests can relax beneath the chestnut trees while looking out across the Spree. Conveniently located just a short walk from Berlin Hauptbahnhof, it’s a great place to stop by on your journey through the city.
Zollpackhof, Elisabeth-Abegg-Str. 1, Moabit, details
Frannz Biergarten at Kulturbrauerei
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Located in the historic Kulturbrauerei complex in Prenzlauer Berg, the Frannz Club is a popular venue for concerts, parties and literary events. Beyond that, it also has an incredibly charming, intimate beer garden. Serving beers, Bouletten and Flammkuchen, as well as vegan options, the Frannz beer garden is the perfect place to start or end your evening out.
Frannz Biergarten, Schönhauser Allee 36, Prenzlauer Berg, details
Prater
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Prater is the oldest beer garden in Berlin and remains one of the city’s most beloved. When you walk into its sprawling grounds, it feels like you’ve been transported to an American fairground, filled with people, food and benches. When the sun is out, plenty of Berliners gather under the chestnut trees and the striped umbrellas from midday onwards. The restaurant serves traditional German dishes, snacks and Prater’s very own beer. It’s only open when the weather allows, so check the forecast before planning a trip there.
Prater, Kastanienallee 7–9, Prenzlauer Berg, details
Baergarten at Revier Südost
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The Revier Südost cultural venue in Schöneweide has a spacious outdoor beer garden where the emphasis is as much on culture as it is on drinks. Catch their regular pub quizzes, live bands, open-air cinema screenings and DJ sets while enjoying some great beer. If you get hungry, treat yourself to their delicious stone-oven pizzas, and if you’re staying late, the party continues at RSO well into the night.
Baergarten at Revier Südost, Schnellerstr. 137, Niederschöneweide, details
Clärchens Ballhaus
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Founded by Clara Bühler and her husband Fritz, the Clärchens Ballhaus’s opening dates back as far as 1913. Originally named Bühlers Tanzhaus, it quickly became known simply as Clärchens among Berliners. While high society gathered in the elegant mirror hall upstairs, everyone else danced in the main ballroom below. More than a century later, Clärchens remains one of Berlin’s most cherished institutions. Alongside the restaurant, visitors can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in both the beer and the wine gardens.
Clärchens Ballhaus, Auguststraße 24/25, Mitte, details
Neulich Biergarten in Tempelhof
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A new beer garden opened on the former site of Tempelhof Airport in 2024. It’s run by the team behind the Neukölln brewery Neulich, so expect some amazing draught beer (including alcohol-free options). They also have a full events programme, including public screenings of major sporting events and DJ sets. They also have food trucks serving goodies like Neapolitan pizza and freshly made pasta.
Neulich Biergarten, Tempelhofer Damm 45, Tempelhof, details
Treppe
Another great beer garden in Tempelhof is Treppe, located near the Oderstraße entrance steps. Offering more than just your average beer garden drinks, this spot also serves natural wine and cynar spritzes, making it a good choice if you have some non-beer drinkers in your group. Usually open until sunset, it’s a wonderfully relaxed place to enjoy a drink, ice cream, waffles or coffee while taking in the views across the former airfield.
Die Blaue Stunde, Neukölln entrance, Neukölln, details
Birgit und Bier
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Part beer garden, part club, part bar, part fair – Birgit und Bier really is all things to all people, making it a quintessential Berlin summer destination. Pilsner Urquell tank beer and a strong selection of craft beers are served alongside street food stalls and a dedicated wine bar. The beer garden is open starting in the late morning on weekends and entry is free during the day, but Friday and Saturday evenings there’s an entry fee. Tables can be reserved online.
Birgit und Bier, Schleusenufer 3, Kreuzberg, details
Urban Spree Beer Garden
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Situated inside the RAW Gelände cultural complex on Revaler Straße, Urban Spree’s 900-square-metre beer garden is industrial, rough-around-the-edges and is one of Friedrichshain’s liveliest locations. The street food gives this creative beer garden its distinctive character alongside the many cultural events, concerts and DJ sets that happen there. Check out what’s going on to see what cool event you can catch!
Urban Spree Biergarten, RAW-Gelände, Friedrichshain, details
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