Berlin has a lot to offer. In addition to countless historical buildings and sights, it is also the numerous beer gardens that make up the city’s special charm. We present to you the best beer gardens in Berlin that you should definitely visit during your trip to the city.
Our 11 favorite beer gardens in Berlin
“If you drink, you die; if you don’t drink, you die anyway—so you might as well drink.” According to this old Berlin wisdom, there is hardly anything better than enjoying the sunshine outdoors in one of Berlin’s many beer gardens on a mild summer day. But which is the most beautiful beer garden in Berlin? There is no single answer to that question.
Every beer garden has its very own charm. It is precisely this diversity that makes up the special appeal of this city. To ensure you don’t have to visit every single one of the countless beer gardens in Berlin during your stay in the capital, we have put together a selection of our 11 best beer gardens in the city.
Prater Prenzlauer Berg
The Prater in Prenzlauer Berg is arguably one of the most famous beer gardens in Berlin. It is a perennial favorite, constantly featured in the travel tips of countless tourist guides. This isn’t just due to the tasty beer you can enjoy here in the open air—the Prater is also well worth a visit even when the weather is poor.
In the restaurant belonging to the beer garden, you can indulge in Berlin culinary classics and Bavarian specialties all year round. While you can enjoy the evening sun outside in the beer garden, the interior features plenty of wood and indirect lighting to create a cozy atmosphere.
And the best part: Prater Prenzlauer Berg is virtually a stone’s throw away from Eastseven Hostel Berlin. Only about a 10-minute walk separates the enjoyment of the beer garden from your cozy bed at Eastseven.
Adress: Kastanienallee 7-9, 10435 Berlin
Opening Hours: Mo – Fr: 16.00 – 23.30 Uhr, Sa & So: 14.00 – 23.30 Uhr
Website: www.prater-biergarten.de
Café at the New Lake
The café at the new lake was long considered a insider tip among the beer gardens in Berlin. Meanwhile, it is considered one of the most sought-after recommendations for being able to relax your soul right in the middle of the city. During a walk through the Tiergarten, the turbulent city life can quickly be forgotten, and during the subsequent visit to the beer garden you can perfectly switch off.
Numerous delicious and homemade specialties provide for the culinary needs, making the café at the new lake a particularly popular excursion destination. The direct location on the lake also allows you to easily rent a rowboat and take a romantic trip across the lake.
Address: Lichtensteinallee 2, 10787 Berlin
Opening Hours: Mo – So: 09.00 – 22.00 Uhr
Website: www.cafeamneuensee.de
Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia offers with its summer garden the perfect place to spend one of the warm evenings in the summer months in Berlin. The colorfully lit bars, some hammocks, and the light of the torches create a chill-hip club atmosphere, in which night can almost be turned into day.
A special feature is the open-air cinema located on the premises. Here, the selected film program can be enjoyed under the open sky.
Adress: Revaler Straße 99, 10245 Berlin
Opening Hours: Mo – Fr: 16.00 – 02.00 Uhr, Sa & So: 13.00 – 04.00 Uhr
Website: www.cassiopeia-berlin.de
Luftgarten
The Luftgarten also belongs on the list of the best beer gardens in Berlin. Since the closure of the inner-city airport, Tempelhofer Feld has become a popular destination for Berliners and tourists. On the former airfield, guests can enjoy their hoppy draft drink either directly in the sun or in the shade of the old chestnut trees.
Delicious dishes from the lava stone grill or tasty cakes take care of your physical well-being. The Tempelhofer Feld itself also offers plenty of space for relaxed picnics with friends, and the long runways are especially popular with skaters. The Luftgarten opens its doors daily from April to October.
Adress: Tempelhofer Park, Columbiadamm, 10965 Berlin
Opening Hours: from April to October daily from 11:00 am, closed in winter and in bad weather.
Website: www.luftgarten-berlin.de
BRLO BrwHouse
The BRLO Brwhouse offers a special ambiance between the Gleisdreieck Park and the event hall ‘The Station.’ The restaurant consists of a total of 38 converted shipping containers. Inside, a large light installation in the rooms with high ceilings creates a special atmosphere.
Especially in the summer time, it is even nicer outside. Here you can try house-brewed craft beer as well as over 60 other types of beer in total. For the right foundation, there is a rich selection of sandwiches, meat dishes from the smoker, or classics like mac and cheese.
Adress: Schöneberger Str. 16, 10963 Berlin
Opening Hours: Mo – Fr: 16.00 – 00.00 Uhr, Sa & So: 12.00 – 00.00 Uhr
Website: www.brlo.de
Zenner Beer and Wine Garden
The Zenner is more than just a beer garden. Here, there is not only beer; wine lovers also get their money’s worth at the Zenner. Thanks to its idyllic location directly in Treptower Park and an area of over 8,000 square meters, the Zenner has long established itself as a venue for Berlin’s gastronomy and cultural scene.
The direct waterfront location in the Treptow-Köpenick district offers an especially pleasant climate, especially in the hot summer. Culinary-wise, you will be pampered at Zenner with oven-fresh flammkuchen or treats from the Zenner ice cream parlor.
Adress: Alt-Treptow 15, 12435 Berlin
Opening Hours: Mo – Do: 12.00 – 21.00 Uhr, Sa: 11.00 – 22.00 Uhr, So: 11.00 – 21.00 Uhr
Website: www.zenner.berlin
Schleusenkrug
The café at the new lake is not the only recommendable beer garden in the Tiergarten. The Schleusenkrug is also one of the places where you can enjoy yourself with a cold drink in the sun. The restaurant with an attached beer garden is located right next to the lock at the Freiarchen Bridge.
Here, German cuisine is served with delicious grilled dishes as well as cakes and even breakfast. A vegan currywurst can also be found on the menu. This makes Schleusenkrug one of the fine oases in the Tiergarten, where one can enjoy the day during the summer season.
Adress: Müller-Breslau-Str. 14b, 10623 Berlin
Opening Hours: Mo – So: 12.00 – 23.00 Uhr
Website: www.schleusenkrug.de
Golgatha
The Golgatha beer garden in the trendy district of Kreuzberg has always been one of the most popular places to enjoy the end of the workday or the free weekends. Thanks to the lovingly designed playground located right next door, families can also spend a relaxing day here. At the same time, the beer garden’s rooftop terrace offers parents a good view of the children.
Classic Helles is just as much on the Golgatha menu as a Golgatha Pils brewed especially for the beer garden. In addition, a selection of other drinks as well as dishes from the charcoal grill offer culinary variety.
Adress: Katzbachstraße, 10965 Berlin
Opening Hours: April to September: daily from 9:00 AM, October – March depending on the weather
Website: www.golgatha-berlin.de
Loretta at Wannsee
A real institution among the beer gardens in Berlin is Loretta at Wannsee. As a typical excursion restaurant. The large outdoor terrace offers a unique view of Wannsee. Especially in the evening, when the sun sets, a dreamlike backdrop for one or another photo is offered.
In addition to typical beer specialties and a mix of Berlin and Bavarian cuisine, families also get their full enjoyment here. While the children can romp around on the fenced playground, the parents enjoy their time in the beer garden under shady trees.
Adress: Kronprinzessinnenweg 260, 14109 Berlin
Opening hours: Wed – Sat: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Sun: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Mon & Tue closed
Website: www.loretta-berlin.de
Zollpackhof
The Zollpackhof in the center of Berlin is located right on the edge of the government district. In the special setting directly by the water under the shade of tall trees, it is not uncommon to meet politicians for an after-work beer. The kitchen offers a mix of German and Austrian cuisine with influences from Italy.
Even in winter, the Zollpackhof in Mitte invites you with a special treat. The large 360-degree round fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere even in cold outdoor temperatures.
Adress: Elisabeth-Abegg-Straße 1, 10557 Berin
Opening Hours: Mo – So: 12.00 – 23.00 Uhr
Website: www.zollpackhof.de
Birgit und Bier
The owners and staff of Birgit und Bier describe their own place as the ‘club among beer gardens.’ While other beer gardens in Berlin are rather cozy and quiet, at Birgit und Bier you can expect a mix of music including techno, 80s, and hip-hop beats. The right ambiance is provided by colorful flags and a disco ball.
In addition to a comprehensive drink selection with craft beer and other specialties, you can also expect culinary delights from the grill here. Birgit and Beer is probably the perfect beer garden to start an unforgettable evening and perhaps even to end it here at a later hour.
Adress: Schleusenufer 3, 10997 Berlin
Opening hours: Sun – Wed: 2:00 PM – 3:00 AM, Thu: 2:00 PM – 4:00 AM, Fri – Sat: 2:00 PM – 10:00 AM
Website: www.birgit.club
Conclusion on the best beer garden in Berlin
As you can see, there is a beer garden for everyone in the surrounding area, and each has its own peculiarities. However, you can also ask us personally at any time, and we are happy to give you up-to-date tips – depending on your mood, the weather, how thirsty you are, etc. If in doubt, you can simply linger in our small in-house beer garden – as you wish – we will find a solution for you!