The Best Beer Gardens in Berlin

Last Updated on April 17, 2026

From Spree side perches in Treptow to centuries-old chestnut canopies in Prenzlauer Berg, here’s your definitive guide to sitting outside with a cold Märzen in hand.

Summer Is Perfect For The Berlin Biergarten

Berlin takes its beer gardens seriously. There is a ritual to it: the long wooden benches, the self-service counters, the unspoken agreement that whoever arrived first gets the best shade under the chestnut trees. Bring your own food if you like; order your Mass from the tap. Strangers share tables without ceremony. It is, in the most democratic and sociable sense, a deeply German institution.

From the vast lakeside sprawl of Grunewaldturm to the intimate neighbourhood terrace tucked behind a Prenzlauer Berg Altbau, Berlin’s beer gardens range from the iconic to the hidden. This guide rounds up the very best — the ones worth crossing the city for, the ones that define the season, and a few unexpected gems that only the locals know about. Prost.

10 Best Beer Gardens in Berlin

No matter who you are or where you are in the city, there’s a great beer garden waiting for you!

1 – Prater Garten

PRENZLAUER BERG

→ Berlin’s oldest biergarten

When I have friends visiting town, Prater is almost always where I send them for their first real biergarten experience. Since 1837, they have been offering up their own beers in a beautiful courtyard in Prenzlauer Berg. It’s the perfect place to sit in the shade provided by some lovely chestnut trees and watch the world go by over a few beer. It is popular though, so expect to share your table especially during peak hours in the summer months.

The food menu leans toward hearty Berliner, featuring dishes like boulette, bockwurst with kartoffelsalat, and pork knuckle. The self-service counter is separate from the drinks counter and demands patience on busy evenings. If you want something more formal, they also have a full-service restaurant which has a much more extensive menu.

• Kastanienallee 7-9 10435 Prenzlauer Berg | Map
• Daily 12-23:30
• Prater Garten website

2 – Café am Neuen See

TIERGARTEN

→ picturesque location next to a lake

If I were handing out awards for pretty beer gardens, Café am Neuen See would be my pick. Tucked into a quiet corner of Tiergarten beside a small lake, this is the perfect place to escape from the city for a few hours. It offers all the classic beer garden offerings—beer, pretzels—but you can also get pizza, burgers, leberkäse and homemade lemonade. (Perfect if not everyone in your group likes beer.) There’s also a more formal restaurant if a beer garden isn’t your thing. Plus, after you’re finished, you can rent a small boat for an hour and paddle around the lake. (€14/hour)

• Lichtensteinallee 2 10787 Tiergarten | Map
• Daily 09-00:00
• Café am Neuen See website

3 – Zollpackhof

MOABIT

→ History with a view

If you’re after both history and a unique view, Zollpackhof is the perfect choice. Situated between the Office of the Federal Chancellor and the Hauptbahnhof, this beautiful restaurant first began operations around 1700 (!). But it doesn’t rely on its history to draw people in. The beer (Augustiner) is cold and the food is more extensive than other beer gardens. Choose from a simple snack (white sausage) or go for something more hearty (like the pork knuckle or grilled chicken). There’s also a playground to keep your kids occupied.

• Elisabeth-Abegg-Straße 1, 10557 Moabit | Map
• Daily noon-23:00
• Zollpackhof website

4 – Augustiner auf Bötzow / Wirtshaus und Biergarten

PRENZLAUER BERG

→ Traditional Bavarian vibes near Alexanderplatz

The Augustiner auf Bötzow is a relative newcomer to the Berlin beer garden scene. Standing where the Botzöw Brewery stood until 1945, the Augustiner opened in 2024. Its location is near Alexanderplatz, which makes this a great pick if you’re on the tourist track. Sit down with a Bavarian sausage salad or a currywurst and enjoy the views of the TV Tower.

• Prenzlauer Allee 242, 10405 Prenzlauer Berg | Map
• Daily 12-23:00
• Augustiner auf Bötzow website

5 – Schoenbrunn

FRIEDRICHSHAIN

→ GDR vibes in a beautiful park in Friedrichshain

Sitting in the heart of Volkspark Friedrichshain, Schoenbrunn is where to head if you want a little vintage DDR style to go with your beer. During that era, the restaurant was part of the Volkspark’s leisure center, which served as a recreational area as part of socialist urban planning. The Schoenbrunn is both a restaurant and beer garden, with food that leans both Mediterranean and Austrian. It’s especially well-known for its brunch. So make a day of it: come by for a late brunch, extend your day with a couple of pints and then walk it off with a stroll through the park.

• Am Schwanenteich im Volkspark Friedrichshain, 10249 Friedrichshain | Map
• Wed-Fri 12-22:00, Sat 10-22:00, Sun 10-21:00 Closed Monday & Tuesday
• Schoenbrunn website

6 – Zenner

TREPTOW

→ Relaxed views of the Spree

After a walk through beautiful Treptower Park, Zenner is a sight for sore eyes. Zenner has been serving food and drink since the 1820s. Sitting here overlooking the Spree is a peak Berlin summer experience for me, and at night there are often DJs or musical performances. (Not that you need entertaining! Watching the boats and people walking by is entertainment enough.) Zenner offers the typical beer garden offerings on one side, but on the other they also have a pizza counter and a wine bar, for those with more discerning tastes.

• Alt Treptow 15, 12435 Treptow | Map
• Mon-Fri 12-19:00, Sat & Sun 11-19:00
• Zenner Berlin website

7 – BRLO Brwhouse

KREUZBERG

→ Craft beer in an industrial style space near the train tracks

If you’re a craft beer fan, this is the choice for you. BRLO is Berlin’s top craft beer and their Kreuzberg Brwhouse is one of the best ways to enjoy it. The space is huge, and while not as picturesque as some of these other offerings, its still a lovely place to while away a couple of hours. Everything is small-batch brewed in house, and whether you order a Helles, Pale Ale, or Weisse, you’ll be served well here. Fun fact: BRLO is the old slavic word that originally gave Berlin its name.

• Schöneberger Str. 16, 10963 Kreuzberg | Map
• Tues-Fri 17-00:00, Sat 12-00:00, Sun 12-22:00, Closed Mondays
• BRLO Brwhouse website

8 – Biergarten Golgatha

KREUZBERG

→ Classic choice in Viktoriapark

Viktoriapark is one of the prettiest parks in Berlin. Take a walk to the top, check out the (human-made) waterfall, then take a well-earned break in Golgatha. It’s simple and straightforward, with beer and snacks alongside ice cream and a playground for the little ones. At night, there’s food from a charcoal grill and on busy summer nights you might even catch a DJ set.

• Katzbachstraße & Monumentenstraße, 10965 Berlin Kreuzberg | Map
• Mon-Thurs 12-01:00, Fri 12-02:00, Sat 11-02:00, Sun 11-01:00
• Golgatha Biergarten website

9 – Holzmarkt 25

FRIEDRICHSHAIN

→ Old-school Berlin vibes on the Spree

Okay so Holzmarkt 25 isn’t technically a beer garden. But it is an outdoor area with a bar, food counters, and a ton of cool Berliner vibes galore. Sitting on the grounds of the legendary Bar 25 club, Holzmarkt carries the spirit of that wild Berlin party ethos. Think: rustic wood structures, colorful elements, and even a fire show at night. Order your beer at one of many drink counters then set out to find a spot to sit—hopefully at one of the coveted spots, along the banks of the Spree. This is a great place to watch the sunset. It’s also a great place to meet new people, especially if you’re under 30. But with all that said, if you’re after a traditional beer garden, this is not for you!

• Holzmarktstraße 25, 10243 Friedrichshain | Map
• Holzmarkt 25 website

10 – Birgit

KREUZBERG

→ Relaxed fun-house vibes in a central location

Birgit is another fun choice for the younger crowd. During the day, its a rather normal beer garden, though a lot more playful than the traditional variety. However, at night it turns into a club. That might be the perfect vibe for many people, but those seeking a more chill experience will do best to avoid the late evenings. This place stands out with its great location, young crowd, and the simple fact that it takes card. (Not always the case yet!) There are also swings, a ping pong table, as well as a “carousel” that you’ll have to get someone else to push around. Very fun after a few drinks!

• Schleusenufer 3, 10997 Kreuzberg | Map
• Mon-Thurs 16-01:00, Fri 14-00:00, Sat & Sun 10-06:00
• Birgit website

Berlin Biergarten Tips

• When to go: spring, summer & autumn

Most beer gardens close from at least November and March. The beer garden season officially starts whenever the good weather begins. (Usually that’s by May 1.) Everything comes to a close when bad weather sets in which is usually the end of September.

• Seating: share your table & bench

Long communal benches are the soul of the beer garden. It is entirely normal — and expected — to sit next to strangers, especially when the place is full. A polite “Ist hier noch frei?” is all you need. Conversation usually follows.

• Ordering: Self-service

Most beer gardens operate self-service at the counter. You collect your own drinks, pay immediately. Many places will charge a pfand (deposit) on the glass so you need to return the them when you are finished. (If you’re ordering another, just bring your old glass with you to exchange for a new one.)

• Beer: Try a Berliner Weisse

If you’re up for something new, try a Berliner Weisse: an unflavored, sour wheat beer which can be flavored with either raspberry (Himbeersirup) or woodruff syrup (Waldmeistersirup). The flavoring turns it either red or green. (Not my thing personally, but why not give it a shot?)

• Dogs: four paws welcome

Berlin is a deeply dog-friendly city, and beer gardens are no exception. Bring the dog. Water bowls often appear under benches of their own accord. Your animal will be admired by strangers throughout the afternoon.

• Timing: Go on a weekday

Saturday afternoons at the city’s most popular spots can resemble a very pleasant kind of chaos. Weekday evenings after 6pm offer the same beauty with a fraction of the crowd. Thursday evenings are the sweet spot.

• Food: you can bring your own picnic

Many traditional German beer gardens operate a long-standing rule: you may bring your own food from outside, provided you buy your drinks at the bar. Look for signs saying “Mitgebrachte Speisen erlaubt” to make sure.

Prost To Your Berlin Beer Garden Adventure!

So where are you headed to first? This list is only a taste of what Berlin has to offer in beer gardens. There’s sure to be something for everyone, but don’t be afraid to explore on your own! On a warm summer day, it’s hard to go wrong. Prost!

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