10 Beer Gardens to Visit in Berlin this Summer: 2023 Edition

Last updated: June 23, 2023

It’s beer garden season! Whether you just want a place to hang with friends or are in the mood for tasty bier und brat, you’re in the right place. Take a look at a great mix of beer gardens below.

Prater

First opened in 1837, Prater is the oldest beer garden in Berlin, and I have to visit at least a couple times each summer. It’s a nice introduction to beer gardens in Berlin given its straightforward, yet high-spirited energy. One line sells drinks and the other basic beer garden food like bratwurst and pretzels. I don’t love the pretzels here, so I typically stick to the wurst. Like any classic Berlin beer garden, a few beers, a single type of wine in each color, and a small assortment of alcohol free beers and fizzy drinks are available.

You can also turn any beer into a Radler, which means you’re served a mixed drink that’s half beer and half lemonade or lemon soda. If you prefer a less boozy drink or don’t love the taste of beer, then it’s an excellent option!

Kastanienallee 7-9, 10435 | Prenzlauer Berg
Cash only.

Golgatha

Golgatha is a beer garden located on the southend of Kreuzberg’s Viktoriapark. It’s an awesome garden if you’re keen to try lots of German food! I first tried a pretzel here (a pretty good pretzel at that), and later returned to test taste their German potato salad after a friend of mine recommended I try it! It was great, clearly freshly prepared, and had an excellent crunch from the chopped Granny Smith apple slices. Their brat I wasn’t as big of a fan of, purely because of the bread used.

The prices for drinks are pretty reasonable, although the food costs a little higher than average. For the quality it’s worth it though. They also have a fair mix of vegan options! Their Aperol is around €6.50 for a very generous serving. Afterwards you can roam the tree-filled Viktoriapark and get a look at the waterfall at the center of the park. Last I checked the water wasn’t running, but hopefully it’s back to normal soon!

Katzbachstraße, 10965 | Kreuzberg
Card only for outside food and drink stalls. Cash accepted inside.

Republik

This artsy kitschy beer garden is super chill. In the courtyard you’ll find a bus converted into a bar mixed with classic beer garden benches and reclined seats. There’s always a couple food options as well and they sometimes have really solid options like rotating local street food. Last I saw Santa Mamma was there, and they make some pretty damn good gnocchi. If there’s no food on offer that evening, they’re next door to the kebab shop Döner Box so you can always grab a late night bite from there as well.

Of course Republik also sells beer and some other classic beer garden drinks.

Köpenicker Straße 74, 10179 | Mitte
Cash only.

BRLO

BRLO offers a slightly more 21st century take on beer gardens. They’re a well-known Berlin-based microbrewery so you might see their drinks at spätis around the city. Their garden is both simple and stylish, and surrounded by the open Gleisdreieck park and modern neighboring apartments. Since this is a craft beer spot at heart, you’ll have more than the usual handful of beers to choose from. They offer six beers on tap, ten bottled beers, and an assortment of ciders, soft drinks, wine, and schnaps.

I myself am a fan of their ciders and especially enjoy their Wild Berry variation. You can also find plenty of food here! Walk around the outdoor area to see everything they have for sale that day, but as long as you don’t arrive too late (like before 9:30PM) there should be at least a few spots open selling items like mac n’ cheese, hummus, watermelon salad, pickles, grilled meat, housemade beef jerky, and more. Most of the stalls are both card and cash friendly, but I believe the grill station is cash only so bring a little just in case!

Schöneberger Straße 16, 10963 | Kreuzberg
Cash and card accepted.

Jules

Jules is next door to BRLO and is typically its quieter neighbor, unless they’re hosting a concert or street food stalls. Jules typically offer up a few beers on tap, coffee, and pizza in a modern open and airy environment.

Luckenwalder Str. 6b, 10963 | Kreuzberg
Card only.

Birgit & Bier

This eastside beer garden is a beer garden with more of a party vibe. They don’t get too crazy, but oftentimes there’ll be a couple DJs and open air dance floors. Because of its club-meets-beer-garden kind of vibe there is usually a cover charge ranging from €5 to €15, however you can typically avoid that by arriving earlier in the day (before 8PM usually). If they have set music acts then they’ll charge you a cover either way, but you can typically get it at a discounted rate by reserving a ticket online beforehand.

The space is cool in general and there’s plenty of little details to discover. They sell pizza, beer, cocktails, and coffee. Spend your time chilling in their eclectic space or getting groovy to techno beats in the sun.

Schleusenufer 3, 10997 | Kreuzberg
Cash and card accepted.

Klunkerkranich

Klunkerkranich’s top attraction is their beautiful view of Berlin’s city skyline. At sunset it really becomes one of the most picturesque places in the city. Unfortunately everyone else thinks so too, so you can easily end up in an 1+ hour line around sunset and end up spending your time in a less-than-pleasant parking structure located above one of Neukölln’s malls. To be fair, you can still get a great view from the parking structure so you’re welcome to take the elevator up to the fifth floor of the Neukölln Arkaden parking structure to admire the view, then take off to a different bar in Neukölln if the line is too long.

As a result, I’d advise you come just before opening time on the weekdays and around midday on weekends. If you stick around long enough you’ll catch sunset, but honestly the view is beautiful at all times of the day. The cover charge to enter should be around €3. Food like nachos and other small bites are offered.

You can pay a €10 deposit to get a buzzer and order your food and drinks from your seat. You’ll still have to pick them up yourself, but you can avoid waiting in line to order and wait for your food to be ready at your seat. If you choose this method then you have to pay for the food via PayPal.

Karl-Marx-Straße 66, 12043 | Neukölln
Cash and card accepted. PayPal required for buzzer orders.

Café am Neuen See

Café am Neuen See is located inside of one of Berlin’s best known parks: Tiergarten. Cozy up next to the Neuer See and enjoy a hearty pretzel or mug of beer. You can find several options for food in their self-service area including bratwurst (classic and vegan), turkey steak, salad, and halloumi. They’re a little more on the pricier side as far as beer gardens go, but not too crazy. I’d also try to visit at a time closer to midday or on a weeknight if possible because the garden tends to feel understaffed. Past that, it’s a pretty place secluded in a tree-filled and water-adjacent area of the city. They also have a restaurant onsite, but I recommend the beer garden way more!

Lichtensteinallee 2, 10787 | Tiergarten
Cash and card technically allowed, but cash is more of a guarantee here.

Holzmarkt 25

Holzmarkt 25 is a good spot to visit if you want to visit more of a trendy and local hang out spot rather than a traditional German beer garden. Its eclectic nature and unique space mixed with outdoor seating and drinks makes it easy to stay for awhile. Basically, if you’re in the market for a beer garden and want to go to a place that really carries Berlin’s charm and character, then I think you’ll like this place. It also has some pretty interesting history! Get there earlier to snag a spot along the water, but there’s always a place to sit somewhere at Holzmarkt. They normally stop selling food by mid-evening, and if they happen to be selling pizza, go for it. They’re really tasty, especially the rosemary cheese.

Holzmarktstraße 25, 10243 | Mitte
Cash only.

Biergarten am Schlachtensee

Although this beer garden can get quite busy on weekends (especially when it’s sunny), it is a lovely lakeside spot to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and drink a stein or two of beer with a plates of currywurst and fries.

Fischerhüttenstraße 136 |
Cash only.

10 Beer Gardens to Visit in Berlin this Summer