There is never a bad time to drink beer in Berlin, but perhaps the best time is outside in a biergarten. Now is the season for cold drinks and the beautiful outdoors. Here are the eight best Berlin biergartens to enjoy your favorite beverages.

Notes on Visiting Berlin Biergartens

The biergarten season generally runs from April until the end of September; however, this may vary based on the weather. Moreover, shorter hours may be implemented if it is raining.

Many establishments are cash-only and do not provide table service. Beer gardens are rarely full-service venues; however, they cater to families with activities for children, such as sandboxes, playgrounds, ice cream, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Prater

This iconic biergarten is the city’s oldest, located just off the busy intersection of Prenzlauer Berg’s Eberswalder Straße and may be Berlin’s most popular.

Established in 1837, the biergarten has retained its charm over the years. Simple bench seating surrounded by brick buildings is illuminated by strings of lights at night. Chestnut trees provide shade for the nearly 600 available seats, making it a prime spot for both locals and visitors alike.

Cafe Am Neuen See

This canal-front beer garden resembles NYC’s Central Park Boathouse, providing a “quiet in the big city” experience. Located deep within the expansive Tiergarten, visitors can enter via winding dirt paths or roadways leading next to the Berlin Zoo.

Upon arrival, guests discover rentable boats on the water alongside a restaurant and a spacious biergarten. A central pavilion serves beers, pizzas, pastas, and desserts, allowing guests to enjoy idyllic views while shaded by towering walnut trees.

Schleusenkrug

Just across the canal from Cafe am Neuen See, the historic Schleusenkrug offers a similar experience with a diverse menu. Originally a simple imbiss in 1954, this site today boasts a lower terrace ideal for watching boats at locks and multiple intimate spaces for small gatherings.

Seasonal specials feature prominently on the menu, along with traditional offerings like grilled wurst and pretzels. In cases of inclement weather, there is limited indoor seating available.

Eschenbräu

Hidden within the residential area of Wedding, this craft brewery features an exceptional biergarten dedicated to beer enthusiasts. Discover specialties like Panke Gold, or try various unique beers including IPAs.

The main seating area is located in a surprisingly large underground cellar, yet the focus remains on the summer tables set up beneath expansive oak trees.

Emils Biergarten

Prenzlauer Berg’s energetic social scene has extended into Pankow, attracting a younger crowd to this previously quiet area. While it may initially appear as an abandoned factory, this location has resumed its role as a brewery, serving a vibrant local community.

Alte Boerse Marzahn

Positioned in the eastern region of Marzahn, the Alte Börse Marzahn now features a vibrant biergarten alongside a year-round restaurant, cinema, and various events. Once a stockyard, it has transformed into a festive locale for beer lovers.

Biergarten Golgatha

Golgatha is a quintessential Berlin biergarten located in the charming Viktoriapark. This area, rich with industrial design, offers lively experiences filled with music, dancing, and vibrant nightlife.

Brauhaus Suedstern

Located in another park, Brauhaus Suedstern features a spacious biergarten that opens to Hasenheide Park, serving both traditional brews and offering guests the chance to engage in brewing courses.