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Top 10 Beer Gardens in Berlin for your next team event

Simon Heitz
May 11, 2024
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One of the quintessential experiences in Berlin is sipping a cold brew in a picturesque beer garden. From historic spots to modern hangouts, Berlin's beer gardens offer a delightful blend of ambiance, cuisine, and, of course, excellent beer.

As soon as warmer weather is on the horizon, we get asked by teams which beer gardens to head off to. So, here’re our top 10 beer gardens in Berlin, each with its unique charm and character, as chosen by our Urban Challenger team.

Whether you're a local seeking to soak in some sunshine with your mates, or just visiting and looking to soak in Berlin's laid-back atmosphere, these beer gardens are a must-visit, if we may say so ourselves. Without further ado, let’s dive in Urban Challenger’s top 10 beer gardens in Berlin.

beer, barbecue & cakes
German classic 

Schleusenkrug 

9.6
/ 10

This beer garden, which offers traditional German cuisine, owes its name to the lock at the Lower Freiarchen Bridge right next door. Here you can enjoy a beer in a comfortable atmosphere, and the adjacent Tiergarten invites you to a pleasant walk in the green. In addition to the classic dishes, good beer and vegan currywurst, the large selection of cakes and the barbecue in summertime are remarkable.

craft beer & smoky meat
cool & spacious

BRLO Brwhouse

9.4
/ 10

The BRLO Brwhouse in Gleisdreieck Park, constructed from 38 repurposed freight containers, stands out architecturally. It features a spacious interior with high ceilings and an expansive outdoor area overlooking Gleisdreieck Park, making it perfect for large groups. They serve sophisticated vegetable dishes, complemented by smoked meats. The brewery's beer selection continues to expand.

traditional cuisine
oldest beer garden

Prater Biergarten

9.4
/ 10

In the supposedly oldest beer garden in the city, you can enjoy traditional Bavarian cuisine, which, in addition to schnitzel, also offers specialties such as mustard eggs. In the evening, the fairy lights bathe the beer benches and the sandy area in a beautiful light. With its size, this beer garden also offers enough space for larger groups.

wooden barrel tapped beer
Spree river view

Zollpackhof

9.2
/ 10

In the shade of an old chestnut tree, you can relax in this well-kept beer garden in the summer and enjoy the view at the Federal Chancellery across the Spree. There is a small playground for children. With tradition in the background, this restaurant offers excellent meals and is well suited for group events. In the summer, the beer is tapped from a wooden barrel.

bavarian and italian dishes
beautiful nature

Café am Neuen See

9.8
/ 10

This beer garden offers pure nature on a beautiful wooden terrace right on the lakeshore. The neighboring Tiergarten park is perfect for a small digestive walk, and the view of the lake alone is worth the visit. For food, there is a mix of typical Bavarian specialties and Italian dishes.

wood-fired pizza
DJ & party vibe

Birgit

9.3
/ 10

Originally known as a nightclub, Birgit also offers a nice beer garden. The presence of old fairground figures and sofas creates a festive atmosphere, occasionally accompanied by live music from a DJ. Here, you can enjoy wood-fired pizza instead of the traditional German cuisine, along with fresh draft beer. This place serves as an ideal starting point for exploring Berlin's nightlife.

fish & wine
noble establishment

Fischer & Lustig

9.0
/ 10

In this upscale restaurant in the Nikolaiviertel, you can also sit in the summer garden. Those who are less interested in traditional beer garden food can enjoy exclusive dishes with fish and delicious wine here. A cozy atmosphere is created in the middle of the city center.

hearty meals
park surrounding

Golgatha Biergarten

9.2
/ 10

The Golgatha Beer Garden serves hearty meals and fresh beer into the warm summer nights. Located at Viktoriapark, a beautiful walk to the babbling waterfall is just a stone's throw away. In addition, the beer garden occasionally offers live music on a stage.

burger, pizza & barbecue
event location

James June

9.1
/ 10

James June is primarily an event location with a club and lounge in the Friedrichshain district of Berlin, ideal for team events. There is also a popular summer garden. Important football matches are shown here on a large screen. A covered terrace area is available in case of rain.

craft beer & street food
punk vibes

Republik Berlin

8.9
/ 10

This centrally located beer garden with a large bus on the premises and crunching gravel underfoot creates a special atmosphere. The beer is excellent and is served in many different varieties. The food consists of special street food creations, typical for Kreuzberg.

Want to skip the awkward chit-chat with colleagues? Play Urban Challenger with your team for a culture-building experience before heading off to a beer garden to chill.

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