Biergarten

Directly on the Schlossplatz in Berlin-Köpenick one can find the smallest brewery in Germany – the Schlossplatzbrauerei Köpenick.

Light lager, brown ale and wheat beer are offered at the Schalander Hausbrauerei in Berlin-Friedrichshain.

A former transport ship, moored in Tempelhof Harbor from May to September and re-launched as a restaurant ship. Grilled dishes, fresh beer, and a view of the Tempelhof harbor basin make this barge one of Berlin's most relaxed summer spots.

Located directly at the Tiergarten lock in Charlottenburg, where excursion boats pass by on the Landwehrkanal, lies one of Berlin's most famous beer gardens. The Schleusenkrug combines beer garden culture with a true water view, a solid grill assortment, and a history dating back to the post-war era.

The St. Michaels Restaurant is idyllically situated in the Grunewald forest on Lake Hertha and serves an extensive breakfast buffet and an inexpensive table in the summer garden.

Berlin's oldest beer garden is located in Prenzlauer Berg: Since 1837, beer has been served under old chestnut trees at Prater Garten on Kastanienallee.

The Teehaus in the English Garden will resurrect its outside stage in summer 2018 with a series of concerts of the best in Soul, Swing, Blues and Hip Hop in the heart of Tiergarten!

The urban apes bright site is located in Naumannpark in Schöneberg, just a few minutes' walk from S-Bahn station Südkreuz. Inside, you can boulder on free-standing blocks across 800 m², while outside, Berlin's largest outdoor bouldering area and a beer garden await.

A over 100-year-old Dutch two-masted ship, moored in the heart of Köpenick's old town, where the Dahme and Spree rivers meet: The restaurant ship arsVivendi combines maritime ambiance with a historic backdrop and is Berlin's most charming address for dining on the water.

Watching football with sand between your toes: Strandbad Wendenschloss in Köpenick transforms into Berlin's most relaxed open-air arena for the 2026 World Cup, right on Langer See. Water, beach chairs, and LED screen included.

For over three decades, Finnegan's Irish Pub and Restaurant in Berlin-Steglitz has been the go-to place for anyone seeking an authentic Irish evening off the beaten tourist path. Founded by a Dubliner, run with passion, and frequented by regulars who know their table like their living room.

For over 30 years, The Lir Irish Bar in Tiergarten-Mitte, Berlin, has been the city's best-known secret tip among Irish pubs. No cliché decor, no tourist hustle and bustle: the pub on Flensburger Straße focuses on genuine "Good Craic", well-kept Guinness, and live music in a turn-of-the-century vaulted cellar.

The Weihenstephaner restaurant traditionally serves a tender Innviertler goose from November 11, 2023, to start the goose season with St. Martin's Day.

Right by the ferry terminal to Pfaueninsel, nestled between the Havel River and old trees, lies one of the most atmospheric excursion restaurants in Zehlendorf's southwest. The listed tavern captivates with its green inner courtyard, homemade cuisine, and expansive views over the river landscape.

For those who don't want to go straight home after work, Rotbart in Rixdorf is the perfect place. The bar on Böhmische Straße combines a cozy pub atmosphere with craft beer, high-quality cocktails, and a program that will keep you entertained all evening.

A real roaring waterfall and with 66 metres of height the biggest natural elevation in Berlin's inner city are the features of Viktoriapark.

Plane trees instead of palm trees, crossover instead of currywurst: The Parkcafé at Fehrbelliner Platz in Wilmersdorf is one of Berlin's most relaxed beer gardens, right next to the famous Preußenpark. Breakfast until 6 PM, table service, and a spacious wood-and-glass building make this spot in West Berlin a true all-day hangout.

Far out in Köpenick, right on the shore of Müggelsee, lies one of Berlin's most famous waterside excursion restaurants. The Rübezahl am Müggelsee combines a beer garden, bistro, and fisherman's hut into a place that offers lake views and relaxation all year round.

The James June summer garden on Karl-Marx-Allee in Friedrichshain is a heritage-protected piece of East Modernism that, after extensive renovation, will reopen in summer 2026 as a retro beer garden with a restaurant.

Far out in Müggelheim, where the Müggelspree flows through the forest, one of Berlin's most traditional waterside excursion restaurants has stood since 1897. Neu Helgoland is down-to-earth gastronomy with soul: water at the doorstep, chestnuts overhead, German cuisine on the plate.

The Café am Neuen See is located directly on the shore in the Tiergarten, with hundreds of seats under old trees. In front are rowing boats that can be rented by the hour, and for many children, half an hour on the water is the main attraction.

Katerschmaus is located on the Holzmarkt grounds directly on the Spree, the terrace extends right to the water, and excursion boats pass by. The surrounding area is one of the few spots in Friedrichshain where children can simply run free.

Vagabund Brewery Kesselhaus in Wedding shows how 1600 square meters of industrial history can be transformed into a vibrant brewpub. Here, a bar, beer garden, and cultural program merge to create a true meeting point in the neighborhood.

Biergarten Jockel on Ratiborstraße features long tables under trees with space for running, and a sandbox is an integral part. The kitchen offers burgers, tarte flambée, and changing daily specials, along with draught beer and lemonades.

On the northern shore of Schlachtensee in Zehlendorf lies one of Berlin's oldest excursion restaurants, founded in 1723, with a direct view of the water and a cuisine that combines Alpine classics, Berlin specialties, and fresh fish.