VIBE

This fun-loving German bierhaus thrills neighborhood, expat, and tourist types alike with its standard menu of favorites including wursts, schnitzel, and–you guessed it–authentic German beer (and lots of it), available by the klein, gross, mass, or pitcher. The small front room, complete with an always-packed bar, is chock full of Bavarian bric-a-brac and leads into a larger, lofty back room with communal-seating picnic tables packed with rosy-cheeked drinkers sharing in rounds of drinks and general revelry. Twosomes come to enjoy an affordable lunch (good luck finding any quality place cheaper than this, or more authentic!); however, and especially after dark, large, raucous parties are not only welcomed but demanded (a common occurrence is a boot chugging challenge between complete strangers).

WHAT WE WOULD WEAR

The scene is as casual as they come; we’d go for a comfortable top, denims, and chic boots.

GO HERE WITH

A group of friends; German expats

CROWD

Hyper-German surrounds draw expats and big groups of friends eager for authentic German eats and drinks.

WHY WE LIKE IT

The cheap (and very good) beer and relaxed atmosphere. It may not be in Deutschland, but this place feels like a real biergarten. Come autumn, the Oktoberfest celebrations are especially noteworthy (culture addicts won’t want to miss the traditional folk music, serious drinking, and staff clad in actual lederhosen, the traditional uniform that, in German, literally translates to “leather pants”).

WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE

We would love some outdoor seating.

GOOD TO KNOW

The best way to get the full experience here is to enjoy a traditional food item off the menu with any of the draught specialties. Free Wi-Fi available.

CLOSEST COMPS

Zum Schneider (New York); Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden (New York); Biergarten at The Standard (New York); Schindler’s Tankstelle (Beijing)

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