Fifteen real New York City beer gardens, from a Czech and Slovak beer hall running since 1910 in Astoria to a dedicated dog bar in Queens, each with what to expect, what’s on tap, and whether dogs are welcome outdoors.
Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden (29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria, Queens)
New York’s oldest beer garden, running since 1910 and named a favourite outdoor eating spot by New York Magazine. Czech and Slovak beers pour under strings of lights in a huge open yard, with strict rules on outside food.
- Garden open March through October
- Sat 12pm-1am, Sun 12pm-10pm, weekdays from 5pm
- No outside food or drink allowed
- Service animals only, not general pets
Studio Square NYC (35-33 36th Street, Long Island City, Queens)
An 18,000-square-foot beer garden in Long Island City, once billed as the mother of all New York beer gardens, with a colossal open-air yard, a full grill menu and a party atmosphere most nights of the week.
- Open Thursday-Sunday
- 18,000 sq ft outdoor space
- Full grill menu (Schaller & Weber sausages)
- 10 minutes by subway from Midtown
Radegast Hall and Biergarten (113 North 3rd Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn)
A German-inspired beer hall in Williamsburg with a retractable roof over the biergarten section, serving a long list of German and Belgian imports alongside a full grill menu.
- Kitchen open daily to midnight/1am/2am depending on day
- Retractable-roof biergarten
- No outside food or drink
- Pets not permitted (family friendly with some age restrictions Saturdays)
Loreley Beer Garden (7 Rivington Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan)
A Bavarian-style beer garden and restaurant on the Lower East Side, with a leafy back garden that stays open late most nights and a menu of authentic German dishes to go with the pretzels.
- Open daily, noon to midnight/1am/4am depending on day
- Leafy back garden seating
- German food menu (pretzels, schnitzel, wurst)
Berry Park (4 Berry Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn)
A two-level Williamsburg beer garden with a large rooftop deck looking toward the Manhattan skyline, one of the better views among the city’s beer gardens.
- Rooftop deck with Manhattan skyline views
- Large draft beer selection
- Two-level indoor/outdoor space
Spritzenhaus33 (33 Nassau Avenue, Greenpoint, Brooklyn)
A 4,000-square-foot German-style beer garden in Greenpoint, the largest dog-friendly outdoor bar space in Brooklyn, with heated seating that keeps it open through winter.
- 4,000 sq ft outdoor space, largest dog-friendly bar garden in Brooklyn
- Open year-round with outdoor heating
- German and American craft beer selection
- Genuine pretzel programme
Kings County Brewers Collective (KCBC) (381 Troutman Street, Bushwick, Brooklyn)
A Bushwick taproom with a lively backyard space and adventurous house beer varieties, plus cocktails, non-alcoholic beer and wine for anyone not drinking IPAs.
- Dog friendly outdoor taproom space
- House-brewed beers plus NA beer, wine, cocktails
- Snack menu, delivery-friendly if you bring your own food
Sixpoint Brewery at Brookfield Place (230 Vesey Street, Battery Park City, Manhattan)
A covered outdoor beer garden steps from the Battery Park Esplanade, with Sixpoint’s own beer on tap, live music, and dogs welcome in the outdoor seating.
- Covered outdoor beer garden
- Steps from Battery Park Esplanade
- Dog friendly outdoor seating
- Live music programming
Banter Bar (Park Slope, Brooklyn)
A Park Slope neighbourhood bar built around a dog-owner crowd, with 20 rotating taps, a dog welcome station stocked with treats and water, and a social, conversational vibe.
- Dog welcome station with treats and water
- 20 rotating taps plus extensive cans
- Best for weekend afternoons into early evening
Alphabet City Beer Co (East Village, Manhattan)
One of the few genuinely good outdoor beer garden spaces in Manhattan, with a rear garden that stays open through most of the year in the East Village.
- Rear garden open most of the year
- One of the few Manhattan beer gardens with real outdoor space
- Dog friendly outdoor area
d.b.a. (41 First Avenue, East Village, Manhattan)
A classic East Village dive bar with one of the best craft beer lists in the city and a strong whiskey selection, plus an outdoor patio where leashed dogs are welcome.
- One of NYC’s best craft beer lists
- Outdoor patio, leashed dogs welcome
- No food served, takeout allowed
Hair of the Dog (168 Orchard Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan)
A Lower East Side bar known for an extensive outdoor garden and a welcoming, dog-friendly atmosphere both inside at the bar and in the garden seating.
- Extensive outdoor garden seating
- Dogs welcome indoors at the bar and in the garden
- Lower East Side location
The Standard Biergarten (848 Washington Street, Meatpacking District, Manhattan)
Right under the High Line trestles, a bustling street-level beer garden with long communal tables, traditional German fare, and games like ping pong and foosball for groups.
- Long communal tables, kid-friendly
- Traditional German food menu
- Ping pong and foosball on site
- Open air seasonally under the High Line
Pig Beach BBQ (Astoria, Queens)
An expansive outdoor BBQ joint in Astoria with a big, dog-friendly patio and multiple large screens, better known for barbecue than beer but with a solid tap list to match.
- Large outdoor dog-friendly patio
- Multiple screens for game days
- BBQ-forward menu with a full bar
Chateau le Woof (Astoria, Queens)
One of the few true dog bars in New York, with an off-leash dog area, craft beer and brunch cocktails for the humans, and its own doggie menu, a short stroll from Socrates Sculpture Park.
- Off-leash dog area on site
- Craft beer, coffee and brunch cocktails
- Dedicated doggie menu
- Short walk to Socrates Sculpture Park
Try an American Classic
If you want to try a classic American lager before you visit, we tasted Newcastle Brown Ale, a British import that’s a fixture on plenty of these beer garden taps.
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FAQ
Which NYC beer garden is the oldest?
Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria has been running since 1910 and is generally considered New York’s oldest beer garden.
Which NYC beer gardens are dog-friendly?
Under New York State law dogs aren’t allowed inside food service areas, but many gardens welcome them outdoors: Spritzenhaus33, Sixpoint at Brookfield Place, Banter Bar, Alphabet City Beer Co, d.b.a., Hair of the Dog, Pig Beach and Chateau le Woof (a dedicated dog bar) all allow dogs in their outdoor spaces.
Which has the best view?
Berry Park’s rooftop deck in Williamsburg looks straight across the East River toward the Manhattan skyline.
