A light, a dark, freshly tapped – no matter how you prefer your beer: beer fans are in the right place here. Because Hamburg not only offers trendy hotspots for modern coffee specialties, colorful smoothies and fancy restaurants, but also classic beer gardens where you can enjoy life to the fullest with a beer in your hand. Find out now which four beer gardens stand out from the large selection in the Hanseatic city and are among the best!
1st Old Girl
Centrally located in the Schanzenhöfe, the “Altes Mädchen” brewery pub has been one of the most popular beer gardens in Hamburg since 2013 and is a real hotspot for craft beer and North German brewery culture. Beer lovers can expect an impressive selection here: around 30 freshly tapped Ratsherrn varieties, plus over 50 to 70 international craft beers – accompanied by expert advice from the staff. The establishment serves dishes from the North German brewery kitchen to match: freshly baked wood-fired bread, hearty sandwiches and a variety of dishes. There are also suitable options for vegetarian and vegan guests, so that everyone will find something to their taste.
📍Location: Lagerstraße 28b, 20357 Hamburg
2nd Sierich’s beer garden
In one of these top beer gardens in Hamburg, you can not only enjoy first-class beer, but also the fantastic view over the Stadtparksee to the Festwiese and the planetarium – a real highlight at sunset. The little ones will also get their money’s worth: the sandpit and bobby cars provide plenty of fun while the grown-ups enjoy their beer, cider, wine, coffee or soft drinks. And if you want to do more than just sit comfortably, the rustic “Weinlaube” with its table football is the perfect place for socializing.
📍Location: Südring 5B, 22303 Hamburg
3rd ÜberQuell breweries
Want to combine beer enjoyment with a maritime flair? Then ÜberQuell Brauwerkstätten is just the place for you. In the historic Riverkasematten on St. Pauli Hafenstraße – between Fischmarkt and Landungsbrücken – a unique view of the harbor and Elbe awaits you. On the 600 m² terrace with rustic beer benches and a converted sea container as an outdoor bar, you can enjoy the creations of the in-house micro-brewery: five fixed varieties such as Original Lager, Imperial Lager, Pale Ale, IPA or White IPA as well as exciting seasonal highlights.
Culinary delights are not typically German, but Italian – with Neapolitan pizza fresh from the stone oven. In the open indoor area, artistic exhibitions in cooperation with the Millerntor Gallery provide a creative ambience. There are also plenty of experiences: from brewery tours and brewing courses to “Brew Your Own” events, where you can brew your own beer and bottle it after four weeks. Seasonal highlights such as curling or special tastings are also part of the program. In short: a place that combines not only beer, but also culture, cuisine and community – and is therefore much more than a classic beer garden.
📍Location: St. Pauli Fischmarkt 28-32, 20359 Hambur
4. to the jetty
Idyllically situated on the waterfront, the “Zum Anleger” in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg invites you to linger. The spacious premises can accommodate up to 600 guests – without ever feeling crowded. The family-run location is designed with great attention to detail and exudes a relaxed, warm atmosphere. The motto is self-service: cool drinks such as beer, soft drinks and wine as well as hearty snacks, BBQ and tarte flambée await at the bar. If you fancy some exercise, you can hire boats directly on site – canoes, pedalos or SUPs are available from around €7.50 per hour and can also be conveniently reserved by email.
📍Location: Vogelhüttendeich 123, 21107 Hamburg