Drinks
Prater Garten has operated since 1837, making it Berlin's oldest beer garden and a long-standing fixture of local life in Prenzlauer Berg. The self-service garden area keeps things casual and communal — order at the counter, grab a long table, and settle in under the trees — with a rotating beer selection worth checking before you go. Even longtime Berlin residents admit to only recently discovering it despite its history, a testament to how unassuming and locally embedded it remains. No reservation is needed, and it's best enjoyed on a warm afternoon.
✨ Reasons to go
💡 Good to know
⏱️ Typical visit
1h15
🕰️ Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
🚶 Walking intensity
Easy pace
Booking
What people say
"Just the best!! Great selection of beer and what seems to be a rotating menu (check before you go if you’re looking for something in particular). We came twice and their roasted chicken is amazing with sauerkraut and cabbage salad! Their spaetzle was awful. The atmosphere is so fun and we cannot wait to go back! They also have ordering and paying down to a science. There are no long lines and waiting for more than a few minutes which is impressive given the size and amount of people there at any given time."
— S
