Beer gardens are outdoor areas where beer is served, often with food and entertainment. They originated in Bavaria in the 1800s and have since spread worldwide, with landscaped gardens, seating areas, and sometimes water features. They are often attached to taverns or restaurants, but can also be temporary structures for events. Access is usually restricted to legal drinking age patrons.
A beer garden is an outdoor area where beer is served. Beer gardens can range from establishments that are exclusively outdoors to temporary gardens built to serve partygoers. The tradition of the beer garden appears to have emerged in Bavaria around 1800 and has since spread throughout the world, with such structures particularly popular in areas with temperate climates where sitting outside with a beer is an enjoyable experience.
Classically, a beer garden is landscaped and has a garden feel where the beer garden is not a literal garden. The garden usually includes trees and may have shrubs and other plants, along with seating areas such as benches, chairs and tables. Some beer gardens have umbrellas for shade, while others don’t, and may also include water features or nature parks. Large gardens can accommodate thousands of people.
Often, a beer garden offers food and beer. Food can range from full meals to more casual snacks to catered foods, and in some regions, guests are still welcome to bring their own food to the beer garden to picnic. These sites are generally designed to be used by people who plan an extended amount of free time to relax over a beer and some food. Music may be played for entertainment and clientele may also play games, sing and engage in other recreational activities which may be encouraged or facilitated by staff.
Some taverns, restaurants and public houses have attached beer gardens, which can range from actual gardens to glorified courtyards. These sites may have limited opening hours, especially during the winter, and it is generally possible to rent them out independently of the main business, for people wanting to organize garden events. Temporary breweries are also created for festivals, state fairs, parties and other events, allowing people to enjoy the outdoors while drinking beer. Some beer gardens are also historic sites, recognized for their innovative design or age.
Access to beer gardens is often restricted to people of legal drinking age, because the primary purpose of such establishments is the service of alcohol. In a beer garden where food is served, patrons of minors may be admitted, although patrons of advanced age may be identified by wrist bands or stamps so that staff do not serve minors. Soft drink options are usually available to younger guests.
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