It's all about the "humongous" Bavarian steins of beer and German brats at this affordable East Village "slice of Munich" that's a "boisterous" "haus away from home" where "every day's a party"; hit the ATM since it's "cash only", and prepare to wait during "Oktoberfest."
This traditional, unpretentious biergarten, located on Avenue C in the East Village, fits comfortably between the neighborhood's grungy past and increasingly sanitized future. The decor may have touches of Bavarian quirk, but the space is always clean and the service snappy. On the weekends, the beer hall is mobbed with locals throwing back the 13 German beers on tap, many of which are served...
Located in Alphabet City—in the wilds of the East Village—this garrulous Tuetonic spot will teach you the ABCs of beer drinking and hearty eating. Grab a table outside among the young hipsters who frequent the spot and get ready for some kraut-laden fun. After quaffing a huge liter stein of the sudsy stuff, you may want to eat and the menu, naturally, is a veritable sausage-palooza. In addition...
Maybe the East Village didn't need a beer garden, but it certainly wanted one. Seat yourself--a squeeze on weekends--grab a handful of sourdough pretzels and choose from a dozen hard-to-find German beers. A varied crowd craves the foamy…