King Ludwig Biergarten

Good location at the heart of popular Helen strip. Family friendly atmosphere. The restaurant itself did not open until 12pm for lunch, and didn't even start serving food until 12:30pm, which was inconvenient for everyone waiting in line so long. Otherwise, good place to stop and relax for a bit.

We arrived here at NYE night so they do not sell any food and only few here. But the beer 🍺 has high quality, you can taste the flavor of wheat from beer.

Great place with live music and good drinks. BUT be advised the Automatically place a at least 20% gratuity and the don’t tell you and the notice on the menu isn’t that easy to see. Love the place but disappointed!

I used to love coming here and I been going to this place for five years straight. I love the giant beers and the cocktail selections. But it’s definitely changed since then. Every time I go I give a tip especially when I order multiple drinks. They have a sign if you walk out 30% tip will be charged but what they don’t have up is that with every single drink you order a tip will be charged. I don’t like that and I personally feel like you’re stealing from your customers. You don’t put a sign for notice and you sneak the charged in. If I’m paying for mandatory tip then let me know but don’t sneak it especially for a repeat customer like myself.

Pretty cool little German town in Helen GA! They have a mountain roller coaster that you need to try... we also did a love lock, but I'm not sure I would waste your money on that as the city cuts the lock and throws it away once a week. So it is not there forever like it used to be... dissappointing.

Atmosphere was fun with live entertainment and the gentleman that was singing and playing the guitar was very good. My family all had bratwurst plate with sauerkraut and potatoes. Food came out fast and was very delicious I would definitely recommend for anyone in town looking for a quick bite

We love this spot, always a nice place to sit and relax from walking and shopping.

BE VERY CAREFUL with this place. Oktoberfest is always fun in Helen! I have always enjoyed this place for few years, and always recommended them. But this past experience wasn't a good one. I bought 2 beers refills, 1 beer with mug, and 5 sausages. I remember seeing in the card machine around low $80s, and I was never prompted for tip on the card machine. They didn't give me a receipt, and I left some cash as tip (as I always do). Next day, I see a charge of $96 on my card. The only explanation I have is that they added 20% tip without my consent. I did not see any sign nowhere in the establishment saying that they charge 20% on everything. If you are owner of this business, please check what they are doing on the outside bar. If you are the owner of this place, and you know this is going on, please stop it. Don't loose the trust of your customers. If this happened to you too, please don't stay silent.

PSA - I don't drink so solely commenting on the food. For those that drink, this did look like the beer mecca... Anyways. Let. Me. Tell. You. I would drive 5 hours back here, from my home in South Georgia just to have a Reuben + beer cheese. This was my first experience here. The weather is gloomy and it's lightly drizzling so it was a "to go" lunch kind of day. I was on a mission for a Reuben with a side of chips and beer cheese . Specifically. KING LUDWIGS D E L I V E R E D. I can't wait to come back again when the weather is better for a full experience. Dining is outdoors with live entertainment - my jam.

We went during Oktoberfest, and it's crowded! The vibe is fun if you want a place to sit, drink beers, and listen to American style music. It's in the heart of Helen, so I bet a lot of people think that is the Oktoberfest venue because it's so big (but it's not). I got the pretzel because I was so craving one and it wasn't good. I had looked up reviews for best pretzel and people said this one, but I would hope there are better ones out there. I think people really just like the vibe!

Cool Biergarten experience in the center of town with several beers on tap. There are several tables and umbrellas which are great on a hot sunny day. There's also corn hole, a giant chess set, and space for a live performer. The only things I think could be improved is that I wish it was cleaner. We came in the evening and both the tables and ground could've used a wipe down and sweep. Also, there's a 25% gratuity charge automatically added to the bill.

We had so much fun here drinking beer out of steins and listening to live music for hours during Ocktober Festival season. The service and bartenders were great even when it was packed with people. We did not try any food but I highly recommend this place to hang out and have good times!

This was a fun little joint to stop at. They have a limited menu that you have to order from at the counter, but the food was good. It was all picnic tables, which gave that real German feel. They typically have live music playing. It does get crowded and can be difficult to find seating if you have a large group, however it may be fun to stop in and have a beer.

Great taste of Germany! The cheddarwurst sausage was awesome, covered in sauerkraut and available spicy mustard packets. Great garlic butter bun (I think, cuz the pork shanks came with garlic bread). The pork shanks indeed fell off the bone and was delicious. Loved the potato salad that came with it. Very happy with our meal, cool little patio and live music.

The hot dogs are some of the best German sausages you can have. The service is very friendly, and they suggested mixing Stella with Schöfferhofer Grapefruit German beer--which tasted amazing. The restaurant gives you a complete German vibe, with live music and plenty of activities to enjoy.

Plenty of tables under cover so there's shade and if it rained it should protect from that too. The large beer in the reusable plastic mug is the deal to get, refills are cheaper and the mugs are accepted at most other places in town. The night we drank here they played a variety of music. A different night they had a live performer.

One of the most disappointing destinations I've ever visited. Helen looks nothing like the pictures online. What's advertised as a charming "German village" is actually a rundown little town with maybe three historical shops worth seeing. The rest feels neglected and tourist-trappy. The worst part was the unbearable music blasting from King Ludwig's Biergarten right in the town square. It was supposed to be a festive Christmas season, but instead, the whole area was drowned out by extremely loud, unpleasant music that sounded more like shouting than singing. I even asked one of the bartenders why anyone would play such terrible, inappropriate music during the holidays, but it didn't seem to matter. As for places to stay--don't bother. The state park camping area is overcrowded and chaotic, with kids riding bikes everywhere, and the private campgrounds are dirty, unkept, and nothing like their online photos. To top it off, I was pulled over by a local police officer for simply holding my phone. Even after explaining that I was from out of state and unaware of Georgia's law, I still received a ticket. Meanwhile, officers seem more interested in ticketing visitors than addressing the disruptive noise downtown. Overall, Helen, Georgia, was a total letdown. The online images are misleading, the atmosphere is chaotic, and the experience is far from the cozy, picturesque getaway it claims to be. Save your money and go somewhere else.

I don't know man. Been to Helen so many times with different friends, family members and sometimes just me and my wife. This is one place that I never stopped visiting. It is a beer temple. Just one paulaner oktoberfest steiner and a pretzel and that is all I ever need from a Helen dinner or lunch. Best beer I ever tasted and period. I think they need to make a souvenir using these two items and I would proudly display it on my fridge. This is the heart of Helen! The very essense of Helen! The smell and sound of Helen. For me at least. If you are visiting Helen, and miss this place you didn't visit Helen.

Such a cool spot! There is a large outdoor seating space with tons of tables for people to hang out and listen to live music. There is an outdoor bar and umbrellas and would be an amazing spot for adults to hang out and grab some drinks. Live music was cool too!

We stopped here a few nights during our long weekend stay in Helen to get some Oktoberfest beer. The prices were good, the atmosphere was fun, and they always had live music going. If you want a snack while having a beer, I recommend the GIANT pretzel!!

We went to Helen this past year for Oktoberfest. And we had a great time at King Ludwigs!! This live music was so fun! We danced and drank beer all day! The food was mediocre!- I would definitely come here more for the experience during Oktoberfest. I cannot speak for what this spot is like not during Oktoberfest in Helen.

Best pretzel ever! And both potato salads were sooo good! Despite it being 764 degrees outside. Service and food was great. Awesome location, live music, pet friendly.

Didn't ask for receipt, which was a big mistake. Got hit with unusually high charge, went through their menu (people post it online so it was easy to find), and it turned out they've helped themselves with about $40 of my money. This is theft.

This place was great. Good little spot to stop for beers and lunch with the family. The GM Anthony was awesome too. Very helpful!

Happened to get a table here to watch the parade for the Oktoberfest 2024 celebration! While the parade left something to be desired, King Ludwig's is every German experience you're looking for. Huge German beers, giant Bavarian pretzels, fun music and a fun atmosphere! It's a must pop-in when in Helen, GA?

It is what it is, a Biergarten on Main Street! Busy, noisy, lots of shared seating! If you're looking for that, great place!

Whenever we are in the area, we stop here. It's a must have. The beer variety is great and the pretzel and beer cheese is something I dream about in between visits..

The pretzel & beer were good, but an automatic 30% gratuity was added for just the 2 of us. That was a turn off, and super high for a place where you order at the bar.

This is my to go spot. The beer on tap is always good and German beer you can never go wrong with. The pretzels are good and German sausage is epic. Located in center Helen with live music and patio sitting. The bar staff are cool and service is friendly and efficient.

Food was delicious ! Service was great , server very friendly , attentive and fast service. Place was comfy , clean and organized. We'll definitely going back again when I'm in the area! Thank you.

Everything was great! It was raining and tried the GULASCHSUPPE and pretzel ! Best experience ever! Highly recommended! Tried and orange soda with coke super delicious

I come here for their pretzel! Pretty big, soft and the beer cheese is very good. They have outdoor sitting and the tables are kinda like picnic tables. You order at the counter and they call your name when it's ready and you can sit wherever you want. They have free water and ice that you can serve yourself and/or fill up your dog water bowl.

Cute place. Good beer. Got a fun refillable souvenir mug out of it and of course a great pic opportunity.

Great outdoor biergarten with plenty of communal tables and plenty of people watching for entertainment. Super cute place with several shops and restaurants right in biergarten square. Here's a tip, when you order a beer at King Ludwigs, get it in the Souvenir mug, you will get a $2.00 discount for the rest of your stay with that mug. Win win! They have a food menu and the pretzels and HUGE! Staff was friendly and the patio is dog friendly. I love this place and would def recommend! I was here for 3 days and the only reason I gave it 4 stars is because on Friday it was raining off and, on all day, and night. They did not open any of the umbrellas to help keep tables or patrons dry. Why have umbrellas if you are not going to use them? I would have stayed on Saturday, but everything was wet...

Cool place! Lots of drinks to choose from! A little pricey so bring some dough! The menu has a good bit to choose from but we went simple with a large pretzel and beer cheese for a late afternoon snack with drinks. My girl had a margarita she said wasn't too bad. I had a draft Strongbow that was very good! You get to keep the plastic mug and you should at these prices! Fun place, but more to choose from! Lots of people are smoking, so if it bothers you, you might wanna keep walking.

So fun, of course was packed due to being Oktoberfest, but just the same it was a good time.

Would have loved to have a beer here and enjoy the music, but the bartender and a patron were hogging the oversized chess board meant for families. The bartender was busy serving patrons, as he should, so the game was indefinitely on pause. It was weird and rude and my kids wanted to move on.

jessie kept the vibe going with the music and had great customer service. would recommend to stop by and grab a drink while in Helen.

This is a nice beer garden right in the center of Helen, GA and they typically have live music playing. In my experience they also had really great bartenders who were really helpful and had some great tips about places that stay open later at MUCH of Helen closes very early by my standards. This is an all outside venue so make sure to dress for the weather. Overall this was one of the more pleasant places I was able to enjoy during my trip to Helen, GA and I would certainly visit again.

This place is fun and the service at the front register was great. Definitely grab a giant pretzel with cheese and if you do like German beer, this is the place for you. Being an IPA guy, I ordered the only one on the menu and they were out of it. No worries, I had a Paulaner and enjoyed the great weather. One of the employees, Chris, was running around trying his best to help people out by expediting their food/ beer orders. I think they should just put a QR code on the tables and have someone run drinks. Chris was a little overwhelmed and kept apologizing for how "long" of a wait it was, and it really wasn't that bad considering the number of patrons. Day/Month of visit: Wednesday, November *I was told that this entire place is packed on the weekends, especially in the summer. *There is one road into Helen and one road out. Prepare for the traffic, which was pretty congested on a Tuesday at 11 am. It's a tourist trap, but worth checking out.

Fun times at the Bier Garden! Usually a live band and/or guitarist playing tunes while you suck down 32 oz draft beers under the blue skies and Mountain shadows of downtown Helen, GA. Pro Tip: Make sure you bring/wear your MAGA garb to fit in around here. If you don't have any, no worries you can buy your own personalized set of MAGA Crocs from one of the 35 different stores selling them around town!

Ready for some German food? This place is fun and has a broad variety on the menu. Offering home made spatzle, and many traditional German options. The wait staff is friendly and knowledgeable with the inside restaurant, offering large open seating area, which is a good option for large groups however, I found the lighting to be very bright and felt if they turn the lights down just a bit it would make for a nicer dining experience. Overall the food was good with some excellent German beer options!!

It's a fun place, fun atmosphere. However, it is very expensive. To grab a couple pictures of there and maybe a snack it's worth it. But you will dig deep into your pockets if you go all out. We did visit it 3 times during our extended weekend trip. Service was good.

Konig Ludwig Biergarten is where we had lunch. It was at Helen Square where we also went to the Windmill, the Dutch store. No other reason than it is conveniently close and on the same street level. I asked about how to order the board written special. Kind of unintelligible "at the bar"...ok. the special is a 10" long corn dog with a bag of salty, crunchy potato chips. I also ordered an $11+ pretzel with cheese dip. Sprite rather than a stein of beer. The ordering process is slow, and I didn't get a receipt. I just know that it is around $30. They call my name when it is ready to be picked up from the bar. Lucky me that the guy saw me struggling to get off the picnic bench seat and brought over our order. Muhh...corn dog corn meal dough is not fully cooked, making for a bland hot dog inside. The pretzel was better. A musician was setting up. There is going to be some entertainment. We didn't wait. King Ludwigs Biergarten was an easy and convenient place to be at the time.

Wide open beer garden with some decent beer choices and German food. Sauerkraut smell wafting as you walk in making it feel very authentic. Live music and lots of tables. Nice place to sit and chill. We only had a pretzel as part of the tour we were taking but that was delicious! I am sure this is a party spot during Oktoberfest or even in the evenings.

This is a cool beer garden right near the center of downtown Helen. The area is a hub of local shops with outdoor seating for the beer garden towards the center of the area. You can walk up and order your drinks and then have a seat. There are servers that check on you and they have a food menu as well. We didn't partake in food this time since we had eaten a large lunch earlier and were still full. We came by on a chilly night after most of the crowds of the day had dispersed so we could find a spot with some distance from others (during COVID.) We opted to order some German style beers in their large souvenir mugs. Figured we might as well embrace the tourist experience, plus refills are discounted after you purchase the cups which hold a lot. We had two rounds before we got a bit too chilly to sit outside any longer. Some portable heaters would be an awesome addition to this cool spot. I'd stopped by this place previously a long time ago during Oktoberfest which was also a blast. It's a great place to enjoy drinks, food, people watching, and a fun ambience in the cute town of Helen!

Very happy to have run into this place small bar. Their beers were delicious, they offer souvenir cups. We tried two German beers and their pretzel, both delicious. Ambiance is very chill, many tourists. During Covid, they're being careful wearing masks and all. Make sure to tip your bartender!

Great outdoor biergarten. I ordered a cider and a pretzel. Both were delicious. Food came out fast and the bartender was super fast with the drink order and delivery. Pretzel snack came out quickly and the server who brought it was friendly and personable. It was a great outdoor spot to relax a moment from shopping and have a snack.

The wife and I had an amazing experience here, had less than a 5 minute wait, this place was completely full but everyone seems to be happy, the beer kept coming.

Great atmosphere with friendly staff and great drink selection. Plenty of seating and live music during the day time hours.

Security/waiter staff was aggressive and started assaulting their guests at closing for no reason. Would not go back, their staff doesn't know how to deal with people who have been drinking. They instigated a fight instead of just walking away and letting people walk away. A guy got punched in the face by staff for no reason.

This place is right in the center of Helen and it's got a bunch of picnic tables and l8ve music. We got a big plastic souvenir mug too. Beer was cold and thr ambiance is just as if you were in Germany...

If you've been to Germany or eaten authentic German food, keep your expectations in check. This was mediocre food at best.

This places is great,we frequented it when we're there. A great place to stop and have a drink and a snack and admire the town.

We always love to get a beer and people watch during Oktoberfest. We came here last weekend. We love to grab a beer and dance and enjoy the scenery. We came with kids but advise of you want the experience and want to drink, do not bring kids. There are shops all around and music is loud. Since this is an open area people do smoke and seem not to care where they do it. People do get pretty rowdy especially as night approaches.

This place gets PACKED. We were lucky enough to snag a spot at the bar, which definitely made for a better experience. We buddied up with one of the bartenders who gave us great service, but he was pretty short with the people in line waiting to order. The huge souvenir cups do the trick and they have a bunch of beers on tap to choose from. We each had 2 beers and were feeling pretty toasty. Also love that it is dog friendly as we had our pups barside with us. The owner was hanging out at the bar the whole time we were and was very friendly making sure we were enjoying ourselves. If you can snag a bar spot, it is a great way to be front and center on the action without constantly being bumped or having the crowd push past you.

Great place to get a beer and bite in Helen! Possibly the best, great patio, bartender, beer selection, and prices! Oh! Get a monster hot soft pretzel!!! Was the best I've had!