Schleusenkrug

Chill spot for after-work drinks and good vibes. If you're with a group, it's hard to get a table without a reservation, but for just two people, walk-ins are usually no problem. One of Berlin's best choices for vegetarian options in a beer garden. Cozy atmosphere and usually friendly staff. Highly recommend!

Amazing outdoor spot! The highlight here really is the atmosphere, so come on a nice day with some friends and enjoy the vibe. Find a table, order at the bar, and they'll bring food to you. Lots of traditional German options and they're pretty good for a casual spot like this. It's a little pricey for the quality but you're paying for the location, not the food. The service is super friendly and they do a great job of staying on top of the tables, though only to clean because pretty much everything else is self-service. We really enjoyed sitting outside for a while after a walk through the Tiergarten and definitely want to come back here with some friends. It's also ideal for a hearty meal after a day at the nearby zoo! Either way, I highly recommend this place for the positive vibes.

Beautiful place for a chilled time with friends ⭐️ You order your drinks & food at the desk and get a Pieper which rings when it's done and you can pick it up. The food war very good and your drinks you get imminently in hand. The prices are fair. We will come back for sure. Such a lovely evening we spent in this cozy place.

A quaint restaurant on a boat by the river. I tried a very traditional Berlin dish - LABSKAUS which is corned beef, fried egg, pickled herring, beets and potatoes. Not what expected for dinner but it was quite filling.

Nice place inside the park, even better when it's good weather and you can sit outside. The food was tasty. For the whole experience, I put 5 stars, because I personally like that kind of places. Recommend for a daytime break.

Amazing outdoor spot, hanging out with your friends. The food is special, sorta say~ the toilet needs to pay extra. The bier is like German beer! It’s great place 🥰

Lovely outdoor restaurant that was situated right in the middle of the park. Great atmosphere and vibe, super busy and buzzing with conversation. Food was quite traditional German cuisine, very hearty and filling. The schnitzel was pork and was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside served with sweet cranberry sauce and spicy horse radish. The rosemary potatoes were soft and perfectly seasoned and the garden salad was fresh and filling with a variety of baked vegetables. Definitely would recommend for dinner and a drink.

A+! You know how “Try the schnitzel” can be kind of a punchline in American comedy? Well, I’m here to confirm that when you go to lunch at Schleusenkrug in Berlin, near the Sunday Trödelmarkt, you should mos def TRY THE SCHNITZEL. It was not only terrific, but also accompanied by truly yummy German potato salad and served by a super duper nice young man. HIGHLY recommended—all of it! Eat outside in the garden.

Really nice Biergarten in a great location not too far from the S-bahn in the Tiergarten. The weather was a bit shite when I was there so unfortunately the bbq wasn't up and running but I still enjoyed my pilsner and a pretzel. Prices for beer are cheap and they have a nice food menu outside of the bbq options but I didn't try anything as I was heading to lunch after. The personnel were nice and spoke English fluently. I didn't feel like I was judged at all for not speaking German. The vibes even on a rainy day were nice and most of the tables were filled. I can only imagine how wonderful this place would have been had it been sunny!

This was my first German Biergarten experience and it was fantastic! We tried several of their beers, as well as pretzels and a curry wurst. Delicious! It was a very large area with loads of places to sit, as well as fast service at the counter for beer. There was a long line but it moved very quickly. I really enjoyed the ambience and the beer. Such a great vibe!

This is fantastic! Right in the middle of the Tiergarten in Berlin. So nice to be able to eat outside, very casual kinda party atmosphere. We got the flat bread/pizza. I forgot what it was called but it was really really good. We also got the pasta but to be honest we all wanted to eat the pizza. Pasta not so good. Would definitely come back here.

Will return Pick a table Order the food and drink Take the utensils They'll bring the food/drink to you. They've indoor and outdoor seatings. The out door have a few sections. Big portion. I only have the lentil soup and a glass of Grauburg. Both are yummy. Be mindful if you dine alone and need to get away (more drink or bathroom ...), your food may have uninvited guests - the birdies.

This is a really cool beer garden in a great location. We'd been exploring central Berlin on foot and ended up at the Western end of the Tiergarten when it was time for lunch. Lonely Planet recommended this spot and they did not lead us astray. The outdoor garden area is great in the summer and the view of the locks is neat. We had an excellent salad and an order of weisswurst with a pretzel. If I find myself in Berlin again I'd happily comeback here.

Great spot for a large group gathering on a perfect fall Sunday! My running team made a 16:00 reservation here for about 20 people and we had no issues claiming our spot. I also had the best curry wurst of my entire trip here - perfectly saucy and excellent taste! The side of potatoes it was served with were also expertly roasted. Any curry wurst I had after this experience sadly could not compare. It paired awesomely with a wheat beer. My friend who had just raced was looking for a large pretzel which oddly they didn't have, perhaps just that particular day? The park it's situated in is really nice and easily accessible from the train!

My review is base on the customer service I got from bia the lady with pale skin and long black curly hair at the catchier if you are a tourist looking for helpful questions about the menu and drinks don't approach to her she won't help you at all., she gave me the worst time at the cashier being the rudest person I have ever encountered in a restaurant., my husband my kid and I couldn't enjoy our time at the restaurant after being mistreated by this lady. I reported this to a coworker he had an attention with us unfortunately with couldn't enjoy it due to the terrible experience We had.

Summary based on one late spring beer -easy, casual seating -easy ordering -relatively inexpensive -pleasant surroundings Recommended in this area

Lovely little restaurant. Fun atmosphere & good food. If you can get a seat on the canal, it's nice watching the boats go by!

While I think that the food is just average I would definitely come back for their beautiful Biergarten. We were here during summer and had a splendid view on the Landwehrkanal while sipping our cold beer. The venue is also next to the Berlin Zoo and you will pass some of the cages on your way to the Biergarten. Very beautiful!

We went here on Sunday lunch time in April - the weather was chilly so not many people around. The setting is lovely and I can imagine it gets very busy in summer. It is directly behind the zoo, beside the river. We just had drinks here so can't comment on the food. Service was good and friendly.

[Easily offended Germans, avert your eyes. I'm about to sound like an ignorant American.] The sign outside Schleusenkrug read: "Der grill ist offen." I'm about 65% sure that this translates to: "The grill is open." If so, then it confirms my otherwise un-supported theory that the real German language is virtually identical to an ignorant American speaking English in a bad German accent. I just wanted to throw that out there. ____________ So Schleusenkrug is the beer garden in Tiergarten. In addition to rhyming, this makes it a perfect place to grab a shockingly huge meal when you're taking a break from the zoo, the park, and everything else going on inside the park. It also happens to be where Fat Tire Bike Tours stop for a mid-tour break. It's the beer garden I see in my dreams. Huge communal tables, lights strung all around, garlic hanging from the rafters, ivy growing along the columns...it's a beautiful sight for a beer lover. Sunshine and beer just can't be bad. In terms of food, you have two options: 1. The grill that serves sausages, German potato salad, cucumbers, kraut and more. 2. The more formal counter where you order beer, as well as plates of schnitzel, pasta, pizza and more. Shockingly enough, I found the brats and merguez from the grill to be a bit dry, although the sides it was served with were fantastically filling. And even stranger, the PIZZA was the real star. It's very thin crust, and so damn tasty. I would've gone with the bacon pie, but her pie with goat cheese, plum tomatoes, onions and more was incredibly satisfying all the same. If I were you, I'd get yourself some beer, split a pie between two people, and weep because this place is half a world away from your house.

We came by here after a trip to the zoo. When it's gets packed, it gets filled with smoke as the umbrellas and bushes keep it trapped in each section. Luckily, there are tons of seats everywhere and although we moved seats four times, we eventually found an area where people weren't smoking as much. We started with the tortellini which was tasty and finished with one of the artisan pizzas. By the time we left it was packed so be sure to get there early!

I got lost wandering through the Tiergarten attempting to find my way to my hostel near the zoo. I stopped along a bridge to take a few photos and found this building with paintings hanging on the outside. Yes. Paintings. Outside instead of on the walls indoors. As I turned the corner, not only were the paintings accompanied by beautiful chandeliers, also hanging on the outside) but I discovered this eccentric building is also a delicious cafe. Seeing as I had gone four hours without eating or drinking (navigating large parks has never been my strong suit) I was determined to have a milchkaffe. They were out of most pastries and being my first day in Berlin, I had no idea what I was looking at on the menu. The gentleman behind the counter recognized my struggle and suggested I try one of their cakes. Cake falls somewhere in the food pyramid. So yes. I will have my cake and eat it too! Holy. Smokes. Un. Real. Just in my first bite I died and went to heaven. And then I photographed the desert because I finally discovered what heaven tastes like. It's a raspberry gelatin fluffy white cake with a tall milchkaffe I tell you. I've posted the photo so you can see what I'm talking about. And yes. It looks as good as it tastes. I ended up playing sailor on the children's boat they've provided around the back. Because I'm an adult. And even adults want to be captain on the USS Awesomesauce. I also sat at the water's edge and watched the river rise and fall to let vessels through. All the while drinking my milchkaffe through a bed straw. Again. Because I am a fully capable adult. Should I admit I ate here six more times fmduring my four day adventure in Berlin? I don't know if it's the awesome patio, the delicious deserts, or the quirky decor, but this place stole my heart. If you've finished for the day at the zoo or have also spent four hours trying to find your way through the Tiergarten, add this place to your list of must eats. You won't be disappointed!

Schleusenkurg is one of the Biergarten inside the Tiergarten. It's very close to the river side. that made it a very nice place to just sit down and have yourself a relaxing day. This place is completely self-service. Which is great in some way. For example, no need to waste time to wait for someone to come over. All you need to do just to find a nice table and occupie it. You can make your order at the entrance. Just remember have some cash with you. It easier and faster to get the drinks. They also offer some German dishes and cakes. I was here with my study colleagues for drinks. It was very lovely day. Blue sky and sun shine, the trains passed by many time, just next to us, it was quite cool, and the atmosphere was quite nice as well. Most of the seats are outdoor. There are some also on the boat. Drinks here were ok. The drinks was nothing special, at least I haven't seen anything special on the menu. Somehow it's still manage to be one of the popular place for locals. I do have some ideas why through. Didn't really try the food, but they looked nice. Beside the beautiful Tiergarten, it also fairly close to the Zoo, Zoo Palast, also some shopping centers around and S-/U-bahnhof Zoologischer Garten. I find this place very easy to get around. You can enjoy the beauty and the peaceful of the nature in one hand, another hand the city side just close by. When you got a suddenly feeling, want to shop something, just go for it.

Another great expansive beer garden, this one in the far reaches of the Tiergarten, Schleusenkrag is super popular with locals on nice days. The big space right along the water is great for a group get together with some nice German brews. There's something special about sitting with a German brew out in the sun on a nice weekend day. At this beer garden, further out from the city, it's possible to do so without the huge crowds closer in.

On a nice hot day, there is nothing quite like hanging out at a beergarden and just enjoying a beer and good company. There are plenty of beergardens to choose from, but I especially like the Schleusenkrug near the Zoo. It's a popular place, so it can get crowded, but you should still be able to find a spot at one of the many tables. Don't be afraid to sit near strangers. In fact, do and make conversation. The Schleusenkrug has such a nice family-like atmosphere. It's also really kid-friendly. Besides haivng a drink and some food, you can also play boules. They also have a set for kids and there is a large chalkboard as well as a boat for kids to play in. The Schleusenkrug offers several beers on tap as well as in bottles, but also non-alcoholic drinks. A beer will cost you EUR3.50 and a Coke EUR2.50. Fair prices. You have to order your drinks and take them to the table yourself, so don't sit down and expect to be waited on. The Schleusenkrug also offers several things to eat. They have your typical pretzel, but also sausages, steaks and more from the grill. They also have a few yummy dishes. German cuisine. Just perfect along with a nice Erdinger Weißbier. Again, fair prices.

Really cool environment where you can enjoy a huge jug of beer and eat delicious foods. The place breaks down into two restaurants -- one that has more entrees and the other different sausages and quick eats. Came here for a bike tour and had the allgauer buble beer (recommended), the meatballs and potatoes wedges, and the german pasta. The meatballs were delicious and covered in the berlin favorite curry sauce and came with perfectly grilled potato wedges, a side of salad, and coleslaw. The German pasta was like a light white cheese mac and cheese with pasta that looked like longer macaroni. Didn't love this but was a good try. The meatballs were bomb and made me love curry sauce even more! Also, theres live music playing so you and your company can drink, eat, and enjoy together.

After a long day at the park, a very nice place to come to relax have a beer and get some food.. add very well located with the park

Super casual place. The overhead menu was all in German but they had a printed one in English. Good beer selection. Food was great and hit the spot after a long day of walking around the zoo.

We spotted this place on our walk through the park, and it looked inviting. Once we got inside it was even nicer, with a very comfortable patio, as well as a deck that overlooks the canal. We didn't eat here, but it's a great place to stop for a rest and have a couple of beers.

What a great beer garden!!! Came here on a lovely day in Berlin. The place was sooo full but we were lucky to find a seat. Self service so you go up to the bar. We didn't have food here only drinks but the grill was open and the smell wafting over us was amazing! Really fab spot in Tiergarten and is a must see stop if you've visited the zoo or had a wander through Tiergarten!

Came here with our bike tour. Nice outside seating, even in the rain. We had the shrimp pasta and lentil soup with sausages...omg that soup was the best I've ever had!! So fresh and delicious. Highly recommend it! The service was slow and kinda got the orders mixed up but we were a large group and they were very busy so it's understandable and they were very nice about it. Seems like all the tour groups come here for lunch so it gets busy and all the tables seem reserved. Otherwise, food is amazing!

Delicious beer, cute beer garden environment, and yummy food! All and all really enjoyed it.

Great food! The salad was awesome and the pizza was thin crust and colorful ghocchis came is tasty sauce. This is my second time here and will come back on my third visit.

Berlin's best beer garden. Full stop! The Flammkuchen was great, but the atmosphere and the location is even greater.

Memorable beer garden that was bustling with activity and had a lively vibe. To get to the beer garden I had a lovely walk along the perimeter of the zoo and could peer in to see camels, goats, and ox. Then before crossing the footbridge is this beer garden which was packed with people even though there were multiple levels of seats. Self-service seating and order food and drinks at the counter. Cash only.

This place is cool. We stopped here in the middle of my Fat Tire Bike Tour so we could hydrate and replenish our energy with food. The food isn't anything spectacular, but it's more of a brats/sausage joint with beer. It's situated in the garden which makes it a fun place to hang out with other tourists.

Few meters away from the zoo, and in the middle of the tiergarten park, u can enjoy a nice beer, the view of cute little boots sailing through the canal ...and maybe hear the lions roaring from inside the zoo. I was here once on a company celebration, and we all had an amazing time, maybe that explains the five stars...but check for yourselves.

Big and popular beer garden... ok not so much grass but its's a great big outdoor space thats really pumping most nights of the week.

So glad I managed to visit a super cool beer garden before leaving Berlin! I came here with Fat Tire Tours, and they didn't disappoint in taking us to an awesome place to get dinner. You order at either counter (set dishes in one line and barbeque/grilled items downstairs), and I had the schnitzel (fried breaded pork chop... it's okay if you didn't know what schnitzel was before this trip... I didn't, haha) served over a bed of potatoes, with delicious cranberry and horseradish sauces and side salad on the side. It was really good, although a bit pricier than what you could find at other restaurants. But given the perfect weather and down-to-earth atmosphere, I think it was pretty worth it. I also had the "erdinger urweisse hefe" beer, which I really recommend - especially if you normally don't like beer (aka me). It's a wheat beer, really light and refreshing, and a slight fruity/floral flavor. (I apologize for my less-than-impressive description of beer.) My table didn't have to wait too long for our food, though the table (also part of the bike tour) had to wait an hour for their order due to a mix up, so the minimal service can be hit and miss, especially when they're busy. Overall, a great place to go with a group of friends or even meet people (sharing tables) and enjoy some yummy German food and beer! FYI: You do have to pay to use their outdoor bathrooms. I didn't really expect it, especially since we're paying customers.

The main merit of Schleusenkrug is to be one of two beergardens in Tiergarten. So you would look for atmosphere and beers, under the shade of trees, close to the water. Schleusenkrug feels unneccessarily cramped with the nearest hedge, wall or other obstacle never being too far from you. There are a handful of tables close to the water, but those are few, usually taken, and really only the row directly adjacent to the water has anything resembling a view. I definitely prefer Cafe am Neuen See - the other Tiergarten beergarden - with more space, water, trees, and what felt like a less uptight crowd.

Great relaxing place to enjoy a drink, plenty of shade. There's a small boat, large blackboard and kids area, more suited to younger children but my 10 & 8 year old enjoyed while we relaxed. We ordered tea here, very reasonably priced and the food came out fast. Also along the river, so a nice view. Recommend a visit NOTE - they don't accept card so bring cash, come prepared.

Big fan of this place. I will make it a point to go here every time I am in Berlin. Schnitzel mit kartoffelsalad und Sauerbraten. Soo good. beautiful surroundings. I'm a fan. They speak perfect English here like the rest of Germany. Better than most places back home. Love Germany, Love Berlin, Love this place. The surroundings are spectacular.

Located past the zoo within Tiergaeten this is a great outdoor beer garden to enjoy some drinks and they serve bbq / German food with a great desert selection. It's self service so grab a table and go up and order.

Great location. Just in the park close to Zoo. A contemporary classic. Even worth it coming over from the east :) All ingredients and meet from organic farming. First class Asparagus, they do it amazingly good! Schnitzel! Salads!

Totally overprized, the service ain't that good either. The food doesn't taste that well and costs way too much (untasty potato salad with leberkäse for 7 EUR, yeah right....). If you have any little side orders, they charge heaps extra and this for a tiny lamb sausage which wasn't even cooked properly, but burnt on the outside. Also too the location is by far not the nicest...

Loved having lunch here; the garden is shady, gravelled, and dog-friendly. The salad was delicious. You could hang out here for a while. It's convenient to the Zoo and the Landwehr Canal. For a beer...or more. Perfect.

Situated between the zoo and the river the Schleusenkrug is a great place to kick back and relax while having a little something to nibble. I visited it on a sunny Tuesday morning in April and it was nice and quiet however I can easily imagine that it will be very busy on a hot summer weekend.

We stopped here for dinner as part of a Bike tour with Fat Tyre Bike Tour's in Berlin. Had the schnitzel and a local beer. Atmosphere was full of locals having drinks and dinner after work. A great German experience however slightly pricey compared to other dinner destinations!

Plasticky food didn't win me over. Located next to the Zoo, the surrounds are quite beautiful, but the food is not great. I probably should have stuck with the BBQ and a sausage rather than going for something salad-ish and fresh. They don't do the latter genre well. Does have a big beer garden and the beer is good, just don't go for salad.

Only ever had the beer here. So rating is more for atmosphere than anything else. But it is a fun and relaxing place to sit outside and enjoy 500mls of something tasty. A good resting spot after walking around and seeing the sights.

Great spot through and through. Nice beer selection, good crowd, solid food.

Great hidden gem near the Berlin Zoo. Has an extensive beer garden, large selection of beers, and a decent menu. We ordered the schnitzel, which was big enough to split with another person. Be forewarned: they don't have time for your shitty attempts at German. They'll just respond to you in English.

The food an Schleusenkrug is alright but it's the year 2014 and they still don't accept eletronic payments (no credit cards). Come on! That's just bad service. I certainly don't like to walk around any city with wads of cash on me. And ultimately this is bad business as it also leads to people spending less money. I'm noticing that Berlin restaurants and bars on the whole are getting more tourists and electronic payments friendly. This business does not so I'm not going back until it does.

It was love at first sight. I got lost on the way back home while leaving the Tiergarten and stumble upon a lively and cheerful sounding beer garden by the canal. I bookmarked the spot and ran home to get my husband and cousins and we loved it. I don't think there are that many places that combine the right ingredients for paradise-like happiness like this one: right by the woods of the Tiergarten, on the canal, right next to bike lanes, far enough from city sounds, good beer and nice music. Simply perfect, I'm in love.

Worst place to order a Caesar salad of a grapefruit fresh, cheap and crowded. Definitely not going back or recommend.

This is one of our favourite places for the weekend breakfast. After the walt in Tiergarten we are coming here for a cup of coffee, cake and two bavarian white sausages. The services is attentive and friendly, the food is good.

We've bot the tip from another group. Nice beer garden. completely self service, but the staff were friendly and the food was OK. The rain did not bother.