5 best beer gardens

Loreley
7 Rivington St between Bowery and Chrystie St (212-253-7077, loreleynyc.com)

The beers 12 German taps, eight German bottles. Average drink: liter $15, half $7.

Capacity 110 inside; 90 outside

The eats Authentic German recipes—the sausage platter is a must—mostly courtesy of owner Michael Momm’s mom, a native of Cologne

The vibe Successfully blends sleek LES sceniness with brawny fare and honest Teutonism

The last word The simple interior is meant to evoke a typical Rhineland brewery, right down to the imported German furniture, which is, predictably, übersturdy.

Franklin Park
618 St. John’s Pl at Franklin Ave, Crown Heights, Brooklyn (franklinparkbrooklyn.com)

The beers 12 rotating taps and ten bottles and cans. Average drink: $5.50.

Capacity 125 inside; 150 outside

The eats No food yet, but there’s a stack of takeout menus behind the bar. Owner Matt Roff suggests jerk chicken from the Spice Is Right.

The vibe Loud and lively; cranked speakers compete with bearded hipsters to be heard.

The last word Inside there’s foosball, Skee-Ball and of course, Big Buck Hunter.

Studio Square
35-33 36th St between 35th and 36th Aves, Long Island City, Queens (718-383-1001, studiosquarenyc.com)

The beers 19 mostly German drafts; sangria on tap. Average drink: liter $13, half $7.

Capacity 300 inside; 1,100 outside

The eats The standard sausage fest

The vibe The place just opened, but it’s already a 30,000-square-foot, resortlike mob scene.

The last word The indoor bar boasts murals inspired by the neighborhood, from graffiti artist and native New Yorker Louie “KR One” Gasparro.

Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden
29-19 24th Ave between 29th and 30th Sts, Astoria, Queens (718-274-4925, bohemianhall.com)

The beers 14 Czech and local suds on tap; come fall, expect 20 bottles as well. Average drink: $5.

Capacity 250 inside; 800 outside

The eats Hearty Czech standards and assorted Eastern European meats (the smell of klobasa, schnitzel and goulash follow you home)

The vibe Boisterous drinkers (hip youth, popped collars, grandpas) get rowdier as the day wears on.

The last word This NYC classic is a favorite thanks to friendly staff, great beer and—despite a dearth of actual Czechs in the garden—an impression of authenticity.

Der Schwarze Kölner (opening late June)
710 Fulton St at South Oxford St, Fort Greene, Brooklyn (no phone yet)

The beers 18 German taps, 20 German bottles. Average drink: liter $12, half $6

Capacity 70 inside; 40 outside

The eats Traditional—and affordable—Kölsche (from Cologne) fare, including at least nine wurst variations

The vibe The owners are hoping for a beery utopia, where construction workers glug alongside bankers.

The last word Expect major European celebrations like Oktoberfest, German Carnival, May Day and Christmas, when the mulled wine will flow.

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