Beijing's Best Beer Gardens: Where to Get Your Stein On

Margaux Schreurs | Jun 5, 2015 1:00 pm | Add a comment | 4028 reads

As Beijing heats up, spending your evenings or weekends at one of Beijing’s best beer gardens surrounded by greenery while holding a cold stein is the ultimate way to relax and pass the hot summer months. Although there are numerous places to sit outside and enjoy the suds, below are some of the more traditional biergartens to tide you over until cooler weather and Oktoberfest.

Kempinski Paulaner Brauhaus
The Paulaner Brauhaus is conveniently located in the Kempinski Hotel at Liangmaqiao, and is spacious: a total of 429 square meters of beer garden and peaceful greenery – what more could you want this summer? The micro-brewery on site brews light and dark Paulaner wheat beers, and has been doing so for 23 years.
Daily 11am-1am. 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Kempinski Hotel, Chaoyang District (6465 3388 ext 5731)

Swissotel Beer Garden
The Swissotel Beer Garden is a casual seasonal venue to enjoy outdoor dining surrounded by a lush garden: you wouldn’t realize you’re only a stone’s throw away from some of Beijing’s busiest intersections. They serve German as well as international beers, and even specialty wines by the glass. The menu offers German and Austrian dishes including bratwurst, chicken wings, burgers, and more. The beer garden has seating for 60 people and is open between May and October, weather permitting.
Daily 4pm-midnight. 2 Chaoyangmen Beidajie, Chaoyang District (6553 2288 ext 2127)

Rosedale Hotel Beer Garden
The Rosedale Hotel’s beer garden opens in May, and remains in business throughout September depending on the weather. It is a huge, green, cozy outdoor environment and can seat up to 100 people at a time, ensuring that there will always be a seat available. Special grub on their menu includes barbecue delicacies, desserts, and draft beer.
Daily 5.30pm-12am. 8 Jiangtai Xijie, Chaoyang District (5960 2288 ext 2738)

Der Landgraf
This famous German restaurant located in Fangzhuang, Fengtai District, serves up authentic German food and boasts a traditional European-style beer garden, too. Beer offered here is largely imported German brews, from lager and pilsner to Cologne kölsch. There is also a special beer garden space near the Great Wall at Badaling that is only available by reservation, but worth considering for events. Contact the Fangzhuang branch for more information.
Daily 11am-1am. 2a Pufang Lu, Fangzhuang, Fengtai District (6768 2664)

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