Zur letzten Instanz Restaurant
Historic Tavern Wirtshaus Berlin 1621
Zur letzten Instanz
Mitte
$$
Berlin's oldest continuously running pub, Waisenstraße 14-16, 1621.
Restaurant
Prater Garten
Berlin's oldest beer garden, Kastanienallee, Prenzlauer Berg, 1837.
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Prenzlauer Berg |
$$ Mid-range for Restaurant
| Beer garden daily from 12:00 (seasonal, ~Apr–Oct); Restaurant Mon–Sat from 17:00, Sun from 12:00
| Last reviewed: May 2026 Prater Garten on Kastanienallee in Prenzlauer Berg is Berlin's oldest beer garden, running since 1837, chestnut trees, communal benches, Berliner Pilsner from the tap, the classic German beer-garden menu (Schweinshaxe, Bratwurst, Brezel) self-served from the kitchen counter. Adjacent indoor Wirtshaus runs year-round; the garden runs from April through October. For the audience this is the German beer-garden ritual in Berlin form, broader and louder than Munich's, with the East-Berlin layer the city keeps.
Editor's Tip
Order at the kitchen counter, find a bench under the chestnuts. The Volksbühne theatre is two minutes' walk away, pre-performance beer is the natural pairing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Prater Garten, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Prater Garten?
Prater Garten is located in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Kastanienallee 7-9, 10435 Berlin.
What are the opening hours of Prater Garten?
Prater Garten is open Beer garden daily from 12:00 (seasonal, ~Apr–Oct); Restaurant Mon–Sat from 17:00, Sun from 12:00.
What is Prater Garten best for?
Prater Garten is especially popular for Summer Afternoon, Beer Garden, Casual Graze.
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