The 16 Best Beer Gardens in Frankfurt

With lounge chairs and views across the river, Alte Schiffsmeldestelle offers a setting for a drink outdoors in Frankfurt am Main. Beer and bar food make it an option for a summer evening when you want somewhere to sit by the water and have something to eat.

Orange Beach combines a spot by the Main with local beers, cocktails and bar food. Live music on weekends gives a gathering with friends or colleagues an extra focus, while the view of passing boats also suits a stop for drinks after a bike ride through Frankfurt.

Traditional German cooking and Frankfurt specialities are the focus at Ginnheimer Wirtshaus, with beer and wine alongside the food. The restaurant has outdoor seating and a location near a park, giving families and friends a place to gather for a meal with the option of sitting outside.

Main Terrasse pairs river and skyline views with beer, wine, cocktails and food in an outdoor beer garden setting. Live music and steak cooked tableside offer reasons to stay for more than a drink, and the venue accommodates families and groups, with reservations available for those planning a visit.

Bornheimer Ratskeller has a hilltop setting with views and an outdoor area for meals in warmer weather. Its focus on locally sourced products gives diners a reason to consider the food as well as the setting, while cocktails and coffee provide other options for a visit with family or friends.

Sports viewing, pinball and table football give a visit to Zum Tannenbaum something to revolve around beyond drinks. This student-oriented bar in Frankfurt suits meeting friends for a game or following a match together, with a casual pub format that also works for spending an evening talking over drinks.

Gasthaus "Zur Sonne" serves traditional German food, including dishes from Hessen, with large portions a feature of the meals. Outdoor seating gives diners another place to eat, and sports viewing adds an option for those following a game. The restaurant accommodates families and groups as well as smaller gatherings.

Hand-Käss and sausages are among the traditional German dishes at Schreiber-Heyne Gaststätte in Sachsenhausen. The outdoor garden gives a meal here a different setting from the surrounding city streets, making it an option for meeting friends over regional food or choosing somewhere to eat outside in Frankfurt.

Bier-Hannes brews its own beer and serves traditional food, including pork knuckle, with desserts also available. Live performances add another element to the brewpub format, making it suitable for a visit centred on beer and a meal. Wine and spirits offer alternatives for others joining the table in Frankfurt.

Outdoor seating is an option at Friedberger Warte for anyone planning a meal outside in Frankfurt. The restaurant accommodates families and groups, and its dining format suits either a quick bite or a longer dinner, depending on whether you want a brief stop or time around the table together.

Sommergarten occupies a spacious, shaded spot on the university campus, with food and drinks for an outdoor meal. Roasted chicken and vegan options give diners different routes through the menu, while the setting suits families with children. Dogs are also welcome, which may help when planning an outing together.

Gerbermühle combines a hotel and restaurant with a spacious outdoor area beside the Main in Frankfurt am Main. The riverside setting offers a place to sit and eat, while the venue also accommodates business meetings and family events, making it relevant for both a meal out and a planned gathering.

Schnitzel and other traditional German dishes are on the menu at Wirtshaus am Hühnermarkt, with late-night food making it an option for eating later in the evening. Outdoor seating adds a choice of setting for the meal, and the restaurant accommodates families and friends dining together in Frankfurt.