Biergarten Reservations
Biergarten Photos
You might also consider
More like Biergarten
Recommended Reviews - Biergarten
Start your review...
Reviews With Photos
Fantastic rooftop atmosphere. Drinks are ridiculous. Small selection and high prices. There is a small bites menu with a few items. A tiny cup of bar nuts is $9. Waiter and host are very nice and attentive. I don't get it. Why so pricy? I had a $13 draft cider. (Not a typo) The waiter asked me if I wanted change on a $20. This is Pittsburgh. What am I missing? Cool spot, poor offerings and prices. That is all.
This place is a dump! Upon arrival, the host told us it would be 30 minutes before any seating would open up and that there was no bar on the rooftop level for us to go down to The Commoner on level one. There were many empty tables, and before our drinks, even arrived at the bar downstairs in less than two minutes, he was calling our phone to come back up to sit at the same tables that were empty when we were just there five minutes ago. None of the pictures seen in the yelp reviews are reality. What arrived upon ordering was Wheat Thins and Ritz Crackers poured on to a plate with some hummus this place claimed to be worth $15. The pretzel seen in the attached pictures was $28. Any time a restaurant has to use stock photos like the one attached beware. You are being deceived. From overpriced drinks, to misleading food items, to empty tables sitting while a hostess claims booked reservations then, five minutes later, out of thin air, the tables are all free, the Biergarten had no problem taking my money and leaving our group hungry and frustrated. Service Staff underaged and nowhere close to justifying $28 pretzels - Good Lord. Don't waste your time or money. We left with $200 taken from us then stopped elsewhere to get something to eat and drink. If you see me walking into this place again, please don't hesitate to give me a flying burrito throat punch for being stupid.
One of my favorite rooftop bars in the city for the view and the drinks! We had almost each cocktail on the menu and they were all delicious and refreshing. The BG pretzel is incredible and the hummus was super garlicky and delicious.
A cute rooftop bar with views of downtown! This place is perfect for a summertime cocktail or hangout with friends. The cocktail menu is unique with options for everyone and there were quite a few local beers to choose from.
Good spot for a quick stop for drinks and food in downtown. Had a passion fruit margarita that was really chilled down, giving me the needed cool down after spending the afternoon walking and getting to know the town. Spot with views as it's on the rooftop.
Not sure if our experience here last summer remotely compared to what it's like usually but I must say, with the limited capacity due to Covid, it was really nice to get to enjoy this rooftop bar without the crowds. Cocktails were good and food was not bad either.
Like the Kimpton hotel it sits atop, Biergarten is nothing short of spectacular! High end small plates and cocktails are the go to here. Wine selection wasn't as impressive but the focus is beer and cocktails. The string lights, greenery, and overall ambiance was perfect for a rooftop. Definitely make reservations because the rooftop is small. You'll find jenga and other fun games on the roof as well. Parking is at any nearby garages. A perfect ladies night spot!
I went just last week (COVID procedures in place) and it was such a nice evening! Had to make a reservation, which was totally fine and understandable. When we arrived they had our table waiting and ready for us! The menu is smaller, but all the food was excellent and the drinks were beautiful and tasted amazing! It was rather refreshing to have a new-normal night out but feel safe at the same time!
Love the atmosphere, wish it was a little bit bigger. The beer selection is generally good and unique. Been a few times though when it was a bit off which is kind of annoying. The food here is odd. However, despite the weird choices, they have a killer Bavarian pretzel. They are fresh made, huge and the beer cheese accompaniment is delish!
Recommend this place. It's on the 9th floor of the hotel. It's opened to the public. They have decent drinks. You can order food as well. It's a nice atmosphere at that level.
The Biergarten is definitely a fun place to visit. The atmosphere and the views are great, but I wasn't that impressed by the food or drinks themselves. Everything was super expensive, and it really wasn't anything to write home about. We had lots of fun playing board games and sipping cocktails, but I feel like we could have done the same thing somewhere else for a third of the price. Not bad, but definitely not my top pick.
Sweet spot for rooftop drinks if you're lucky enough to get a reservation! The space was large and socially distanced. The cocktail menu had many interesting choices, especially the "Oh you put your pizza in the freezer too?" and the pierogies also made for a great bar snack. 5/5 service and great vibes if you're looking to check out a new view of downtown Pittsburgh!
LOVE the rooftop vibes at this fun bar downtown in the cultural district! Lively spot on the weekends, also hosts trivia some nights. Occasional private events rent out the venue, so make sure it's open before you go.
Biergarten is located in the Hotel Monaco and is a great rooftop patio in nice weather. We took the elevator up and walked right on in on a Friday night and it wasn't busy. We got to pick out our seats and a server came over to take our orders. Their menu mostly consists of drinks (cocktails, beer, wine) and a small handful of snacks. If you want more substantial food you'll have to go somewhere else. I got the spiced nuts which were a great snack. I thought my cocktail was decent. My friends got the Miami Vice frozen cocktail and the Pina Colada. My friend's Pina Colada tasted strange and our server was really nice about it and got her something else. read more
Great place for a post work happy hour! Plenty of space and large tables for big groups. Located inside hotel Monaco, take the elevator to the rooftop and the doors are right when you get off. Sometimes they have live music playing, the past 2 times I've been there's been a nice guitarist. Our server was kind and attentive and I was a fan of their draft beers! I believe I got one from Cinderlands. I think Jackworth's Ginger Beer would be nice on tap here as well. There are no happy hour drink specials but my $8 draft felt reasonably priced. Definitely check it out while it's still warm out! read more
Fantastic rooftop atmosphere. Drinks are ridiculous. Small selection and high prices. There is a small bites menu with a few items. A tiny cup of bar nuts is $9. Waiter and host are very nice and attentive. I don't get it. Why so pricy? I had a $13 draft cider. (Not a typo) The waiter asked me if I wanted change on a $20. This is Pittsburgh. What am I missing? Cool spot, poor offerings and prices. That is all. read more
4 months ago
3 years ago
This place is a dump! Upon arrival, the host told us it would be 30 minutes before any seating would open up and that there was no bar on the rooftop level for us to go down to The Commoner on level one. There were many empty tables, and before our drinks, even arrived at the bar downstairs in less than two minutes, he was calling our phone to come back up to sit at the same tables that were empty when we were just there five minutes ago. None of the pictures seen in the yelp reviews are reality. What arrived upon ordering was Wheat Thins and Ritz Crackers poured on to a plate with some hummus this place claimed to be worth $15. The pretzel seen in the attached pictures was $28. Any time a restaurant has to use stock photos like the one attached beware. You are being deceived. From overpriced drinks, to misleading food items, to empty tables sitting while a hostess claims booked reservations then, five minutes later, out of thin air, the tables are all free, the Biergarten had no problem taking my money and leaving our group hungry and frustrated. Service Staff underaged and nowhere close to justifying $28 pretzels - Good Lord. Don't waste your time or money. We left with $200 taken from us then stopped elsewhere to get something to eat and drink. If you see me walking into this place again, please don't hesitate to give me a flying burrito throat punch for being stupid. read more
1 year ago
One of my favorite rooftop bars in the city for the view and the drinks! We had almost each cocktail on the menu and they were all delicious and refreshing. The BG pretzel is incredible and the hummus was super garlicky and delicious. read more
A cute rooftop bar with views of downtown! This place is perfect for a summertime cocktail or hangout with friends. The cocktail menu is unique with options for everyone and there were quite a few local beers to choose from. read more
4 years ago
Good spot for a quick stop for drinks and food in downtown. Had a passion fruit margarita that was really chilled down, giving me the needed cool down after spending the afternoon walking and getting to know the town. Spot with views as it's on the rooftop. read more
Not sure if our experience here last summer remotely compared to what it's like usually but I must say, with the limited capacity due to Covid, it was really nice to get to enjoy this rooftop bar without the crowds. Cocktails were good and food was not bad either. read more
4 years ago
Like the Kimpton hotel it sits atop, Biergarten is nothing short of spectacular! High end small plates and cocktails are the go to here. Wine selection wasn't as impressive but the focus is beer and cocktails. The string lights, greenery, and overall ambiance was perfect for a rooftop. Definitely make reservations because the rooftop is small. You'll find jenga and other fun games on the roof as well. Parking is at any nearby garages. A perfect ladies night spot! read more
I went just last week (COVID procedures in place) and it was such a nice evening! Had to make a reservation, which was totally fine and understandable. When we arrived they had our table waiting and ready for us! The menu is smaller, but all the food was excellent and the drinks were beautiful and tasted amazing! It was rather refreshing to have a new-normal night out but feel safe at the same time! read more
8 years ago
Love the atmosphere, wish it was a little bit bigger. The beer selection is generally good and unique. Been a few times though when it was a bit off which is kind of annoying. The food here is odd. However, despite the weird choices, they have a killer Bavarian pretzel. They are fresh made, huge and the beer cheese accompaniment is delish! read more
7 years ago
Recommend this place. It's on the 9th floor of the hotel. It's opened to the public. They have decent drinks. You can order food as well. It's a nice atmosphere at that level. read more
7 years ago
The Biergarten is definitely a fun place to visit. The atmosphere and the views are great, but I wasn't that impressed by the food or drinks themselves. Everything was super expensive, and it really wasn't anything to write home about. We had lots of fun playing board games and sipping cocktails, but I feel like we could have done the same thing somewhere else for a third of the price. Not bad, but definitely not my top pick. read more
Sweet spot for rooftop drinks if you're lucky enough to get a reservation! The space was large and socially distanced. The cocktail menu had many interesting choices, especially the "Oh you put your pizza in the freezer too?" and the pierogies also made for a great bar snack. 5/5 service and great vibes if you're looking to check out a new view of downtown Pittsburgh! read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
LOVE the rooftop vibes at this fun bar downtown in the cultural district! Lively spot on the weekends, also hosts trivia some nights. Occasional private events rent out the venue, so make sure it's open before you go. read more
2 years ago
I've dying to try the Biergarten for so long! A few weeks ago, I finally made the trip to Hotel Kimpton! We went on a Tuesday evening around 6:30pm - we ended up getting street parking - so it worked out well. Even though we had never been there before - it was easy to navigate through the hotel. And all of sudden.. we were transported to the beautiful rooftop bar. The atmosphere of the Biergarten is amazing. It wasn't busy when we got there, so we got a table right away. It didn't even feel like we were in Pittsburgh. I ordered the frozen rose and my friend ordered the frozen negroni. I loved the frozen rose. I think the negroni tasted too sweet. I would definitely order the frozen rose again. They also provide fun table games to play! It's such a fun idea. They also have bar snacks - we ordered the giant pretzel. It was delicious. It's a perfect size for sharing. I'll be running back again soon! read more
I wanted to experience a rooftop bar in Pittsburgh and ended up finding this place on Yelp. I only had one issue with the place but I would definitely go back again! The atmosphere was very nice with the lights strung across the area. But there was limited amount of seating and the tables were pretty close to each other so there wasn't as much privacy. As for drinks, I ordered the Rooftop Negroni which was a bit strong for my taste. My friend ordered the There Is No Mike which was actually very good. She said it was one of the best drinks she's ever had. I also ordered the pierogies which was good as well. What surprised me was that they had life-sized Jenga in the corners which was a nice addition to the place. They also had the regular sized Jenga for you to play at the tables. Despite the seating issue I had, it is definitely a nice and unique bar to check out if you're tired of the Southside/Shadyside scene. read more
If you are looking for a super chic outdoor bar space - this.is.it. I haven't experienced a place like this anywhere else in Pittsburgh. Start by riding the elevator up to the 9 floor of Hotel Monaco to access the Biergarten. On the patio you'll see a variety of tables - seated and cocktail. It's super modern vibe is enhanced by the crowd it attracts. The patio was filled when we arrived around 5:30, luckily we grabbed a table. The first thing I noticed is the table games. We had Bananagrams and Jenga on our table and had a full size Jenga near by. Seriously cool addition to your typical happy hour conversation. Our server created us right away to take our drink order. The menu is extensive with a combination of cocktails, wines and beers. They have several frozen cocktails on the front page which immediately caught my attention. Take my word - Frozé. I could literally frozé all day here. They don't have a lot of small plate options, but we did try almost everything they offer. My favorite was the pretzel with beer cheese. How can you go wrong? The pretzel is huge and perfect for sharing. A close second is the cheese board. It comes with a variety of mustard and pickled vegetables. Don't get me wrong, I do think it's overpriced for the little variety you get, but I love pickled vegetables. Moral of the story - if you are looking for cheap drinks and eats for happy hour this is not your spot. Choose The Biergarten if you are looking for an evening of elevated fun. read more
6 years ago
I spent the night at Hotel Monaco Saturday 8/6/16. After enjoying a complimentary beer in the living room, I headed up to the rooftop deck to for another drink. While the prices are a buck or two more than I'd like to pay, the ambience made up for it. It's a super-cute little space with some round tables and a couple of traditional Biergarten-style long tables with benches. While I didn't get to try any of the food, every order that came past my table looked delectable. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They made the experience pleasurable, even though the place was packed and they were all running around like crazy. Unless you're staying at the hotel, I probably wouldn't recommend hanging out for more than a beer or two, but it's certainly a place to try at least once. read more
Business owner information
Christina M.
Hi James- Thanks for joining us! Next time you must join us and try…
7 years ago
7 years ago
Delicious drinks, great service and awesome location! This was my first time here and I had a blast. It was great to get there right at 4 to get a seat because it gets busy very fast. read more
It takes a lot for me to write a review on a place that mainly focuses on drinks. There is only so much you can say, but not at biergarten. I was really blown away by not only the atmosphere, but by the taste of my frozen drink and pretzel I ordered to "snack" on. First things first, biergarten sits up on the 9th floor of hotel monaco (which is a really unique hotel). It wasn't too packed for a busy Saturday night in Pittsburgh (pride/arts festival), thankfully. No one likes waiting for drinks, let's face it. It was definitely a lot smaller than I thought it would be, but still set up in a way that didn't make you feel smothered. They also have jenga on each of the tables and connect four. My friends and I really had a great time playing! I ordered the pretzel and absolutely LOVED it. I have had a lot of pretzels in my day and that one was so soft. I am not sure how they make their pretzel dough, but they are doing something right! For my drink, I ordered the Frosecco which was frozen and had Zonin Prosecco, Havana Club Añejo Blanco, White Peach, and Lime. I loved this and could have kept drinking them all night. The only thing that stopped me was the $14 price tag. Totally worth it in my opinion though. That is one thing to keep in mind about this place is you will end up forking up a lot of cash. If you are looking for a classy rooftop to find yourself on, check out biergarten! If you are worried about parking, no worries they can valet your car for you. Just call the hotel for pricing. read more
Business owner information
Christina M.
Hi Lacey!…
6 years ago
Fancy as hell, nice view. I love the rooftop. They use this Mojo dressing for the cucumbers and it's really good. Steak was perf. Service was cool. Good little night out. read more
9 years ago
Awesome place for a few drinks with friends on a nice warm day or evening. A group of friends met here on a Saturday for a girls day. I wish there were more tables that you could separate because we had to sit in between two different couples on the middle of a bench/group table and it was a little awkward. Drink menu was average- absolutely was able to find something I wanted, but I wasn't overly impressed with the selection either. If you have some time to kill before really kicking your night off I would 100% recommend stopping for a drink! I didn't look at a food menu so I'm not sure if they have one or what would be on it. read more
Business owner information
Christina M.
Hi Rachel! Thanks for joining us! See you again soon! And, yes, we…
6 years ago
Cute rooftop in the city! The frozen drinks were nice on a hot day. A little hard to find for out of town guest but after asking a few people on the street, we were able to find it. read more
9 years ago
So this is a bit of a mixed review for me. I like rooftops (and skylines), and finding a cool rooftop bar in downtown Pittsburgh was a dream come true. Beirgarten is on the 9th floor. Once you get off the elevator, it's to your right. You can't miss it. You seat yourself on giant communal wooden picnic tables, which I really like. It's great to chat with new people! The snacks and the mixed drinks, like the frozè and frosecco, are great. It's so trendy that I hate to love it (but I love it). A couple of cons about the place--when it's busy, it's almost impossible to flag down someone to order drinks, or to get your checks. When you deviate from the menu, the servers seem to struggle a bit. My friend had to have her simple drink remade twice. Also, in terms of vodka choices, they only have Smirnoff or Grey Goose?!?! The pros--good drinks off the menu, great soft pretzels, skyline view--definitely outweigh the cons for me personally. I'll be back to enjoy some more froseccos! read more
Business owner information
Christina M.
Hi Sophia! Thanks for checking us out! Hope to see you again soon!
Our first time at the Biergarten was fun! Luckily on a Friday we arrived early enough to share a table with a nice couple because there is very minimal seating or standing room. It's such a small space that you need to arrive early because it gets so packed. I enjoyed that you can walk up and order food or drinks yourself or be waited on. There is an actual garden that is in view next to it which was cool, but I can say the view was average. All you see is another tall building from the top haha. The atmosphere was very fun and the staff was very friendly! The drinks were delicious and expensive! Food was tasty. We ordered chips and dip and some pretzel sticks with beer cheese. We made new random friends and had a good time. Since it's a bit too pricy I don't see us coming back too often, but since it was fun and tasteful we will come back in the future. read more
What a great little spot in downtown Pittsburgh! I've been to Biergarten two times now and overall I have nothing bad to really say about the place. My first visit we went late on a Saturday so we did have a wait to get in but the Commoner bar is right downstairs and if you don't finish your drink down there you are allowed to bring it up with you. It was decorated with strung up lights and the atmosphere was great. No annoying, young, and drunk college kids. It was a nice mix of people probably in their upper 20's up to people probably in their 60's. While the view isn't of anything super fantastic it's still awesome. I ordered the pickle plate and a large pretzel. The pretzel is a must every time I visit and it never disappoints. I would highly recommend getting one or two to share depending on how many people are in your party. While the pickle plate wasn't bad it definitely wasn't out of this world by any means. My second visit was on a Friday after work for happy hour with some friends. The place wasn't as crowded so I was actually able to check out where the life size games were. We also discovered they have jenga sets for the tables! If you are looking for a new place to try in the summer months I would definitely recommend you check out Biergarten. read more
Business owner information
Christina M.
Hi Lexi! So happy to hear that you enjoyed our Biergarten. We are…
7 years ago
Page 1 of 3
More info about Biergarten
Ask the Community - Biergarten
What are the food options here as of 8/2022? (Besides the giant pretzel)
Is this 21 and up only? Visiting w my college kid
Review Highlights - Biergarten
You might also consider
Why does Yelp recommend reviews?
1 review that is not currently recommended
The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.
3 years ago
