This biergarten is awesome. As soon as you walk in, there's a food truck immediately to your left serving wood-fired pizzas that are absolutely phenomenal. They also offer a great happy hour special Tuesday through Friday with $5 off pizzas. I don't remember the exact hours, so you'll want to check those before visiting. One of the things I love most about this place is the variety. There are three different brewery stations throughout the venue. I got a flight from the back room, where they serve mead, which is tough to find around San Diego. I ordered a flight, which came with six selections, and every single one was excellent. The staff here are fantastic. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, and one of the chefs even came out to give the pups some pepperoni, which was a nice touch that definitely stood out. The space itself is huge with plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating. It's a great place for groups to gather, relax, and enjoy a few drinks without feeling cramped. Overall, this is a fun and unique spot with great food, excellent drinks, and outstanding service. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back. read more

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This is a great space! Love meeting friends here - locals and tourists are always pleasantly surprised by this literal 'hidden' gem tucked in the middle of an industrial area (parking may take a bit to find). The main food available is from Pizza Cassette, which has delicious sandwiches and wood-fired, Neapolitan-style pizza pies. Drinks are available from a brewery, a trendy and unique wine spot, and a meadery! Truly something for everyone. It's dog friendly and great for groups to still feel intimate with standing areas, barrel table tops and picnic style tables. There's usually always something happening like trivia night or live music, but heads up, they don't stay open too late - won't be an issue for most, but in case you're looking for a spot at 8pm, double check the hours, especially for food. read more

The Gartën is one of my favorite "third place" with tasty pizza, mead, wine, and beer options. The Gartën contains 4 businesses: Lost Cause Meadery- world wide award winning mead from traditional to more experimental Oddish Winery-- by the same minds of Lost Cause, fun funky wines Deft Brewery-- from European style beers to classic Cali IPAs deft will have something for everyone, beer wise Pizza Cassette- one of my favorite spots for pizza, with amazing gluten free crust as well as vegan cheese so definitely something for everyone. Weekly specials for their pizza too so stop by often. I love the staff at all of the establishments, I can tell they enjoy working here and believe in their products. My only "complaint" has nothing to do with the businesses but rather the parents who can't control their kids. Please please please keep an eye on your kids. It's not the job of the people working here to keep your kids safe. Please rein them in so they aren't trying to go into the "behind the scenes" area with all the equipment and machines are. At the end of the day this is a place as alcohol-centric, so it also makes me wonder why on earth you're bringing your kids here to begin with but c'est la vie.... If they're going to be here, keep them safe and in check. read more

Perfect date night location. We got there early enough to snag a table, it got crowded pretty early on. The pizza & meatballs were amazing and the beer selection was diverse. I wasn't super fond of the wine, but really enjoyed the mead flight. Live music was super fun and made it such a vibe. I will be bringing the girlies next! read more

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I had a fun time here. The mead was really good. I enjoyed their pizza and it was on happy hour! They had a fun band playing. I will be back. read more

Great location and a good variety of food and beverage options. Whether you like beer, wine, or wine cocktails like spritzers the Garten has you covered! We have been a few times and we're able to grab some adult beverages, pizza, sandwiches and snacks while catching some fabulous live tunes. There is a lot of seating, some shaded, some in the sun. The staff in all the locations within the Garten are great , always smiling when we've seen them. Perfect to hang out with friends and family, especially with our beautiful weather here in San Diego!!! read more

The Garten overall is a great venue! While there could be improvements, it's great for what it is. The neighborhood it's in could use more parking, but keep in mind it's in an industrial area, so parking is already tight as it is. There is a big lot at the end of the street- which fills up quickly- and several spots around the venue. Just be patient, a spot will open up eventually. Their set-up is cool, pizza truck is parked right in front & is the only food option [for now]. There's plenty of tables around the venue while several drink places surround the entire space. Love that they have bands playing. It is an all ages venue so you'll get a variation of people. The vibes are good if you don't let minor inconveniences get to ya. This venue is awesome, can't wait to go back! read more

Let me start off by saying I always enjoy a brewery that offers flights and isn't strict on sharing between customers. My friend and I split a mead flight and it was quite fun seeing what we both enjoyed. We were both quite giggly by the end as the percentage of these are no joke! My friend and I came on a Thursday and it was open mic night. It was cool seeing other people perform their heart's songs/poems in a casual, low pressure environment. We both got pizza which we enjoyed as well and had a good conversation with the staff. We will be back. ‍ Side note: I recommend taking rideshare and not driving as parking is limited and a bit non conventional. read more

Totally unsuspecting location but really great little beer garden! We came on a Thursday during trivia night and it was packed! Chill vibes, loved having a couple different drink options (wine/beer/mead), and tasty wood fired pizza. The meadery featured here is apparently quite famous. I didn't try it this time but looking forward to it next time. They do close fairly early (9pm) so come early to give yourself time to enjoy. Was very pleasantly surprised and definitely will return. read more

The Gärten - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Diego, California

It was ok. We got seats on a rail, they do not allow stools on both sides so if there's more than two of you it's awkward trying to talk to the group. Outdoor area isn't really that big. Good music. Beer at the brewery was good and fairly priced. Wine was overpriced and just ok. Had the chicken sandwich from the pizza place. It was good, but not a $20 sandwich. read more

The Gärten - Chicken Sandwich - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Diego, California

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Had a blast here, there's a bunch of fun wines and beers and pizza cassette is incredible. We got the pepperoni pizza and we're going for the meatballs but they ran out. Service was good, fairly quick and the vibes inside were awesome. read more

Beer, wine, mead, sodas - there is something for everyone at The Garten! They have pizza and sandwiches on site too if you're feeling hungry! The outside area is primarily long, picnic style tables with a few higher tops with barstools - so if you're in a smaller group, prepare to share the space with someone else! The servers are all helpful and can offer samples if you're between a few different options. read more

Delish pizzas, great vibe and yum wines Good for toddlers and adults Will definitely be going back soon read more

The Gärten - Outdoor seating, live music and delish pizza & wine - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Diego, California

What a great venue. 3 adult beverage locations in one and a fun food truck type place. We went to the cider place and got the blueberry cider. Very similar to drinking sour beer. I loved it. My friend got a glass of the mead and enjoyed it so much that he went back and got some to go. We ordered food. The Italian sandwich which my friend really enjoyed and I got the pork belly sandwich. Which was everything you think it will be. Pizza looked good. Lots of outdoor seating. Had trivia the night we were there, but we didn't play. Parking is rough but would come back for sure. read more

The Gärten - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute outdoor space in what was probably once a lesser known area but this place is no longer hidden. Beer, wine, and pizza (plus sandwiches and salads). If I was a beer drinker I may have enjoyed more but as a wine gal, it left a bit to be desired. I appreciate the home grown vibe of the wines but they were quite expensive and just ok. Food was good but pricey as well. The staff, however were wonderful. Friendly and helpful, adding to the atmosphere. We were there for some live music and I will say that was enjoyable. Overall, if you're into beer and close by, check it out. Bonus if the weather is nice. read more

The Garten is a great spot to meet up with friends. A few different vendors surrounding a picnic style seating. Kid and dog friendly! We got beer and pizza and both were great! We did not try the other shops there like the honey wine, but we would be curious to go back to try again. The parking can be a little tricky so go early as it may take a lap or two to get a spot! read more

Super cute spot for some casual drinks and pizza. Love the outdoor beer garden vibe and that you can order drinks from multiple vendors. I didn't love the wine options, they were all pretty light bodied and I'm more of a medium bodied gal. The pizza was great, the h to the expo was my favorite for sure, we also tried the lemon song but it was a little bland and lacking on cheese. Loved the idea of the lemon but only enjoyed the bites with actual lemon on it. The live music also never came on when we went, but that would have been a great add! read more

The Gärten - H to the Enzo - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Diego, California

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This was a fun spot! Live guitarist last night and a very relaxed atmosphere with heaters. We ordered food from Pizza Cassette which was good but I wish they had another food option as well. My boyfriend wasn't a fan of his IPA from Deft Brewing, but I thought my Bay Park Blonde was good. read more

The Gärten - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Diego, California

The cutest, most laid back place for a chill night out with friends. Loved the communal atmosphere, and the live music matched the vibe perfectly. Great vendors and great service, my friends and I got wine, mead and pizza and everything was delicious. The Sting was my personal favorite, the hot honey was the perfect addition. We also got the H to the Ezzo and added hot honey and it was equally as yummy. Definitely going to bring more friends around to this spot, loved it! read more

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I love the atmosphere of this place. The outdoor, picnic style seating is so fun, especially when there is live music. Not great for chatting though so if you're trying to catch up with someone go during a time with no performer. The pizza is super good and perfect for splitting between two. I had never had mead before either and the flight was the perfect taster, they were all very fruity and sweet which I love. read more

The Gärten - curated flight and weekly special pizza - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Diego, California

Great little place! Hidden away, good selection of drinks. Food from Pizza Cassette was delicious, wine & cider from Oddities were yum. Highly recommend! Street parking was a little difficult but not too bad, music was a little loud, but overall great vibe. read more

The Garten's outdoor concept is keeping it in business; not the quality of any of the food/drink options or the staff's personalities. We gave this place a handful of visits and it simply disappoints. Each business within the Garten takes it a little too extreme so it's likely not a good fit for your whole group. It's a good place to go if you want to hear parents yelling at their kids. But it's not for anyone claustrophobic or on crutches. I'd never bring a dog here unless he was deaf and fit inside a purse. Pizza: Floppy, thin charred half-cooked dough with wet, barely toasted toppings that slide off. Hastily sliced into irregular pieces. The mushroom pizza has more salami than anything else. The rude chef with the chin beard didn't help. Beer: The UK-style brewer needs to visit the UK again. We've tried our way through their menu and it's all sad. Many real UK beers are tasty but these miss the mark. Cider, mead and wine weren't all that impressive. read more

Really cozy place with all the right vendors in the area. If I lived here I'd come here, it was relaxing and the indulgences were all tasty. read more

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We've been wanting to try this place for some time now. The patio is sprinkled with beautiful olive trees and other greenery - hops, etc. Fun fact: you can "adopt a hop." There are a few drink places to choose from- Lost Cause Meadery, Oddish wines, and Deft brewery. The food place is called Pizza Cassette and has delicious pizzas including a vegan selection. We had The Queen, Rossi No cheese (vegan) and The Sting pizzas. I stopped by Oddish for their Red blend and my husband had The Red IPA at Deft. The server at Oddish was so lovely and we had a great conversation about the wines. Love that the bottles read "unfiltered and unfined, it's OK, relax!" Overall a relaxing experience with delicious food and drinks. Kid and dog friendly as well! read more

The Gärten - Red Blend from Oddish - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great outdoor garden with plenty of benches for seating. Dog friendly, offering great pizza options, ciders, wine and beer. Super random location but very nicely put together and with great food and drink options read more

Great atmosphere, very very good beers at Deft Brewing, outstanding flatbread za. Midafternoon with plenty of shade and shared picnic tables set amongst climbing hop vines. Enjoyed live music (a single man acoustic set). Great lil hideaway in the middle of a quansot hut industrial area. Cool vibes read more

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Nice little venue. They have a stage and have live music on the weekends. Nice little gem of a place. Hidden and great vibe. There are 4 restaurants around this. Pizza cassette, deft brewery, Oddish wine, and lost meadery. Love the variety to choose from. The pizza was excellent and deft brewery was also very good. The other two were ok. I'd go back here for sure. Service was good. read more

Nice neighborhood eatery on a warm Sunday afternoon. There was a live band (the IDEAS) playing while we enjoyed the pizza and beers. We had the Fungi mushrooms and salami) first and then later ordered the Pork soda white pizza. Both were excellent. Saw other people ordering the meatballs and sandwich, both looked really good and may try it on our next visit. There was a mead, wine and Deft brewing. We've had friends who have come to the Garten and have enjoyed themselves. Glad we were able to check it out ourselves. read more

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The Garten has a large patio area that is dog friendly. I like that it's close to work, so it's a great spot to grab some beer, mead, or pizza with coworkers. I tried the margherita pizza, some mead, a little bit of beer, and ice cream! My friend also got some olives for herself. There was also some live music as well! I love the atmosphere and can't wait to come back. read more

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Super cute place with so many different types of drinks! Pizza was delicious. Was able to find seating easily even with it being busy read more

The Gärten - Beer menu - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Diego, California

10/10 pizza, lots of beverage options, and live music! Family friendly atmosphere, bring your pets, heaters make even a chill night really nice. read more

The Gärten - The Sting (10/10) from Pizza Cassette and Modular Brix from Oddish Wine - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a lovely and slightly off the beaten path beergarden with a few different businesses including an English brewery, a meadery, a fruit winery, and a wood fired pizza cart. I've tried the beer, mead, and pizza and it's all amazing! The sparkling meads were my favorite as they were very light and refreshing. Not all of the businesses are open 7-days a week but the brewery is. So check online! They also have live music and trivia some nights. It is dog friendly, full of sunny picnic tables, perfect to relax and play a game of dominoes or chat with friends. I was most impressed by the Lost Cause Meadery which is kind of hidden in the back right corner but boasts a stunning indoor space and its own kind of secret patio. All dog friendly!! read more

The Gärten - Mead flight from Lost Cause Meadery at the Garten - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Diego, California

The Gärten has finally opened on South Bay Par. The beer garden is nestled between Pizza Cassette, Lost Cause Meadery, Deft Brewing, and soon to open Oddish Wine. The garden is beautifully set up with communal benches, barrel tables with stools, and a stage with some comfy seats. I like that it offers shaded, semi shaded, and full sun areas: something for everyone. The garden is well lite for nightlife and well offering live music and other forms of entertainment. The Gärten opens at noon. I really like this little German inspired beer garden. There's no private parking lot for now, so one will have to rely on street parking. read more

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We took my Daughter in law here for her Birthday Sunday and had a great time. My son and I were here last time but it was the girls 1st visit. I will write reviews for the spots we visited by in brief, the Soprano Pizza from Cassette was great, the Mead flight was fantastic, Deft Brewing Tourmaline Tan is a new favorite and the wine cocktails were very good. read more

Was craving pizza outdoors with drinks. The Garten fits the description to a tee. They've really transformed this space into a fun outdoor beergarten. It's small, but they've managed to fit a large number of picnic tables that are nicely spread out and comfortable. There are four vendors in the area serving up pizza, beer, mead and wine! They often have live musicians performing on the little stage. It's a great concept and a perfect place for a chill gathering! read more

Kitchen was quick! Wanted more Germanic food, ie that's what I came for. Was not impressed by what I ate. Nice location! Enjoyed some of your guests! read more

Great place for awesome music, pizza & beers! Had a great time celebrating my bro-in-laws birthday at The Garten! Ordered a couple of flights & ate some pizza and all was good! Very kid and pet friendly and had enough outdoor seating space for my family to enjoy the bands outside. Played some folksy music that I enjoyed and I'm honestly willing to go back for another special occasion! read more

The Gärten - Beer flight - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Diego, California

My husband and I love this place for a midweek cheap date. Pizza & mead!!! I mean really? The best part is the pizza inside by Pizza Cassette. They have Gluten Free !!! It is the best! They make their dough from scratch to order. They also have vegan cheese. While I get my GF, DF prosciutto & arugula pizza ... my husband gets their pastrami sandwich that is Huge!! Which is also handmade fresh bread. He can never eat all of it, and my husband eats a lot, he's always hungry (but not here). The main patio is too loud for us when they have music or game night so we go into the mead bar and enjoy a yummy flight or two of the monthly mead assortment with our pizza. We can still hear the music but much better to have conversation. So good read more

The Gärten - GF DF prosciutto arugula pizza by Pizza Cassette with a flight of mead. - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Diego, California

cute little intimate winery/brewery that has a live band playing during the day. Stopped by with friends and was blown away at the oddish's wines (the Meade one is so sweet and good) so we went over to Lost Cause Meadery and got a flight from them (not pictured). And wow definitely gonna be one of my new go to spots to take friends who visit the area! I love sweet wines and the prices are so affordable! Definitely a vibe! Come check out this place if you're in the area! The only thing I'm eh about is parking if it gets busier. read more

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Really cool spot with live music and multiple drink options. The pizza was also excellent. Seating was a little tricky on a Friday night, but we found a spot pretty quickly. Parking also seemed tricky but we didn't drive in. Would definitely come back. read more