Europe's largest beer garden with 8,000 seats in a former royal deer park. Serving Augustiner beer under ancient chestnut trees in Munich's western suburbs. The attached restaurant serves Bavarian cuisine, and a separate counter serves traditional food for self-service beer garden guests.
Hirschgarten is Europe's largest beer garden, with around 8,000 seats spread across a former royal deer park in Munich's western Neuhausen-Nymphenburg district. Augustiner beer is poured throughout, and the self-service beer garden operates on the traditional bring-your-own-food basis, with a separate counter selling classic Bavarian dishes for those without a picnic. An attached table-service restaurant offers a fuller sit-down menu of Bavarian cuisine — roasts, dumplings, and seasonal specials — for those wanting proper table service rather than the self-service hall. The setting under mature chestnut trees is genuinely vast and relatively uncrowded compared with more central beer gardens, and a small enclosure of live deer behind the garden, free to visit, makes it a particular favourite with families. The overall character is relaxed, spacious, and distinctly local, drawing fewer tourists than beer gardens closer to the Altstadt. No dress code applies. The self-service section is walk-in only, while the restaurant section can be reserved, useful for groups or dinner on busy summer evenings.
| Price | € |
|---|---|
| Hours | 10 AM–midnight (weather permitting, summer) |
| Reservations | Restaurant section reservable; beer garden walk-in |
| Address | Hirschgartenallee 1, 80639 München |
Location
Hirschgartenallee 1, 80639 München
Highlights
- Europe's largest beer garden, seating around 8,000 in a former royal deer park
- Live deer enclosure behind the garden, free to visit and popular with children
- Traditional self-service section where visitors bring their own food
- Augustiner beer served throughout a genuinely spacious, less crowded setting
- Separate table-service restaurant for a fuller sit-down Bavarian meal
Tips for visiting
- Bring your own food to the self-service section — a uniquely Munich tradition
- The deer enclosure behind the garden is free and delights children
Accessibility
The park setting has level, step-free paths from Hirschgartenallee suitable for wheelchair users, though gravel surfaces can be uneven in places.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hirschgarten good for families?
Yes, the free deer enclosure behind the beer garden and the spacious layout make it a popular choice for families.
Can visitors bring their own food?
Yes, the self-service section follows the traditional Munich rule of bringing food and buying only beer.
Is the restaurant section reservable?
Yes, the attached table-service restaurant takes reservations, useful for groups or busy evenings.
Is it crowded like central Munich beer gardens?
It is generally less crowded than central beer gardens given its size and location further from the Altstadt.