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Beer Garden Blitz

Holy Schnitzel, You’re Gonna Love These Biergartens

June 28, 2022 Annie Zaleski, Image © Cody York

In 19th century Germany, biergartens — beer gardens to you and me — became popular places for imbibers to beat the heat and enjoy frosty brews during warmer months. Cleveland's drinking destinations preserve the convivial spirit of these locales - each with their own unique twist. 

Forest City Brewery

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At this Duck Island brewery's beer garden, it's like a backyard picnic with all your faves. Grab a bench or hang out under "Big Red" (the tallest Red Mulberry tree in Ohio) at this dog-friendly patio. While there, chow on the menu's divine selection of Eastern European comfort foods like pierogi, cabbage and noodles and kielbasa sandwiches.

Goldhorn Brewery

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Located in St. Clair Superior's Hub 55 complex, Goldhorn Brewery mixes new-school craft beer with an old-school Slovenian vibe. The patio is a happening spot during warm-weather months with a myriad of outdoor activities. While there, sip a Polka City Pilsner and nosh on Cleveland faves like pierogi, Polish boys and fried bologna.

Great Lakes Brewing Co.

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At Great Lakes Brewing Company, the party goes year-round in its beer garden. A retractable canvas roof reveals blue skies and brews on sunny days, while the fireplace and radiant heat floor keep patrons toasty on chillier nights - making it all too easy to sample the Ohio City anchor's ever-rotating beer menu, along with favorite standbys Dortmunder Gold and Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, in the great outdoors.

Hansa Brewery

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A somewhat newb to the brewery scene, Hansa Brewery offers a tidy, patio-like garden that hugs bustling Lorain Avenue in Ohio City. Chow down on some of Hansa's authentic Eastern European grub like schnitzel and Slovenian sausages with a few street-side brews.

Hofbräuhaus Cleveland

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Hofbräuhaus in Downtown boasts a particularly authentic 1,000-seat biergarten with picnic tables and an outdoor stand offering Munich-modeled beers based on the Duke of Bavaria's original recipes. During summertime, start with the refreshing Lager or Hefe Weizen.

Market Garden Brewery

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Over at Ohio City's Market Garden Brewery, the beer garden is a tree-spruced brick enclave overlooking the West Side Market - providing the ideal perch for sipping brews, people watching and chilling with friends. While outside, tip back a Citramax IPA or Prosperity Wheat.

Nano Brew

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One oasis in the beer paradise known as Ohio City is the dog-friendly Nano Brew, which boasts a modern, multi-level beer garden overlooking Downtown Cleveland. Sip on Nano's small-batch brews (paired with one of their big burgers) at this fun-for-day-drinking hotspot.

Platform Brewery Co.

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Platform Brewery Co. in Detroit Shoreway offers a cozy outdoor space that feels like a rustic clubhouse thanks to sturdy, wood-slat walls and picnic tables. While there, toss back one of their unique brews off an ever-evolving tap list with beers like their Cheeky Monkey IPA or Platform Pils.

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