Schillplatz in Nippes

Strictly speaking, Schillplatz to the north of the city centre shouldn’t be on this list because it’s not a beer garden, but one of the prettiest squares in the city. Surrounded by gorgeous turn-of-the-century townhouses and shaded by old trees, Schillplatz has become a popular place for beer garden-style gastronomic outfits. My favourite is Morio, actually a wine bar, offering the pleasant side-effect of being able to order a gewürztraminer or muscatel in addition to the regular local beers – and to enjoy it al fresco.