Loreley Beer Garden

I enjoyed my experience here! Would definitely recommend making a reservation in advance when they have their holiday decor and drinks because it does get crowded! The decor is super cute inside and they have some outdoor decor as well. The drinks were a little overpriced but for a one time experience it's worth it in my opinion!For holiday drinks, we tried the:- Don't Be a Grinch ornament (which was a little too sour for me but did come in a green ornament cup!!)- Spiked Egg Nog (very sweet but tasty!)- Boozy Black and White Hot Chocolate (pretty sweet but still pretty strong)As a vegetarian, I was not expecting a ton of options food wise, but let me tell you, the EGGPLANT SCHNITZEL was SO GOOD!!! It basically tasted like a healthier, no cheese version of an eggplant parm - the flavors were so on point, it was crunchy and soft on the inside, and the vegetables on the side were a great addition too! Overall, would definitely recommend and looking forward to coming back to try more of their food and drinks!

We came by for some drinks after lunch and it was so festive. Such a great spot to come during the holidays. I hear they decorate for all the seasons, but I came right after Christmas and it was so festive with all the decor. There's a number of Christmas bars in town, but this one seems the most chill as it's a beer garden. Maybe if you came before Christmas, it's a lot busier, but coming here between Christmas and NYE wasn't busy at all while also getting the festive decor. The seasonal cocktails were $20-25, which were decent for Manhattan although on the smaller side. I had the Boozy Black & White Hot Chocolate ($25), which was perfectly Instagrammable with the marshmallows, chocolate drizzle, and mini candy cane to top it off. The rest of my party had the draft beers, which everyone enjoyed as well. Unfortunately, they were out of many of the seasonal selections that we wanted though.It's a bit pricey and gimmicky, but it's all in the Christmas spirit. Cool spot to grab some drinks and hang with friends. It's your typical beer garden, but fun to bring guests for the holidays.

Disappointing ExperienceI had high hopes for this restaurant, but unfortunately, our visit was far from pleasant. One of the staff members made an inappropriate comment about a friend in our group being "really loud" and followed it up with, "has to be Colombian," which was uncalled for and unprofessional.To make matters worse, when a friend went to the bar to inquire about the price of a shot because he was planning to treat the table, the bartender responded dismissively, saying it was "too expensive." This not only came across as rude but also made us feel unwelcome.Overall, the atmosphere and service left much to be desired. Based on this experience, I would not return or recommend this place to others.

We arrived here for food & drinks for a party of 11. We got two tables and the waitress was great. I ordered an espresso martini. It was strong and delicious. For food I ordered burger sliders and fries. Prices were reasonable and it was delicious. On top of that it is beautifully decorated inside. The patio outside is gorgeous too.

Stopped in on a Friday afternoon and there were plenty of seats in both the indoor and outdoor sections. Stop in early if you can! As a tourist, I would say this is a great spot to get that Christmas in NYC Instagram shot, but also a good spot for locals to bring a group and enjoy a beer with great service in a fun environment.Opted to sit outside where the garden is kept nice and warm. The inside is also festive and cozy! I believe they decorate for every season and you'd be surprised how large the space is looking in from the outside. Reasonable prices when you go for happy hour and opt for beer or wine as opposed to the somewhat gimmicky holiday-themed cocktails in ornaments.A place I will return to when I am in the neighborhood!

Came on a Friday night and had a short wait to get a table. Unfortunately they only had tables open in the outside portion of the place, but there were plenty of heaters and decorations to keep us in the holiday spirit. We ordered a drink each, the beer being good but the spiked egg nog was quite sweet. The pretzel was a staple! Our sausage platter + schnitzel were delicious, however food took about 40 minutes to come...Service was alright, we understand they're quite busy. There was also someone with a camera coming around taking pictures + offering to sell it, she was super sweet and not pushy at all!

There are still a handful of authentic biergartens in lower Manhattan. Loreley is more of a trendy facsimile, but it does the tradition well.We came in on an early October afternoon to get an Oktoberfest celebration in, getting a table in the garden area out back. Service was prompt, friendly, and helpful with questions.It being Oktoberfest, we leaned into the theme: she got a half litre of Schneider Weisse (a dark wheat beer) and a veggie burger. I did an order of weisswurst and, being in the Oktoberfest spirit, a litre boot of Weihenstephan Festbier, while we split an order of pretzels.The Weihenstephan was solid: the kind of beer you could find yourself nursing through a festival tent. The last weisswurst I'd had was in a terminal at the old Tegel airport in Berlin; these pork + veal sausages had a bright hit of lemon and were nearly as good. The pretzels were hot and not overly salty.

I reserved a party here for 20 people on a Saturday night and it was smooth. Laura was so great to partner with and easy to work with. She was responsive and accommodating and I would highly recommend booking your party here.

Please, spend your hard earned money elsewhere and don't believe the hype on social media. We had a reservation at 5. We were told only outside seating was available but if we waited 5 min, we would be seated indoors. That never happened after waiting far longer than 5 minutes and having to go back to speak with the hostess. The restaurant is painfully small and the beer garden is the size of a backyard patio. If you're going for the Christmas decorations and overhyped $25 holiday drinks, just skip it. The decorations are nothing more than you see in any other city restaurant and the drinks are small and overpriced. When you're seated outside, you're sitting at a picnic table possibly with another party with an acrylic divider jammed in the top of the table. This does nothing more than make things really awkward. We ordered pretzels (they looked & tasted exactly like the ones from your grocer's freezer), schnitzel, bratwurst and chicken schnitzel. Nothing was remarkable or worth a repeat visit. Overall this was just a sad and disappointing experience and a reminder not to believe everything you see or hear on social media.

A spacious beer garden which is totally decked out for the holidays -- the decor here is quite fun and there are plenty of boozy seasonal drinks! There are tables for larger groups or first-come, first-serve spots closer to the bar. It wasn't too loud or crowded, making it a fun spot to catch up with friends. Their Aperol Spritzes were great, though perhaps a smidge pricier than other spots.