The view was nice, rooftop location is unique, but boy was the staff horrible. No one greeted us. We wandered around trying to figure out whether we seat ourselves, ask for a table, order drinks from a bar window that appeared to be staff-only, etc. finally interrupted someone at the window who said you can sit wherever and order from a waitress or at the window. During our look at the beer menu at the window, we were treated to an argument between a manager and an employee about hours, shifts, pay, etc which included use of the F word. I see no need to return here.
Kristen N.
Classificação do local: 1 Willoughby Hills, OH
The hours are a lie. We had a business conference which let out at 8pm and when we showed up, the doors were locked.
Alice M.
Classificação do local: 4 Pittsburgh, PA
As the summer wraps up and the weather becomes chillier, I can’t help but think about the good times I’ve had at Biergarten. I love this place. Chill, nice atmosphere, communal tables, yummy snacks(and omg is that giant pretzel giant!). The drinks are a bit pricey but hey, this is a classy place! AND fun little games like Jenga, oversized Jenga, and oversized Connect Four. I saw a couple go on a first(?) date here and it is definitely a perfect date spot, but also one where you can go with a group of friends and actually hear each other and enjoy each other’s company. Biergarten, we may not see each other for awhile, but I will be thinking of you until we meet again! :)
Brandon F.
Classificação do local: 4 Pittsburgh, PA
I love rooftops! And this one does not disappoint. Located on the 9th floor on top of the Monaco hotel, the Biergarten is spacious but gets busy, so don’t delay if you are going here for happy hour in nice weather! The space is filled with long communal tables and they have various games, which is unique and a good way to unwind after work. The beer selection is(of course) quite extensive and everyone should be able to find something that appeals to them. They cover a broad range of varieties and price points. The beers I have tried here have all tasted fresh and it seems like they take good care of it. Nothing worse than stale, old beer! If beer isn’t your thing, they also have a selection of cocktails. I have had their Moscow mule, which was excellent and full of gingery spice. I have not yet tried any of the available snacks, but the giant soft pretzel was quite tempting and I will probably give in on my next trip. We’re quickly approaching not-so-nice weather season, so stop in before it’s too late!
Michelle K.
Classificação do local: 1 Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, PA
Expensive snacks on a roof deck with no view or atmosphere … or service. The kids with Biergarten tshirts were too busy talking with each other(sitting at their own table) to realize the rest of us wanted to eat, drink, or pay tabs. The roof is sterile — no plants, painted mural is cute for a minute, ugly building dominates view. Lots of better roofs on which to enjoy a summer drink — and better food(pretzel & potato pancakes ok, mussels were a joke — fewer than 9 chewy spicy rather than smoked mussels served out of shell in a little sardine tin).
Sherry H.
Classificação do local: 4 Newport Beach, CA
Beer – 5 stars. Food – 3.5 stars. I’ll give them 4 stars for overall impression. Been here twice with friends. The rooftop atmosphere is really great on a nice day(my only complaint is the flat-screen TV that does not fit the atmosphere and is very distracting). They serve different styles of beer in their proper containers. Large selection to choose from. The food was ok. I liked the giant pretzel. Main complaint is the small selection of food items and the smaller-than-expected portion size. I would come back again for the beer and atmosphere.
Priya M.
Classificação do local: 4 Downtown, PA
A much needed addition to Pitt! Another rooftop to choose from :) it’s like an upscale Hofbräuhaus which serves mainly pretzels and beers. They have random games on every table which is pretty cute!
Leah K.
Classificação do local: 2 Blawnox, PA
German Beer and food with a good view; nothing more. Check in process is clumsy and awkward. You check in next to valet, and they give you no info about what is inside(crowd, wait time, etc).
Jennifer V.
Classificação do local: 4 San Francisco, CA
Decided to see what the buzz was about with the new beer garden after the Arts Festival. The weather was a bit rainy earlier and we were told they wouldn’t be opening that day. The weather seemed fine and so we decided to call back, lo and behold they were indeed open. When we arrive they were at max capacitor and so we left our name with the bouncer outside and headed downstairs to the Commoner for a drink while we waited. It’s extremely convenient they’ve adapted to technology and have automated texts when it’s our time. The beer list was extensive. As to be expected from a BEER garden. They also had a food menu of two different«wurst» which in general to me were average. The sauerbraten was delicious though. Their potted pork was a sort of pâté as well served cold — also delicious. The wait staff seemed pretty busy but everyone was very pleasant. My favorite part was the giant board games. Giant jenga, connect four, and some mystery game that I had no idea what it was. Each table also had its own jenga stack. The space was a bit smaller than I thought it would be and really wished the building was taller. It would be awesome looking down instead of looking up at the buildings surrounding the area. Otherwise, the atmosphere was nice. It was cozy and very chill — definitely for the more laid back personality. The background music was more a ambient kind of vibe rather than a loud, get the night started one. I personally preferred it. Overall opinion is it’s a place with a lot of potential and I wouldn’t mind coming back again for a quieter night.
Cori B.
Classificação do local: 4 Pittsburgh, PA
So the hours were off(even though EVERYTHING on the Interwebs is TRUTH) and we rolled up to the 9th floor to be met with a bunch of staff waiting on a manager to open the place. No worries, we just rode right on down to the Commoner and had fantastic cocktails made by the best kind of bartenderess — knowledgeable, generous with her suggestions and nips of the weirder kind of bitters and gins we sampled. 30 minutes later we were met with the open Biergarten and a doorman who carded both my early-late 30s self and my early-late 60s mother(thanks, love). What a lovely slice of the Pittsburgh skyline! The place was somehow packed in the 10 minutes it was open before we got there; the atmosphere festive and the dark beer plentiful(don’t worry, there’s a small but solid wine and cocktail selection, too). The crowd was diverse — a Sperry-clad bachelor party, a group of old men who were possibly Bernie(from Weekend at Bernies), some beautiful Yinzers on dates and my parents and myself. The big games were fun, the staff was warm and the whole scene just felt full of possibilities. I can imagine ending all my summer first dates on this roof. Same floor bathrooms with serious AC — bonus on this swarmy, steamy night. PS: In their first two weeks, the security guard had not yet seen another guest get the mega Jenga as high as my folks and I managed to stack it sans topple!
Scott G.
Classificação do local: 4 Pittsburgh, PA
Checked this place out last night. Overall it was a awesome atmosphere and a welcome addition to the downtown scene. I am a sucker for outdoor spaces and this place was awesome. They have outdoor games to play including giant Jenga and connect four. The beer list is extensive with a nice draft list and a long bottle list. The beer itself is on the pricey side with Yuengling being the cheapest option at 7 bucks. We tried the pretzels with beer cheese. They were quite good. We also tried the«mixed crazies… er. nuts» and were somewhat disappointment by how finely minced the nuts were. It was like someone took trail mix, put it in a slap-chop and then served it in a small sardine can. During the warmer summer months this place will be unbeatable in terms of ambiance, though they would benefit from having some heat lamps for chillier nights. Compared to Il Tetto, this place is smaller, more open, and does not have a long bar to sit at.