Zum Schneider
(Now Closed)German Restaurant and Beer Garden$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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Simon KratzerDecember 25, 2016Awesome German beer variety. I recommend the Brotzeitteller and the pork shank.
Ish RaiJuly 23, 2017really cool beer garden in alphabet city. Great beer, wine and service. Super cool neighbourhood with lots going on. Cafes, bars and restaurants. Check out this cool area along with lower east side.
- Fantastic sidewalk seating, German food and drink options and without a doubt, the top NYC viewing party for the German National Team or any big Bundesliga games.
- Nate BeattyApril 16, 2016Beer and pretzel were so good I didn't have a chance to take a pic before taking a bite. Beer hall style tables are good for groups.
ben mAugust 18, 2014Have a zwickel and the bratwurst platter. Great during World Cup or Euros matches. When Germany isn't playing, it is more laid back and easy to get a table. When Germany is playing, well, it isn't.
Kimmie OhhDecember 8, 2019They have Schnitzel Mondays, Rouladen Tuesdays & Sauerbraten Wednesdays. On Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays they have Hanx (pork shank specials). On other days, get their bierhaus gulasch (goulash)
Un-pretentious favorite restaurant with Bavarian food and beer from Kloster Andechs. Sweet memories from years in Munich
Greg LearSeptember 21, 2013Andech's German beer on tap!!! I believe that this is the only place in the US that has Kloster Andech's beer on tap. A must visit when in NYC! The food is good and the service is great!
We tried the pork roast and the special goose. The meat was delicious and obviously the beer was great. Overall this is a great place to get some amazing food for cold weather.
Find. Eat. Drink.December 4, 2011A Bavarian bierhaus in the middle of Alphabet Cit. Sommelier Michael Madrigale (Bar Boulud): “Best schnitzel in New York City and my favorite beer on draft, Jever, from Northern Germany.”
James MarshallOctober 16, 2015Love sitting outside on a beautiful sunny day drinking German beer. But food is worth coming even if you have to sit inside. On weekends get the Hax'n special if you love pork and yumminess.
Munich meets Loisaida. Cheap brats, great outdoor seating, and a friendly staff always willing to give a recommendation.
Thomas PajorSeptember 6, 2015This place is excellent and the food is very authentic. Get the Schweinsbraten with Knödel. Also, get a Radler, it’s not on the menu, but they know how to do it!
LukeMay 29, 2015A neighborhood gem that just so happens to be one of the best places to drink huge beers and eat German food in the city. Bring friends
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014The menu consists of hearty German fare like beef goulash, homemade spatzle with cheese and bacon, sausage platters, smoked pork belly and more. Read more
CarolineJune 15, 2015Great beer selection and great food! Outside seating, a stein of good brew, and some bratwurst make for a great sunny afternoon in Alphabet City.
Uber NYCMarch 28, 2013Get a massive pretzel and some beer from Bavaria. Awesome outdoor seating makes this one of our favorite places in Alphabet City when the weather warms up.
Stephanie BNovember 12, 2011Who needs to drink any other beer when there is Spaten Optimator from Munich here on tap? Dark, strong, fruity, malty, creamy and with a caramel after taste. I love it and this a great German place!
Matthew CaldecuttNovember 23, 2015Go during a weeknight and order a few things from the menu. You'll never have the opportunity to if you're just there for beers on the weekend.
Prost! This is a great spot for watching football (the one where you play with your feet) and in general for beer or hanging out
amNewYorkMay 5, 2013Feature dishes: Züricher Geschnetzeltes (a sliced veal cutlet in a creamy mushroom sauce) and Kaiserschmarrn (chopped, fluffy German pancakes with raisins served with applesauce).
ChaySeptember 16, 2011The special Pork Shank is crispy perfection on the outside, tender on the inside and comes with great Bavarian sides. Just be prepared, skip lunch if you must to fit this gargantuan serving in!
The Corcoran GroupMarch 5, 2013Start (and maybe end) your night here with a liter of Hofbräuhaus Traunstein and either a Weiner Schnitzel or a Bratwurst Platter!
İpek A.January 11, 2015You can eat delicious sausages & try different kind of German beers. Nice & cosy place.
Lots of fantastic German beers, but start with the two breweries sold exclusively at Zum Schneider: Traunstein and Andechs. You'll be speaking German by your third liter.
Adam RedstoneDecember 3, 2016Awesome beer and great atmosphere. Everything is super cheap. The servers are excellent. Cash only though!
Jeremiah BaumannApril 24, 2018Delicious German food — tasty bratwurst — and stellar beer selection. The apfel strudel is to die for.- 1. Get a group of (5ish) friends 2. Get the tasting platter & plenty of beer. 3. Gorge on delicious German food.
Phil KatzAugust 30, 2016Excellent beers, ample outdoor seating, good food. A wonderful place to sit back and relax with friends.
Viren KaulSeptember 11, 2017Beer selection was good. Lots of German beer choices. Not a big fan of the Brotzeitteller. Did not try other stuff so can't say. Definitely go for beer choice.
It's off menu, but they almost always have Schweinehaxe (roasted park shank), served w sweet stewed red cabbage, a large dumpling, & a dark smoky gravy. Best Teutonic comfort entree in the city.
Raphael LangenscheidtAugust 10, 2015Awesome selection of beers, nice outdoor area - and real Germans as servers. Show up in Lederhosen and this place is a home run.
New York HabitatNovember 17, 2011A good Bavarian beer deserves an authentic brat with it. Go for the sausage platter and the Weihenstephaner. Thirsty? Get the large litre mug.
The Local East VillageAugust 14, 2011"The indoor beer garden was opened by Sylvester Schneider, 45, from Bavaria, in August 2000. Yearning for summers spent in Bavarian beer gardens, he said he too opened his haunt out of homesickness." Read more
Kevin GrantMay 14, 2016Really great late night spot. Always love finishing the night here with a pint (or liter?)
- Uber NYCMay 6, 2013Grab a table early on the corner at this Alphabet City beer garden. After a couple of Spatens, take a stroll to East River Park.
- One of the most authentic german beer halls in manhattan. Thrown on some lederhosen, sit outside and order a liter and a pretzel.
Karl BergerDecember 14, 2018The Gulasch is wonderful. Check the board for specials and seasonal beers.
Marshall KurtzDecember 14, 2014Everything is fantastic here; I personally love the pretzels, spätzle, and weisswurst.
Linh (Kelly) NguyenOctober 9, 2013Order the pork shank special with any beer from their menu, you'll never regret!;)
Venera VarbanovaMarch 3, 2015Great place to get German food, drink German beer, and speak German if you wish :) oktoberfest is crazy here!- Tracey ChurrayApril 13, 2014Traditional German beers. Nice spot to sit outside on a beautiful day with a huge beer.
Ryan BenderOctober 12, 2012The freshly baked Brezeln (pretzels) are delicious and do a great job of soaking up all the beer you just drank.
literally the BEST beer in all of NYC. Fresh flown over from Bavaria - some beer not available anywhere else, served perfectly. Amazing vibe. Love it.
markus gerdemannMarch 18, 2016Good beer. Get the Brotzeitteller. Authentic German cold cuts and cheese
Chris VodolaJune 26, 2014Yoko Ono waits tables here. Let her recommend a beer because the one you want off the menu will be kicked.
Amanda McCloskeyMay 25, 2013Awesome German bar with a great beer selection. Love the staff, super friendly and nice.
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German/Bavarian Indoor Biergarten in the East Village of NYC. Opened in 2000 by Sylvester Schneider, a Bavarian native
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- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri
- 4:00 PM–4:00 AM
- Sat
- 1:00 PM–4:00 AM
- Sun
- 1:00 PM–Midnight
(212) 598-1098
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