Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten

"Long lines at the bar, but such an amazing roof top space with live music. Plenty of seating areas both on the roof and indoors downstairs. The wall gardens were very pretty. Cash only for food was a bummer. But took cards at the bar at least."

"This was my first time here. I can see why this place is so popular. I know the area very well, and spent my summers growing up in Bradley Beach and Asbury Park. It's located next to the Asbury park Distilling Company. That being said,what makes this place unique is its size. Once you enter and walk up a flight of stairs, or ( THERE'S A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ELEVATOR FOR HANDICAP.) you can see just how big this place is. You will need to put your name in with the hostess if you want to get a table, unless you have a reservation. Inside, there's a 6000 sq ft indoor hall where they claim to be the biggest Austro-Hungarian Biergarten on the Jersey Shore. The bartenders serve premium local, and international draft beers. If beer isn't your thing, you can also get mixed drinks, a bit pricey for the size. The have HAPPY HOUR Weekdays from 4-7pm All day on Fridays Weekends from 1-3pm. They are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. In the back right corner is a long bar, some high tops, and long wooden communal tables all across the entire room. It has the feel of an industrial warehouse. The floor is concrete, the tables are wood, the ceiling is high and completely open. Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten has a very cool vibe, perfect for the area. Upstairs, there's a 9000 sq ft rooftop Biergarten with communal outdoor seating, with umbrellas. You can take in the lovely views and watch people rent the swan paddle boats. You can also bring your DOGS to rooftop bar only. They host MOVIE NIGHT ( check schedule) and also have WEEKLY BANDS, ( check schedule.) Since this place is so unique, they also BOOK WEDDINGS. ( it's best to check and see when there going to be closed so there's no surprises.) They have street metered parking, and several lots in the area, along with a few handicapped spaces. FYI- this place gets crazy busy! It was a hot summer's day on a Saturday,so I started with a mixed drink of Tito's and club with lemon upstairs at the rooftop bar. Once my family showed we put our name in for a table and we're seated within 15 minutes at a high top. We ordered another round of drinks including beer. I decided to order a few different dishes and we all would share. I ordered their large BAVARIAN PRETZEL with 3 different mustards for dipping. The pretzel was huge and it was delicious especially when it was dipped. Next came SMOKED POLISH KIELBASA-Fresh pork sausage with garlic, sauerkraut and rye bread. The Kielbasa was so good and fresh tasting. Next was their SMOKED MAPLE BOURBON RIBS-Biergarten original rubbed barbecued ribs with french fries and cucumber salad. The ribs were very tender fall off the bone. They had great flavor, and the cucumber salad was also delicious. Last was the HALLE BURGER- Red onion slaw, Munster cheese,tomato jam on brioche bun served with French fries. The burger was very tasty especially the sauce. The food here was very good, we really enjoyed our time here, It's definitely a great place to catch up with family or friends. I wouldn't hesitate to come back, it's a lot of fun. We even went next-door to their distillery for more drinks."

"Great beer and great service. There is a good variety of beers on tap. The waitress came around often to ask for refills and anything else we needed. Four stars for the food. It's good, but not amazing. We got the bratwurst, goulash, burger, and pretzel to share. The pretzel is a great appetizer and can be shared among many. Would definitely go again for the drinks!"

"Amazing real German food! I got the pulled pork and had some bratwurst.. we went for a comedy show, it was so good! The staff was very good, foods good, prices are average bat prices I guess. But great experience."

"German Food in the heart of Asbury. Long table seating with family friendly dining on the bottom level. 21 and over on the top level. TV's,music and plenty of atmosphere to go around. I don't see how you could be thirsty or hungry."

"Updated Oct. 2022 The best place to go for beers and great food. Always great beer! We enjoy the first floor bar, tables and the roof top. Food it great like the Jagger schnitzel which is one of my favorites as is the Bavarian pretzel. Go try it!"

"Was great atmosphere but I asked for 2 diff foods they didn't have and then ordered a cocktail they didn't have. This is why I gave it 4 stars. Wait person's should not have to spend the first 5 minuts of their experience with customers telling them what's not on the menu, that's management's fault. Upstairs was fun, good music playing, great vibe. Food we did order came fast and was very good, although if you order disco fries and you have ever ordered them from any Jersey diner, you will be disappointed. Not enough cheese and gravy. I highly recommend the pretzel with beer cheese. SO GOOD. All in all this place is great to chill with friends. Cocktails were mixed perfect, our waitress was lovely, for 5 people our bill was about 170 for 3 hours food for all and multiple drinks. we def will go back!"