The Biergarten at Olbrich Park

Great use of previously under-utilized space. Wonderful views of downtown Madison and of sunsets. It's a place to bring in your own food if you want a real meal. They let you and have the picnic tables. The beer and NA selections are numerous. Kid-friendliness: Games to play! Wheelchair accessibility: Special tables are available.

Large variety of rotating taps and a chill, welcoming vibe.

Great evening by the lake to enjoy with friends! Open seating right next to the water and a great atmosphere as well. They allow you to bring your own food in, and plenty of space to mingle with everyone there! Always a treat to come here at the end of the day.

Had a pretty poor experience on 9/9/23. We brought about 15 UW masters and PhD international scholars to tour Olbrich and then the Biergarten for snacks and conversation. Two of them were denied entry because they didn't bring their passports. They would have accepted paper photocopies of passports, but they did not accept pictures of the passports. What seemed backwards is they were allowing children and minors in without any problem. Yet turning away fully grown adults who had no plans to drink beer? The policy seems a bit backwards to allow children but deny entry to adults. I don't blame the workers. They're just enforcing what they've been told. All that said, food and beer are overpriced. You pay for the location and ambiance. Memorial Union is a much better option that won't turn adults away.

Hidden treasure!