San Diego’s Newest Outdoor Drinking Venue, The Gärten, Opens October 8
Arriving just in time for San Diego’s ideal fall weather, new outdoor drinking destination The Gärten will open at 5322 Banks Street in Bay Park on Saturday, October 8 and invites San Diegans to experience its weekend-long grand opening celebration including live music, new drinks and eats, and the public debut of the spacious multi-vendor concept.
First announced earlier this year, the 2,500-square-foot biergarten-style space—a collaboration between four San Diego brands who will also be The Gärten’s dedicated onsite vendors—brings locals a new expanse to explore wide-ranging craft beers, mead and sparkling wines not available elsewhere, as well as artisanal pizza and more made-from-scratch eats.
As an outdoor gathering spot, The Gärten takes its inspiration from the renowned beer gardens of Europe and as such is designed to be a casual drinking and dining destination where neighbors can come together at numerous communal tables. Guests can order from their choice of the four vendors before self-seating on the patio, where live music and entertainment will take place more than 150 nights each year. The Gärten’s vendors, all partners in the project, include the following establishments.
Awarded Co-Champion Brewery in the 2021 San Diego International Beer Competition and a silver medal in the prestigious 2021 Great American Beer Festival, Deft Brewing sets itself apart through its focus on classic beer styles from Belgium, Germany and the British Isles – and keeps a couple IPAs on tap for San Diegans seeking hop-forward flavors.
Lost Cause’s mission to revive an ancient, honey-based beverage in the heart of America’s craft beer capital has led this modern mead-making operation to become one the most awarded meaderies in the world. Established in 2017, Lost Cause offers a wide array of meads and ciders ranging from dry to sweet, refreshing to complex, and influenced by honey sourced locally as well as from around the world. Launched this year, Pizza Cassette’s wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches and more are the creations of pizzaiolos Chris Herko and Jimmy Terwilliger, a former competitor for Team USA in the World Pizza Championships. The from-scratch pizzas made with red and white oak sourced from Santee include flavors like the Hornet’s Nest (soppressata, jalapeño, Thai chili oil, honey) and the sausage and citrus (house fennel sausage, spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, lemon, olive oil) plus gluten free and vegan options. Classic sandwiches include the three-meat Italian with provolone, while weekly specials will range from Banh Mi to Philly cheesesteak and beyond.
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