Old Sacramento is expanding its local craft beer footprint with the official opening of a new beer garden by the operators behind Midtown Sacramento’s popular Der Biergarten. According to announcements from the business, the grand opening celebration took place on Friday, bringing a dedicated outdoor German-style beer venue to the historic waterfront district.
Expansion from Midtown to the Waterfront
The team behind Der Biergarten, located at 2330 K Street in Midtown Sacramento, expanded their footprint to Old Sacramento following months of preparation. According to local business filings and public announcements, the new venue brings the open-air beer garden concept—featuring communal seating, imported and local craft brews, and traditional German fare—to a high-traffic tourist and local destination.
Der Biergarten first opened in Midtown in 2013, introducing a shipping-container-based design and a heavily outdoor-focused layout to the urban grid. The Old Sacramento location adapts that same open-air social model to fit the historic district’s architectural guidelines and foot traffic patterns.
Grand opening festivities kicked off on Friday, drawing patrons to sample the venue’s initial tap list and food offerings. Local business boosters note that the addition aligns with ongoing efforts to revitalize retail and dining spaces throughout Old Sacramento, drawing both regional visitors and neighborhood residents to the riverfront.
What to Expect at the Old Sacramento Beer Garden
The new venue replicates key elements of the original Midtown establishment while tailoring its operations to the historic district. Visitors can expect:
- A rotating tap list focusing on German lagers, ales, and regional California craft beers.
- Traditional outdoor picnic table seating designed for communal gatherings.
- A food menu featuring German pretzels, brats, and complementary pub fare.
- Family- and pet-friendly policies during designated daytime hours, matching the operational style of the Midtown parent location.
Operating hours and seasonal schedules mirror typical hospitality patterns in Old Sacramento, with extended hours expected during weekends and summer tourism peaks. Patrons can check the official Der Biergarten social media channels and website for up-to-date tap lists and special event schedules as the venue settles into its new waterfront home.