Biergarten seating

[interstate70s]

Has anyone been at Biergarten recently? I have read the seating was socially distanced instead of the communal tables. Is that still the case?

 

[MB_Ellie]

We went last month, and it was still separate tables for each party instead of the usual communal tables.

 

[jenjersnap]

We were there a couple weeks ago. Many of the large tables have been replaced by staggered 4 tops so it appears communal tables won’t be returning any time soon. Here is a photo.

 

[interstate70s]

We were there a couple weeks ago. Many of the large tables have been replaced by staggered 4 tops so it appears communal tables won’t be returning any time soon. Here is a photo.

Great! Thanks!

 

[Skippyboo]

I wonder if they just stay like this. I bet a lot of people would skip dining there because of the communal tables.

 

[interstate70s]

I wonder if they just stay like this. I bet a lot of people would skip dining there because of the communal tables.

I really hope they do! I don't mind it, but I prefer single tables.

 

[Skippyboo]

I really hope they do! I don't mind it, but I prefer single tables.

I have done it as a solo traveler and lucked out with good table mates when I did it but definitely enjoyed my post Covid visit with my own table more.

 

[yaya74]

We dined at Biergarten on July 3rd for lunch at 1:15pm. My family of 4 had the entire table to ourselves.

 

[ChimCher-ee]

I was a solo diner there July 2 and had a table for 4 all to myself.

FWIW I’ve been solo before Covid and seated with perfectly pleasant company, but I hope they don’t go back to communal seating! I just enjoy the atmosphere and don’t feel the need (pressure) to make conversation…

 

[Karl66]

We never minded the communal tables. We met some really nice people and had some nice conversations getting to know them.

 

[Delilah1310]

has the buffet returned or are they still doing like a sampling that they bring to your table?

FWIW, we have had mixed interaction with table mates at the communal tables. Some times great and some times, not friendly at all. It's okay for me either way, but I'm sure my husband would prefer that lack of pressure to make small talk.

 

[samsteele]

Mixed feelings about the loss of the communal tables. It was a big nod to the Munich beer halls and a stab at being traditional. But I agree with some PPs that many guests were shocked when they realized they were sharing a table with strangers. I generally ignored the diners beside me if they weren't interested in a quick chat and just focused on the music and entertainment. Smart guess is that the traditional beer hall communal tables work great when an adult party atmosphere and everyone drinking for hours at night. Hard to transplant that to North America and family dining with kids in a theme park when we are cycled through in 40 mins or less. Meet as strangers. Leave as strangers.

 

[B-Ride]

We went last month, and it was still separate tables for each party instead of the usual communal tables.

Wish we had a trip planned now. Always wanted to try this place but I don't want to sit with other families. Barely want to sit with mine.

Just kidding.....