Is the beer garden open during the renovation?

In good weather, our beer garden remains open in a slightly smaller area during the building work, with tables still right beside the Regnitz. Opening depends on the weather; please call if conditions are uncertain.

When will the new riverside pier open?

Completion is planned for late summer 2026, followed by opening in autumn 2026. Plans include a pier extending over the Regnitz, wine arbours, a children’s lawn and illuminated steps down to the water.

What is the new riverside pier?

A pier extending out over the Regnitz, designed as a place to enjoy a glass of Franconian wine at dusk with views across the river meadows.

Can I reserve a table in the beer garden?

We can reserve long tables for larger groups, with space for celebrations of up to 150 people beside the river. Book online or call +49 9131 7665-0.

What food and drinks are served in the beer garden?

Franconian classics such as Schäufele pork shoulder, bratwurst, Obazda cheese spread and hearty cold platters, alongside freshly poured draught beer. Hot meals are served daily from 11:00 to 21:00, without a break.

Is there parking at the beer garden?

Yes, free parking is available at the inn: Herzogenauracher Damm 11, 91058 Erlangen. Cyclists can reach us from the Regnitz Cycle Route, with bicycle parking at the entrance.

Is the beer garden suitable for children?

Yes. There is a small playground in the beer garden and a children’s menu. The new children’s lawn is planned to offer more space to play from autumn 2026.

What happens if the weather turns?

You can continue your visit in our four traditional dining rooms. Hot meals are served indoors and outdoors daily from 11:00 to 21:00.

Sunset over the Regnitz at the Ritter St. Georg beer garden in Erlangen

Back to the restaurant

Gasthof Ritter St. Georg · Erlangen on the Regnitz

Beer garden on the Regnitz

Riverside sunsets, hearty Franconian food and a new pier planned for this autumn, right in Erlangen on the Regnitz Cycle Route.

Open in good weatherNew pier planned for autumn 2026

Reserve a table Discover the 2026 pier plans

Hot meals

Daily, 11:00–21:00

Right by the river

Herzogenauracher Damm 11

Celebrate by the river

Tables for up to 150 people

The beer garden today

Open in good weather, with more to come

Our beer garden remains open in a smaller area during building work, weather permitting. Enjoy the same view of the Regnitz, with the new pier planned for autumn 2026.

The current Regnitz beer garden with a parasol, tables and flowers

Open in good weather

The beer garden today, right by the water

A smaller area, but the same riverside setting: tables beside the Regnitz, parasols, fresh flowers and cold draught beer. Stop by after a bike ride or at the end of your working day.

Building work at Ritter St. Georg, with scaffolding and a banner showing the planned extension

Autumn 2026

Extension & riverside pier taking shape

Our extension is taking shape next door, with a pier over the Regnitz, new seating areas, wine arbours and a children’s lawn. See the plans on our homepage .

Extension · autumn 2026

The new pier over the Regnitz

At the heart of the extension is a pier reaching out over the river. It is designed as a place for a glass of Franconian wine at dusk, with open views across the Regnitz meadows.

Wine arbours & a children’s lawn

Shaded places to gather and room for children to play.

More seating, with distinct settings

Areas with their own character, from a quiet table for two to a long table for a group.

Illuminated steps to the water

Gentle LED lighting guides the way down to the riverbank in the evening.

Opening planned for autumn 2026

Building work is scheduled for completion in late summer 2026.

The path to opening

1
Summer 2026
Beer garden season by the river
Open in a smaller area, with tables right beside the Regnitz while the extension takes shape next door.
2
Late summer 2026
Completion of building work
The pier, wine arbours, children’s lawn and illuminated riverside steps take shape.
3
Autumn 2026
Opening of the riverside pier
The expanded beer garden opens in full, with the pier over the Regnitz at its heart.

From our kitchen

Franconian classics in the beer garden

Hearty homemade food and fresh draught beer. Hot meals are served daily from 11:00 to 21:00, without a break.

Franconian sausages

Franconian sausages served with sauerkraut or potato salad and bread

Homemade7,00 €

Bavarian Meatball

A homemade Bavarian-style meat patty, served with fresh potato salad and crispy fried onions.

Homemade9,80 €

View the full menu

A place with character

What makes our beer garden special

A taste of Franconia, right beside the river.

Beside the Regnitz

Tables by the water and the sound of the nearby waterfall, surrounded by greenery in Erlangen.

Sunsets by the river

Watch the evening light turn the Regnitz meadows golden as you enjoy a drink by the water.

Franconian food & draught beer

Cold draught beer, hearty Franconian platters and homemade specialities from our kitchen.

On the Regnitz Cycle Route

A welcoming stop for cyclists, walkers and day-trippers exploring between Erlangen, Bamberg and Fürth.

For rides, family days & after-work drinks

Make the beer garden part of your day in Erlangen

Cyclists & walkers on the Regnitz Cycle Route

Our beer garden is on the popular Regnitz Cycle Route, a convenient meal stop when exploring Erlangen, Bamberg and the Aischgrund. Bicycle parking is right at the entrance.

Families with children

While adults enjoy the view of the Regnitz, children can play in our small beer garden playground. The neighbouring barbecue hut is also a setting for children’s birthdays and family celebrations.

After-work drinks in Erlangen

Enjoy a cold beer by the river after work, including after appointments at Siemens Campus or the university hospital. Siemens Campus is about five minutes from the inn by car.

Visitors & weekend guests

Stay at the historic Gasthof Ritter St. Georg and end your day in our own beer garden, watching the sunset over the Regnitz.

Groups, clubs & birthdays

We can reserve long tables in the beer garden for celebrations of up to 150 people. For smaller groups of up to 15, the neighbouring barbecue hut offers another option.

Moments by the river

A glimpse of the beer garden

Spring blossom and evening string lights: discover the atmosphere through the seasons.

Guests raising a glass in the beer garden beneath string lights — Warm summer evenings under string lights

Spring blossom over the Ritter St. Georg beer garden — Spring blossom above the tables

Flowers along the path to the Regnitz with seating beside the water — The path down to the Regnitz

Pink hydrangea in the Ritter St. Georg beer garden

Dewdrops on geraniums in the Ritter St. Georg beer garden

At a glance

Good to know

Opening: Weather-dependent; open throughout the day in good weather
Hot meals: Daily, 11:00–21:00
Directions: Herzogenauracher Damm 11, 91058 Erlangen
Parking: Free parking at the inn
By bike: On the Regnitz Cycle Route
For children: Small playground in the beer garden
Groups: Reservations for up to 150 people
Phone: +49 9131 7665-0

More photos will follow once work on the new pier is complete.

Questions & answers

Beer garden FAQs

Opening, building work and the new riverside pier, explained.

Still have questions? Call us on +49 9131 7665-0 or get in touch through our contact page.

Your place by the river

An evening beside the Regnitz?

Reserve a riverside table, discover our barbecue hut or plan a bike ride along the Regnitz.

Reserve a table Explore the barbecue hut Cycling along the Regnitz

Find our beer garden

Herzogenauracher Damm 11, 91058 Erlangen – free parking at the inn and cycle access from the Regnitz Cycle Route.

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