Broken Bow
173 Marbledale Rd, Tuckahoe; 914.268.0900
Broken Bow’s spacious back garden can accommodate up to 80 people and often hosts a rotating food truck. Eleven beers are brewed on premises—including IPAs, lagers, pilsners, and stouts—at this family owned and operated microbrewery. For the non-beer drinkers in your group, the brewery also offers sangria slushies, frose, and cider. Pets are welcome.
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
444 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, 914.741.2337
Captain Lawrence was Westchester’s first craft brewery, and it has been serving up great beer and a fun vibe since 2006. Their beer garden is a hot spot during summer so be sure to make a reservation (they accept bookings online for tables up to six). There are 15 varieties on tap and food options including pizzas, burgers, wings, even an ahi tuna poke bowl.
If you live in Northern Westchester, the Mount Kisco location—which opened in 2020—may be more convenient. This smaller beer garden fits 40 comfortably and offers the same brews as Elmsford and a similar food menu, minus the pizzas. At both locations, there’s live music through the weekend, but only on Sundays in Mount Kisco will you find BOGO drinks at the bar. No dogs allowed.
Marlowe Artisanal Ales
139 Hoyt Ave, Mamaroneck; 914.412.0016
While not a beer garden in the traditional sense, this brewpub has a back patio draped with Edison bulbs where you can hang out on bar stools and chaise longues. One of the county’s newest breweries (opened in 2023), Marlowe is creative with both their beer and food: the imaginative menu includes eggplant chips, grilled shrimp tacos, and burgers that are ground in-house and aged with Koji; their brews range from light lagers to double IPAs made with hops sourced from Japan. The outdoor space is dog friendly, and every Wednesday night you’ll find an engaged (and pretty competitive) crowd for trivia night.
Nadine’s
715 Saw Mill River Rd, Yorktown Heights; 914.962.4298
Northern Westchester staple Nadine’s sports a laid-back beer garden (or biergarten, to be proper) and menu that blends elements of French, German, and Austrian cultures. Thanks to the influence of owner Christian Schienle, who hails from Vienna, Nadine’s offerings of traditional schnitzel and spaetzle are well complimented by the hard-to-find selection of international brews. Take a seat in the lush, homey beer garden that pumps out German tunes and is encircled by plants, fairy lights, and even space heaters for those chilly evenings. In addition to the specialty beer, Schienle also serves up a selection of Austrian schnapps and liqueurs. Sippers be warned, they only serve their beer in two sizes: half a liter and a liter.
Take a seat in Nadine’s lush, homey beer garden that pumps out German tunes and is encircled by plants and fairy lights.
River Outpost Brewing Co.
5 John Walsh Blvd, Peekskill; 914.788.4555
Located in Factoria at Charles Point, this brewery on the banks of the Hudson is owned by Captain Lawrence founder Scott Vaccaro and local developers Louie Lanza and John Sharp. Pouring Captain Lawrence beers waterside, River Outpost offers the most scenic place to sip. Keep those shore vibes going with the impressive raw bar offerings of East and West coast oysters, littleneck clams, and shrimp cocktail. Known for their trivia Thursdays and live music schedule, keep an eye on their website, for the full calendar of happenings. Dogs are allowed, but only in the beer garden.
Wolf & Warrior Brewing Company
195A E Post Rd, White Plains; 914.368.8617
This intimate beer garden, in additional to the brewery’s expansive tasting room, is tucked away in the heart of downtown White Plains and specializes in New York-grown wheat and hops. Reserving a table here is key as the space only accommodates up to 16 guests, but if you can snag one, make sure you take advantage of the cornhole, giant Jenga, and other games available. Fun fact: owner Mike Chiltern partnered with Yankees legend Paul O’Neill on his own beer, the Warrior 21 IPA, that the team celebrated with when they won the American League East Championship last year. Chose from one of the dozen beers on rotation like the Forza Italian Lager or the Patagonia Argentinian Golden Ale. Wolf & Warrior is also dishing out fun handhelds to nosh on, like their maple chicken wings, fig and ricotta flatbread pizza, and tender, slow roasted Cubano. Wednesday night bingo is a must, and keep your eyes peeled for special events like yoga, vinyl nights, and more. Pups are welcome in the beer garden but due to the nature of Wolf & Warrior having a full-service restaurant, are not allowed inside.
Yonkers Brewing Co.
92 Main St, Yonkers; 914.226.8327
Yonkers Brewery is bringing the party outside with their lively beer garden. The dynamic atmosphere that goes on inside of the old Yonkers Trolley Barn carries out onto the patio, surrounded by plants and murals done by local artists. Sip on one of the brewery’s tongue-in-cheek titled beers like the New England IPA called, “It’s Pronounced Wedge,” or their latest Pilsner named, “Not Upstate” (because contrary to much debate, Westchester is not upstate). The food is elevated to a point that will make you do a double take; the short rib grilled cheese, blood orange salad, and churrasco skirt give you a full dining experience, not just a bite at a brewery. Live music is a big part of the scene, and many local performers across all genres have found themselves on the Yonkers Brewing stage running the gamut from freestyle rap to pop punk. In fact, the brewery is deeply embedded in the community, so expect events like their Yonkers Arts Week party and Yonkers Pride celebration.
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