A Fort Greene beer hall built for big steins and bigger groups
Black Forest Brooklyn is a casual German beer hall in Fort Greene, opened around 2013 by Black Forest natives, with a backyard beer garden and projectors for the game. It pours 14 German drafts — Hofbräu, Rothaus, Weihenstephan and more — in half-liter, liter, and two-liter boot sizes.
The food is proper southwestern German fare: schnitzel, spätzle, sausages, Flammkuchen, giant pretzels, and Black Forest cherry cake to finish. It’s a group-friendly, sports-friendly room, and it’s a notable draw for World Cup matches in summer 2026.
The Happy Hour
The house happy hour is $6 for a half-liter of Hofbräu Original or HB Dunkel, offered weekdays until 6pm, holidays excepted — a solid discount off the usual $9. The menu publishes the 6pm end time but not a start time, so plan on the deal running from opening until 6pm on weekdays. Beyond that, Wednesdays bring half-off wine bottles and there’s free trivia on Tuesdays and Sundays.
The Room
A big, boisterous beer-hall space with communal energy, projectors for soccer, and a backyard beer garden when the weather turns. It’s built for groups — think two-liter beer boots, a shot ski, and a 13-pour beer flight — so it suits birthdays and watch parties more than a quiet drink.
Who Black Forest Brooklyn Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| World Cup watch party | Projectors and a beer-hall crowd make it a prime spot for summer 2026 matches. |
| Big group night | Two-liter boots, a shot ski, and long tables are made for a crowd. |
| German comfort food | Schnitzel, spätzle, and sausages pair naturally with the draft list. |
| Wine Down Wednesday | Half-off wine bottles every Wednesday gives non-beer drinkers a reason to come. |
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Black Forest Brooklyn FAQ
What is Black Forest Brooklyn’s happy hour?
It’s $6 for a half-liter of Hofbräu Original or HB Dunkel, weekdays until 6pm (excluding holidays).
Is there a beer garden?
Yes — there’s a backyard beer garden, plus 14 German drafts served in sizes up to a two-liter boot.
Is it good for watching soccer?
Yes — projectors and a beer-hall setup make it a popular match-day spot, including for the 2026 World Cup.
Are there other regular specials?
Wednesdays feature half-off wine bottles, and free trivia runs on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Black Forest Brooklyn before visiting for a specific deal.