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    HillGarten

    4.3 (47 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Tipper T.

    Love this place ! Fun outdoor spot in the middle of Old Hilliard off of Main Street Awesome Beer Garden with have Live Music / Bands , Picnic Tables , Firepits , Corn Hole , Trees , etc Fun place to hang and have a few drinks , they also have German Food , Brats , Giant Pretzels , etc Glad there is someplace like this in Hilliard !

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    Kayla B.

    This was SUCH a great surprise and really gives me throwbacks to the German beer gardens. If the weather is nice, HillGarten is entirely outdoors, made to handle big groups of people, and very German-slanted. It's a really cute place. PROS: -I, admittedly, don't really like being out in the sun. There are tons of shaded spots here, even under the full day's sunlight. -They have quite a few beer taps, and they're all numbered on the sign. This makes it a whole lot easier/faster to order the beer you want. They had some German imports too! -Very German menu. They have some neat American takes, but there were a lot of German throwbacks too (like Kasespatzel!). -Pretzel is gigantic (priced so, too, but it made a full dinner for two people without needing a snack later), and the beer cheese that goes with it is good. I'd definitely recommend the extra beer cheese they offer if you're someone who really likes to smother in cheese. -Indoor restrooms built into the kitchen/bar building. You're not in outhouses or barely-there outdoor restrooms. They feel like standard bathrooms. CONS: -Chairs are a little uncomfortable for sitting for long periods of time. I'm not sure if anyone has ever said metal chairs are super comfortable, though, but just something to keep in mind. They have picnic tables too. -Parking might require a bit of creativity. They have a few spots next to the building from the alleyway, but I mean "a few". Like 5. If anything is going on here, you'll need to find street parking. Nearby street parking is free for 2 hour spurts. -Hillgarten is, literally, next to one of the busiest Hilliard downtown roads in the area. Expect the buzzing of cars pretty constantly, but it turns into background noise unless one of those "everyone needs to hear my car!" people drives through.

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    Miranda L.

    The wife and I got the sausage charcuterie with house sausage. The jalapeno and regular bratwurst were delicious. Nice and spicy. Appreciated the fennel in the regular one. The plain is too plain for me. Casing on the bratwurst seemed appropriately snappy.  It is was served with two mustards and small pickles, a classic sour kraut with caraway seed. Which was delicate but very nice. There were also roasted onions and bell peppers.  There's a grassy area, being reseeded for spring, probs gonna be reopened soon. We saw a dog bowl so these folks are dog friendly.  The restrooms are around back.   A note: It might feel the pricey side but it makes sense. There's a lot of love put into the food. They're on Untappd so you can check drafts. Which are $6.50- $8, affordable. Definitely on par with draft prices around Columbus.  The käsespätzle is SO yummy. It's made to order with crispy onions, fresh onions and green onions. (Like a New American version of Käsespätzle). Definitely spiced well, compared to the other Käsespätzle at hofbrauhaus. It's SO much better here. Seriously, it's so good. I can't wait to make it back out to Hilliard. I'll keep an eye their socials and website for events.

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    Valerie W.

    It's cute, it's "unique," the food, drinks and service are FINE, but IMHO, it's a HUGE gimmick. At least during the colder months, it might be worth one visit to check out the "igloos" set up in the front, but the hassle of zipping yourself in and out of there, the either freezing or roasting temps (the igloos are heated) and the set up is not the most conducive to hanging out, eating and drinking with friends. The food (some, not all "German-style") the drinks (some VERY good cocktail choices) and the service are all very good. The tiny table in the center of the "igloo" might not have been the best for what my group of 5-6 people ordered. Our (giant!!) pretzels, hummus platter and other assorted apps barely fit on the table, but we made it work, mostly... Service was good, and our group seemed happy with the menu, venue, etc., but I'd only go back in warmer weather, as I didn't really like the winter tent/igloo setup.... Give it a try, YOU might enjoy it... I might see you back there in warmer weather!!

    Such a nice charming neighborhood place. A family friendly casual Biergarten with a nice selection of beers on draft (about 20). A good variety of beer styles as well. They also have cocktails, wines & sodas. The food menu is mostly apps & handhelds but it's perfect for the venue. We had the pretzel & the sausage charcuterie. Both were awesome. The soft pretzel was warm & chewy. The beer cheese & mustard for dipping were great. The sausage board was amazing. The sausages were some of the best I've had. The kraut that comes with it was great as well. The staff is very nice. I can't wait to go back to try some of their sandwiches.

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    Carla F.

    Wow. I kept driving past this place and finally stopped by to check it out. The customer service was superb. The gentleman working the bar asked us if we'd been here before and since we hadn't, he explained the menu and told us what was popular/his personal favorites. He was kind and patient with us as we decided on what to get. We got a few drinks and some food and sat by the fire place. The fire was nice since it was a chilly night. Although the chairs are made of medal, they have blankets available for the chairs! Even though it was 40° outside, it definitely did not feel like it. I was so warm and toasty. For food, we got the pretzel which was huge! The cheese dip was absolutely scrumptious. The Mac and cheese was also very tasty and had fried onion on it. If you're looking for a laid back outing, with amazing customer service, definitely check Hillgarten out! Totally recommend it.

    Aubrey L.

    Came here for the first time and I really enjoyed my experience! They have a great cocktail menu that's seasonal and lots of different brat options, including a vegan dog!! I ordered the spicy brat and my boyfriend ordered the dad frankenfurter. We also had a side of potato salad and two margaritas. I ordered the seasonal pineapple jalapeño marg and he had an original. It was all fantastic and the place had such a fun atmosphere for a beautiful day. Will be back soon!!

    Jennifer R.

    They have done a lot to make the Hilliard Station area more appealing and this lively little biergarten is such a fun addition. Let me say first.....the staff here were the friendliest and most personable people I have encountered in any establishment serving food since pre-covid times. They restored my faith that great service is not completely gone. You order at the counter and they give you a buzzer to alert when your order is ready to be picked up. They also appeared to be running out some of the food to tables, so seemed to be kind of a mix. The food menu is short and German inspired. It is mostly brats and a few different appetizers. The giant bavarian pretzel seemed to be very popular. The warm potato salad was very tasty. The fall cocktail list had all kinds of things that sounded good. We wanted to try the butterscotch margarita (?!) but they were sold out. I should have taken a picture of the menu, because I cant remember the names of the drinks. They also have an extensive beer selection, of course, and several wine options. There is a large fire pit and some outdoor games. It is kid and dog friendly. The music was a little odd, but you will be too busy enjoying the overall atmosphere to notice.

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    Gretchen T.

    Absolutely adorable little place that was a great addition to Old Hilliard. It's German inspired, hence the food and drink names. They also play some German music (although not all the time). The shining gem here is definitely the bretzel, which is huge (pictured below). I shared it with two other people, and it was so delicious, I still wanted more when it was done! We went through the cheese dip really fast though. Not sure if we could've gotten a refill on that, but that's on us for not asking! The service here is really great and friendly. They would come up to check in on us and then quickly bus our tables, so we weren't all cluttered. We spilled some salt on the table, and they kindly wiped it away for us. We saw an engagement party happening here, so it is clear this is a spot for all occasions. We were just here for a casual afternoon, and I'd definitely come back. Thank you for the amazing experience!

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    Danielle M.

    HillGarten is a nice outdoor beer garden space for an afternoon drink or event. Lots of seating and for small or large parties. They have a cute fire pit and corn hole. They have both beer and liquor and a small menu of German food. They are also pet and kid friendly. They have a kids menu as well.

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    Beautiful garten setting. Thoughtful Crafted drinks and delicious food. Special touches in everything they do, and smiling great service.

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    Great beer selection, amazing outdoor patio, live music and food. Check it out if you're in Old Hilliard.

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