1. 1. August

   359 Bleecker St., nr. Charles St.; 212-929-4774

   From September 11 to 17, menu specials include a $28 sausage supper for two.

2. 2. Spiegel Beer Garden

   Pier 17, South Street Seaport; spiegelworld.com

   The Spiegeltent’s run ends October 1, and so does your chance to sip an alfresco lager under the stars—and the belly of the Brooklyn Bridge.

3. 3. Soho Park

   62 Prince St., at Lafayette St.; 212-219-2129

   Substitute a Wisconsin brat for a German wurst and a Sixpoint Righteous Rye for a Kölsch at Soho’s newest beer garden.

4. 4. Zum Schneider

   107 Ave. C, at 7th St.; 212-598-1098

   O’zapft is! Stop by September 16 for the ceremonial tapping of the first Oktoberfest keg, done “simultaneously” (via satellite TV) with the lord mayor of Munich.

5. 5. Loreley

   7 Rivington St., nr. bowery; 212-253-7077

   To mark the Biergarten’s third anniversary on October 3, a whole suckling pig will be paraded through the premises and then washed down with plenty of seasonally appropriate beverages.

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