Gestalt Haus
Cyclist-friendly beer garden with great sausages and a laid-back atmosphere. Bike parking inside!
About Gestalt Haus
Gestalt Haus is the unofficial clubhouse of Marin cycling. This German-inspired beer garden in Fairfax welcomes cyclists with open arms - and open doors, because they literally let you park your bike inside the bar. Try finding that in San Francisco.
The beer selection is excellent, with a focus on German-style lagers and local craft options. The food menu centers on sausages and pretzels, which are exactly what you want after 40 miles of climbing. The atmosphere is relaxed and convivial, with long communal tables that encourage conversation between strangers.
On weekends, Gestalt Haus fills up with riders coming off the morning group rides. It's the kind of place where you can walk in alone and leave with plans for next weekend's ride, because everyone in there shares the same passion. The Fairfax location puts it at the hub of Marin cycling, accessible from virtually every route in the county.
Tips
- You can park your bike inside - seriously, they encourage it
- The bratwurst and a cold German lager is the perfect post-ride meal
- Communal tables make this a great spot for groups
- Saturday afternoons are the peak post-Roasters hangout time
- They have a good selection of non-alcoholic beers for those who still have to ride home