Welcome to Our Beer Garden
Please Read our Policies
In order for our beer garden to stay clean, comfortable, and safe, we depend upon our patrons to respect the following policies while visiting the Diamond Spring Brewing Co.
- All well-behaved adults, children, and dogs are welcome!
We encourage a family-friendly atmosphere in our beer garden, which means we have extended our welcome to your children and dogs. But let’s not ruin a good thing! Primarily, our beer garden is a place for adult humans to enjoy the beer tasting experience and relax. So if patrons, their children, or dogs are interfering with that experience, guests may be removed at management’s discretion. We are a family-owned business with children and pets of our own and it is very important to us that your whole family feels welcome here – let’s keep it that way!
- Dogs Must Be Friendly, Quiet and Leashed. Pet Owners Be Vigilant!
We welcome friendly, quiet dogs into our garden (not on the couches, benches, or tables please). Leashes may NOT be secured to the fencing, tables or chairs (an adult human MUST be on the other end!) The privilege of dogs in the beer garden can only continue if we do not have incidents. Please note: The beer garden is a ‘no potty’ zone. If pet accidents occur, please clean them up promptly and thoroughly and do not leave poo bags – we have garbages. Please DO ask for a complimentary dog bowl and let us know if pets and snuggles are allowed, so we can say hi!
- Children must follow our 'Guidelines for Little Pints!'
Do you have children in your party? No worries, minors are permitted in the beer garden as long as they follow our Guidelines for Little Pints. We love being a space where families can relax together — but together is the key word. If you’re here with your child, they should be enjoying the space with you, not becoming the next table’s entertainment. Planning to stay awhile? Awesome! Blankets and quiet tabletop toys from home are welcome to help keep little ones comfy and occupied.
Please view our garden like you would a restaurant patio. Minors must remain seated with you, and those under age 10, must be accompanied by an adult (21+) at all times when moving about the garden. Trips to the bathroom or water tap by minors under the age of 10 should not be done alone. NOTE: Some children, particularly between the ages of 4 and 10, may find sitting at the table for the duration of your stay especially difficult. Please use your best judgement and recognize your particular child’s needs when making a decision about whether our space is right for the whole family. If it’s not going to work for you family, rest assured, date nights are also awesome here 😉
Please note that several breweries in our area have recently changed policies for children, limiting their admittance or even eliminating it all together. We do not wish to do this. Please remember that “children permitted” does not mean the garden is a free-for-all daycare/jungle gym/playground. Parents allowing children to leave their table to run around, scream, or climb on furniture or the fence will be warned, directed to review the Guidelines for Little Pints; and if behavior cannot be resolved, asked to leave. Please don’t make us have that conversation. Our beer garden is meant to be a relaxing space for all guests — so please help us keep it that way.
- Tables are shared. Make new friends!
Tables and chairs in our taproom and beer garden are first come, first serve. Beer garden comes from the German “Biergarten.” At their core, biergartens are a place to drink beer communally at tables outside a brewery. This means: you make room for others, you talk to your neighbors, and enjoy your place in the beer community. You might find it interesting to know that beer gardens in New Jersey may just be the closest thing to authentic as you can get! Biergartens were originally born when brewers in Munich started adding tables and food to their establishments, which upset the restaurant industry – and so in 1812 the King decreed that brewers could sell beer and bread but nothing else. (Sound familiar?)
- Bringing in Outside food is ENCOURAGED!
As per New Jersey brewery regulations, we are not permitted to serve food. We are, however, located in the middle of over 35 eating establishments and we encourage you to bring your own food and snacks. During our peak season (June-Aug), whenever possible (typically Fri/Sat 4-8PM), we offer food runners for food pickups within the downtown limits. When our runners are present, you may take advantage of this service. This is a first job EVER for many of our youngest food runners, please be patient and respectful, and if you appreciate their footwork in making your experience at DSBC even more enjoyable, tips are welcome. We are teaching good work ethic and customer service skills to our youngest community members.
- Please treat our beer garden and its contents with respect.
Gosh we noticed this one is hard to resist, but please, please do not dig, throw, or move the rocks – this is our “floor” and moving stones will not only create a mess, it could create a tripping hazard for other guests. Do not move the picnic tables or Adirondack chairs without speaking to a beer garden attendant. No dogs, kids, or butts on the table tops please. We have napkins, please clean up spills or food messes for the next guest. If you have an issue with a spill or breakage, please see a staff member.
- Beer is to be consumed inside the fence only, please.
No alcoholic drinks (OR BREWERY GLASSES) are permitted outside the garden fence. Please also note that growlers or crowlers are for off-site consumption only. No outside alcohol is permitted. If you love our pub glasses, we do encourage you to support this small business by purchasing them from our merch shop!
- The beer garden is a non-smoking environment.
According to State law, local town ordinances, and Denville Health Department Regulations, no smoking or vaping is permitted at Diamond Spring Brewing Co.
LASTLY, we hate to even have to say any of this. Above all, we ask that you HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE BEER!