The Standard Biergarten is a $$ beer garden with real crowd data behind it: 553 all-time Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Sunday as the busiest days. Google has it at 4.1 across 1,783 reviews, which tracks with the comments: fun, loud, beer-forward, and better for a lively visit than whispered conversation.
Reviews point to an open-air setup below the High Line, helped by giant fans and a breezy feel. The food read is simple—sausage and pretzel—while drinkers call out the draft choices and beer selection.
This is the stop after the High Line walk, the World Cup watch, or the weekend meet-up: casual, lively, and not pretending to be quiet.