Opened in 2019, Ludwig's is the first-of-its-kind Biergarten in Mountain View.  It is a tradition that Europeans have enjoyed for centuries – communal tables where friends and strangers mingle in a lively, friendly atmosphere. 

Palo Alto Online says that Ludwigs, the German beer garden in Mountain View, now has a new owner. The Journal talks to the new owner, Gisela Qasim. “I grew up in Munich beer gardens, so I know how the food tastes and is served,” she says. She goes on, “We have a great selection here, but I think we could change it a bit to make it look more like a Bavarian beer garden.” 

For example, on Sundays, they will serve schweinebraten, which is pork roast; in the winter, they will serve glühwein, which is mulled wine; and the Prussian-style cabbage will be swapped out for a Bavarian version.

Qasim says, “I love to host everyone from all over the world who comes to the Bay Area to show how friendly and open the German community and culture can be, because that’s what my dad experienced when he came.”