Draft beer at 07:00 in GAT? That’s Bar 1.
Bar 1 sits landside in the GAT terminal at Augsburg Airport, before security, so it works both for departures and airport pickups. Hours run Monday to Saturday from 07:00 to 21:00 and Sunday from 09:00 to 21:00, which covers the full AGB flight window and early check-ins. Prices hit the mid-range $$ mark, more like a city bar than a hotel lounge.
This place leans into local and international drinks, with the standout being the local beer selection poured on tap and in bottles. If you care about trying something Bavarian without leaving the airport, start with a regional Helles or Weissbier instead of defaulting to the big global brands. Food is standard bar fare, so think simple snacks to back up a beer rather than a full restaurant meal.
Since Bar 1 is outside security in GAT, budget time to clear screening after your drink; at a small airport like Augsburg, assume at least 15 minutes buffer before boarding. The layout is straightforward: counter service, a few tables, and direct sightlines to the main terminal area, so you can keep an eye on the departures board while you finish your glass.
Expect prices a notch above downtown Augsburg pubs but below hotel-bar levels; a local beer typically costs less than what you’d pay in Munich Airport’s terminals, which softens the blow if you’re waiting out a delay. Card payment is the norm, and staff are used to quick turnarounds for passengers catching regional flights.
Practical tip: if you plan to try more than one local beer, do it on arrival rather than before departure so you’re not clock-watching the security line out of GAT.
Local beer selection