Binghamton German Club

Binghamton German Club Located at 218 Loughlin Rd Binghamton, NY, the German Club is a social club that seeks to perpetuate the traditions and customs of Germans in America.

HISTORY

The February 19, 1897 records in the Broome County Clerk’s Office indicate that five gentlemen of German background filed a certificate of incorporation pursuant to the Membership Corporation Law of the state of New York. The name of the corporation was Germania Männerchor of Binghamton, N.Y. The going was sometimes rough in the early years, but finally in January, 1923, a group of ninet

een musicians and members gathered and made a motion to start a club under the name of “Deutscher Gesang und Music Club.” In 1927, an application for membership to the Central New York Sängerbund was filed. Our first director was Adele Winkler, and in June, 1928, our society attended our first Sängerfest in Schenectady, NY. In October of that year, the membership voted to change the name of the club to Germania Männerchor. Meetings were initially held in members' homes. Until John Winkler made a suggestion to build out his chicken coop as a club house. This worked out well and there was plenty of room for singing and band rehearsals. In December, 1928, the wives of the Germania Männerchor members decided to start the Ladies Section of the Germania Männerchor. The Germania Männerchor has been a member of the New York State Sängerbund since this time, The chorus has been lead by a number of distinguished directors. Dr. Michael Kinney was the initial choral director for over 25 years followed by Randy Messing, and the current director is William Snyder. In October, 1930, the Germania Männerchor bought the Town of Kirkwood property near Binghamton, NY on which our Club House sits today. 1931 was a very busy year. A small building was erected and then the next year, a porch was added and the following year, a well was dug. Today the club consists of a large upstairs event room with hardwood floor dance floor, a downstairs ratskeller, commercial kitchen, outdoor bar and beautiful covered Biergarten. In June, 1998, the men and ladies auxiliary were merged and are now known as the Binghamton German Club (incorporated as Germania Männerchor).

This Friday will be our Cruise In at the German Club in partnership with the Twin Tiers Mustang Club. All are welcome to...
06/03/2026

This Friday will be our Cruise In at the German Club in partnership with the Twin Tiers Mustang Club. All are welcome to enjoy the show and have some great food and beverages! 🚘 🍻

Members, please also remember that we will have a membership meeting as well as officer voting at 7:30pm! See you then!
05/29/2026

Members, please also remember that we will have a membership meeting as well as officer voting at 7:30pm! See you then!

Come out for the best breakfast in town! 🇩🇪 🥞 🍻
05/21/2026

Come out for the best breakfast in town! 🇩🇪 🥞 🍻

KIRKWOOD, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Binghamton German Club is inviting the community to celebrate the upcoming Memorial Day holiday in an authentic beer garden. The German Club is holding the fi…

We will be CLOSED Friday, May 22nd in preparation for the first breakfast in the woods of the season! All are invited to...
05/19/2026

We will be CLOSED Friday, May 22nd in preparation for the first breakfast in the woods of the season! All are invited to attend. Join us for scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, hash brown casserole, homemade breads, coffee, juice and all you can eat pancakes.
Non member $13, Member $11, ages 6 and under $7

05/15/2026

Today’s the day!! Time to kick off our first Brats, Brews, & Bands for the season with the playing between 6:00 and 8:00. There’s plenty of room for all, with over 30 picnic tables under our big tents!
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The bar and grounds will be open at 5:00pm with an ala carte menu consisting of Bratwurst and side dishes available starting at 6:00pm.
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The bar will be selling delicious German beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks. See you there! 🌭 🍺 🎶 🇩🇪

To say that the picnic grounds and Biergarten are ready for 2026 is an understatement! The facilities director, officers...
05/09/2026

To say that the picnic grounds and Biergarten are ready for 2026 is an understatement! The facilities director, officers, and volunteers have been very busy to make the club look and run better than ever. The tents are up, the covered structure for the grills is completed, and the pavilion got all new electric work. Looking fantastic!

05/07/2026
You may notice a few upgrades this season! Our officers are proud to showcase the freshly graveled Biergarten as well as...
04/30/2026

You may notice a few upgrades this season! Our officers are proud to showcase the freshly graveled Biergarten as well as a new concrete pad for our summer grills. Bring on the good weather and bratwurst!

04/25/2026

When it’s finally Friday and the Binghamton German Club is open for Stammtisch! 🍺 Prost! 🇩🇪

Address

218 Loughlin Road
Binghamton, NY
13904

Opening Hours

5pm - 11pm

Telephone

+16077755265

Website

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