Borgata to Open "Beer Garden," Pool and Fast-Casual Eatery This Summer

On July 1, Borgata will open its first outdoor drinks garden serving 15 unspecified craft and domestic beers, cocktails like the Honeydew Mimosa and Cucumber Cooler, and snacks like a watermelon salad with feta and smashed brisket and short-rib burger; offering yard games and live bands on weekends; and programming special events like Pig Roast Thursdays and Sunday Scotch and Cigars. Later in July, Borgata will open an adults-only outdoor pool next to the beer garden for guests of the hotel and The Water Club. The 3,200-square-foot Roman-style pool has capacity for 1,000 patrons in daybeds, cabanas and chaise-lounges.

The Marketplace Eatery replaces the Cafeteria with quick-service and gourmet foods-to-go like cheeses, coffee, olive oils and charcuterie. A wine bar allows for on-site imbibing and tasting plates. Diners can also eat Italian, Mexican, Asian and Philly-style foods at the eatery. The upgrades are part of Borgata's $50 million renovation.