Must-see nightlife in Salzburg

  • Augustiner Bräustübl

    Salzburg

    Who says monks can’t enjoy themselves? Since 1621, this cheery, monastery-run brewery has served potent home brews in beer steins, in the vaulted hall and…

  • Kaffee Alchemie

    Salzburg

    Making coffee really is rocket science at this vintage-cool cafe by the river, which spotlights high-quality, fair-trade, single-origin beans. Talented…

  • 220 Grad

    Salzburg

    In a tucked-away corner of the Altstadt, this retro-cool cafe is up there with the best for its freshly roasted coffee, breakfasts and decked terrace …

  • StieglKeller

    Salzburg

    For a 365-day taste of Oktoberfest, try this cavernous, Munich-style beer hall, which shares the same architect as Munich’s Hofbräuhaus. It has an…

  • Die Weisse

    Salzburg

    The cavernous brewpub of the Salzburger Weissbierbrauerei, this is the place to guzzle cloudy wheat beers, in the wood-floored pub or the shady beer…

  • Mayday Bar

    Salzburg

    Peer down at the Flying Bulls aviation enthusiasts’ rare historical aircraft through the glass walls at this crystalline bar, part of the airport’s…

  • Darwin's

    Salzburg

    Darwin might well have been partial to an expertly mixed cocktail or two at this glam vaulted bar, while dreaming up his theory of evolution or pondering…

  • Sacher

    Salzburg

    Nowhere is the chocolate richer, the apricot jam tangier and the cream lighter than at the home of the legendary Sacher Torte. The cafe is pure old-world…

  • Apollo Bar

    Salzburg

    Even if you can't afford to stay at Hotel Schloss Mönchstein, you can get a taste of the high life at this glass-domed, gold-kissed bar, a stylish haunt…

  • We Love Coffee

    Salzburg

    For a caffeine fix on the go, you can't beat this cute cafe in a converted Piaggio Ape, which parks up next to Mozartsteg. It makes mean espressos, chai…

  • Herbert's Bar

    Salzburg

    It's time to slip down the rabbit hole…unless you're already too late for that very important date. Welcome to Salzburg's bonkers – yet pretty cool – bar…

  • Escobar

    Salzburg

    There's a good buzz at this hang-out on the square, themed like a retro Mexican cantina, with bright colours, bare bulbs and floral tables. Skip the not…

  • Coffee House

    Salzburg

    Tucked away in a courtyard behind the Friedhof St Sebastian, this cafe is a trendy addition to this side of the river, with its retro-cool interior, R & B…

  • Seven Senses

    Salzburg

    Hotel Stein’s chi-chi 7th-floor terrace bar attracts Salzburg’s champagne-sipping socialites and anyone who loves a good view. It isn’t cheap, but it's…

  • Unikum Sky

    Salzburg

    For knockout fortress views and a full-on Salzburg panorama, head up to this sun-kissed terrace atop the Unipark Nonntal campus, 300m south of…

  • Sternbräu

    Salzburg

    While it's quite firmly on the tourist trail, this massive beer garden remains a decent place to guzzle homebrews and people-watch in the Altstadt. It has…

  • Café Tomaselli

    Salzburg

    Going strong since 1705, this marble and wood-panelled cafe is a former Mozart haunt. It’s famous for having Salzburg’s flakiest strudels, best Einspänner…

  • Little Grain

    Salzburg

    Blink and you really will miss Little Grain, an intimate cocktail bar under the arcades, with a speakeasy vibe. The stone-vaulted bar is all soft lighting…

  • Fingerlos

    Salzburg

    Salzburgers rave about the dainty petits fours, flaky pastries and creamy tortes served at this high-ceilinged cafe. Join a well-dressed crowd for…

  • Köchelverzeichnis

    Salzburg

    This is a real neighbourhood bar with jazzy music, antipasti and a great selection of wines. Taste citrusy Grüner Veltliners and Rieslings from the family…

  • Café Bazar

    Salzburg

    At this cafe, with its chandeliers and polished wood, locals enjoy the same river views over breakfast, cake and intelligent conversation as Marlene…

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