Vienna
Far-reaching views across Vienna’s urban expanse extend from the terraces of this peaceful spot, which is marked by a small sign leading to the vine…
Must-see nightlife in Vienna
Vienna
There's an urban beat to this white-walled, postindustrial, American-style microbrewery, which pairs great craft beer, such as Magog (a barrel-aged dark…
Vienna
Tucked into a cobbled alley, Ammutsøn is a welcoming bar with simple wooden communal bench seating and quirky art on its white-brick walls. Twelve taps…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
You’d swear you’re by the sea at this hopping canal-side beach bar, with beach chairs, sand, DJ beats and hordes of Viennese livin’ it up on summer…
Vienna
Time warping you back to the 1950s with its formica tables, terrazzo floor, red-leather banquettes and vintage bar, this retro cafe is a relaxed spot for…
Vienna
One of the oldest Heurigen in Vienna, Zahel occupies a 250-year-old farmhouse. Its whites are considered some of Vienna's best, and Viennese and seasonal…
Prater & East of the Danube
Providing land-locked Austria's capital with a dash of Mediterranean beach life, Tel Aviv started as a pop-up but is now a permanent summer fixture. When…
Vienna
Over 450 different wines from all over Austria are stocked at this Naschmarkt Vinothek. Many are available to drink at its wine-barrel tables by the glass…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
Locals are spinning a yarn (pardon the pun) about this relaxed knitting cafe. Come here to sip a coffee, nibble on a brownie and watch the needles flying…
Vienna
There's a deliciously secret feel to this blink-and-you'll miss it speakeasy – a cool, underground, brick-vaulted cellar, where the Viennese mingle by…
Vienna
Brace yourself, because once you cut through the haze of cigarette smoke and 1980s Austropop, the SLUbar is a parade of luminous purple lighting, violet…
Vienna
Classic coffee house Diglas has crimson booths, timber-panelled walls hung with black-and-white photographs, vaulted ceilings, an extensive range of…
Vienna
Café Gloriette occupies the neoclassical Gloriette, high on a hill behind Schloss Schönbrunn, built for the pleasure of Maria Theresia in 1775. With…
Vienna
Designed by architect Hermann Czech (b. 1936) in the 1970s, Kleines Café has a bohemian atmosphere reminiscent of Vienna’s heady Jugendstil days. True to…
Vienna
Low-lit and full of character, Alt Wien is a classic dive attracting students and arty types. It’s a one-stop shop for a lowdown on events in the city –…
Vienna
Bordello meets bohemian at this brothel turned bar, where low lighting, red velvet and gilt mirrors keep the mood intimate. Jenseits has left its…
Vienna
Virtual reality (VR) bar Vrei pairs technology and gaming with thin-crust pizza and ice-cold beer. Offering free-to-try VR headsets and pay-to-play VR…
Vienna
A retro bar, book and record store, Phil has a relaxed-as-it-gets vibe and attracts a bohemian crowd happy to hang out on kitsch furniture like your…
Vienna
On weekends it’s often hard to find a seat on the time-worn sofas at this colourful, alternative bar with walls covered in local artists’ works. Electro…
Vienna
'Working hard for better parties in Vienna' is the catchphrase of this young Gürtel live wire and you can believe the hype. Nearly all events are free. As…
Vienna
With just six tables and standing room by the deli counter, Schrei & Sohne has a convivial atmosphere. Specialities from Italy (mortadella, prosciutto,…
Prater & East of the Danube
Wood floors, turquoise tiles and cosy niches create a stylishly contemporary look at this cafe, with pavement seating on Praterstrasse. The menu has a…
Vienna
Decked out in an après-ski style, Bettel-Alm is a party institution. Rustic, wooden hallways lead you to basement party rooms, where hunting equipment and…
Vienna
Sample some of Vienna's finest microbrews at this lively, no-nonsense brewpub. Besides hoppy lagers and malty ales, there are unusual varieties like…
Vienna
During the day this multi-level cafe is a popular haunt of students from the nearby university; come evening the clientele metamorphoses into spritz…
Vienna
In the 25hours Hotel, Dachboden has stunning views of Vienna's skyline from its beach-bar-style terrace. DJs spin jazz, soul and funk on Wednesday and…
Vienna
A heart-stopping glass lift whisks you up to the top floor of the Steffl department store to take in the Innere Stadt's best panoramas from the bar and…
Vienna
Tucked in a quiet courtyard just off Kohlmarkt, this Heurigen (wine tavern) has an enormous rustic cellar – complete with medieval weaponry and farming…
Vienna
Wine barrels double as tables outside Jakov's (a favourite with stallholders from the nearby Naschmarkt) with more seats inside at the wooden bar. Wines…
Vienna
Styled like an English tearoom, Sir Harly's has an antique grandfather clock, vintage scales and shelves of glass jars filled with tea. Its hundred-plus…
Vienna
Over 20,000 beer cans from around the world line the walls of this airy, contemporary bar, which also has a growing collection of beer coasters on the…
Vienna
Oben ('up') on top of the Hauptbücherei Wien, the rooftop terrace here provides a sweeping vista of Vienna to the south. Come for a coffee, organic juice,…
Vienna
The pick of the MuseumsQuartier bars, Café Leopold sits on top of the Leopold Museum. Its design is sleek, with spacey lighting and a conservatory…
Vienna
The fragrance of teas from around the world greets you on entry to Haas & Hass, Vienna’s premiere tearoom, with an extensive selection including Assam,…
Vienna
French is lingua franca at Le Troquet, which is styled like a Parisian cafe with a zinc bar. Wines and craft beers are sourced from all over France, and…
Vienna
A long-standing fixture in the 7th district, Europa's series of multicoloured rooms are a chilled hang-out at all hours. During the day, grab a window…
Vienna
Rhiz’ brick arches and glass walls are reminiscent of many bars beneath the U6 line, but its status as a stalwart of the city’s electronica scene gives it…
Vienna
Look for the small door to the left of the Volkstheater's main entrance to find the stairs up to this lavish bar with marble, chandeliers and thick red…
Vienna
Aux Gazelles' bar has a beautiful Moorish decor. The music is an eclectic mix of smooth ethnic sounds, and there are plenty of dim corners and low, comfy…
Vienna
With none of the polish or airs and graces of some other coffee houses, this shabbily grand cafe is Viennese through and through. The wood-burning stove,…
