Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria, serving simultaneously as a federal state. One of Europe's most culturally rich capitals, Vienna was the seat of the Habsburg dynasty for centuries and remains a global center for music, art, architecture, and intellectual life. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Loos American Bar
A tiny architectural masterpiece designed by Adolf Loos in 1908. One of the world's most important interior design spaces, seating just 20 people. Classic cocktails in an extraordinary setting.
Kärntner Durchgang 10, 1010 Vienna
Sky Bar
Stunning rooftop bar atop the Steffl department store with panoramic views of Stephansdom and the city skyline. One of Vienna's most scenic places for a cocktail.
Kärntner Straße 19, 4th Floor, 1010 Vienna
Das Loft
18th-floor bar and restaurant at the Sofitel Vienna, with floor-to-ceiling glass walls offering 360-degree views over Vienna and the Danube. One of the most spectacular bars in the city.
Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna
Onyx Bar
Chic cocktail bar at the roof of the Haas Haus, directly overlooking St. Stephen's Cathedral. Dramatic modern contrast to the Gothic cathedral. Popular for pre-dinner or late-night cocktails.
Stephansplatz 12, 1010 Vienna
Tanzcafé Jenseits
An eccentric, beloved Viennese institution. An antique shop by day, a quirky vintage dance café by night with DJs playing from a wild mix of decades. Beloved for its unique atmosphere and friendly crowd.
Nelkengasse 3, 1060 Vienna
Café Leopold
Café by day and lively bar by night in the heart of the MuseumsQuartier. DJ nights on weekends attract a young artsy crowd. Great for drinks before a museum visit or late into the night.
Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna
Bockkeller
A classic Viennese wine cellar bar in a romantic baroque courtyard, the Heiligenkreuzerhof. Atmospheric stone arches, excellent Austrian wines and Sturm (fermenting grape juice in autumn).
Heiligenkreuzerhof 1, 1010 Vienna
Vinothek W
Sophisticated wine bar near the Graben specialising in Austrian wines. Knowledgeable staff, excellent selection from small producers, and Austrian bar snacks.
Bräunerstraße 2, 1010 Vienna
Café Schwarzes Kameel
Vienna institution since 1618 — a unique deli-wine bar hybrid serving outstanding Austrian wines by the glass with famous finger sandwiches. Buzzing at lunchtime and again for evening wine.
Bognergasse 5, 1010 Vienna
Palmenhaus Bar
Late night bar in the beautiful 1901 Burggarten Palm House. DJ nights on weekends. A dramatic glass greenhouse setting.
Burggarten 1, 1010 Vienna
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Flex
One of Vienna's most important and long-standing electronic music venues, built under the Augarten bridge along the Danube Canal. Outstanding sound system, world-class DJs, and a legendary local following.
Grelle Forelle
Atmospheric club on the Danube Canal banks with a distinctive brutalist industrial aesthetic. One of Vienna's best clubs for electronic and alternative music. Popular with students and music lovers.
Pratersauna
Vienna's famous summer club in the Prater, converted from an old sauna complex. Large outdoor area, multiple indoor rooms, and pool. One of Vienna's best summer nightlife destinations.
Säulenhalle
Grand event space in the historic centre hosting everything from club nights to private events. Impressive neoclassical setting with columns. More upscale than most Vienna clubs.
B72
Part of the famous Gürtel bar strip under the elevated U6 railway arches. A legendary venue for alternative music, indie, and left-field electronic. Dark, intimate, and very Viennese.
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Most venues warm up after midnight — earlier arrivals get easier entry and shorter queues.
Carry ID, even if you look older — bouncers check at most venues.
Plan your ride home before you go out — last transport runs earlier than the clubs close.