56 recommended Bars in Vienna

Der schöne Ernst Recommended

Praterstraße 44-46, 1020 Wien
Wed–Sun 7–22 www.ernst-bar.at open now
Breakfast, various types of sourdough bread Sourdough breads (e.g. with Thum ham, roast beef, Blunzn, salmon trout, Katorren salmon, Tête de Moine), Sonnentor tea, coffee from Alt Wien, Spritz variations with or without alcohol.

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Olinda Bar Recommended

Schönbrunner Straße 23, 1050 Wien
Tue–Thu 17–24, Fri, Sat 17–1, Sun 17–23 olindabar.com/de open now
Opened by the Vogelfrei Gastro Kollektiv in December 2023. Selection of exciting long drinks, sparkling and aperitivo variants, Olinda classics, many non-alcoholic cocktail variations and non-alcoholic beer. Changing small hot and cold dishes, including many vegan and vegetarian options. Specialty: roast beef.

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Rakete Recommended

Karl-Meißl-Straße 1, 1200 Wien
Wed–Sat 18–24 (closed on Hol) instagram.com/rakete.wien open now
Small selection of snacks and tarte flambée as well as Tegernsee beer on tap and a small selection of drinks. Bar and Schanigarten for 20 to 30 people each. Dogs welcome.

Foto: Heribert Corn

Truth and Dare Recommended

Schönlaterngasse 4, 1010 Wien
daily ab 18 www.truthanddare.bar open now
Classic cocktails and signatures, weekly changing Drink of the Week in mini format. Award winner.

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Kiang Wine & Dine Recommended

Grünentorgasse 19, 1090 Wien
Tue–Fri 17–24 (closed on Hol) www.kiangwine-dine.com open now
Wine bar with Chinese street food, snacks; weekly menu. A really interesting range of wines (rare, good, special and also mature). Exciting menu, including offal specialties and other rarities, also vegan and vegetarian. Pick-up possible after pre-ordering (until 22). For hire for events. Pub garden for 24 people. Dogs welcome. Barrier-free.

Foto: Photo Wegscheidler

Panigl – Trattoria Enoteca Recommended

Josefstädter Straße 91, 1080 Wien
Mon–Fri 11.30–23 www.panigl.at open now
Newly taken over, renovated, but still very authentic: Italian winery, bar and restaurant. Austrian and Italian wines (also sold by the bottle). Neapolitan and Italian bar music, also jazz, regular live music. In the fall "wine baptism". Entire restaurant can be hired for private events. From the beginning of May to the end of September, sidewalk seating for 30 people.

Foto: Hanna Neumüller

Loos Bar Recommended

Kärntner Durchgang 10, 1010 Wien
daily 12–4 www.loosbar.at open now
American Bar. One of the most beautiful bars in Vienna, with exclusive cocktails. Thu, Sun DJane Mel Merio. Sidewalk seating for 55 people.

Foto: Loos Bar

Halbestadt Recommended

U-Bahn Bogen (Gürtel) 155, 1090 Wien
Wed–Sat 19–1 www.halbestadt.at open now
One of the best bars in the city: classic cocktail culture in a modern Stadtbahnbogen atmosphere; very large selection of spirits. Catering and private events by arrangement. Bar garden for approx. 35 people. Barrier-free access.

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Hafenkneipe Recommended

Donaukanal , 1020 Wien
www.instagram.com/hafenkneipe__wien
Wonderful Danube Canal jewel away from the mainstream. Selection of soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails. From 18 snacks such as Steckerlfisch, Mon-Fri pizza. Deckchairs.

Foto: Hafenkneipe

Atlas Bar and Gallery Recommended

Neustiftgasse 51, 1070 Wien
Mon–Thu 16–1, Fri, Sat 16–2 www.atlasatlas.at open now
Combination of bar and gallery with a beverage focus on craft beer and natural wine. Small menu with extravagant food, seasonal and regional. Pub garden for 40 people (4pm-2am). Dogs welcome. Individual rooms can be rented for private parties.

Foto: Katharina Gossow

Kikko Bā Recommended

Schleifmühlgasse 8, 1040 Wien
Tue–Sat 17–22 (closed on Hol) www.chicken-karate.at open now
Small, pretty designer restaurant where Japanese cuisine is cooked casually, but all the better for it. Daily lunch menu (11.30-14.45); nigiri sushi (2pcs from €4.20), skewers (2pcs €6.80 to €7.60), fancy sushi rolls (from €11.50), delicious grills from the flaming Robata grill. Cocktails. Mochi is one of Vienna's most booked restaurants, reservations via the homepage possible (Mon-Fri from 16, Sat all day). Cosy terrace in front of the restaurant for 40 people.

Foto: Katharina Gossow

Bar Campari Recommended

Seitzergasse 6, 1010 Wien
Mon–Sat 11–24 (closed on Hol) www.barcampari.at open now
Campari bar run by the Black Camel and designed by Milan's star architect Matteo Thun. Italian cuisine, aperitivo bar with spuntini but also classic Mediterranean dishes from salad to fish. Events for up to 280 people possible, guest garden for 90 people. Reservations can be made for the Sala Davide bar (closed May-October) and the business lunch on the ground floor (11-14).

Foto: Ralph Darabos

Barfly's Club Recommended

Esterhazygasse 33, 1060 Wien
Mon–Fri, Hol 18–2, Sat, Sun 18–3 www.barflys.at open now
Stylish bar with jazz music and swing, starting point of the legendary Viennese bar boom of the 1990s, but since then heavily modernized; international drinks, over 1,000 whiskies (€ 12 to € 250), over 400 types of rum, over 500 cocktails (€ 14 to € 19); occasional whisky tastings (see website for dates). Air conditioning.

Foto: Martin Steiger

Drei Bögen Recommended

Landstraßer Hauptstraße 103, 1030 Wien
Tue–Thu 16–24, Fri, Sat 12–1 www.dreiboegen.at open now
Wine bar, café, Greisslerei. Selected wines, natural wines, spritz variations, aperitifs. Tasting menu € 82,- for 2 persons (Prosecco, 4 wines, charcuterie and antipasti), regular events, live music.

Foto: Katharina Gossow

Aurora Rooftop Bar Recommended

Arsenalstraße 10, 1100 Wien
Mon–Fri 17–24, Sat, Sun 9–13 and 16–24 www.bar-aurora.at open now
Rooftop bar on the 16th floor of the Hotel Vienna Andaz am Belvedere in Scandinavian design with a view over Vienna. Small selection of dishes and exceptional cocktails. Children under 16 only allowed until 21. Dogs welcome. DJ in summer Fri, Sat.

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Das Moped Recommended

Salmgasse 23, 1030 Wien
Mon–Sat 17–2 www.facebook.com/dasmoped1030 open now
Cool trendy hut with shabby chic. Cocktails, cocktail of the week. Events, TV for sports broadcasts. Pub garden for 30 people.

Foto: Das Moped

Chez Bernard Recommended

Mariahilfer Straße 71a, 1060 Wien
Mon–Fri 7–11.30 and 12–15 and 17.30–1, Sat, Hol 8–12 and 12.30–15 and 17.30–1, Sun 8–12 and 12.30–15 and 17.30–24 www.chezbernard.at open now
Restaurant and bar in the Motto Hotel. French and Viennese cuisine such as ceviche of local salmon trout (€ 16) or an excellent coq au vin rouge (€ 23), breakfast Mon-Fri until 11.30, Sat, Sun until 14.30, business lunch, dinner from 17. Cocktails. Roof terrace with open-air bar and view over Vienna (in spring/summer in fine weather 15-23). Dogs welcome. Barrier-free.

Foto: Inge Prader

First Floor Recommended

Seitenstettengasse 5, 1010 Wien
Mon–Wed, Sun, Hol 18–20, Thu 18–2, Fri, Sat 18–4 www.firstfloorbar.at open now
One of the most beautiful American bars in Vienna, over 300 cocktails, whiskey, rum. Live music on Thursdays: jazz, blues (except in summer). Furnishings by Eichinger or Knechtl, interior of the old Mounier bar. Dogs not allowed.

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Kleinod – Die Bar Recommended

Singerstraße 7, 1010 Wien
Mon–Sat 16–4, Sun 17–2 www.kleinod.wien open now
Extra-chic and award-winning bar. Classic cocktails and own creations, gin and tonic variations, over 80 types of gin. Snacks such as toasted New York bagels. Background music. Dogs on a lead.

Foto: Kleinod & Niko Mautner Markhof

Blaue Bar Recommended

Philharmonikerstraße 4, 1010 Wien
Mon–Wed, Sun 12–24, Thu–Sat 12–1 www.sacher.com open now
Legendary Sacherbar in an elegant and cozy atmosphere. Dishes such as Sacher sausages or deluxe canapés. Cocktail classics and signature cocktails from Sacher, many Negroni variations, seasonal cocktails.

Foto: Hotel Sacher

Intermezzo Bar Recommended

Johannesgasse 28, 1030 Wien
daily 18–2 www.vienna.intercontinental.com/gastronomie/intermezzo-bar open now
Hotel bar with genuine 60s glamor and a great selection of drinks. Classic cocktails and long drinks, over 150 types of whisk(e)y, large selection of premium gin and tonic, selection of regional and international bar snacks, fresh oysters from September to May. September to June Sun 12-15 Champagne brunch in the Salon 4 Jahreszeiten (€ 114,- incl. champagne; children up to 6 years free, between 6 and 12 years € 57,-). Air-conditioned; 4h free parking. No dogs.

Foto: InterContinental Wien | Foto: der Krug

Sip Song Bar Recommended

Florianigasse 15, 1080 Wien
Wed–Sat 17.30–23.30 instagram.com/sipsong_bar open now
Bar of the great Thai restaurant Mamamon. Thai street food such as homemade lobster chips made from salmon trout or yum tang kwa (salad made from cold cucumber ribbons with briefly steamed shrimps, onions and roasted coconut flakes in a sour marinade). Selection of cocktails and natural wines.

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Luster Bar Recommended

Windmühlgasse 32, 1060 Wien
Tue–Thu 18–1, Fri, Sat 18–2 www.luster.bar open now
Bar with shelf construction reminiscent of a chandelier. Large selection of cocktails (€ 11,- to € 14,-). In the immediate vicinity of the Apollo movie theater.

Foto: Heribert Corn

Bar Louu Recommended

Zieglergasse 38, 1070 Wien
Tue–Thu 16–23, Fri, Sat 16–1 www.instagram.com/bar_louu open now
Aperitivo bar. Regularly changing menu with various aperitivi. Aperitivi, cocktails, beers. Weekly bar snacks. Pub garden.

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Kleinod Prunkstück Recommended

Bäckerstraße 4, 1010 Wien
Mon–Wed 20–3, Thu–Sat 20–4 www.kleinod.wien open now
Extra-chic and award-winning bar. Classic cocktails and own creations, gin and tonic variations. Dogs on a lead.

Foto: Niko Mautner Markhof

Albert Recommended

Albertgasse 39, 1080 Wien
Mon–Sat 16–24 (closed on Hol) www.albert.bar open now
Restaurant with bar area, run by Mario Bernatovic. International cuisine with an experimental touch, classics but also seafood and vegetarian/vegan dishes. Extensive wine selection with 220 different types of wine and natural wines (great emphasis on Burgundy), cocktails. Outdoor dining area with awning for 40 people. Dogs welcome.

Foto: Katharina Gossow

Tapete Bar Recommended

Zentagasse 14, 1050 Wien
Mon–Thu 18–24, Fri, Sat 18–2 www.tapete.bar open now
Alternative bar with a living room atmosphere. Focus on regional, fair-trade, sustainable and non-corporate products. Toast with turkey ham, 3 different cheeses. Cheese varieties (vegetarian) or vegan. TV (occasional soccer broadcasts). Side room for hire for parties. Outdoor seating for up to 30 people. Dogs welcome.

Foto: Tapete Bar KG

Lido - Bar e Cicchetti Recommended

Landskrongasse 8, 1010 Wien
Wed, Thu 16–24, Fri, Sat 15–1 www.lido-bar.at open now
Mix of aperitivo, Italian wines, creative cocktails and Venetian finger food (so-called cicchetti); classics such as Negroni, Peroni, Prosecco on tap, but also signature drinks.

Foto: Heribert Corn

Vollgut Recommended

Nisselgasse 17, 1140 Wien
Mon–Wed, Fri 9–19, Thu 9–20.30, Sat 9–18 www.vollgut.at
Small wine bar, wine store and delicatessen; Italian, French and local specialties.

Foto: Vollgut

Café Mausi Recommended

Märzstraße 25, 1150 Wien
Tue–Sat ab 18 www.instagram.com/cafe.mausi open now

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Café Kandl Recommended

Kandlgasse 12, 1070 Wien
Tue–Thu 18–23.30, Fri, Sat 18–1 www.cafekandl.at open now
Dinner and evening restaurant with over 300 wines (focus on natural wines), regional and seasonal dishes, in-house creative cocktails. Use of biodynamic products from selected producers. Beautiful guest garden in the inner courtyard.

Foto: Heribert Corn

The Birdyard Recommended

Lange Gasse 74, 1080 Wien
Wed–Sat 18–2 www.thebirdyard.at open now
Dazzling, magnificently designed bar from the owners of Mama Liu & Sons. Large selection of creative cocktails, small selection of wines and beers. Special events with well-known bartenders.

Foto: Heribert Corn

Gugumuck – Gartenbar und Hof-Bistro Recommended

Rosiwalgasse 44, 1100 Wien
Thu, Fri 15–22, Sat, Sun 11–22 www.gugumuck.com open now
4,000 m2 market garden and idyllic garden bar. Urban farming by Andreas Gugumuck, breeding of vineyard snails, cultivation of organic vegetables, herbs and flowers. Focus on Farm2Table; the vegetables are marketed directly or processed in the garden bar. Botanical cocktails, refreshing craft beers, fine wines. Reservations are recommended. May-Oct snail tours with tasting, guided tours of the Market Garden. Online store. Reservation recommended.

Foto: Christian Steinbrenner

Pub Klemo Recommended

Margaretenstraße 61, 1050 Wien
Mon–Sat ab 17 www.pubklemo.at open now
Wine bar with an extensive wine list: over 3000 items from pretty much every country in the world with a focus on Austria, France and Italy, including many superstar wines and a range of natural wines. Antipasti, ham, mozzarella and salami, homemade pasta and ravioli, two weekly changing tasting themes. Outdoor dining area for 8 people. Dogs welcome.

Foto: Pub Klemo

Skopik & Lohn Recommended

Leopoldsgasse 17, 1020 Wien
Tue–Sun, Hol 18–24 skopikundlohn.at open now
Creative small dishes and classics such as veal Wiener schnitzel. First-class service of international class, head chef is Constantin Satek. Outdoor seating for 75 people.

Foto: Irina Gavrich

L'Ase – Katalanische Tapas- und Weinbar Recommended

Rueppgasse 24, 1020 Wien
Tue–Sat 17–23 (closed on Hol) www.l-ase.at open now
First Catalan tapas and wine bar in Vienna with many tapas classics (e.g. patates bravas, tomato bread with Duroc ham), monthly changing tapas according to Catalan recipes, Fr and Sat paella and other rice dishes (from 2 pers. against advance booking). Schnaitl on tap, wines, brandies from Catalonia, cavas, lemonades from the Marchfeld region. April-September outdoor seating for 24 people. Dogs welcome.

Foto: L'Ase – Katalanische Tapas- und Weinbar

DINO's Apothecary Bar Recommended

Salzgries 19, 1010 Wien
Tue–Thu 17–2, Fri, Sat 17–3 www.dinos.at open now
Good address for excellent drinks, awarded several times as the best bar in Austria. Cocktails (from € 14): Signature menu with over 120 own creations and "The Archive" with around 350 classics. Seasonal specials, bar snacks (American hotdog, empanadas, toast, chicken soup, Reuben sandwich). Guest garden for 50 people. Dogs on a lead only.

Foto: Niko Mautner Markhof

Cayo Coco Recommended

Rudolf-Sallinger-Platz 1, 1030 Wien
thehoxton.com/de/vienna/cayo-coco-rooftop-bar-and-restaurant
New rooftop bar in 1950s Cuban style in "The Hoxton" hotel; large roof terrace with great views (for everyone) and pool (for hotel guests); many classic cocktails and Cuban-inspired drinks; small menu with classic and vegetarian ceviche, sandwiches and salads; bar snacks such as Cuban fries or crispy coconut shrimps.

Foto: Heribert Corn

Heunisch & Erben Recommended

Landstraßer Hauptstraße 17, 1030 Wien
Mon–Sat 15–1 (closed on Hol) www.heunisch.at open now
Wine bar, avant-garde wine cellar and gourmet bistro by Robert Brandhofer and Markus Gould (awarded 3 toques by Gault Millau). Upscale creative cuisine by chef Michael Gubik: small, fine menu and evening menus (4gg to 9gg). 2,700 bottled wines, over 90 wines by the glass (€ 2.40 to € 30 per eighth). Pub garden for 40 people.

Foto: Thomas Dröszler

Bruder – Bar & Küche Recommended

Windmühlgasse 20, 1060 Wien
Wed–Sat ab 17 www.bruder.xyz open now
Austrian cuisine with a modern twist (e.g. pork belly with beetroot and mustard, brown trout cooked in lactic acid or a taco interpretation with pancakes. Menus: 2gg € 44,-, 3gg € 54,-, 6gg € 78,-. We play with flavors and ferment, ferment and prepare ourselves. You can also taste the essences in the drinks. There is a small store next door where you can also buy many fermented products. Restaurant garden for 30 people. Dogs not allowed.

Foto: Sophie Kirchner

R&Bar Weinskandal Recommended

Lindengasse 1, 1070 Wien
Mon–Fri 16–24, Sat 14–23 (closed on Hol) weinskandal.at/pages/rundbar open now
Retro-chic bar with a focus on natural wines, which belongs to the wine shop Weinskandal. Small dishes such as fried king oyster mushrooms or Catalan fish salad. Naturally cloudy organic wines (also available to buy). Screen/projector. Guest garden for approx. 45 people. Wine tastings possible by reservation.

Foto: Ingo Pertramer

Hammond Bar Recommended

Taborstraße 33, 1020 Wien
Mon–Thu 18–1, Fri, Sat 18–3 (closed on Hol) www.hammondbar.at open now
Urban cocktail bar in the heart of Leopoldstadt with tried-and-tested, classic bar drinks, a focus on high-quality spirits and cocktails and bartenders with international experience. Seasonal snacks. Music: jazz, soul, funk, Latin, bar music, Ratpack, R'n'B. Bar in the cellar for 40 to 50 people, can be hired for parties on request. Year-round outdoor seating for 50 people.

Foto: Hammond Bar

Bar – Caffè Furore Recommended

Neustiftgasse 33, 1070 Wien
Tue–Sat 16–24 furorebar.com open now

Foto: Heribert Corn

Xian Recommended

Rauscherstraße 17, 1200 Wien
Tue–Sat 12–15 and 18–23, Sun 12–15 www.xianwien.at open now
Sakebar by Viennese media and performance artist Florian Schmeiser, a mixture of gallery and café. Chinese and Indian street food, e.g. spicy Sichuan noodles, stuffed banana leaves or belly meat with pak choi; various types of sake. Varieties of sake. Open-air garden.

Foto: Christopher Mavrič

Paul & Worthmann Recommended

Kutschkermarkt , 1180 Wien
Tue–Fri 12–22, Sat 9.30–22 www.paulundworthmann.at open now
Casual aperitivo bar with the motto "small dishes - great wines", many spritz variations, low ABV drinks and champagne, antipasti, sandwiches. Parties for up to 40 people possible on request. Pub garden.

Foto: Heribert Corn

Dosage Bar à Champagne Recommended

Fleischmarkt 16, 1010 Wien
Tue–Fri 18–22 (closed on Hol) (nur bei Schönwetter) www.dosage.at open now
Champagne bar. Vintner champagnes from 40 houses as well as vintage champagnes and over 200 different champagnes in total. Also beers, wines, gin and tonic. Small snacks such as beef tartare, truffle chips, cheese, salmon sashimi and tuna teriyaki.

Foto: Heribert Corn

AUX Recommended

Argentinierstraße 30, 1040 Wien
Tue–Sat ab 18 www.funkhaus.wien open now
Casual wine bar in the Funkhaus Wien; regular events and special events.

Foto: Heribert Corn

Moby Dick – Bar & Eatery Recommended

Neustiftgasse 26, 1070 Wien
Tue–Thu 18–24, Fri, Sat 18–2 www.mobydickvienna.at open now
Cocktail bar with low-waste principle, cocktail own creations; small menu with five dishes, for each of which a matching cocktail is also created.

Foto: Moby Dick - Mila Zytka

Rinkhy Recommended

Zieglergasse 29, 1070 Wien
Mon–Fri ab 17, Sat ab 16 www.rinkhy.com open now
European bistro bar. Specialty: Oysters and matching selected wines. Large selection of antipasti and appetizers as well as seasonal dishes (hot and cold). Many ingredients are organic, seasonal wine list and large selection of quality wines, cocktails, long drinks and various types of gin, coffee. Interior (table and bar seating) for 75 people. Beautiful outdoor seating for 50 people. Dogs welcome.

Foto: Christian Fischer

Zum Schwarzen Flamingo Recommended

Schwendergasse 19/3-5, 1150 Wien
Tue–Thu 18–24, Fri, Sat 18–2 facebook.com/zumschwarzenflamingo/ open now
Espresso and bar; if you are hungry, you can bring your own food or order food from other restaurants (plates, cutlery and napkins are provided if required). Naturally cloudy organic draught beer from the Bruckners Erzbräu brewery in the Mostviertel region, Austrian organic wines, small but fine selection of cocktails (Espresso Martini, Negroni, Negroni Sbagliato, Old Fashioned), regional spirits, homemade lemonades and liqueurs, Zapatista organic coffee from Mexico and Colombia. Regular readings, DJ sets, concerts, cocktail evenings with guest bartenders, workshops, performances. Card games, various magazines, jukebox. Celebrations (e.g. birthday parties) for up to 25 people.

Foto: Zum Schwarzen Flamingo

Porto Vino Recommended

Dornbacher Straße 107, 1170 Wien
Thu, Fri 18–22 (closed on Hol) portwein.co.at open now
Small, fine bar with a large drinks menu and over 180 different port wines.

Foto: Stefan Weichinger

Lvdwig Recommended

Papagenogasse 6, 1060 Wien
Mon–Thu 17–24, Fri, Sat 17–1 www.lvdwig.bar open now
Bar at the Hotel Beethoven on the Naschmarkt. Bar manager: Isabella Lombardo (named "Bartender of the Year" by Falstaff in 2021 and "Bartender of the Year" by Rolling Pin magazine in 2022). Unusual cocktail creations. Wed from 20 live music. Pub garden. Barrier-free. Dogs welcome.

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CRUDO del MONTE OFELIO Recommended

Gumpendorfer Straße 10, 1060 Wien
Tue–Sat 9–22 www.monteofelio.com open now
Aperitivo bar with alimentari (Italian food) with products from small, independent and hand-picked producers. Panini, bruschette, antipasti platters, desserts, (torta caprese, cornetti on Saturdays); great selection of wines (also natural wines), coffee from Naples. Great atmosphere, one of the most Italian places in Vienna. Schanigarten for 12 pers.

Foto: Heribert Corn

Das LOFT Bar Recommended

Praterstraße 1, 1020 Wien
Mon–Thu, Sun 16–1, Fri, Sat 16–2 www.dasloftwien.at open now
Spectacular bar in the Nouvel Tower, right at the top on the 18th floor and fully glazed. 360° view. Snacks and other dishes, large selection of drinks, signature cocktails. Live DJ Wed-Sat. Elevator. For hire for private events.

THE1835 Recommended

Tuchlauben 4, 1010 Wien
Mon–Thu, Sun 17–24, Fri, Sat 17–1 www.rosewoodhotels.com/de/vienna/dining/the1835 open now
Brasserie and rooftop bar on the 7th floor. Cocktails (approx. € 20). Terrace with view over the city center.

Kleinod am Ring Recommended

Stubenring 20, 1010 Wien
Mon, Tue 17–2, Wed, Thu 17–2 and ab 21, Fri, Sat 12–4 and ab 21 www.kleinod.wien open now
Third branch of the well-known Kleinod bar. American bar with sharing dinner and bar food in the upper area, club in the lower area. Guest garden. Casual chic" dress code.

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