Augustinerkeller Bitzinger

In the heart of Vienna, right beneath the Albertina, this former monastery cellar serves traditional Viennese cuisine, Austrian wines and draft beer along with traditional Viennese Heuriger music. Guests can enjoy the unique atmosphere of the well-preserved vaulted ceiling of the cellar.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/augustinerkeller_wien

• E-mail:

  info@bitzinger.at

• Address:

  Augustinerstraße 1, District 1, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 533 10 26

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–11pm

• Subway:

  Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz); Tram: 1, 2 (Oper - Opernring)

Das LOFT

Das LOFT is located at the 18th floor of the SO/Vienna Hotel building by Jean Nouvel. Here you can enjoy a breathtaking all-round view and sophisticated international cuisine prepared with fresh and carefully selected ingredients.

• Web:

  www.dasloftwien.at/en

• E-mail:

  dasloft@sofitel.com

• Address:

  Praterstraße 1, District 2, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 906 160

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 6:30am–10:30am / 5pm–2am; Sat 7am–noon / 5pm–2am; Sun 7am–11am / 12:30pm–4pm

• Subway:

  Underground: U1, U4 (Schwedenplatz); Tram: 1, 2 (Schwedenplatz)

Fabios

The restaurant opened by local matador Fabio Giacobello in the Old City is top of the gastronomic class. The Mediterranean specialities offered here — in an atmosphere set by a stylish mahogany design — ensure that guests are thoroughly satisfied.

• Web:

  www.fabios.at/en

• E-mail:

  fabios@fabios.at

• Address:

  Tuchlauben 4-6, District 1, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 532 22 22

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 9am–1am, Sun closed

• Subway:

  Underground: U1 or U3 (Stephansplatz), U3 (Herrengasse)

Figlmüller

Figlmüller is Vienna’s schnitzel mecca, serving their distinctive larger, thinner and crispier schnitzels since 1905. Nowadays is still a family-run business, with a new addition to the historical Wollzeile venue right behind St. Stephen's Cathedral: another restaurant now helps accommodate the great popularity of their traditional Viennese cuisine.

• Web:

  www.figlmueller.at/baeckerstrasse

• Address:

  Bäckerstraße 6, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 5121760

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11:30am–11pm

• More info:

  Figlmüller has six locations in Vienna, including one at the airport

• Subway:

  Underground: U1, U3 (Stephansplatz), U1, U4 (Schwedenplatz)

Food, Coffee & Market Walking Tour

The fastest way to taste coffee, strudels (whichever is in the season) and fresh foods from small eateries and markets while also learning about Vienna’s culinary history along the way — is to follow an experienced local. If you haven't made any local friends who would show you around just yet, book a tour with a professional. A guide will take you to historic coffee houses, pastry shops, and even a fancy hotel in Vienna’s city centre, help you navigate the Naschmarkt market and an open-air market in the bohemian district of Mariahilf. You'll be surprised how much you can do and see in just four hours!

Gasthaus Wolf

This ‘beisl’ is as typical as they come, with excellent Viennese cuisine and an attractive bar out front. In the dining area, old Resopal tables and green panelling create a cosy atmosphere.

• Web:

  www.gasthauswolf.at

• E-mail:

  office@gasthauswolf.at

• Address:

  Große Neugasse 20/Rienößlgasse 17, Dictrict 4, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 581 15 44

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 5pm–late (kitchen 6pm-10pm), Sat & Sun closed

• Subway:

  Tram 62, 1 Mayerhofgasse. U1 to Taubstummengasse or U4 to Kettenbrückengasse

Austrian Wine Tasting

Join a group of wine enthusiasts and get a brief overview of Austria’s long wine history, major wine regions, climate, and grape varieties — all this to better enjoy the sampling of delectable Austrian wines in an atmospheric cellar close to the city centre. You'll sample six varieties of wine masterfully paired with cold delicacies.

• Address:

  Siebensterngasse 27, District 7, Vienna

DonauTechno

Donau is unique in Vienna and simply the place to be for Techno music lovers: guests can enjoy electronica from some of the capital’s hottest underground DJs seven days a week, with relatively cheap drinks and good cocktails. The white-washed walls are illuminated by a stunning slide projection show that never fails to leave first-hand visitors amazed. Despite this, finding the club from outside may be a little tricky: Donau is hidden behind a grey metal door in a side street between Mariahilferstraße and the MuseumsQuartier.

• Web:

  www.donautechno.com

• E-mail:

  donau@donautechno.com

• Address:

  Karl Schweighofer Gasse 10/A, District 7, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 523 81 05

• Opening hours:

  Thu–Sat 8pm–5am

• More info:

  After a few drinks, try the Wurstelstand upstairs.

• Subway:

  Underground: U2 ( Volkstheater or Museumsquartier), U3 (Volkstheater), Tram: 49 (Volkstheater)

Flex

One of the most renown clubs in the city, Flex has started the scene on the Danube Canal: the club has a punk past and hosts many internationally-famous bands and DJs. Located in a former metro tunnel, the club is said to have one of the best sound systems in Europe and hosts today many events based on a wide variety of music genres.

• Web:

  www.flex.at

• E-mail:

  office@flex.at

• Address:

  Augartenbrücke 1, District 1, Vienna

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 7pm–1am, Sun closed

• Subway:

  Underground: U2, U4 (Schottenring)

Fluc & Fluc Wanne

Home of Vienna alternative nightlife culture, Club Fluc is located right next to Praterstern in a former pedestrian passage. The bar upstairs, without entrance fee and hosting regular lives of experimental and indie-electronic music, is perfect to start the evening with a few drinks or hang out on the terrace. The club Fluc Wanne dowstair is home to electro and disco parties, often featuring international acts. There is a moderate admission fee for the club.

• Web:

  www.fluc.at

• E-mail:

  booking@fluc.at

• Address:

  Praterstern 5, District 2, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 218 28 24

• Subway:

  Underground: U1, U2 (Praterstern)

Grelle Forelle

The ultimate venue for electronic music in Vienna, Grelle Forelle develops on two floors and focuses on underground music of the highest quality, played by both local and international DJs. The music is mainly House, Techno and Minimal, but occasionally there are Hip Hop and concert nights. Highlights include the sound system designed especially for the club and the lighting concept by the Viennese visual artist collective Neon Golden. Admission is from 21 years old and a strict no photo policy.

• Web:

  www.grelleforelle.com

• E-mail:

  office@grelleforelle.com

• Address:

  Spittelauer Lände, District 9, Vienna

• Opening hours:

  Check their event calendar, but usually Fri & Sat 11pm–6am

• More info:

  It might be tricky to find. Use the detailed map in their website.

• Subway:

  Underground: U4, U6 (Spittelau)

Red Room

A stylish club with a much-appreciated cocktail bar in the basement of the well-known restaurant Comida in Vienna's Ringstrasse. This bar has everything the heart desires: mirror features, lots and lots of red velvet, and a very long bar. The music on offer is high-quality soul, R&B and similar music from 1968 to the present day, and there is a selection of drinks and cocktails to satisfy every desire.

• Web:

  www.comida.at/red-room-cocktailbar-club

• Address:

  Stubenring 20, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 5124024

• More info:

  Located at restaurant Comida

• Subway:

  Underground: U3 (Stubentor), U3, U4 (Landstraße Wien-Mitte); Tram: 2 (Stubentor - Parkring)

Akrap Espressobar

The stylish Akrap Espressobar in Königsklostergasse has its coffee roasted in Milan, and customers can have the end product served in a wide variety of choices, including a strong triple shot.

• Web:

  www.akrap.at

• E-mail:

  office@akrap.at

• Address:

  Königsklostergasse 7, District 6, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 352 35 23

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm, Sat 11am–6pm, Sun closed

• Subway:

  Underground: U1, U4, U2 (Karlsplatz), U2 (Museumsquartier)

Balthasar

A hot tip for coffee aficionados, Balthasar is probably one of the best artisan coffee shops in Vienna. The coffee in sustainable and fair-trade, the venue stylish and relaxed and they also serve great home-baked apple strudel and Scandinavian pastries.

• Web:

  balthasar.at

• E-mail:

  kaffee@balthasar.at

• Address:

  Praterstraße 38, District 2, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 946 95 36

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 7:30am–7pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sun closed

• Subway:

  U1, U2 Praterstern

Café Central

Boasting 130 years of history, Café Central has seen countless personas from the world of art, literature and politics sitting under its vaulted ceiling. Despite being extremely popular with tourists — there's often a queue, but it moves quickly — this is everything but a tourist trap. The magnificent architecture of this legendary coffeehouse is the setting of top-quality coffee specialities, traditional Viennese cuisine, and mouth-watering pastries from the in-house patisserie. Don't leave without trying the chocolate-truffle Altenbergtorte.

• Web:

  www.cafecentral.wien/en/

• E-mail:

  cafe.central@palaisevents.at

• Address:

  Herrengasse 14, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 5333763

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 8am–9pm, Sun 10am–9pm

• More info:

  Located in Palais Events Veranstaltungen

• Subway:

  Underground: U3 (Herrengasse)

Cafe Drechsler

Cafe Drechsler at the Naschmarkt is a perfect example of the combination of tradition and a modern stylish ambience. The venue, which first opened its doors in 1919, was carefully renovated by renowned British architect Sir Terence Conran and since 2007 has presented itself to its guests as a 'traditional Viennese coffee house in a 21st century style'. DJs play here several times during the week instead of the more typical piano players. Try their goulash or the popular brunch.

• Web:

  www.cafedrechsler.at

• E-mail:

  office@cafedrechsler.at

• Address:

  Linke Wienzeile 22, District 6, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 676 596 27 30

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat & Sun 9am–5pm

• Subway:

  Underground: U1, U2, U4 (Karlsplatz), U2 (Museumsquartier)

Cafe Europa

Cafe Europa is one of the most popular home-style venues in Vienna, thanks to its mixed clientele, living-room atmosphere and long opening hours. From their basic breakfasts to late night snacks, you're sure to always find reasonably priced warm food. You may want to give a try to the locals' favourite drink: Averna with ice and lemon.

• Web:

  www.cafeeuropa.at/en

• E-mail:

  party@europa-lager.at

• Address:

  Zollergasse 8, District 7, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 526 33 83

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–5pm (kitchen until 4pm)

• Subway:

  Underground: U3 ( Neubaugasse); Tram: 49 (Neubaugasse/Westbahnstraße)

Cafe Hawelka

The long-standing reputation of this cafe as a venue for artists and intellectuals dates back to the post-war period, when a great number of literary figures used to visit Hawelka regularly. The bohemian atmosphere of the thick layers of posters on the walls, the telephone booth and the worn upholstered benches is unique and worth experiencing. Try the Melange (white coffee) and the Buchteln: sweet rolls filled with jam, poppy seeds or curd.

• Web:

  www.hawelka.at

• E-mail:

  office@hawelka.at

• Address:

  Dorotheergasse 6, District 1, Vienna

• Phone:

  +43 1 512 82 30

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu 9am–midnight, Fri & Sat 9am–1am, Sun 10am–8pm

• Subway:

  Underground: U1, U4 (Stephansplatz)