Nightlife in Vienna
When night falls on Vienna's landmarks, the Innere Stadt's old-world pubs, Heurigen (wine taverns) and minimalist bars beckon. Sip crisp Austrian white wines in the 400-year-old vaults of Esterházykeller, or cocktails in marble-walled Loos American Bar. Superstar DJs dominate the decks at canalfront Flex and starlit Volksgarten, while Mariahilf lures partygoers to its Bedouin-style lounges and cocktail bars. Catch performances at the opulent Vienna State Opera or Musikverein. Most bars open until 2am, clubs until 5am.
Sky Bar
High class
Seven floors above Vienna's Innere Stadt, Sky Bar offers a
contemporary interior design and superlative night time views of
Vienna's skyline from floor-to-ceiling windows. Socialites hobnob
over daiquiris, picking out landmarks like St Stephen's
Cathedral's spires and Prater's Ferris wheel.
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Address
19, Kärntnerstrasse, Vienna 1010
Telephone
+43 (0) 1 513 1712
Esterházykeller
Centuries-old wine tavern
Hidden in a lantern-lit courtyard in the Innere Stadt, 17th-century
Esterházykeller was regularly attended by wine-lover Haydn, in
search of inspiration. Descend to the vaults of one of Vienna's
oldest Heurigen (wine taverns) for a crisp white Grüner
Veltliner wine.
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Address
1, Haarhof, Vienna 1010
Telephone
+43 (0) 1 533 34 82
Krah Krah
Relaxed locals' pub
Laid-back Krah Krah is a well-established spot in the Innere Stadt's
Bermuda-Triangle drinking scene. A mixed crowd sidles up to a wooden bar,
sampling the 50 types of beer. At weekends, DJ Salyv dominates the decks
playing party favourites.
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Address
8, Rabensteig, Vienna 1010
Telephone
+43 (0) 1 533 81 93
Loos American Bar
Decadent cocktails
Marble and onyx walls, jade leather benches and wood panelling exude
sophistication at Loos American Bar in the Innere Stadt. Designed by
architect Adolf Loos in 1908, the glamorous bar welcomes an arts-and-media
crowd, who converse over martinis and Manhattans.
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Address
10, Kärntner Durchgang, Vienna 1010
Telephone
+43 (0) 1 512 32 83
Felixx
Graceful Gay Bar
With its crystal chandelier and huge late-19th-century portrait in the main
room, Felixx in Vienna's Innere Stadt is the classiest gay bar in town.
Always popular, late-night openings and live DJs ensure a visit remains
relaxed and enjoyable.
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Bar Italia
DJ cocktail lounge
Young trendsetters fill Bar Italia in Vienna's bustling Mariahilf
district. The Italian-style lounge is defined by caramel leather stools, red
light panels and Renaissance flourishes. DJs spin house as partygoers browse
the cocktail list, starring signatures like Death In Venice.
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Address
19-21, Mariahilfer Strasse, Vienna 1060
Telephone
+43 (0) 1 585 28 38
Aux Gazelles
Souk-style lounge
Hookah pipes, floor cushions and ethnic beats capture Moroccan exoticism at
Aux Gazelles in the Mariahilf district. The former red-brick factory has
been reincarnated as a Bedouin-style lounge, drawing Vienna's
beautiful people with its intimate niches and top DJ line-up.
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Address
5, Rahlgasse, Vienna 1060
Telephone
+43 (0) 1 585 66 45
Flex
Waterfront beats
Hot, loud and buzzing, Flex is the place for clubbing in the Innere
Stadt. Overlooking the Danube, partygoers spill out onto the riverbanks to
cool down. A bass-loaded sound system supports an eclectic line-up of DJs
playing drum-and-bass and hip-hop.
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Address
1, Donaukanal, Vienna 1010
Telephone
+43 (0) 1 533 7525
Volksgarten
Star-lit cocktails and dance
Set in the palace gardens in the Innere Stadt, Volksgarten is often hailed
Vienna's most beautiful club. Waltz this way to dance to RnB and
house under the stars, lounge by the pool, or sip cocktails with a beautiful
crowd.
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Address
Burgring, Vienna 1010
Telephone
+43 (0) 1 532 4241
Club Habana
Latin grooves
Mojito-sipping locals groove to Latin rhythms at Club Habana in the Innere
Stadt. A glitter ball and moody red and orange lighting set the scene for
salsa, reggae and merengue beats. Dance workshops are on offer for the less
confident.
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Address
11, Mahlerstrasse, Vienna 1010
Transport
Karlsplatz U-Bahn
Chelsea
Buzzing railway arches
Three rooms, each tucked under a separate railway arch and with their own
bar, draw clubbers to Alsergrund's late-night scene at Chelsea.
Established and emerging bands attract a 250-strong crowd, while DJs spin
'80s pop, Indie, house and alternative rock.
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Address
29-31, U-Bahnbögen, Vienna 1080
Telephone
+43 (0) 1 407 93 09
Vienna State Opera
Ballet and opera
Composers like Strauss and Mahler have made the 18th-century Vienna State
Opera in the Innere Stadt into the world-famous opera house that it is.
Expect a varied repertoire of lavish ballets and operas, always accompanied
by the Vienna Philharmonic.
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Address
2, Opernring, Vienna 1010
Telephone
+43 (0) 1 514 44 2250 (info); +43 (0) 1 513 1 513 (booking)
Porgy & Bess
Vienna's best jazz
In the Innere Stadt stands Vienna's legendary jazz club: Porgy
& Bess. A permanent fixture on the music scene since 1993 this is a
moody haunt. Jazz aficionados come for its first-rate programme of Austrian
and international acts.
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Address
11, Riemergasse, Vienna 1010
Telephone
+43 (0) 1 512 88 11
Vienna Arena
Live popular music
The perfect antidote to an overdose of Strauss is Vienna Arena in the
Landstrasse district - the city's premier live music venue. A young,
hip crowd pile in for events from open-air cinema in summer to rock, metal
and jazz concerts.
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Address
80, Baumgasse, Vienna 1030
Telephone
+43 (0) 1 798 85 95
Musikverein
World-class classical music
The sublime Musikverein in the Innere Stadt is renowned for its world-class
acoustics. The Golden Hall, with glittering chandeliers and cream and gold
features, hosts the acclaimed Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the lavish
New Year Concert. Book well in advance.
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Address
12, Bösendorferstrasse, Vienna 1010
Telephone
+43 (0) 1 505 81 90
