"Outdoor Dining Area" Bars in Salzburg
The duo "JoJo" Luger and Attila Szelhoffer know just as much about discussing Hungarian apricot brandies and anime as they do about mixing. The broad pop-cultural arc is translated into the glass, and the remodelling gives this exceptional mixology an even finer setting. A great place without any pretence, but full of class!
With Stani Fürst at the shaker, the motto in the small bar of the Michelin-starred restaurant is quickly realised: "Sen(n)sational cocktails". The bar manager composes them in such a way that they tickle all the senses. At the same time, two dozen open wines are on offer, curated by Thomas Kracher. In the industrial-chic ambience, both options lead to enjoyment.
It can be simple: good espresso and fascinating cocktails. This is how the bar at the beginning of Steingasse has made its name. The creative naming of "Berry Me in Bourbon" or "Thyme and Punishment" is a matter of course. And with regional honey in the shaker and "Salzach Blush", things get very local.
The bar menu in the hotel bar inspires with its ingenuity every year. This time, Andreas Portz has gone intergalactic. "Saturn" has an espuma cap, the "Venus" is a highball and all short drink fans should order "Uranus". The playful approach in a dignified ambience will appeal to everyone.
If you have a gourmet temple as a neighbour, you naturally have to keep up with the mixology - so it's no wonder that classics and signature drinks always come across perfectly: The "Clarified Colada" reveals the craftsmanship behind the bar, while the "Silk Road" with curry gin and kalamansi is a testament to flavour.
Put your head down and head through the small door into the vaulted cellar in a prime city centre location: with its stylish interior, it is often booked for events or wine tastings, but the cocktail and wine selection is also impressive and ideal for OF work thanks to its creative variety.
Cheerfulness and a pinch of madness late at night have made the small drinking establishment under the Mönchsberg a Salzburg evergreen. Mastermind Mentor does indeed become one when he has once again been able to introduce a novice to the joys of smoky whisk(e)y or Albanian herbs. Type: lively living room.
The stone terrace is one of the most beautiful spots in the city, and not just thanks to its robust view of the fortress - the sundowner here certainly lives up to its name and is sometimes accompanied by DJs. There's also something going on in the glasses: perfectly executed cocktails, long drinks and highballs await. Top snacks!
The sea of rooftops of the old town in front, the fortress behind: the view through the floor-to-ceiling glass fronts or from the terrace is a delight for visitors and locals alike. To help you decide, the cocktails are categorised according to taste - from "Fresh" and "Spicy" to "Strong" or "Fruity", everything is available.
Whether in the beautiful vaulted cellar, in the cosy parlours or in the beautiful old town garden - you can enjoy not only Austrian cuisine with international flavours, but also all kinds of liquids: the menu includes selected wines, homemade lemonades and evergreens from Negroni to Mojito.
This classic Salzburg bar has long enjoyed great popularity, and not just thanks to its central location in the old town. It is also due to the choice of drinks, which range from classic to creative - the cocktails of the day deserve a special mention: music fans, for example, sip a "Post Melone" (lemon vodka, melon and pineapple).
At the beginning of Steingasse, people like to live "la vida loca" - with Latin American rhythms and exotic flavours, including piña colada, mojito and pisco. Anything that tastes good is allowed in the shakers. For example, tequila, jalapeños, pineapple and agave cordial, which combine to create "Narcos on Ice".
On the eastern edge of the city, the menu offers everything a classic drink fan's heart desires: espresso martinis and caipirinha are always a good choice, while fruity mocktails and lively long drinks are available as alternatives. They taste best on the beautiful terrace, and sometimes people also like to party more boisterously.
When piña colada or caipirinha are among the bestsellers, the holiday mood reigns high up on the hotel terrace. Non-alcoholic Spritz and jumbo prawns also await in the relaxed surroundings of the hotel bar, which can be seen from afar. The hotel's true speciality: sundowners with a view of Salzburg.
The chic interior in the old vaults exudes style and cosiness thanks to the generous use of wood, and the menu is dominated by Asian flavours: those who like it pure can choose from the sake selection; fans of fruity flavours can sip the "Lychee Collins"; the "Tokyo Sour" owes its kick to the ginger-turmeric cordial.
The uncomplicated bar is popular with guests of all kinds for good reason - tourists come here after a walk through the city, "locals" flock here for an after-work drink and on Wednesdays, there are well-crafted drinks for students. The mix is classically good and deliberately without chichi: from caipirinha with a view of the fortress to sours.
In the pretty location with vintage accents, the cooker and oven glow from morning to night, and the liquid accompaniment is a true cross-section of bar culture: homemade lemonades and the "Spritz" varieties, from Limoncello to "Hugo" are represented, as well as various gin and tonic combinations and tried and tested evergreens.