American Bars in Austria
There are many details that give away the quality even before the first sip. Fine wood, jazzy music and a cocktail menu that lists punch bowls as a matter of course. Heinz Kaiser and his team know all about "liquid intake" in both large and small doses. They're also great with rum, as in the "Kaiserin".
The strong team performance under the aegis of Philipp Ernst is constantly developing the bar further. The greeting from the old homeland, Signatures with exclusively Styrian ingredients, was the best proof of this. And the now iconic espumas are still a favourite in cocktail Vienna. In short: a "modern classic".
Discover the most unusual cocktails and play music bingo at the same time? At Kan Zuo, this is no contradiction. The atmosphere can be loud, the menu must be witty and there has been no shortage of exquisite creations since this wonderland opened its doors almost 20 years ago. Bob Dylan would say: "Forever young"!
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!
The unofficial embassy of the Black Forest Gin also has the monkey in its coat of arms - and the mischief often comes through in Jan Masek and Michael Kreuzer's drinks. For example, when "Greek wine" is served. The flair of the old building is history: Now, in the lofty heights, the fun-loving vivid sets the tone.
The bar menu is a colourful carousel, with two creative fire spirits behind it, Laura Peez and Sigi Schot. In addition, there are signature cocktails from the entire team, often with pop-cultural mischief or art-historical allusions as garnish. An open, inclusive and, above all, damn good place to drink.
The world belongs to the brave - this is what the cool location advocates with the "Mini of the Week", tastings without prior explanation. The fact that they always taste good is testament to the expertise of the excellent team, who prefer to work without chichi, but with a keen sense of nuances and flavours. Top address!
A few steps separate the Lände from the Land of Marco. Because different rules apply here. You are an accomplice to the night and enjoy refreshments mixed with US whiskey. LP music plays from hidden speakers while someone else enjoys their first "Thai massage".
Damir Bušić delves deeper and deeper into the world of Tyrolean flavours to fuse them with international recipes. The most recent example: the taming of the infamous "Krautinger", which only the master himself could achieve. If you want to entrust your own diary with unusual drinking adventures, you have to go to the Diary!
These mixologists are true masters of their trade and are among the most renowned in the city. With creativity and precision, they experiment with ingredients, flavours and techniques to create something unique. Even classics succeed flawlessly; the Negroni, to name one example, impresses with its perfect balance.
When the lights above the bar start to swing, it's showtime again. The mischievousness and the stupendous hand for flavours has long since begun its work. Kan Zuo's away display at Villa Bulfon brings together exotic flavours and witty serves - from smoking with a "dragon" to soap bubbles.
Whether Martini, Gimlet or Negroni, when it comes to gin drinks, you can't fool Sascha Riepl. The juniper's arsenal is at his service. But he literally goes the extra mile when it comes to collecting his own "botanicals" in the Salzburg mountains. Alpine creations such as his "Herbal Mule" are the reward.
With Gerhard Wanderer, a lifetime's work is enough to continue to attract the true connoisseurs into the semi-darkness of a genuine American bar. There, he measures the guests' wishes and expertly selects the ideal answer from the pool of (often dark) spirits. Rare goodness.
A popular meeting place in the beautiful city centre palace for over 30 years. The subdued lighting and elegant décor designed by Ernst Fuchs are magical. There are classic cocktails as well as new variations, such as the "Pompalona" with tequila, lime, agave, Ancho Reyes liqueur and pomegranate.
When the people of Linz talk about exquisite cocktails, they always end up with Claudia Schiemer from the Boiler Room. The bar manager knows how to personalise drinks like no other and creates one signature drink after another: her "Lychee Martini" (with marshmallows) is fantastic!
"Gemma in the Einhorn?" When Linzers talk about where they can have a drink or a glass of bubbly late at night, the bar in Rathausgasse is usually the first choice. Matthias Jantsch, who has turned the Einhorn into a trendy meeting place in the steel city, has played a big part in its popularity.
Wine pairing is a thing of the past - here the principle is turned on its head and creative drinks are served with the right gastronomic accompaniment. Even if you're not hungry, however, experimentation is almost mandatory, and the menu helps with flavour sonar. Tip: The "Negroni Benito" combines bitter flavours with rosemary and raspberry notes.
The Linz cocktail lounge is entering its third year with its usual creative lunar look. The ubiquitous "Paloma" is interpreted here with rhubarb. Japanese elegance characterises the changing signature cocktails ("Yuzoni") in this equally cosy and high-quality "watering hole" in the city on the Danube.
A legend with an enveloping atmosphere far removed from everyday life. This is how the nucleus of the Viennese bar miracle presents itself today. With rum and whisk(e)y drinks, here you have a final boss and Elysium in one. The richly stocked rarities corner is best described with a song by the pillar saint Dean Martin. "That's Amore"!
The South American flavours provide the perfect holiday feeling: tequila and mezcal are the stars of the signature drinks; the "Aloha Mezcal" combines smoky notes with the South Sea flavours of pineapple and coconut, and pisco also makes a grand entrance. Thanks to "Taco Tuesday", the start of the week is already a highlight.