The Best 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!
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.
The aristocratic history of this sophisticated establishment is also reflected in the bar menu, where all the celebrities from "Princess Elisabeth" to "Emperor Franz" and "Duchess Ludovika" are given a liquid memorial in a glass - the good flavour description helps newcomers to make their choice: from strong and bitter to creamy and sweet.
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.
Alpine elegance prevails throughout the hotel including in the bar. Thanks to homemade syrups the non-alcoholic selection is varied, while the signature cocktails succeed with either a regional twist, such as the "Alpincosmo", or international notes such as the "Thai Massage" with tequila, chilli, lemongrass and mango.
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.
The luxurious Krallerhof has long been an institution in the region, but a visit to its modern bar is also worthwhile for thirsty visitors from outside. Because in the Signatures, the picturesque landscape around the hotel is transformed into taste - flavours from the forests and the herb garden play the main role.
After a variety of outdoor adventures, a refreshing drink is just what you need when you flop down in the cosy upholstered furniture of the stylish bar - in addition to the classics, the bar also serves fine new interpretations. For example, various margaritas from "Negra" with coffee liqueur to "Spicy" with a tabasco kick.
A drink for every occasion: From coffee to sundowners and aperitifs to nightcaps, the offer in the chic, newly designed bar is extensive. The mixologists draw on the full range - 80 types of gin and 100 whisk(e)ys are available, while the in-house herb garden also contributes to the signature flavours.
Christine and Robert Rettenwender's entire four-star superior hotel is flooded with warm hospitality. An innovative food-sharing concept awaits in the restaurant, and the day's holiday finishes in the feel-good bar. In addition to selected wines, you can enjoy classic and creative cocktails and long drinks.
The stylish and cosy lounge bar is the perfect place to end the day - either the drinks are expertly mixed or guests can try their hand at courses. The in-house spirits from Saalfelden master distiller Siegfried Herzog, either Williams pear, gin or whisky, are also a pleasure on their own.
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.
Gently curved oak constructions serve as eye-catchers and at the same time ensure cosiness with a high style factor. The bar menu pays homage to the region in a creative way. The herbs from our own garden refine many an Alpine inspired drink. The classics also operate at a high level.
Bar chef Tom Fix naturally makes his own syrups, bitters and infusions - with impressive expertise. They are then mixed classically or as a signature according to the principles of the ancient healing art of spagyric: "Immune Boost" with masterwort and "Anti-Stress" with CBD strengthen body and mind. Huge menu!
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.
When choosing a drink, guests take sides with the bar team and are then whisked away from the cosy bar in the mountain paradise to the big, wide world by the inventor of the drink in question: "Argentine Sour", "Spirit of Tulum" or "Thai Massage" prove to be ideal travelling companions. The wine cellar can do it too!
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 elegant bar owes its cosiness to the generous use of wood, and guests can enjoy a comprehensive range of drinks: from exquisite flint water to homemade sodas and expertly mixed cocktails. Not only the non-alcoholic refreshers live up to their name, the "Aperol Sour" also tastes great.
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!