The Best Bars in Vienna
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".
With the addition of the bar (for Champagne and rare whisk(e)ys), the exceptional pub is entering its second decade. Minimalism is the trump card. Metaxa, oregano and a few drops of Sarmakinas olive oil are used to create a fascinating drink. It is an example of how anything is possible apart from compromising on quality.
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 guiding theme, not to say the guiding index, has remained the same under the new bar team: Financial topics are creatively translated into seasonal cocktail menus - most recently with the five investor types, for example. "Innovation", "Independence" and "Opportunities" are not just capitalised as cocktail names. Great bar food!
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!
The cocktails are at least as impressive as the glamorous ambience of the "D" aka "Discovery" bar. The high quality and professional bartenders turn every signature drink into the perfect guest experience. One of the flavour highlights: "Isla Verde" with rum, avocado, coconut, wasabi and whey.
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".
The restaurant and bar at this top Italian restaurant and trendy meeting place share a basic concept: quality down to the last detail. Every cocktail is therefore finely tuned, every ingredient well thought out. Non-alcoholic is now also a top priority - the "Garden Sprizz" with flint tea, cucumber, mint and cranberry is even perfect for lunch.
The anarchy of the eternal children is in charge here. But the bar, which is based on natural ingredients - preserved in the sweat of the summer season - is not just a fun project. The fun of deep piling - outstanding flavours, simple appearance - combines cuisine and cocktails. And then there's the selection of natural wines ...
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.
A "church tour" that's fun: enter through the confessional and you've reached one of the flagships of the city's speakeasy culture. The heavenly concept is consistently followed through: "Holy Scripture" (i.e. the bar menu) includes "New Testament" highballs as well as "7 sins" shots and "celibacy" mocktails.
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.
The Hawaiian shirts of Arik and Matty Vinnitski's team are colourful, but so is the cocktail menu - and both go well with the colourful tiki mugs made in-house. The cheerful world of strong rum cocktails with a Polynesian flavour has clearly found its Viennese home: Zombie, Mai Tai ... it's all here!
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.
How time flies! One of the city's few speakeasies is now in its fifth year - and Semih Aybar's creativity continues unabated. Floral elegance and strong Asian flavours play an equally important role as inspiration for unusual cocktails. And sometimes it can be the uncomplicated "A Kind of Apple Strudel".
High above the city the sunsets behind the rooftop bar of The Ritz-Carlton where Vienna provides wow moments. A glass of Perrier-Jouët is the ideal sundowner. The selection is diverse and, true to the hotel's reputation, always extravagant, luxurious, and of the highest quality. The service on the rooftop is also top-notch.
It turned out exactly as Peter Friese had dreamed. The diversity of the Italian gastronomic experience in democratic form came to Vienna. Panini and small pasta dishes, but also "Garibaldi" and "Sarti Spritz". An orange slice served in a tumbler accompanied by the signature card of David Penker's team. Much love!
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"!