The Best Local Bars in Vienna

Looking to explore Vienna’s local nightlife scene? Our Spotters have discovered the best bars to enjoy great conversations and even better drinks. Grab a cold beer at Ammutson or enjoy fantastic cocktails at The Sign Lounge. For a relaxed vibe, check out Donaukanal, where you can unwind by the water. Discover these and many more local gems for an unforgettable night out in the city!

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Donaukanal

Relax at the waterfront

"Donaukanal" in Vienna is a centrally located hotspot by the water. I, like many others, love to hang out here by the water or at one of these bars...

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Relaxing

Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Jun 29, 2025

Ammutson

Craft beer bar

"Ammutson" Vienna is a new craft beer bar that has smaller brands the owner knows personally. He has no bottles and I'm always surprised by the rotation.

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Tina

Haselbacher

Jun 5, 2025

Chelsea

Football and gigs unite

"Chelsea" in Vienna can be described as a mixture between a nightclub and a medium-scale gig venue. It's also, weirdly, a very good & popular sports bar!

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Music

David

Titcumb

Jun 5, 2025

WerkzeugH

A touch of home

"WerkzeugH" in Vienna is a cafe/bar that's lively and creative. Staying there makes me feel welcome. Keep an eye out for their great food...

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Snacks

Sabrina

Grohsebner

Jun 5, 2025

The Sign Lounge

Fantastic cocktails in Alsergrund

"The Sign Lounge" in Vienna is a true local gem of a bar. I'm not a cocktail guy, but the ones they make here are my favourites. Twice voted as Best...

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Christopher

Taylor

Jun 5, 2025

Das Möbel

Don't just eat at the table, buy it!

"Das Möbel" or 'the furniture', is a quirky place in Vienna whose unique selling point is that everything (yes, everything) in the building is for sale...

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Coffee & tea

David

Titcumb

Jun 5, 2025

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The Best Local Bars in Vienna

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Bars

Sabrina

Julia

You?

Markus

Zina

Christopher

David

Tina

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Sabrina

Julia

You?

Markus

Zina

Christopher

David

Tina

Donaukanal

Relax at the waterfront

Julia

Heiligenbrunner

Ammutson

Craft beer bar

Tina

Haselbacher

Chelsea

Football and gigs unite

David

Titcumb

WerkzeugH

A touch of home

Sabrina

Grohsebner

The Sign Lounge

Fantastic cocktails in Alsergrund

Christopher

Taylor

Das Möbel

Don't just eat at the table, buy it!

David

Titcumb

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