Vienna Nightlife Guide: Complete Guide
Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. Discover the best nightlife experiences in Vienna.
Welcome to the ultimate nightlife guide for Vienna! Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. This comprehensive guide will help you discover the very best nightlife experiences that Vienna has to offer, from popular hotspots to hidden local favorites. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, you'll find insider tips, detailed recommendations, and everything you need to make the most of your nightlife adventure in Vienna. Our carefully curated selection ensures you won't miss any of the must-see spots while also discovering unique experiences that most tourists overlook.
Key Takeaways
- Vienna offers over 89 exceptional nightlife experiences
- Best time to visit varies by activity - check individual listings for optimal timing
- Many experiences require advance booking, especially during peak season
- Local guides and experts provide invaluable insights and access
- Prices range from budget-friendly to premium, with options for every preference
Top Bars & Cocktail Lounges
Craft cocktail bars, rooftop lounges, and unique drinking establishments with great atmospheres.
Needle Vinyl Bar
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.8 stars from 1463 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Färbergasse 8, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Potions Vienna
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.8 stars from 1092 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Karlsplatz 2, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Saint George Cocktail Bar
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 5 stars from 303 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Neustiftgasse 84, 1070 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Grüner Kakadu
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.8 stars from 1007 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Marc-Aurel-Straße 10, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Josef Cocktailbar
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.7 stars from 1043 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Sterngasse 1, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Plus43 | Speakeasy | Cocktail Bar
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.9 stars from 492 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Westbahnstraße 10, 1070 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Needle Vinyl Bar 33rpm
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.8 stars from 583 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Barnabitengasse 8, 1060 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
The Chapel Bar - Speakeasy
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.8 stars from 909 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Haidmannsgasse 8, 1150 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Kleinod
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.5 stars from 1500 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Top 48-50, Singerstraße 7, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
STAGE BAR
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.9 stars from 263 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Gredlerstraße 9, 1020 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Matiki Bar
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.9 stars from 804 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Gardegasse 2, 1070 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Loos American Bar
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.2 stars from 2410 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Kärntner Durchgang 10, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Nightclubs & Dance Venues
Popular nightclubs, dance clubs, and venues featuring top DJs and live performances.
U4 Vienna
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 3.8 stars from 3607 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Schönbrunner Str. 222/702, 1120 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
O - the club
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 3.6 stars from 3723 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Opernring/Operngasse, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Flex
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4 stars from 1916 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Augartenbrücke 1, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Prater Dome
Highly rated International in Vienna with 3.6 stars from 3110 reviews.
📍 Riesenradpl. 7, 1020 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Cabaret Fledermaus
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.2 stars from 1352 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Spiegelgasse 2, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Grelle Forelle
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 3.8 stars from 1120 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Spittelauer Lände 12, 1090 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Club Weberknecht
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.1 stars from 920 reviews. Cozy cafe atmosphere ideal for coffee and light meals.
📍 Lerchenfelder Gürtel 47, 1160 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Das WERK
Highly rated International in Vienna with 4.2 stars from 1193 reviews.
📍 Spittelauer Lände 12, Stadtbahnbögen 331/333, 1090 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Beverly Hills Club
Highly rated International in Vienna with 4 stars from 139 reviews.
📍 Seilerstätte 5, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
Loos American Bar
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.2 stars from 2410 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Kärntner Durchgang 10, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Live Music Venues
Concert halls, jazz clubs, and venues showcasing local and international musical talent.
Musikverein Wien
Highly rated International in Vienna with 4.7 stars from 15607 reviews.
📍 Musikvereinspl. 1, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Wiener Konzerthaus
Highly rated International in Vienna with 4.8 stars from 7239 reviews.
📍 Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
G5 - Live Music Bar
Highly rated Bar in Vienna with 4.8 stars from 369 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Heiligenstädter Str 31, Bogen 217, 1190 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Vienna State Opera
Highly rated International in Vienna with 4.7 stars from 60371 reviews.
📍 Opernring 2, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
ZWE
Highly rated Cafe in Vienna with 4.8 stars from 710 reviews. Cozy cafe atmosphere ideal for coffee and light meals.
📍 Floßgasse 4, 1020 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Cafe cuisine
Amadeus Concerts Vienna
Highly rated International in Vienna with 5 stars from 22 reviews.
📍 Mühlgasse 30, 1040 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Imperial Gala Concert
Highly rated International in Vienna with 4.9 stars from 275 reviews.
📍 Auerspergstraße 1, 1080 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Szene Wien
Highly rated International in Vienna with 4.5 stars from 1794 reviews.
📍 Hauffgasse 26, 1110 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Late-Night Dining
Restaurants and eateries open late for post-party meals and midnight cravings.
Bauernbräu
Highly rated Restaurant in Vienna with 4.8 stars from 3367 reviews.
📍 Gumpendorfer Str. 134/136, 1060 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Restaurant Vienne/OnurChefs
Highly rated Restaurant in Vienna with 4.8 stars from 8720 reviews.
📍 Fleischmarkt 20/22, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße
Highly rated Restaurant in Vienna with 4.3 stars from 30415 reviews.
📍 Bäckerstraße 6, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Reinthaler's Beisl
Highly rated Restaurant in Vienna with 4.5 stars from 8055 reviews.
📍 Dorotheergasse 2-4, 1010 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Das LOFT
Highly rated Restaurant in Vienna with 4.3 stars from 4978 reviews. Offers fine dining experience with exceptional service.
📍 Praterstraße 1, 1020 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
ULRICH
Highly rated Restaurant in Vienna with 4.5 stars from 5792 reviews. Cozy cafe atmosphere ideal for coffee and light meals.
📍 Sankt-Ulrichs-Platz 1, 1070 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Steirereck
Highly rated Restaurant in Vienna with 4.4 stars from 3781 reviews. Offers fine dining experience with exceptional service.
📍 Am Heumarkt 2A, 1030 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
360° OCEAN SKY
Highly rated Restaurant in Vienna with 4.3 stars from 3721 reviews. Cozy cafe atmosphere ideal for coffee and light meals.
📍 Fritz-Grünbaum-Platz 1, 1060 Wien, Austria
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Entertainment & Shows
Comedy clubs, theaters, and entertainment venues offering nighttime performances.
Vienna's Weekly Improv Comedy Show
Laugh the night away at this popular Vienna comedy venue, showcasing both local and touring comedians.
- •Arrive early for best seating
- •Two-drink minimum often required
- •Be prepared to interact with performers
- •Check age restrictions (often 18+ or 21+)
- •Avoid sitting in front row if you don't want attention
The Comedy Pub
Laugh the night away at this popular Vienna comedy venue, showcasing both local and touring comedians.
- •Arrive early for best seating
- •Two-drink minimum often required
- •Be prepared to interact with performers
- •Check age restrictions (often 18+ or 21+)
- •Avoid sitting in front row if you don't want attention
Stadtsaal
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Vienna venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Wiener Comedy
Laugh the night away at this popular Vienna comedy venue, showcasing both local and touring comedians.
- •Arrive early for best seating
- •Two-drink minimum often required
- •Be prepared to interact with performers
- •Check age restrictions (often 18+ or 21+)
- •Avoid sitting in front row if you don't want attention
Globe Wien
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Vienna venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Theater im Park am Belvedere
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Vienna venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Nightlife Districts
Popular neighborhoods and areas known for vibrant nightlife and bar-hopping.
Prater Dome
Explore Vienna's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Cabaret Fledermaus
Explore Vienna's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
O - the club
Explore Vienna's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Flucc
Explore Vienna's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Vienna Night Club
Explore Vienna's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Lamée Rooftop
Explore Vienna's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Essential Tips
- 🌃Check dress codes before heading out
- 🌃Arrive early to avoid long lines at popular venues
- 🌃Use ride-sharing apps for safe transportation
- 🌃Keep valuables secure and stay aware of surroundings
- 🌃Pace yourself and stay hydrated
- 🌃Research cover charges and drink prices
- 🌃Make reservations for popular venues
- 🌃Bring valid ID - many places are strict about checking
- 🌃Start early - some venues close earlier than expected
- 🌃Ask locals for current hotspots and hidden gems
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
The best time for nightlife experiences in Vienna varies by activity and season. Generally, spring and fall offer ideal conditions with pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Summer is peak season with the most options but also the highest prices and largest crowds. Winter can offer unique experiences and better deals, though some activities may be limited.
Average Price
Prices for nightlife experiences in Vienna range widely depending on the activity and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium and exclusive options can range from $200-500+. Many activities offer group discounts and package deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vienna offers many excellent nightlife experiences, each with its own unique character. The best choice depends on your preferences, budget, and schedule, but our guide highlights the top-rated options that consistently deliver exceptional experiences.
Timing varies by activity, but generally spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Summer is peak season with the most options but larger crowds. Check individual listings for specific timing recommendations and seasonal considerations.
For popular experiences, especially during peak season, advance booking is highly recommended. Some activities have limited capacity and sell out quickly. Booking ahead also often provides better rates and ensures availability.
Requirements vary by activity, but generally bring comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear, sun protection, water, and any specific gear mentioned in activity descriptions. Check individual listings for detailed requirements.
Many nightlife experiences in Vienna cater to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Check individual listings for difficulty levels and requirements. Many operators offer instruction and guidance for newcomers.
Costs vary widely depending on the type of experience and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium options can range from $200-500+. Group discounts and packages are often available.
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