There is much to see in Vienna: From Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral to the Imperial Palace to the Art Nouveau splendour of the Secession, from the magnificent baroque palace Schönbrunn to the Museum of Fine Arts to modern architecture at the Museums Quarter. Record-breaking: In Vienna, there are over 27 castles and more than 150 palaces.
Learn about the many faces of the city. Discover her secrets. During a guided walk or with your own personal guide, or by yourself during sightseeing trips by bus, boat, streetcar, bicycle or during torchlight tours through Vienna’s underworld ...
Public transport in Vienna is superb with the largest tram system in the world in addition to a private tram line (valid with the period tickets), an underground system, buses and plenty of S-trains to get you to within a whisker of anywhere in the city. The city's transport company is called Wiener Linien and offers some amazing value tickets, particularly the 72-hour 72-Stundenticket, buy it – and any other ticket you could wan, at the excellent self-service machines found at train stations which speak perfect English, are easy to use and even take cards.
As you know we love a market and Vienna is no let down with the markets and in the surrounding neighbourhoods, everyday life has its habitual Viennese rhythm: colourful and creative as well as leisurely. The stalls, eateries and bars are a natural shopping paradise, meeting place and sightseeing destination.Vienna’s Easter Markets; Traditional Easter crafts and artistically decorated eggs, culinary delights and a musical program all await you in April at Vienna's Easter markets. There is all kinds of entertainment for the young and young at heart. One of the best is the Easter market at Schönbrunn Palace is considered to be among the most romantic Easter markets. With the Baroque palace in the background about 45 exhibitors offer not only all kinds of culinary delights but also beautiful Easter decorations and crafts from all over Austria. Children can have fun at the marzipan Easter Bunny workshop, tying palm leaves, hunting for Easter eggs and at the children's museum, while the grown-ups will enjoy listening to "Jazz at the Easter Market."
A must do is the The Vienna Naschmarkt, Vienna’s largest and best known market offers a mixture of Viennese and international specialities. Naschmarkt is the undisputed jewel in the crown of Vienna's 26 permanent markets. Set between Karlsplatz and Kettenbrückengasse, the Naschmarkt is the mainspring one of the city's most interesting districts. Culinary specialities are always fresh and in bountiful supply here, no matter whether they are typically Viennese or exotic. The adjacent Saturday flea market is the stuff of legend for bargain hunters.
Flea market (6.30am-4pm) every Saturday. Mon-Fri 6am-7.30pm, Sat 6am-6pm
Food stands: Mon-Sat 6am-11pm
6., Wienzeile Transport; U1, U2, U4: Karlsplatz.
Another must do market is the Karmelitermarkt, Also just a few minutes from the Old Town, near Schwedenplatz, is Karmelitermarkt. The district around this old-style local market had been rather off the map, but with growing numbers of bars, studios and galleries springing up it has seen a renaissance in recent years.
Mon-Fri 6am-7.30pm, Sat 6am-6pm Food stands: Mon-Sat 6am-10pm
2., Krummbaumgasse / Leopoldsgasse / Haidgasse
Tram 2: Karmeliterplatz, Bus 5A: Tandelmarktgasse, U2: Taborstraße
So after a long day in the markets why not a beer? Vienna's cafes and bars have become the stuff of legend, with their writers, eccentrics and Shakespearean feuds over stolen cake recipes. But going out is not only confined to sweet salvation. Far from it. Vienna has a vibrant nightlife - the city has spawned some of the hippest sounds on the European club scene of the last decade. So prepare for some surprises! Meanwhile, for more sedentary adventures - and Vienna is the king of laidback - beer is always infinitely more appealing when served in the glorious stein format, as compared to the dull pint glasses of the UK. There's a pretty good variety of beer on sale in Vienna. Mostly Austrian, with the odd Czech lager or Bavarian wheat beer. So with sixteen (20) brewpubs/ breweries (March 2023) lets set off on the rough guide to supping in Vienna.
1516 Brewing Company, Krugerstraße 18, Wien.
Open 11:00-02:00 daily.
A hopping brewpub near the Opera House. The pub is easy to reach from the Schwarzenburgplatz tram stop, head down Schwarzenbergstraße and the pub is on the corner of Krugerstraße to your left. They usually have 10 beers on tap all tasty, different to the norm in Vienna and very "new world" in style; awsome food as well. Lots of outdoor seats. Dark cellar rooms which are very atmospheric, plus a spacious woody upstairs. But recently seems to have become a very touristy place?
Kaltenhauser Botschaft, Mariahilfer Str. 156/158, Wien
Open: Daily 11.00 - 23.30
A hotel with attached restaurant and brewery. The restaurant is huge, and quite spacious, they also have a rather large and cool outdoor area. Athough they seems to be Brau Union (Heineken) affiliated? The beers are good though. Rather traditional style oriented. They have a broad selection of bottles. If your looking for good Viennese/Austrian food though this is NOT the place. Overall Ok place, if you just come for the beers you could do worse in Vienna. Good for the ticks and the convenient location close to Westbahnhof.
Schnauzer & Beagle, Hasengasse 56, Wien
Open: Wed - Fri 17.00 - 23.00 Sat 11.00 17.00
A newish Nano Brewery, a bit tucked away in a side street in the 10th district (close to Matzleinsdorfer Platz). Run by an Australian and his Austrian wife. They serve 6 beers on tap and others in bottles. A very cosy place with a nice patio and friendly ambiance. A hidden gem. Schnauzer & Beagle Brewery is not only a Brewery itself but also a nice and cosy neighborhood Café They serve delicious homemade food, tasty cakes and great Melbourne style coffee? Definitely worth a visit, whether you're a visitor or a resident. 😊
Open 10:00-12:00 every day.
Tram 49 passes outside (stop Stiftgaße).
This brewpub is large with a good name locally for it's food and drink. The most touristical brewpub in Vienna. Located right in the center of the 7th district. It's always full and if you want to have lunch, be sure that you have a reservation. Huge amounts of seating and cool beer paraphernalia everywhere, with of course a central copper clad brew kit behind the central bar. The bar has stools around it (which is were we sat). Nice leafy biergarten out back for the smokers. Service is fairly standard European, slightly unfriendly but know what they're doing. They do a Chilli beer that is way hot! (Defeated Me!) Also a good selection of regular and special brews, also the food is excellent and served until late.
Bräuhaus Ten.Fifty. Ankerbrotfabrik Unit 10.2, Absberggasse 27/3
Open: Tues - Fri 17.00 - 23.00
Total World Class Craft beers. Sort of got that San Francisco vibe but full on Austrian Bohemian updated brewery. You will really appreciate the conversation and level of craftsmanship here. They are doing next generation beers here.
Ottakringer, Ottakringerstrasse 91.
Open: Tours: Mon-Thu 9-14 - reserve by telephone!
Vienna's biggest brewery. Their shop is round the corner where you can get on tap most of their stuff (plus some bottles from various Austrian micros) not so bad. But the big brewery is still no match for a brewpub. The brewery looks very nice from the outside and they have some nice beer halls. The Märzen is very light, not good. Their better beers are the Rote Zwickel, the Goldfassel Pils and the Bock beer.
Brauwerk Wien, Ottakringer Platz 1.
Open: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 16:00 - 20:00
A modern brewpub in the grounds of the Ottakringer brewery, located in a former silo for molasses. Very efficient in terms of space, nice to sit there on a sunny day. Unfortunately they don’t serve food but most of the beers are of excellent quality, far from the macro swill at the main brewery. They also offer guided tasting sessions and food pairings from time to time.
Bauernbrau, Gumpendorferstraße 134.
Open: Daily 16.00 - 02.00
Transport: Near the Westbahnhof, take tram 6 or 18 to Gumpendorferstraße.
This is the brewery tap for the Gratzerbräu micro in southern Austria. Quite a modern bar with two rooms and a small outside terrace. A wonderful experience. The owner is very caring and welcoming, there is a great ambiance plus its very cosy, big variety of homemade and local drinks. Thumbsup! Outstanding food and excellent atmosphere.
Fischer Bräu, Billrothstraße 17, Wien.
Open 16:00-01:00.
Transport; Tram 38 goes right past the door of this nice old brewpub (stop Hardtgaße).
Vienna's oldest brewpub, founded in 1985. This brewpub gets very busy, partly as it was voted "best Austrian brewpub" a couple of years back. It brews one standard beer and monthly seasonal beers include a Pale Ale, Bock and Schwarzbier.Well worth the trip.
Mama Kraft - Huth Basement Brewery, Himmelpfortgasse 24
Open: Tues - Sat 17.00 - 00.00
The newest project that the Huth family has conjured up. A culinary delight is guaranteed? Located in a cool basement space adjacent to its parent restaurant, Mama & Bull, which also sells its beers, but you need to come down here if you want to drink next to the gleaming copper brewkit. Tasty beer, a great atmosphere, plus a unique environment, quality! The beer is very good, the staff are very committed, helpful and friendly, the food can only be recommended, I definitely recommend it to everyone 👌🏻 Happy Hour 5pm to 6pm 2Euro Drafts👍🏻
Highlander, Sobieskiplatz 9, Wien.
Open Daily: 11:00 – 00:00
Transport; Tram 37 or 38 to Canisiugaße, walk up Canisiugaße and Sobieskigaße is the next left, the pub is on the corner of Sobieskiplatz.
A brewpub producing a mixture of top- and bottom-fermented beers. With a very visible small brewery in the corner. Brews three beers including a stout, plus the occasional special? The stout is expensive but the best beer they do by a long way, and that is not just me being biased towards the dark side!
Leopoldauer Brauhandwerk, Leopoldauer Pl. 86, Wien
Open: See Webite?
This taproom is located in a private house in the center of the small village of Leopoldau. They only open Fridays and sometimes Saturdays. One beer on tap (Helles) and 4 beers in bottles (Weizen, Hoppy Pale Ale,….). Two guys opened this gypsy brewery in 2020. The beers are brewed by Brauschneider and Brauwerk. All beers are solid. A very nice place visited mainly by locals.
Medl-Bräu Penzinger Gasthofbrauerei, Linzerstraße 275, Wien.
Open 16:00-24:00, closed Sunday.
Transport; tram 49 from Westbahnhof all the way to Waldhausenstraße or tram 52 to Grusohaplatz.
A Brewpub selling unfiltered beers this remote brewpub does three beers plus a seasonal. Along with the good wholesome food they serve not a bad place to chill out.
Salm Bräu, Rennweg 8, Wien.
Open 11:00-24:00.
Transport; Ttram 71 to Unteres Belvedere and the entrance is actually on the outbound platform.
A brewpub owned by a manufacturer of brewing equipment. This sprawling place is famous for its food. The building was originally the brewery of the next door monastery, now it's the showpiece for Salm's brew-plant manufacturing business. Beer is very good.
Stöckl im Park, Prinz-Eugen-Straße 25
Open: Daily 11.00 - 00.00
A brand new place (2020) + (Sister Brewpub to Salm Brau^^) it's situated in the park near the Upper Belvedere. A modern brewpub set in a nice location, you can see the ultra modern brew kit from behind a glass screen and also the copper control panel. The beer selection is helles, märzen, dunkel, pils and weizen, all fair. 0,1 samples are also avalaible. The restaurant is set in a nice, quite place with a good view. Otto says a wonderful atmosphere, lovely beer, great food, very fast service, I don't believe you need more than that 🙃
Wieden Bräu, Waaggaße 5, Wien.
Temporarily Closed March 2023
Transport; Tram 62 or 65 from Oper to Paulanergaße,
Very good beers at this large brew pub the three regular beers plus a seasonal or two; are some of the best beer in the city and highly recommended and the food is great too with typically hearty portions.
Beaver Brewing Company, Liechtensteinstrasse 69
Open: Mon- Thurs 16.00 - 00.00 Fri -Sat 12.00 - 01.00 Sun 12.00 - 22.00
A large brewpub (one of two) with an American feel to it. Décor was pretty nice and modern and has pictures of American cities on the wall. There is plenty of seating and its nice and light. They have 9 house beers on tap plus guests. Flights of 6 x 0.1L pours are available, the staff will let you sample the others too. Very friendly, English-speaking staff - menus were all in English. Good menu too with even a bunch of vegan options. Beer quality was mostly average, but competently made. Definitely worth a visit.
Beaver Brewing Company, Schönbrunner Str. 98
Open: Tues - Thurs 16.00 00.00 Fri - Sat 12.00 - 01.00 Closed Sun - Mon
The new Beaver Brewing location is in the 5th district. Really happy to see that one of the beter breweries in Vienna is expanding. Inside it is a small U-shaped bar, with a dark ambiance, quite a moden no frills look and again quiet an American feel to the place. They have 8 beers on tap including 2 guest beers, all beers are of a good standard. The food menu is typical US bar food. Great friendly staff.
Wiener Stadtbräu, Zugang Über Restaurant Chattanooga, Graben 29A
Open: 16.00 - 00.00
It is a typical tourist spot, which means some pros and cons.The main part of the local is in the basement, and it looks really amazing, the ambience is quite nice and the waiters are polite. The quality of the food is good as are portion sizes. They only brew one beer an alt?
Schwarzer Rabe; (Black Raven), Ottakringerstraße 180, Wien.
Open: 16:00-23:00.
Transport; Tram J to Redtenbachergaße.
A small very cozy, locals bar with the tiny brew-plant in the side room. Very good food and inexpensive. Waiters are awesome, the overall atmosphere feels just great. Every Friday they've got Pub Quiz and on some occasions they've got all you can eat, happy hours, and even a "Ritteressen" . It's recommended for anyone who loves cool places!
Roter Hiasl, Biberhaufenweg 228.
Hours: 11:00 to 23:00
The food in Roter Hiasl is traditional Austrian fare, it is served fast and with a smile. The place has a large beer garden and is in a great location close to the Donau. What makes this place one to visit is the beer. It brews its own and if you are a "weiss beer lover" this is for you.
achtundzwanzig taproom, Schlösselgasse 28
Open: Mon - Fri 16.00 - 00.00 Sat 19.00 - 02.00
This is a really nice hidden gem. Small and unpretentious, close to the center. It is focused exclusively on BrewAge beers. Six beers from tap and most of the other BrewAge beers in bottles. In a city full of bars if you are looking for a cosy place with some wide selection of beers, this could be the one. The staff speak English. The beer is good and well priced. They don't have food, so it's better not to go there on an empty stomach.
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Otto; Altmannsdorfer Straße 101, 1120 Wien.
Opening hours: Mon - Thur 11:00 - 24:00, Fri - Sat 11:00 - 01:00, Sun 11:00 - 24:00
A traditional Austrian pub that combines old and new. So with five beers from the Ottakringer brewery and a large beer garden this is a good place to have a meal and chill out for a while.
Kadlez Gasthausbrauerei, Hopfengasse 12, 1210 Wien
Open Mon-Fri & Sun 11:00 onwards Winter from 16:00 onwards, Sat 16:00 onwards.
This restuarant has a good name for it's beers within the Austrian beer scene having won awards recently. A restaurant with the emphasise on Italian cuisine, pasta, Pizza etc.. they also hold a music and beer festival, check out there web site for details.
AmmutsØn Craft Beer Dive, Barnabitengasse 10, Wien
Open: Mon - Fri 16.00 - 02.00 Sat - Sun 14.00 - 04.00
An amazing beer bar in the heart of Vienna. It's spacious but intimate with a welcome all vibe. Plus nice tables outside. A selection on the 12 taps, fantastic fridges of Cantillon, Ammutsøn, offers fantastic choices with a variant of styles. Kind of expensive.
Mel’s Craft Beers & Diner, Wipplingerstraße 9
Open: Daily 11.00 - 02.00
A nice bar in a side street in the centre of Vienna. Nice covered tables outside, and beautiful interior. A large selection on tap (25 beers), with 6-beer tasters as well. The food Menu offers a wide range of meals including burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches all of them with sides and sauces. Offers daily from 11 to 16 hours. Totally recommended.
Känguru, Bürgerspitalgasse 20
Open - Mon - Sat 17.00 - 02.00
If you are keen on new beers in Vienna then you should add this place to the list. Old style pub with hundreds of beers. Cool staff and reasonable price.
Brauhund | Pub | Bier | Bar, Schweglerstraße 48
Open: Wed - Mon 17.00 - 02.00
A very nice little bar just outside of the Wiener Gürtel. Not the biggest beer card in town, but the owner changes the beer menu on an almost weekly tempo, so there is always one or two new beers on the menu.Overall another good beer bar in Vienna.
So there you have it obviously there will be more hidden gems out there waiting to be found and if you venture off the beaten track and find them, them please let me know and I will gladly add them here, for other beer tourist to try and enjoy.
So for now Zum Wohl Otto.
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Flatschers Margareten Laurenz4 (L4), Wiedner Hauptstrasse 111
Open: Mon - Sat 11.30 - 00.00 Closed March 2023 ?
Quite new brewery-restaurant (2019), located in the middle of the fifth district of Vienna called “Margareten”., A classical hipster style bar with burgers with a lots of Plexiglass, the restaurant tries to make a connex between old and rusty and cool-modern, it lacks "Gemütlichkeit", new and clean toiltes, fast and friendly staff, From bottom-fermented light house beer, lager or Pils to top-fermented rye beer, various IPAs and dark special beers, with caramel and other flavors: everything a beer lover needs. The brewkit is located in the middle of the dining room, all processes relating to beer brewing can be observed through a glass wall. In the basement there is a room with another 60 seats, nothing else. The restaurant is good for people who search modernist brewpubs, but it is not really for the locals (who still prefer the Fassldippler not far away) There is a sidewalk garden for when its warm to sit and chill.
Stadtbrauerei Schwarzenberg, Schellinggaße 14.
Open; PERMINANTLY CLOSED 2017
A very modern brewpub just around the corner from 1516 which brews fairly good Helles, Dunkel, Weiss and a seasonal. Not the most interesting place, mainly geared up for tourists, but it's so close to 1516 you need to go and scoop the beers; so time now to move on and the next brewpub was not found wanting at all;
Xaver Brauerei, Hasnerstraße 14/6-7. [CLOSED}
Two guys, who bought the brewhouse from the Bierzauberer, started brewing on the 16th January 2014. A very small place, which opens only Friday and Saturday - no tap room, but you can buy bottles and taste them on site. Currently they have brewed 6 beers a Stout, Pale Ale, IPA, Pils, Weiss and a Wite Beer. As they just have started brewing, clearly still some way to go.
Overall recommended, because you get their beers fresher and cheaper than anywhere else and you can have a short chat with amicable guys, who are open to tell you everything you want to know about their beers.
Brigittabräu, Dresdnerstraße 38-44, Wien.
Open: PERMINANTLY CLOSED
Transport; trams N, 31 or 33 to Hochstadtplatz.
This brewpub, opened in 2003, isn't the most interesting building but Beers are adequate without being thrilling and are Helles, Dunkle and a special.
Schwarzer Adler, Schönbrunnerstrasse 40.
Open: PERMINANTLY CLOSED 2018
In 2013 they installed a small micro brewery and are brewing Hackl Braeu on site. A very nice patio inside of the building, food is quite good. There are five beers available. Dunkel, Marzen, Helles and Weizen through the year and a bock during Christmas or Easter. The inside is full of nice wooden booths and tables. It’s nice for some beer ticks but that’s about it. The brewery is on sight and they opened up another restaurant nearby that serves the same beers.
Lichtenthaler Bräu, Lichtensteinstrasse 108.
Open: PERMINANTLY CLOSED 2019
An excellent brewpub. The service is very good and if you meet the brewer he is very willing to tell you all about his beer. There are two rooms, non-smoking and smoking. The interior is minimalistic but nice, with a brew kettle, beer pictures and beer books to read. The food is down-to-earth, but tasty, the staff are really friendly and prices are fair! They usually have a handful of beers from tap and some from bottle, really tasty and far beyond average for Austrian means, always offering some (D)IPAs and/or Belgian style ales. Overall highly recommended!