The SKY Bar is one of the poshest places in Vienna to be seen having a cocktail and comes complete with a dress code and all. Despite the pricey drinks, you can be sure you won't get stiffed on the content, quality, or superior taste of their cocktails and drinks. Amber lighting and off-white décor enhance the equally superior rooftop panorama of downtown Vienna, which is most spectacular from the patio on warm summer nights. Reservations are a must if you would prefer to have a table. James Bond himself would feel right at home in this smooth lounge.

Dress your best and head to the first floor of Hotel Ambassador. When it comes to delicious cocktails and fine wines, Atriumbar is the place to be. The heady spirits and plush environs take turns to tease you as you become aware of the A-listers that roam around. Smokers can pick from a variety of tobacco products at the counter, too.

The Red Room is an upscale cocktail bar that is located in the basement of Comida restaurant. Taking its name rather seriously, red color dominates the decor in an elegant way. It serves delicious cocktails amidst a relaxed atmosphere where the cacophony and chaos of the outside world is drowned away. For more details, check website or call ahead.

Planter's is a chic bar carefully designed in a colonial style. Leather sofas, wooden fittings and palm plants create a comfortable environment even though most of the customers' dresses seems for the most part anything but comfortable. The bouncers take it upon themselves to ensure that the clientele reflect the tone of the decor. Nevertheless, it is constantly bustling, with a lively atmosphere and loud music. Planter's bar staff is practiced in the art of cocktail making, and always offer friendly advice on which drinks taste the best.