If you're looking to hear some great jazz music, visit Porgy & Bess. This club is located in the Inner City and has been in business since 1993. Stop by on any given night and you're bound to witness some excellent musicianship, whether it's by a well-known band, or by locals participating in the jam session.
Extremely popular with the locals, 1516 Brewery is a great place to go for relaxed drinks, sporting events and celebrations with friends. In keeping with the purity law of the year 1516, they produce a wide selection of unfiltered Ales and Stouts. Its proximity to the opera and its position in the heart of the 1st District make it an easy drop-in spot. With a great menu, this ever jovial international hotspot for young people is where you'll find probably the friendliest staff in the entire city, and that is a remarkable feat within itself!
Want to make your coffee Irish? Then walk into Onyx Bar. Located on the sixth floor of the beautiful Haashaus, the bar is a trendy place to chat over drinks. The lounge is plush with awesome views from the windows. There are many options and the wait staff is pretty accommodating. The crowd is elite but not stand-offish. Group reservations are a must, since preference is given to hotel guests.
This enormous Irish pub is possibly one of the biggest in the world. Tucked away in the 9th District, Charlie P's is usually packed full of patrons around the clock, all week long. Featuring all the classic pieces of an Irish pub, from the stained glass, dark wood and Guinness on tap, Charlie's is Irish through and through. They even offer a traditional menu of pub grub that's served until midnight.
Flex is the place for fans of non-commercial music. However, this does not mean that they don't play commercial sounds at all. The music and DJs vary nightly; Wednesdays are "London Calling" with independent music; Thursdays are known as "Dub Club" and feature drum & bass and hip-hop. It is not overcrowded (around 200 people on a normal night) although the dance floor can hold about 600 people. There is a coffee shop at the water's edge where you can wait before it opens (5p). However, crowds rarely gather at Flex before midnight. Check out the detailed Web site for details.
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.
Weingut Schwertfuhrer 35 presents a flavorful and fruit-forward wine list and an exclusive food menu to its guests, for a promising experience. The winery welcomes you in its Heurigen which brags a countryside appeal and serves a few of their best wine variants and an inventive buffet comprising of homemade delicacies. A distinctive variety of red, white, and sparkling wines is offered to the guests at the winery. The guests can enjoy wine and dine in the Mediterranean courtyard when the weather is bright and for winters, the winery features a restaurant. Come along with your friends and seek delight not only in the traditional food and wines but also in the beautiful setting of the place.
Situated along Am Heumarkt street in Vienna, Apron is set in Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna - MGallery. This sophisticated restaurant features an open kitchen that gives you a peek into the restaurant’s unique cooking styles. Visit this restaurant and explore a variety of modern dishes from the Austrian cuisine. Seasonally-available ingredients and used to prepare their flavorful dishes. This restaurant is also home a well-stocked bar that is lined with hundreds of alcoholic drinks like wines, spirits and more.
“Wein-Kaffee im Hochhaus Unger und Klein” when translated means “wine restaurant in the skyscraper Unger und Klein.” This bar has a circular rather than a rectangular shape and boasts of sleek and ultra-modern interiors. The ceiling is decorated with intricate patterns, whereas the shelves lining the curved walls are filled with colorful and sparkling bottles. At the center of the bar rests a brown desk, purposely designed in a manner to facilitate interaction among guests. Besides premium wine, customers can also enjoy cups of pure Arabica coffee, with six kinds of Viennese blends. Patrons can also relish paninis, croissants or ham rolls, and shop for wine bottles and coffee beans.
Ignacio Vinos e Ibéricos serves Spanish dishes, tapas platters and a selection of premium wines. Though better known for its wines, it has also earned praise from Spanish expatriates for serving authentic cuisine. The interiors are homey and cozy, and the food is prepared using fresh organic ingredients. Whether you are looking for high-quality Jamón Ibérico ham, fresh cheese or seafood dishes, this place has it all. Try the Sardines with Roasted Red Peppers, complemented by a glass of European red wine for a good experience. This restaurant also has a small patio seating option.