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15 Best Beer Gardens in Vienna

Vienna’s beer gardens range from spacious patios serving schnitzel and goulash to leafy gardens made for group dinners and celebrations. This guide helps you compare Austrian cooking, garden atmosphere, opening hours, and location across districts such as Penzing, Währing, Leopoldstadt, and Erdberg.

If you are planning a weekend visit, check availability and consider reserving with time to spare.

How this list is ordered

These spots in Vienna were selected from visitor experience and what each place has to offer, and we review the list regularly.

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#1
die freunderlwirtschaft wien
4.9226 reviews
Garden meals with a group
#2
Medl-Bräu Penzinger Gasthofbrauerei
4.72,049 reviews
Austrian cooking with brewery beer
#3
Grätzlheuriger
4.71,470 reviews
Austrian and Slovak dishes

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die freunderlwirtschaft wien, Vienna#1
Why it stands out

  • Leafy garden on Grünentorgasse

  • Private dining room

  • Group dinners and celebrations

die freunderlwirtschaft wien

4.9226 reviews
Grünentorgasse 21, 1090 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Garden meals with a group

die freunderlwirtschaft wien offers a leafy garden setting on Grünentorgasse, with a welcoming restaurant atmosphere that works especially well for group dinners and celebrations. Its outdoor seating, attractive table setups and broad selection of food and drinks create a polished yet relaxed occasion.

A private dining room adds flexibility for larger gatherings, with evening service from Tuesday to Saturday.

Medl-Bräu Penzinger Gasthofbrauerei, Vienna#2
Why it stands out

  • Homemade beer

  • Wiener schnitzel

  • Beer in two-liter takeaway bottles

Medl-Bräu Penzinger Gasthofbrauerei

4.72,049 reviews
Linzer Str. 275, 1140 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Austrian cooking with brewery beer

Medl-Bräu Penzinger Gasthofbrauerei combines a brewery setting with homemade beer and hearty Austrian cooking. Its soft Wiener schnitzel, generous portions and relaxed atmosphere make it a strong choice for a substantial meal beyond Vienna’s central tourist routes.

Beer can also be taken home in a two-liter bottle, adding a practical takeaway option. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to midnight.

Grätzlheuriger, Vienna#3
Why it stands out

  • Austrian and Slovak cooking

  • Schnitzel and spare ribs

  • Wine-bar setting

Grätzlheuriger

4.71,470 reviews
Sechshauser Str. 75, 1150 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Austrian and Slovak dishes

Grätzlheuriger brings Austrian and Slovak culinary traditions together in a relaxed wine-bar setting on Sechshauser Straße. Expect classic schnitzel, generous portions and substantial dishes such as spare ribs, with friendly service and approachable pricing.

It suits diners looking for a neighborhood alternative to the old town, opening from 4 pm on weekdays and from 11 am on weekends.

Little Stage, Vienna#4
Why it stands out

  • Live music including jazz

  • Pub quizzes and games

  • Draught beers

Little Stage

4.7212 reviews
Ramperstorffergasse 66, 1050 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Beer with music or quizzes

At Little Stage in Margareten, an evening over draught beer can include games, a pub quiz or live music, with jazz among the performances. Food is also served, so the pub suits both an early drink and a longer visit. Sunday hours run from 6 pm to 1 am.

Bierosophie, Vienna#5
Why it stands out

  • Outdoor beer garden

  • Austrian cooking including lentils

  • Draft beer

Bierosophie

4.6983 reviews
Gablenzg. 60A, 1160 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Austrian meals in a beer garden

Bierosophie combines a cozy Austrian restaurant atmosphere with draft beer, hearty food and a pleasant outdoor beer garden. The menu includes satisfying choices such as lentils, while friendly service keeps the experience relaxed and approachable.

It is a natural fit for an easygoing meal with beer in Vienna’s 16th district, though advance planning is sensible when the garden is in demand.

Breitenseer Biergartl, Vienna#6
Why it stands out

  • Spacious patio

  • Schnitzel and goulash

  • Austrian cooking

Breitenseer Biergartl

4.5908 reviews
Huttengasse 1, 1140 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Substantial meals on the patio

Schnitzel and goulash anchor the Austrian menu at Breitenseer Biergartl, where generous portions suit anyone arriving for a substantial lunch or dinner. The spacious patio provides room for a meal with beer away from Vienna’s city center. For a weekend visit, a reservation is advisable.

Gösser Bräu, Vienna#7
Why it stands out

  • Austrian cooking

  • Kaiserschmarrn

  • Lunch and dinner service

Gösser Bräu

4.41,065 reviews
Thaliastraße 125A, 1160 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Austrian meals with a sweet finish

Austrian cooking and generous portions shape the menu at Gösser Bräu on Thaliastraße, with Kaiserschmarrn available to finish the meal. Daily service stretches from late morning into the evening, giving diners scope to stop for lunch or dinner with beer. Weekday closing times vary from 10:30 to 11:30 pm.

Zur grünen Hütte, Vienna#8
Why it stands out

  • Prater location

  • Classical food

  • Modern restaurant setting

Zur grünen Hütte

4.41,021 reviews
Prater 196, 1020 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
A meal after the Prater

Set in the Prater, Zur grünen Hütte serves classical food in a modern restaurant setting, making it a convenient place to sit down after time in the park. The restaurant also handles busy days when nearby concerts bring people to the area. Saturday service runs until 11 pm, while Sundays are closed.

Inn Reinthaler, Vienna#9
Why it stands out

  • Homemade Austrian cooking

  • Seasonal specialties and lunch menu

  • Summer outdoor dining

Inn Reinthaler

4.64,706 reviews
Stuwerstraße 5, 1020 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Traditional dishes near Prater Park

Near Prater Park in Vienna’s 2nd district, Inn Reinthaler serves homemade Austrian dishes with classic Viennese flavors and generous portions. Seasonal specialties and a lunch menu give diners alternatives to the regular dishes, while summer brings outdoor dining. Reservations are useful during busy periods, and daily service runs from 10:30 am to 11 pm.

Gasthof Schwabl Wirt, Vienna#10
Why it stands out

  • Wiener schnitzel and traditional desserts

  • Fish and meat-free choices

  • Group celebrations

Gasthof Schwabl Wirt

4.61,949 reviews
Erdbergstraße 111, 1030 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
A meal before onward bus travel

Gasthof Schwabl Wirt serves broad-ranging Austrian cooking in a relaxed local setting near Erdberg. The menu covers pork, veal, beef, chicken, duck and meat-free choices, with classics such as Wiener schnitzel alongside fish and traditional desserts.

Friendly service and efficient meals make it suitable before onward travel from the nearby bus station. Table reservations are taken by phone, while group celebrations can be arranged by email.

Restaurant Donaudelta, Vienna#11
Why it stands out

  • Romanian cooking

  • Chicken noodle soup

Restaurant Donaudelta

4.61,001 reviews
Sechshauser Gürtel 7, 1150 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Romanian dishes and soup

Restaurant Donaudelta offers authentic Romanian cooking on Sechshauser Gürtel, with a varied menu built around fresh, flavorful dishes. Chicken noodle soup is a standout comfort-food choice, while the wider selection makes it easy to plan a relaxed meal for different tastes.

Warm, polite service adds to the welcoming atmosphere, and the restaurant opens daily from noon until 11 pm.

Plachuttas Grünspan, Vienna#12
Why it stands out

  • Shady beer garden

  • Austrian tavern cooking

  • Beef tartare

Plachuttas Grünspan

4.35,431 reviews
Ottakringer Str. 266, 1160 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Viennese dishes in a shady garden

Plachuttas Grünspan brings Austrian tavern cooking to a Viennese gastropub setting, with a shady beer garden and a menu built around classics and Plachutta specialities. At Ottakringer Str. 266 in the 16th district, it suits relaxed lunches, sociable dinners and warm-weather beer stops.

Viennese dishes, a well-regarded beef tartare and a friendly, professional service style round out the offer.

Hirter Biergartl, Vienna#13
Why it stands out

  • Drinks and casual bites

  • Dogs welcome

  • Small bar setting

Hirter Biergartl

4.349 reviews
Arbeiterstrandbadstraße 95, 1220 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
A drink with your dog

Hirter Biergartl offers drinks and casual bites in a small bar setting on Arbeiterstrandbadstraße in Vienna’s 22nd district. Dogs are welcome, making it an option for visitors looking for somewhere to stop with their companion during a day outdoors. The informal format suits a drink or something to eat.

Giersterbräu, Vienna#14
Why it stands out

  • Austrian cooking

  • All-day dining

Giersterbräu

4.41,271 reviews
Gierstergasse 10, 1120 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Solo meals or dining with friends

On Gierstergasse, Giersterbräu serves Austrian food in a setting suited to a meal alone or time around the table with friends. Daily opening from 10 am to 11 pm gives diners flexibility to visit throughout the day, beyond Vienna’s most central dining streets, or settle in for a longer meal.

Wilder MANN Restaurant & Biergarten, Vienna#15
Why it stands out

  • Garden dining

  • Bärlauchrisotto

  • Kaspress Knödel

Wilder MANN Restaurant & Biergarten

4.0663 reviews
Währinger Str. 85, 1180 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Regional dishes outdoors

Wilder MANN Restaurant & Biergarten pairs a welcoming garden section with authentic Austrian comfort food. Bärlauchrisotto and Kaspress Knödel offer regional character, while the cozy atmosphere and attentive service suit an unhurried meal outdoors.

The restaurant opens daily from 11 am to 11 pm, making it suitable for lunch, dinner or a relaxed beer-garden stop in Vienna’s 18th district.

In short

How they compare at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest suited to
#1die freunderlwirtschaft wien 4.9226Garden meals with a group
#2Medl-Bräu Penzinger Gasthofbrauerei 4.72,049Austrian cooking with brewery beer
#3Grätzlheuriger 4.71,470Austrian and Slovak dishes
#4Little Stage 4.7212Beer with music or quizzes
#5Bierosophie 4.6983Austrian meals in a beer garden
#6Breitenseer Biergartl 4.5908Substantial meals on the patio
#7Gösser Bräu 4.41,065Austrian meals with a sweet finish
#8Zur grünen Hütte 4.41,021A meal after the Prater
#9Inn Reinthaler 4.64,706Traditional dishes near Prater Park
#10Gasthof Schwabl Wirt 4.61,949A meal before onward bus travel
#11Restaurant Donaudelta 4.61,001Romanian dishes and soup
#12Plachuttas Grünspan 4.35,431Viennese dishes in a shady garden
#13Hirter Biergartl 4.349A drink with your dog
#14Giersterbräu 4.41,271Solo meals or dining with friends
#15Wilder MANN Restaurant & Biergarten 4.0663Regional dishes outdoors

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Mapping Beer Gardens in Vienna

Use the map to see which beer gardens fit your route, whether you are staying near the center, heading toward Prater, or exploring districts farther west and north. Comparing locations can help with walking distance, public transport, and group plans. Check the current opening schedule before travelling, especially for venues with limited or unlisted hours.

What each one offers

  • Austrian comfort foodLook for hearty Viennese favorites such as schnitzel, goulash, pork, veal, beef, duck, and traditional desserts.
  • Garden diningChoose from spacious patios, leafy outdoor seating, summer tables, and relaxed garden settings away from the busiest central streets.
  • Brewery mealsSome venues pair Austrian cooking with homemade beer, brewery dining, and takeaway beer options.
  • Casual drinksInformal beer-garden and bar settings work well for a straightforward drink or a casual bite, including outings with dogs.
  • Group dinnersSeveral choices suit celebrations, larger tables, private dining, and relaxed occasions with family or friends.
  • Seasonal cookingTraditional restaurants may offer fresh homemade dishes, seasonal specialties, lunch menus, and regional Austrian or Slovak flavors.
  • Live musicCheck individual venue details if live music is important for your evening, as entertainment can vary by date.

How to compare Beer Gardens in Vienna

  1. Pick a district that matches your plans, such as Prater in the 2nd district, Erdberg, Penzing, Währing, or the 22nd district.
  2. Check whether the menu focuses on Austrian classics, brewery cooking, Austrian-Slovak dishes, or lighter drinks and snacks.
  3. For schnitzel, goulash, or other substantial meals, confirm the current menu and kitchen hours before travelling.
  4. Reserve ahead for weekend meals, celebrations, and larger groups rather than relying on walk-in outdoor seating.
  5. If you are bringing a dog, confirm the venue’s current arrangements before visiting.
  6. For evening plans, verify opening times and ask whether live music or seasonal outdoor service is scheduled.

Your questions answered

Which Vienna beer gardens are best for Austrian food?

Breitenseer Biergartl is suited to schnitzel, goulash, generous portions, and patio dining. Wilder MANN offers regional dishes such as Bärlauchrisotto and Kaspress Knödel. Medl-Bräu adds brewery character with homemade beer and hearty cooking.

Where can I find a beer garden outside central Vienna?

Options are spread across several local districts. Breitenseer Biergartl and Medl-Bräu are in Penzing, Wilder MANN is in Währing, and Hirter Biergartl is in the 22nd district. The map makes it easier to compare each location with your route.

Can I book a table for a group or celebration?

Some venues are specifically suited to group dinners and celebrations, including die freunderlwirtschaft wien, which has garden seating and a private dining room. Contact the venue before visiting to confirm table size, availability, and any booking arrangements.

Are Vienna beer gardens open for lunch?

Several restaurants serve during the day. Wilder MANN lists daily opening from 11 am to 11 pm, while Inn Reinthaler offers a lunch menu. Opening hours can change, so confirm the current schedule before making a daytime trip.

Which places are suitable for a relaxed local meal?

Inn Reinthaler near Prater offers traditional Austrian dishes, fresh homemade cooking, seasonal specialties, and summer outdoor seating. Grätzlheuriger in the 15th district combines Austrian and Slovak cooking with a neighborhood wine-bar atmosphere.

What should I confirm before visiting a Vienna beer garden?

Check the opening hours, outdoor seating, kitchen service, and whether reservations are accepted. This is especially useful for weekends, larger parties, dog-friendly plans, or venues without a clearly listed schedule. Ask about live music if entertainment is part of your plan.

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