Vienna
Looking for cheap bars in Vienna? This guide brings together relaxed pubs, late-night bars and cocktail spots across districts including Mariahilf, Innere Stadt, Wieden and Josefstadt.
Choose between easy beers, straightforward pub food, quiet city-centre drinks or livelier cocktail evenings with small plates, then check current opening hours before setting out.
The selection is ordered around practical choices for an affordable night out: location, likely atmosphere, late availability, drink style, food options and whether the setting suits a quiet meetup or a lively group evening. Some eligible businesses may purchase enhanced visibility, which can influence their placement.
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#1
Stehbeisl Bar is a characterful late-night stop on Windmühlgasse, with an easygoing atmosphere, good music and a distinctly unpolished neighborhood-bar feel. It suits casual drinks when you want somewhere relaxed rather than a formal cocktail lounge, with opening hours reaching 4 am on most nights.
Dogs are welcome, adding to the informal, come-as-you-are character.
#2
Classic and contemporary cocktails
D-bar, at The Ritz-Carlton Vienna on Schubertring, is a polished city-centre bar for classic and contemporary cocktails in a sophisticated but comfortable setting. The bartenders take time to understand individual preferences and guide guests towards a suitable drink, making it well suited to an evening aperitif or a considered nightcap.
It opens in the evening, with Tuesday currently listed as its closing day.
#3
Open until 4 am every day
Lukas Bar occupies Schönlaterngasse in Vienna’s 1st district and stays open until 4 am every day. Its dark, atmospheric interior and distinctive, lived-in character suit late-night drinks for visitors who prefer an unconventional setting over polished hotel-bar style.
The venue is best approached as a night bar with a strong personality, where the atmosphere is as central to the visit as the drinks.
#4
Fino is a bar on Kleeblattgasse in central Vienna, offering a calm, friendly corner away from the city’s busiest streets. The mood leans relaxed rather than party-focused, making it suitable for an easy drink or a quieter catch-up.
It opens from mid-afternoon on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and from 5 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; Sunday is listed as closed.
#5
Bojito is a central Vienna cocktail bar on Köllnerhofgasse, combining drinks with a late-evening social atmosphere and a menu that also includes tapas and focaccia. Latin music can be played at a lively volume, so it suits guests looking for energy rather than a hushed conversation.
The bar opens from 7 pm, stays later on Friday and Saturday, and is closed Monday and Tuesday.
#6
Complimentary popcorn
Underdog Bar on Schlösselgasse is a late-night venue with a deliberately rough-around-the-edges look, creative cocktails and an informal, welcoming service style. The menu focuses on unusual combinations, while staff are willing to adapt recommendations to different tastes; complimentary popcorn adds a playful touch.
It opens only Wednesday? No—its current schedule lists Friday and Saturday from 6 pm to 4 am, with other days closed.
#7
Late hours until 4 am
Heartbeat Cocktail Bar sits at the Sterngasse–Judengasse corner in central Vienna and builds its offer around an extensive cocktail selection. The menu provides numerous variations across spirit bases such as vodka, tequila and rum, making it a useful destination for groups with different preferences.
Friendly, attentive hosting is part of the appeal, with late hours until 4 am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
#8
Funky Monkey Bar brings a lively late-night mood to Sterngasse in Vienna’s 1st district, with party lighting, upbeat music and a social setting that works well for groups. The bar adds free popcorn to the experience, a small but distinctive touch alongside its drinks service.
It opens at 7 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with the latest closing time on Friday and Saturday.
#9
Wind&Mills is an Irish pub on Gumpendorfer Strasse, set inside a converted old mill that gives the room an unusual raised seating area. Its evening-to-late-night schedule, lively music and relaxed drinking atmosphere make it a natural choice for meeting friends after dark.
Dogs are welcome, while Guinness is part of the pub offer; service can be brisk and direct during busy periods.
#10
Friendly, helpful service
Four Bells - Pub is a central Vienna stop at Schleifmühlgasse 2, suited to a quick beer, an informal meal or a late drink. The menu combines satisfying food with a good beer selection, and the friendly, helpful service keeps the visit easygoing.
The bar area is compact, so it works better for a relaxed table visit than for ordering amid a busy counter. Friday and Saturday hours extend until 3 am.
#11
Pub quizzes and comedy shows
The Black Sheep Vienna is an international pub on Kettenbrückengasse with drinks, food, pub quizzes and comedy shows on its programme. Its welcoming “come as you are” spirit suits informal evenings, social events and visitors looking for English-friendly entertainment.
The pub stays open until 3 am on Friday and Saturday, with earlier closing on other open days; dogs are welcome.
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Map and areas
Use the map to see how the options spread from Gumpendorfer Strasse and Windmühlgasse through the central districts and towards Josefstadt. It helps compare nearby venues, plan a short bar route and choose somewhere convenient for your starting point, accommodation or evening plans.
Check the exact address and opening hours before travelling.
Stehbeisl Bar and Lukas Bar are useful starting points for late drinks, with both known for schedules reaching late into the night. Wind&Mills also suits relaxed evening meetups with friends.
Closing times can vary by day, so confirm them before heading across the city.
Fino, Four Bells, Bojito and D-bar are all in or close to Vienna’s central districts. They offer different experiences, from quiet drinks and pub food to cocktails and small plates.
Compare the map with your route to find the most convenient option.
Four Bells is a practical choice for an informal beer alongside straightforward pub food. Bojito offers tapas and focaccia with its cocktails.
Menus and kitchen hours may change, so check what is available on the day, particularly for a late arrival.
Fino is suited to a calmer drink and relaxed city-centre catch-up. Some other venues have a livelier soundtrack or a stronger night-time atmosphere, so consider the day and arrival time if conversation matters more than entertainment.
Underdog Bar focuses on creative combinations and informal recommendations for guests who enjoy trying something different. D-bar takes a more polished approach, with classic and contemporary cocktails guided by individual preferences.
The right choice depends on whether you prefer experimental or refined drinks.
Confirm the opening hours, exact address and whether the kitchen is still serving if you want food. It is also worth checking the atmosphere: some places are compact or energetic, while others are better for a quieter drink.
Groups should ask about seating in advance.