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13 Best Jazz Clubs in Vienna

Looking for the best jazz club in Vienna depends on the kind of night you want. Choose a tiny basement room for close-up concerts, a bar with relaxed drinks, or a venue pairing live music with dinner and small plates.

The city’s options range from Neustiftgasse and Beatrixgasse to Hernals and Währinger Gürtel, so check the programme, opening time and booking arrangements before setting out.

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#1
Kulturcafé Henriette
4,7100 reviews
Music and participatory cultural evenings
#2
Venster 99
4,6396 reviews
Punk and hardcore gigs
#3
Rhiz
4,5489 reviews
Close-up gigs in a compact room

Compare the 13 local options

Kulturcafé Henriette, Vienna#1
Why it stands out

  • Live performances

  • Fusion dancing and Scottish ceilidhs

  • Pub quizzes and comedy

Kulturcafé Henriette

4,7100 reviews
Staudingergasse 10, 1200 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Music and participatory cultural evenings

Kulturcafé Henriette combines a café setting with a bar serving beer, wine, cocktails, spirits and food. Live performances share the programme with cultural gatherings, courses, fusion partner dancing, Scottish ceilidhs, pub quizzes, comedy and karaoke, giving visitors several ways to build an evening around conversation or taking part.

Venster 99, Vienna#2
Why it stands out

  • Punk, hardcore and screamo shows

  • Independent DIY music programme

  • Beneath the Währinger Gürtel

Venster 99

4,6396 reviews
Bögen 99-100, Währinger Gürtel, 1180 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Punk and hardcore gigs

Beneath the Währinger Gürtel, Venster 99 centres its programme on bands and an independent DIY approach. Punk, hardcore and screamo-style shows shape the venue’s musical identity, making it a fit for listeners seeking energetic performances. Its events and location pages provide upcoming band listings, timings and arrival details.

Rhiz, Vienna#3
Why it stands out

  • Small room with close-up performances

  • Beneath the Gürtel

  • Late Friday and Saturday hours

Rhiz

4,5489 reviews
U-Bahnbogen 37, 1080 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Close-up gigs in a compact room

Rhiz is a compact live-music venue beneath the Gürtel, where the small room puts performers remarkably close to the audience. The intimate scale creates an energetic concert atmosphere, with friendly staff and late-night opening on selected days.

It suits listeners who prefer close-up shows and a lively underground setting over spacious, polished interiors; expect the room to feel warm when it fills up.

Louisiana Blues Pub, Vienna#4
Why it stands out

  • Live blues four nights weekly

  • On Prinz-Eugen-Straße

  • Food available alongside concerts

Louisiana Blues Pub

4,5562 reviews
Prinz-Eugen-Straße 4/4, 1040 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
An evening centred on blues

Four nights of live blues each week give Louisiana Blues Pub on Prinz-Eugen-Straße a programme built around the music. Food is available, though performances take the lead, and band donations are part of the evening. Concerts can get crowded, so reserve if having a seat matters to your visit.

17ten "Kunst & Kultur", Vienna#5
Why it stands out

  • Basement jazz concerts

  • Room for roughly 25 people

  • Workshops and seminars

17ten "Kunst & Kultur"

4,821 reviews
Haslingergasse 4, 1170 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Small-scale jazz and cultural events

With room for roughly 25 people, 17ten "Kunst & Kultur" offers basement jazz concerts at Haslingergasse 4 on a small scale. A selection of dishes, beer and other drinks accompanies performances, while the wider programme includes workshops and seminars. Limited seating makes advance planning useful when choosing a concert.

Loop, Vienna#6
Why it stands out

  • Contemporary jazz

  • Rotating programme of bands

  • Live sets beneath the Gürtel

Loop

4,4653 reviews
U-Bahn Bogen 26, 1080 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Informal jazz over a beer

Contemporary jazz and a rotating mix of bands bring live music to Loop beneath the Gürtel. The informal room suits a beer alongside a set, with performances on an intimate scale. Late opening on several nights makes it an option for listeners who want music to carry the evening on.

Eulennest Vinothek & Weinbar, Vienna#7
Why it stands out

  • Wine bar with jazz

  • Tartare on the menu

  • Compact setting on Operngasse

Eulennest Vinothek & Weinbar

4,8205 reviews
Operngasse 30, 1040 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Wine and conversation with jazz

Wine anchors the evening at Eulennest Vinothek & Weinbar on Operngasse 30, with jazz and a food menu that includes tartare. The compact room lends itself to dates, conversation and small groups staying over food and drinks. Reservations are worth arranging for busy nights, and the bar closes at weekends.

Frau Mayer, Vienna#8
Why it stands out

  • Jam sessions

  • Jazz and Brazilian music

  • Potato gnocchi and parsnip soup

Frau Mayer

4,7833 reviews
Rudolfspl. 12, 1010 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Dinner alongside jams and live music

Jam sessions, jazz and Brazilian music form part of Frau Mayer’s programme at Rudolfsplatz. Food and drinks accompany the performances, with a menu extending from snacks to parsnip soup, potato gnocchi and baked apple mille-feuille. It suits an evening that combines eating with varied live music in a relaxed bar setting.

Wiener Metropol, Vienna#9
Why it stands out

  • Cabaret and live stage performances

  • Jazz, blues and rock’n’roll

  • Venue bar

Wiener Metropol

4,62.167 reviews
Hernalser Hauptstraße 55, 1170 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Varied theatre and music evenings

Cabaret, rock’n’roll, blues and jazz all feature within Wiener Metropol’s performing arts programme on Hernalser Hauptstraße. Its larger stage format suits visitors choosing an evening around a particular show, with a bar available at the venue. Individual event listings provide the relevant timings and seating arrangements for planning a visit.

Drakon, Vienna#10
Why it stands out

  • Live music in a tiny bar

  • Drinks and small snacks

  • Central Drachengasse location

Drakon

4,7155 reviews
Drachengasse 3, 1010 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Music and drinks with friends

At Drachengasse 3, Drakon pairs live music with drinks and small snacks in a tiny bar. Its central location makes it an option for a low-key stop or a musical evening with friends. The compact room is worth bearing in mind when planning a visit on a concert night.

ORF RadioKulturhaus, Vienna#11
Why it stands out

  • Seated concerts including jazz

  • Online ticketing

  • Concert hall on Argentinierstraße

ORF RadioKulturhaus

4,6169 reviews
Argentinierstraße 30A, 1040 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
A planned seated concert

ORF RadioKulturhaus presents a varied concert programme on Argentinierstraße, including jazz and live performances with international influences. Seating and online ticketing suit visitors planning a cultural evening around a specific event. Arrangements can differ between performances, so check whether your chosen concert has fixed seats or first-come seating before attending.

Birdcage, Vienna#12
Why it stands out

  • Soul, jazz and Afrobeat soundtrack

  • Cocktails and dancing

  • Private events

Birdcage

4,5218 reviews
Stumpergasse 61, 1060 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Cocktails and dancing with friends

Cocktails and dancing shape an evening at Birdcage, where the soundtrack moves through 1970s soul, jazz classics, R’n’B, Afrobeat and reggae. Food, beer, wine and spirits are also available, making it suitable for a date or drinks with friends. The bar offers outdoor seating in warmer months and can host private events.

Eden Bar, Vienna#13
Why it stands out

  • 1920s speakeasy setting

  • Live music and disco-era sounds

  • Late Friday and Saturday opening

Eden Bar

4,4568 reviews
Liliengasse 2, 1010 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Dressing up for late-night entertainment

A 1920s speakeasy mood sets the scene at Eden Bar on Liliengasse, with live entertainment spanning vintage-styled ambience and disco-era sounds. Formal dress expectations make dressing up part of the visit. Reservations are available, and late opening on Fridays and Saturdays suits an evening that continues beyond the performance.

How they compare at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest suited to
#1Kulturcafé Henriette 4,7100Music and participatory cultural evenings
#2Venster 99 4,6396Punk and hardcore gigs
#3Rhiz 4,5489Close-up gigs in a compact room
#4Louisiana Blues Pub 4,5562An evening centred on blues
#517ten "Kunst & Kultur" 4,821Small-scale jazz and cultural events
#6Loop 4,4653Informal jazz over a beer
#7Eulennest Vinothek & Weinbar 4,8205Wine and conversation with jazz
#8Frau Mayer 4,7833Dinner alongside jams and live music
#9Wiener Metropol 4,62.167Varied theatre and music evenings
#10Drakon 4,7155Music and drinks with friends
#11ORF RadioKulturhaus 4,6169A planned seated concert
#12Birdcage 4,5218Cocktails and dancing with friends
#13Eden Bar 4,4568Dressing up for late-night entertainment

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Mapping Jazz Clubs in Vienna

Use the map to see which venues fit naturally into your evening route. Central options around Lindengasse, Neustiftgasse, Beatrixgasse and Operngasse are convenient for combining music with dinner or drinks, while Hernals and Währinger Gürtel offer a different atmosphere. Check the route, event time and expected finish before choosing a venue across the city.

What each one offers

  • Intimate concertsSmall-room performances and cultural events in a close, informal setting.
  • Jazz eveningsDedicated jazz atmospheres in central Vienna, including venues near Neustiftgasse and Beatrixgasse.
  • Jam sessionsLive jam-session evenings at a relaxed bar setting around Rudolfsplatz.
  • Dinner with musicFood, drinks and varied live music for a longer evening rather than a concert-only visit.
  • Wine and small platesCosy wine-bar evenings with jazz, conversation and dishes suited to sharing or lingering.
  • Larger live eventsBroad stage programmes including jazz, blues, cabaret and other live performances.
  • Alternative band showsEnergetic independent concerts with punk, hardcore, screamo and related live music.

How to compare Jazz Clubs in Vienna

  1. Decide whether you want a dedicated jazz club, a relaxed bar or a larger stage venue.
  2. Check the event programme rather than relying on the venue category alone, especially when you want jazz specifically.
  3. Choose the neighbourhood around your other plans: central districts suit dinner and drinks, while Hernals and Währinger Gürtel may mean a separate trip.
  4. Reserve ahead for compact rooms and popular evening programmes, particularly when you are planning around a specific date.
  5. Confirm start time, entry arrangements and the evening’s music style before travelling.
  6. If food matters, check whether the venue offers a full dinner, small plates, snacks or drinks only.

Your questions answered

Where can I find an intimate jazz evening in Vienna?

Small venues such as 17ten "Kunst & Kultur" suit visitors who prefer close-up concerts and a compact room. Jazz d'accord also offers a dedicated jazz setting near Neustiftgasse. Check the current programme and contact details before travelling, as intimate venues can have limited capacity.

Can I combine jazz with dinner or drinks?

Yes. Frau Mayer combines live music with dinner and drinks, while Eulennest Vinothek & Weinbar focuses on wine, jazz and relaxed small plates. Jazzcafé SOFA is better suited to an informal drink-led evening with music in the background rather than a formal concert.

Should I reserve a table or ticket in advance?

It is sensible to plan ahead, especially for smaller rooms and dates with a specific concert or popular programme. Confirm whether the venue takes reservations, sells entry for the event or operates on a walk-in basis. This is particularly useful when travelling across Vienna for one evening.

Are all the venues focused exclusively on jazz?

No. Some places offer jazz as part of a wider live programme. Wiener Metropol includes blues, cabaret and other stage shows, while Venster 99 is oriented towards energetic independent bands. Read the event details for the date you want so the music matches your plans.

Which areas are useful for a central jazz outing?

Lindengasse, Neustiftgasse, Beatrixgasse and Operngasse are practical areas for combining music with central Vienna plans. Rudolfsplatz adds a dinner-and-live-music option, while Haslingergasse, Hernalser Hauptstraße and Währinger Gürtel offer venues farther from the inner-city route.

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