10 Best Outdoor Bars in Vienna

Aurora Rooftop Bar pairs cocktails and snacks with a generous rooftop terrace and a lounge overlooking Vienna’s rooftops. Sunset views, music, and a calm atmosphere make it especially appealing for early-evening drinks or a scenic social meet-up, with signatures such as the Passionato Basil Smash adding a more distinctive option.

Istros Rooftop Bar & Terrace occupies a rooftop setting at Obere Donaustraße 61, offering cocktails with a particularly appealing view around sunset. The menu-led bar atmosphere is matched by attentive service and polished presentation, with the Pornstar Martini standing out among the drinks.

It is a strong choice for an evening date or scenic aperitif, though popular sunset periods are best planned in advance.

Organics Sky Garden Rooftop Bar Wien brings a polished rooftop setting to Wipplingerstraße 2 in Vienna’s 1st district. The atmosphere is clean, pleasant and well organised, with friendly, professional service and an impressive city view.

Shaded seating makes it especially appealing on warm afternoons and evenings, while the rooftop setting suits relaxed drinks, date nights and after-work gatherings.

Gravity Bar Wien is a small, intimate bar at Rechte Wienzeile 25-27, built around carefully made cocktails and a welcoming atmosphere. The drinks are creative and well balanced, with a happy hour from 6pm to 8pm adding value to an early evening visit.

Opening is limited to Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, with Saturday service continuing until 1am.

STAGE BAR is a compact cocktail bar on Gredlerstraße 9 in Vienna’s 2nd district, suited to relaxed evenings and playful drink exploration. Its signature stock-market concept lets cocktail prices change, adding an interactive edge to the night.

The team is friendly, attentive and comfortable in English, while drinks are prepared quickly and with care.

Cafe Carina is an intimate bar, café and live-music venue beneath the Josefstädter Straße station on Vienna's U6 line. At Josefstädter Str. 84, it suits casual nights built around concerts, beer on tap and a broad cocktail selection.

Bands are a central part of the atmosphere, with quick service and a lively crowd. The indoor space can become humid when busy, so the outdoor setting may be preferable when available.

Mariatrink brings cocktails, weekend music and a rooftop city view to Windmühlgasse 28 in Vienna's 6th district. It works well for relaxed drinks, a social evening or dancing, with a spacious layout and a welcoming bar atmosphere.

Cocktails are the clear draw, while the rooftop outlook adds occasion. Opening hours run from 4 pm to 1 am daily, and dogs are allowed.

Schadekgasse12 / Liebling 2 is a laid-back bar at Schadekgasse 12 in Vienna's 6th district, with sidewalk seating and a relaxed setting for long conversations. Toasts add a simple food option, while the attentive service keeps the mood easygoing without feeling intrusive.

The bar opens from late morning, extending into the early hours on Friday and Saturday, making it flexible for both daytime drinks and unhurried nights.

SKY Bar im STEFFL combines a stylish café-bar setting with Vienna views and a terrace on Kärntner Str. 19 in the city center. The menu covers food, drinks and cocktails, with brunch dishes such as shakshuka, egg tacos and salmon.

Its central position suits a break between shopping and sightseeing, while the rooftop setting also works for evening drinks. Reserve ahead for sought-after times.

Inside Ruby Lissi Hotel Vienna on Fleischmarkt, Lissi Bar is an atmospheric hideaway with an understated entrance and a striking interior. It works well for meeting friends or settling in for a longer evening of cocktails.

The drinks programme can accommodate classic serves and creative mixology, including a memorable French 75, while the welcoming, personable service adds to the relaxed hotel-bar mood.