Vienna
Vienna’s outdoor bars range from rooftop lounges with sunset views to sidewalk spots made for an unhurried drink. This guide brings together options across the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th districts, with attention to terrace atmosphere, cocktail style, opening hours and the kind of evening each venue suits.
Check availability before travelling, especially when you want a terrace table or a weekend visit.
The order here is based on merit: a business that focuses on this work and has a solid reputation ranks above one that only offers it on the side.
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#1Happy hour from 6pm to 8pm
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.
#2Stage 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.
#3Beer on tap and a broad cocktail selection
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.
#4Mariatrink 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.
#5Aurora 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.
The venue opens from 5 pm on weekdays and from 4 pm on weekends. Service can be slower during busy periods, so allow time for the setting.
#6Schadekgasse12 / 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.
#7Inside 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.
#8Sky 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.
#9Istros 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.
#10Organics 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.
In short
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Gravity Bar Wien | 5.0 | 316 | Quality cocktails in an intimate setting |
| #2 | Stage Bar | 4.9 | 308 | Interactive cocktail nights and casual drinks |
| #3 | Cafe Carina | 4.5 | 622 | Casual live-music nights with drinks |
| #4 | Mariatrink | 4.5 | 247 | Cocktail-led evenings with music and city views |
| #5 | Aurora Rooftop Bar | 4.4 | 1,775 | Sunset drinks |
| #6 | Schadekgasse12 / Liebling 2 | 4.4 | 469 | Relaxed drinks |
| #7 | Lissi Bar | 5.0 | 6 | Atmospheric meet-ups and cocktail evenings |
| #8 | Sky Bar im Steffl | 4.2 | 6,343 | sightseeing breaks and city-view cocktails |
| #9 | Istros Rooftop Bar & Terrace | 4.2 | 612 | Sunset cocktails and scenic evening dates |
| #10 | Organics Sky Garden Rooftop Bar Wien | 4.0 | 440 | Rooftop drinks |
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Where they are
Use the map to compare outdoor bars by district before deciding where to go. Central options around Kärntner Strasse are convenient for shopping and sightseeing, while rooftop venues in the 2nd, 6th and 10th districts offer a different outlook. Check the distance between stops if you are planning a bar-hopping route, and confirm terrace availability for busy evenings.
Aurora Rooftop Bar and Istros Rooftop Bar & Terrace are natural choices for sunset plans, with elevated settings and city outlooks. Mariatrink also combines rooftop views with cocktails and weekend music. Check the day’s opening hours and whether the terrace is operating before you go.
SKY Bar im STEFFL is on Kärntner Strasse in the city centre, making it convenient during shopping or sightseeing. Its terrace, cocktails and brunch menu cover both daytime breaks and evening plans. Central locations can fill quickly, so booking is sensible when timing matters.
Cafe Carina is the clearest match for a casual night combining drinks and live music. It offers concerts, beer on tap and cocktails in an intimate setting beneath the Josefstädter Straße station. Check the programme in advance because the atmosphere depends on the scheduled performers.
For a scenic date, consider sunset cocktails at Istros Rooftop Bar & Terrace or Aurora Rooftop Bar. Schadekgasse12 / Liebling 2 is better suited to a low-key conversation with sidewalk seating and a relaxed mood. Choose based on whether you want views, music or a quieter setting.
Reservations are especially useful for rooftop venues, central locations and weekend evenings. They can also help when you specifically want terrace seating rather than an indoor table. Confirm the booking conditions and outdoor availability directly, since weather and seasonal arrangements can affect seating.
