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12 Best Rooftop Bars in Vienna

Choosing rooftop bars in Vienna is easier when the evening has a clear shape. Central addresses suit refined cocktails, nightcaps and quiet conversation, while Prater works well for relaxed meet-ups around an amusement-park visit.

For birthdays, workshops or drinks with food, check the event offer and reserve ahead; opening hours also vary widely, from daytime service to late or around-the-clock hotel-bar access.

How this list is ordered

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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D-bar, Vienna#1
Why it stands out
  • Classic and contemporary cocktails

  • Inside The Ritz-Carlton Vienna

D-bar

4,7222 reviews
Schubertring 5/7, 1010 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
An aperitif or nightcap

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.

Libelle Wien, Vienna#2
Why it stands out
  • Lounge bar format

  • Tellgasse location in the 15th district

Libelle Wien

4,7148 reviews
Tellgasse 25, 1150 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Informal drinks with friends

Libelle Wien is a lounge bar on Tellgasse with an open-minded, easygoing character and a crowd drawn to its friendly social atmosphere. It suits informal drinks, meeting friends and evenings that value a relaxed mood over formality.

The setting is well located, while the drinks sit toward the pricier side, making it better suited to a deliberate night out than a casual budget stop.

Intermezzo Bar, Vienna#3
Why it stands out
  • Late-night bar food

  • Hotel bar with dark wood interiors

Intermezzo Bar

4,7111 reviews
Johannesgasse 28, 1030 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Conversation over a late drink

Intermezzo Bar, inside InterContinental Wien, delivers a classic hotel-bar setting with dark wood, comfortable seating and a quietly polished atmosphere. Expert bartending and unhurried conversation make it especially suitable for a refined nightcap or a formal drink, while late-night bar food adds substance to evening plans.

Online reservations are available, and the bar opens nightly until 2am.

Franz Joseph Bar & Lounge, Vienna#4
Why it stands out
  • Cocktails and food

  • Cheeseburger and chicken bowl

  • Near the Prater entrance

Franz Joseph Bar & Lounge

4,5228 reviews
Riesenradpl. 5, 1020 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Drinks and an informal meal

Franz Joseph Bar & Lounge occupies a convenient spot near the entrance at Riesenradplatz 5, making it an accessible meeting place in Vienna’s Prater area. The lounge combines cocktails with a food menu that includes a classic cheeseburger and chicken bowl, creating an easy option for a relaxed drink or informal meal.

Patient, attentive service adds to its comfortable, welcoming atmosphere.

Marie Bar, Vienna#5
Why it stands out
  • Terrace at Ruby Marie Hotel

  • Coffee and evening drinks

  • Blueberry muffins

Marie Bar

5,08 reviews
in: Ruby Marie Hotel Vienna, Kaiserstraße 2/4, 1070 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Coffee breaks and late drinks

Marie Bar, located inside Ruby Marie Hotel Vienna, pairs a quiet, friendly atmosphere with a terrace and abundant natural light. It works well for coffee and daytime pauses as well as evening drinks, with a blueberry muffin adding an easy food option.

The terrace gives the hotel bar a more relaxed, open feel, while the very late closing time suits flexible city plans.

Seven Botanicals Bar & Kitchen, Vienna#6
Why it stands out
  • Cocktail workshops

  • Brunches and special dinners

  • Pizza alongside cocktails

Seven Botanicals Bar & Kitchen

4,6163 reviews
Wagramer Str. 16, 1220 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Group celebrations with food

Seven Botanicals Bar & Kitchen combines cocktails, food and event-style occasions at Wagramer Straße 16. Alongside its drinks programme, the venue serves pizza and runs formats such as cocktail workshops, brunches and special dinners.

A friendly personal-bartender welcome makes it well suited to birthdays and group celebrations, while the broad daytime-to-late-night schedule supports both lunch and evening plans.

BAR im PRATER Wiener Prater Koidls, Vienna#7
Why it stands out
  • Near the Prater Ferris wheel

  • Cocktails and beer

  • Tequila Sunrise with freshly squeezed orange juice

BAR im PRATER Wiener Prater Koidls

4,291 reviews
Prater 13, 1020 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
A drink between Prater rides

BAR im PRATER Wiener Prater Koidls sits inside the amusement park near the base of the Ferris wheel, making it a convenient stop between rides. The menu includes cocktails and beer, with freshly squeezed orange juice used in drinks such as a Tequila Sunrise.

Its appeal is firmly tied to a fun-filled Prater outing, especially for casual groups and family days.

District22 Rooftop Bar, Vienna#8
Why it stands out
  • Summer rooftop with lake and hill views

  • Gin selection

  • Indoor bar

District22 Rooftop Bar

4,29 reviews
Citadines Danube Vienna Aparthotel, Dr.-Adolf-Schärf-Platz 7, 1220 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Gin drinks with rooftop views

District22 Rooftop Bar occupies the Citadines Danube Vienna Aparthotel at Dr.-Adolf-Schärf-Platz 7. In summer, its rooftop setting frames striking views towards the lake and surrounding hills, while the indoor bar offers a cosy alternative for evening drinks.

The gin selection is a particular draw, with service from 4 pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 5 pm Tuesday to Thursday; it is closed Monday and Sunday.

Selleny's Bar, Vienna#9
Why it stands out
  • Daytime Viennese coffeehouse format

  • House music in the evening

  • Coffee, tea, wine and cocktails

Selleny's Bar

4,1590 reviews
Am Stadtpark 1, 1030 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Coffee followed by evening cocktails

SELLENY’S Bar shifts from a stylish modern Viennese coffeehouse by day into an energetic evening social space near Stadtpark. House sounds, charismatic mixologists and culinary options create a lively setting for drinks that can extend into a late night.

Prompt, attentive and cheerful service adds to the welcome, while the daytime opening makes it flexible for coffee, wine, tea or cocktails.

Hilton Executive lounge, Vienna#10
Why it stands out
  • Coffee and informal drinks

  • Space for laptop work

  • Am Stadtpark location

Hilton Executive lounge

4,89 reviews
Am Stadtpark 1, 1030 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Coffee while working

Set at Am Stadtpark 1 in Vienna, Hilton Executive lounge is a lounge bar suited to relaxed daytime stops and informal drinks. Its bright, welcoming setting comes into its own on sunny days, while the convenient atmosphere also works well for coffee, plugging in a laptop and getting some work done.

Opening hours run daily from 7 am to 9 pm, making it an easy choice for flexible plans.

Cayo Coco, Vienna#11
Why it stands out
  • Rooftop cocktails

  • Views over Vienna’s historic centre

Cayo Coco

3,9693 reviews
Rudolf-Sallinger-Platz 1, 1030 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Sunset drinks overlooking the city

Cayo Coco brings a lively rooftop-cocktail atmosphere to Rudolf-Sallinger-Platz 1, with broad views over Vienna’s historic city centre. The setting suits sunset drinks, late evenings and visitors looking for a rooftop with an energetic city feel.

Opening hours begin at 3 pm daily, extending to 1 am Friday and Saturday. Reserving ahead is a sensible part of planning, particularly for busy evening visits.

arte Wien Bar & Lounge im arte Hotel Wien Stadthalle, Vienna#12
Why it stands out
  • Rock ’n’ roll hotel bar

  • Near Westbahnhof and Stadthalle

  • Open 24 hours daily

arte Wien Bar & Lounge im arte Hotel Wien Stadthalle

4,344 reviews
Wurzbachgasse 17, 1150 Wien, Austria
Best suited to
Drinks before a Stadthalle event

arte Wien Bar & Lounge brings a rock ’n’ roll identity to its hotel setting near Vienna’s Westbahnhof and Stadthalle. The central location makes it a practical meeting point for pre-event drinks, relaxed hotel-bar evenings or a late stop after exploring the city.

Its 24-hour opening schedule adds unusual flexibility, while the atmosphere leans more casual and music-minded than traditionally formal.

How they compare at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest suited to
#1D-bar 4,7222An aperitif or nightcap
#2Libelle Wien 4,7148Informal drinks with friends
#3Intermezzo Bar 4,7111Conversation over a late drink
#4Franz Joseph Bar & Lounge 4,5228Drinks and an informal meal
#5Marie Bar 5,08Coffee breaks and late drinks
#6Seven Botanicals Bar & Kitchen 4,6163Group celebrations with food
#7BAR im PRATER Wiener Prater Koidls 4,291A drink between Prater rides
#8District22 Rooftop Bar 4,29Gin drinks with rooftop views
#9Selleny's Bar 4,1590Coffee followed by evening cocktails
#10Hilton Executive lounge 4,89Coffee while working
#11Cayo Coco 3,9693Sunset drinks overlooking the city
#12arte Wien Bar & Lounge im arte Hotel Wien Stadthalle 4,344Drinks before a Stadthalle event

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Mapping Rooftop Bars in Vienna

Use the map to see whether a venue fits your route through central Vienna, Stadtpark, the Prater or the Westbahnhof area. Nearby locations can make a difference when you are arranging several stops, attending an event or travelling with a group. Check the exact entrance and current opening details before setting out.

What each one offers

  • Cocktails in central ViennaRefined cocktail settings around Schubertring and the city centre, with bartenders who can help match a drink to your preferences.
  • Hotel-bar nightcapsPolished spaces at Johannesgasse and Wurzbachgasse for a quiet final drink, late stop or flexible meeting before or after a city evening.
  • Social evening drinksEasygoing lounge and cocktail-bar settings suited to meeting friends, informal plans and lively nights near Tellgasse or Stadtpark.
  • Birthday gatheringsGroup-friendly occasions with personal bartender service, cocktails and food options at venues offering a more organised celebration format.
  • Cocktail workshopsHands-on cocktail experiences paired with food, brunches or special dinners for groups looking for more than a standard bar visit.
  • Prater drinksCasual cocktail and beer stops around Riesenradplatz and Prater 13, convenient between rides or during a wider amusement-park outing.
  • Day-to-night plansVenues that move from daytime coffeehouse or hotel-bar service into evening drinks, helping you build a longer, less rushed plan.

How to compare Rooftop Bars in Vienna

  1. Match the setting to the occasion: choose a polished hotel bar for a nightcap, a lively lounge for social drinks or a workshop venue for a birthday group.
  2. Check the route before booking.
  3. Schubertring, Stadtpark, Prater and Westbahnhof create very different starting points and travel times.
  4. Ask whether the rooftop or terrace is open when you plan to visit, especially outside the main warm-weather season.
  5. For birthdays, workshops and larger groups, contact the venue early about space, food pairings, booking conditions and the available drinks format.
  6. Confirm current opening hours before travelling, particularly for late-night plans, pre-event drinks and amusement-park visits.
  7. If you want dinner as well as cocktails, check the current food menu rather than assuming every bar offers a full meal.

Your questions answered

Which Vienna area is best for a rooftop-bar evening?

Central Vienna is convenient for polished cocktails and nightcaps, with addresses around Schubertring, Johannesgasse and Stadtpark. Prater is better for a casual outing linked to rides or the Ferris wheel, while Wurzbachgasse suits plans near Westbahnhof or Stadthalle.

Do these venues all offer rooftop seating?

Rooftop or terrace access can depend on the venue, season, weather and current event setup. Confirm the outdoor area directly before travelling if an elevated view is essential to your plan.

Can I book a Vienna bar for a birthday?

Some options are suited to birthday gatherings and group celebrations, particularly venues that combine cocktails with food or organised formats. Contact the venue in advance to discuss group size, available space, food arrangements and booking requirements.

Where can I find cocktails with food?

Several options pair drinks with food, including pizza, burgers, bowls, late-night bar food or special dinners. Check the current menu and service hours before visiting, as the kitchen may not operate for the whole bar opening period.

Are there flexible late-night options in Vienna?

Hotel bars can be useful for late stops, nightcaps and plans that do not follow a fixed schedule. One Westbahnhof-area option advertises around-the-clock opening, but confirm current hours directly before relying on it for an overnight visit.

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