12 Best Rooftop Bars in Vienna

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.