Continuation of lutz - die bar3 2) What was the worst thing you've ever experienced what the best? In 2008 we opened the Music Club at souterrain, the planning took place in 2007 and was also associated with significant structural alteration works. One day I read in the newspaper that there would be a citizens' initiative against us, because we would dig for this club underground till Rahlgasse and that the whole project would be illegal. Well, a group of local residents were concealing behind it who did not like the idea that a music club would open. We were flabbergasted, especially because until then no one had approached us directly, or had complained directly. In the end we were able to clear all discrepancies with the local residents to everyone's satisfaction. The way was already very depressing and first of all cost unnecessarily life energy. I understand that nobody likes to life next to a club, but we are situated in the Mariahilfer Strasse, one of the main Viennese shopping streets, where there are also many pubs, restaurants, cafés! And finally an business owner has every right to establish his business in an area where it is common, to be an entrepreneur. The best part - I was particularly pleased with it, that in-lutz-even books were written. A father wrote about his paternity leave and his recreational breaks in a cocktail bar and a politician wrote about laughter and love of life. This is something permanent and without our bar these books might not exist. And every time I "am silently sitting around" in a corner of the restaurant and look around, I visualize the space as it looked nine years ago - dark, louring, cold, just a warehouse and then I see what we have created: an elegant, modern, bright and friendly place, filled with vibrant life, laughter, joy, soft music, in which it is awesome to relax - something permanent where many people meet, get to know each other, fall in love, talk - a place of communication, a meeting place, a meeting place of nations, meeting place of people, meeting place of humanity - a place where you enjoy being! 3) What would you pass on to young people or young entrepreneurs? I would not presume to recommend something to young people , to turn out the Elder. Elderly tend to always know everything better than young people and to complain about something new. In former times e.g. it was Rock'n Roll, today it is the music on YouTube. Each generation is different and that's a good. I see this every day with my three sons. Young entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs who are not so long in the business - good business for one more enthusiasm, but also the famous business plan on the A5 page. I must be able to calculate and present the economic side on one page, if that is not possible, it would also not work on a grand scale. Furthermore, you should always expect the unexpected and therefore you should add 30-50% to the planned cost. And a business also has to survive with 1/5 of the expected revenue, because you can never realize everything at a level of 100%. Furthermore: If you do not know something, you should place questions - this is evidence of maturity and not weakness! You should also definitely seek advice of authorities, institutions such as the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber and municipal authorities, if one keeps in touch, nothing will be a problem. Thank you for allowing us a peek through the keyhole! read more

lutz - Juergen Lutz - the mastermind - Bars Near Me - Vienna, 9

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For the Club side on a Saturday night, not the bar/restaurant side (which I hear is good btw) I mean, 4 stars, not because in itself its fabulous, but by default based on other clubs in Vienna. Music: Its a mix of the fabulous later 90s, some current, and a touch of 80s. Which is fine, except GEES VIENNA DJS, HOLD THE SONG FOR MORE THAN 30 SECONDS. So the music was pretty decent, and the DJ held it for about 1 min a song, which means, better than lots of other clubs in Vienna. So like I said, by default. Bathroom: its ok. I like there is a ledge in the stall itself to put my drink, which most clubs in Vienna forget. Ya I know it sounds not so great, but a girl has to watch her drink in da clubs, for realz. Bunch of big long mirrors in it so that 's cool. Down side is that the ventilation is not so great, so on a hot night, we were keeping the main door open, which blocks the gents from getting to their bathroom. Drinks: Ouch. Pricey, think easy 8 Euros for a plain whiskey coke. Smoke situation: There is smokey, but was not exceedingly bad. The people: Maybe a mid to younger 20s crowd, but completely fine. A few spots to sit, without blocking the dance floor. Cover: Seems there is sometimes cover, night I went was free for the ladies. Score! Overall: Sure. Why not, bring your friends. read more

Pretty cool old school bar on the Mariahilferstraße. Looks like the place hadn't changed since the late 80s. Which is not as bad as it sounds. Give the place a certain charm. There is a mix of seating available and a separate smoking section which is always a plus. The seats are of the speakeasy leatherish kind and are fairly comfortable. All the large windows open up fully to let in a bit of a breeze which is greatly appreciated as it is very hot inside even on a mild rainy day. The thing that was a bit of a let down was the service. Even though it was fairly quick and friendly a couple of things bothered me slightly. When we asked for a recommendation we were told that everything is good but that's not what we were asking. One of our group asked him about the burger we were told that it is a regular, normal burger. Yeah way to sell it!!! So we ordered a variety of dishes as well as the regular, normal burger and it turned out that 2 of the dishes that we were recommended were unavailable. Mmmmm. When we asked for a round of ramazottis he came back and told us there wasn't any and walked away after apologizing. Me being an observant type notice that averna (a perfectly decent substitution) was prominently displayed. Odd. I called the gentleman over and asked weather we could have averna instead and it phased him a bit. Strange that he didn't think of that himself... The burger turned out by the way to be just as advertised. Regular and normal! Just like the whole experience. read more

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Lutz is a nice, classy bar located on Mariahilfer Straße which has an extensive cocktail and other drinks menu. On the Saturday night that we stopped by, it was busy with a good atmosphere. People were dressed quite well (I gathered the dress code was quite strict for men as we saw someone turned away because of his shoes) and there was a mix of young professional types and people in their 30s. Cocktails are expensive but that's what you expect in such a bar. Background music, waiter service, cool decor...Generally a nice chilled out place to enjoy some drinks and catch up with friends! read more

How could it be that I didn't try this awesome bar restaurant before?! The daily menu, an entry and main course for the very fair price if 9,50€, is definitely worthy of the name "haute cuisine"! The salmon and beetroot ice cream was amazing and a delightful combination of flavors and textures; i couldn't try the pork medaillons on truffle polenta but it was apparently equally tasty according to the "hmmmm!..." that my friends couldn't help saying when they tasted it! As for the wok with veggies, you can choose if you want it with shrimps, chicken, beef or vegetarian: i took chicken, and it was per-fect-ly cooked, even the sauce was delicious. Well, as you might have noticed I was amazed by this place! Even the location is great: on the first flour of the building, you have a nice view on mariahilferstrasse through the window... The bar itself looks nice and classy, but the very friendly waiters don't give you the impression to be in a "push" place! We didn't even have to wait before being served. It was a great lunch. read more

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We had breakfast here one sunny morning last week. We ordered the omlette and the american breakfast. Both were quite good but the omlette was very very salty, I hope someone tells the cook about his heavy-salt-hand! Great service, really great outdoor cafe ambience and reasonable prices! A must try on mariahilfer! read more

I was there with my roommate for breakfast, we had luups vienna vouchers out of the vouchers book - which I highly (!) recommend just google it; we got a nice place with a nice view over mariahilferstraße, though when we came there there was a little piece of cream cheese on the bank. The waitress cleaned it up immediately but stillso my friend ordered an American breakfast I had a mediterrenean breakfast, both cost around 10 euros with coffee and fresh juice. Unfortunately the price-quality ratio is definitely not good, the portions were hardly enough to say okay I really had enough, the grilled tomato was topped with some cheddar cheese, everything seemed liked popped upon the plate like I would do it in an all-inclusive club. The worst thing the bread of my friend was mouldy!! the waitress of course excused and my friend got her second coffee for free, which was a nice gesture. also the coffee, the juices and the joghurt with fruit was absolutely okay! bottom line, we were both very disappointed, the service and the ambiance was good, the main parts of the food absolutely not. to our mind, the bar does not at all fulfill the expectations one has when entering this fancy spot. read more

I was here for a breakfast, the service was nice but no sugar on the table , and lack of butter on the plate