Cool spot with a great vibe and quick service. They also have smaller private areas to sit with…read moreyour group.

When the bartender at a 5-star hotel refers you to another bar, you know that it must be something…read morespecial. That's how I came upon Nightfly's. While staying at the Le Meridien, I wandered into the hotel's bar and asked for a Sazerac, and the bartender got a wistful look and smile and said that he didn't have all the makings of it, but he knew where I could go to find a true cocktail lounge. I wandered in on a cold and rainy night, and sat down at the bar. I asked the bartender if he had absinthe for a Sazerac, and told him about Silver Bar and Keita. He had a chuckle, and said that he knew Keita and respected his opinion, but that he made all the classics. As there were only a few other patrons, we had a chance to speak at length, and I soon learned that the bartender was actually Gerhard, the owner. For nearly 24 years, Gerhard has run this small temple to mixology, and he has stocked it with the finest of what the world has to offer. In particular the rums and whisk(e)ys span the world and the decades, with vintages I've never seen before (like a 25-year old Edmund Dantes Havana Club). In terms of variety, Nightfly's is maybe second only to The Brandy Library in New York City, but in a much more intimate environment. The space is dark and feels like you're walking into someone's den or study. The bar itself is underground, and the staircase leading you in is lined with boxes and bottles of glorious spirits that have been enjoyed by prior guests. The main seating area will be right in front of you, with small tables perfect for couples or small groups. To the right is the small bar, with room enough for 6 or so, and just past the bar is a sealed non-smoking room. Yup - Nightfly's is smoker-friendly, and you can either bring your own cigarettes, cigars, vape, or select from Gerhard's great stock of cigars for sale. If you sit at the bar, you can enjoy both Gerhard's company as well as watch the man at work. Each drink is made precisely, and will be mixed while the glass in which it is served is cooled down with ice cubes that are carefully drained so that you're never getting excess water in your cocktail. After each drink is made, Gerhard hands his tools off to his talented apprentice, who serves as both waiter in the main room as well as barback. Each shaker, blender, and stirrer is cleaned within minutes of being used behind the bar, and prepared for the next round. It's fast, efficient, and a marvel to watch. In my few days in Vienna, I managed to make it here twice regretting only that it could not be more. If you only have one evening for a well-made cocktail or top-shelf whisk(e)y or rum, Nightfly's is where you should go. If you actually live in Vienna, well then I can only congratulate you for being so fortunate as to come here whenever you wish. I wish Gerhard many more years behind the bar, and look forward to enjoying his craft again next time I'm in Vienna.

Neat view with nice servers who spoke English. Was not the easiest to find a table and it's a bit…read moreconfusing between which are reserved and which are open for taking. The cocktails were tasty along with the wine.

By far the best cocktails my wife and I have had. Better than NYC, Savannah, Cleveland,London…read morePrague. We recommend the Dead Composer for an amazing pistachio drink. Super friendly staff. Great for English speakers. Just be kind, the bartenders deserves love.

My apologies. I meant to post this review months ago. I have been to several cigar lounges both in…read morethe US and Europe. The Living Room is the best cigar lounge that I have visited. The ambiance speaks volumes. The ambiance makes you feel like you are business royalty. I will describe the ambiance because words will not give it justice-YOU HAVE TO SEE IT FOR YOURSELF. Additionally, the servers are impeccable (attentive, anticipatory, responsive and cordial). The cigar lounge has a wide range of drinks, but there cigar selection is limited (but they will allow outside cigars). The Living Room is a MUST for cigar connoisseur visiting or living in Vienna.

Vienna has some of the most atmospheric drinking spots to be found in Europe ... or actually…read moreanywhere. And in the district of Alsergrund (9th) has developed some of the most amazing and unique of all cocktail bars. One of the very best is Krypt. Now you are going to have to really want to go there to find it. You see it is located down many stairs from an unmarked entrance on a little side street. But it is worth seeking out. The vaulted arches of this old keller bar is just cool with many cozy chill niches among its brick walls. The bar itself backed by a large painting is lit by candlelights. Cocktails begin at the extremely fair price of 10 Euros and service (and dress) is unpretentious and friendly. I recently popped in for a Black kryptonite. This concoction with a base of rye whiskey and Creme de Mure might indeed prove to be your weakness if you drink too many of them!

Quite cool bar with a nice vibe and (not cheap) well made cocktails. Service is quite good and…read morefriendly.

Super cute place with great views of the city. We didn't get to stay long as we got there not long…read morebefore closing time (I believe closing at 10 pm on a Saturday night). They have some signature drinks as well as a full bar. I recommend to go early, probably best to go for the sunset.

Atmosphere Rooftop Bar has one of the best views of historic Vienna. Situated up a flight of stairs…read morefrom the 7th floor of the Ritz Carlton you'll find a spot that is great for afternoon spritz, light snacks or a much needed cocktail. The views are to die for, absolutely breathtaking 360 of many sights that you typically can't view from this vantage point. Cocktails are mid range price commensurate with Ritz Carlton level of service. Wait staff is younger so there is a hip vibe. For my taste there is too much smoking allowed in public outdoor spaces, this being one of those spaces. Of course it depends on who is sitting adjacent to you, but it is annoying. It is a smallish area but there's is a good number of tables, some with umbrellas, which comes in handy when it's sunny. It is worth seeing and experiencing, noting there are a handful of roof top options.

This restaurant is permanently closed. Too bad because the enchiladas were great…read more I would say more, but it's pointless.

More from the Archives: You're dogged out. Oh, it's not like the dogs aren't the best in the world,…read morebut you need breaks. You've tromped around the alleys and museums of Vienna and been so impressed with how charming this underrated city is. Tin Tan will knock your socks off. Like Akakiko, Tin Tan is away from the crush of central Vienna's tourist crowds. The guys who run the place are from Colombia (I think) and I am no where near sophisticated about Colombian cooking to recognize if the food we had here is influenced by that cuisine. Everyone working here is so darned cheerful and accommodating that the language barriers we had were overcome with the trusty old point-at-the-item routine. If our soiree here hadn't come so close to the end of the trip, we'd have visited more than once for certain.

A true speakeasy. Found this place on the Top 500 bar list and very glad I went out of my way to…read morevisit. It was a bit hard to find, because lack of signage other than a golden 7 outside, but it is a speakeasy after all. The service was excellent. I sat at the bar and was figuring out what to order, when the bartender asked what flavor profiles I liked and made me a custom drink. It had whiskey, it was peaty and smokey, had apple brandy for sweetness, and walnut bitters for earthiness. Truly such a unique cocktail and experience. Not sure when I'll be in Vienna next, but will definitely be back at tür 7 when I'm in town!

Great bar! Reservations were easy to make via email. The entrance is hidden, adding to the…read moreambiance. It's a fun concept, nice staff and cool that they don't have the usual cocktail menu. We highly recommend you follow their lead to tell them likes/dislikes and enjoy the custom cocktail! The popcorn is tasty too.

Great vibe and nice owners. Last two people before them in this location failed miserably…read more Hopefully these two can make the street come alive again. They are also very accommodating to parties as I was organising one with them earlier this year. I saw a couple event while walking by and was impressed. Nice place to meet up with some friends.

As I was with fellow Yelper Andrea V at the time, I also stumbled in on a Sunday evening. Little…read moredid we know that no grocery stores were open past 4pm on Sunday in Vienna, so our 8pm outing for ice to cool off our vodka was proving difficult. Instead we spotted the mannequin with a unicorn head in the window and thought this place just might be what we need instead. So we bellied up to the bar and order our pints. The service was friendly, there was a pug on staff, and the bar doubled as a cute indie clothing shop. Unfortunately, smoking was permitted (as with many bars/restaurants in Vienna) so we only stayed for one and I wouldn't consider buying clothes from here due to the smoke exposure. But it was a very cute/fun vibe overall and the DJ booth in the corner implies this place is awesome for a weekend.

Super hard to get into, was very busy when I was there. Impossible to sit somewhere without cig…read moresmoke all around or in your face. They have a large cocktail selection which was enjoyable and the craftsmanship on the cocktail was good. I prefer a different environment with less smoke.

As a big of fan of architecture/design and alcohol, I made a point to visit the Loos Bar when a…read morefriend and I visited Vienna a few weeks ago. The Loos Bar was designed by famous Viennese architect and design Adolf Loos in 1908. It's 290 square feet of onyx, marble, and mahogany. It really is an incredible space. (They do have outdoor seating but if it's your first visit to the Loos Bar, you want to sit inside - it's part of the experience.) It's a cocktail bar, so my friend and I each ordered a cocktail according to our preferences from the menu - which is huge. My friend had a cocktail made with mezcal, and I had the Adolf Loos Spritzer (champagne, soda, strawberries, and mint). We both enjoyed our cocktails. Mine was exactly what I wanted on a warm afternoon day - refreshing and light. We went in the early afternoon, because I worried that this tiny little bar would get packed if we went at a more traditional hour for cocktails. It was pretty empty when we arrived and sat inside. So that's what's great about the Loos Bar - the design, the style, the drinks, the history. What's not so great? The service wasn't great, pretty unfriendly/unwelcoming (our bartender seemed almost offended we'd bothered him by ordering a drink). And they have a dress code - no flip flops, backpacks, or shorts (although "elegant shorts are welcome outdoors"). The dress code is reasonable, I suppose, and I probably wouldn't have minded if it weren't for the poor service. Despite this bad service, I can't give the Loos Bar any less than four stars, because it was one of the coolest bars I've ever visited: an amazing, historic space and some great cocktails, too.

An amazing find, as a true pub should be no tv. The best Irish pub outside Ireland and way ahead of…read moremost there.

Absolutely amazing place to find in the busy city. Irish bar and everything about it is amazing…read more Darren is an amazing bartender and super personable. We wish we were in Vienna longer.