bestens. Cocktailbar sits at Burggasse 23 in the Spittelberg quarter of Neubau, a cocktail bar built on quality ingredients and a deep drinks list. The seventh district has become Vienna's centre of gravity for cocktail rooms, and bestens is one of the addresses local guide im7ten flags within it.
The room
The bar runs a low-lit, intimate room sized for conversation rather than crowds, the format Spittelberg's narrow streets tend to produce. The fit-out keeps the focus on the bar and the drinks rather than a scene, which suits a quarter known for small, owner-run rooms. Seating fills quickly on weekend nights.
What to order
The list runs from classics to the bar's own creations, built on high-quality spirits and fresh ingredients, per the venue's own menu. Prices track Neubau rather than the inner city, which keeps a round here more reasonable than the hotel bars across the Ring. The bartenders take requests off-menu for guests who name a spirit and a mood.
Who it is for
bestens fits a date, a considered cocktail before dinner in Spittelberg, and a crowd that wants the drink to lead rather than the room. It is a small bar, so a large group after a loud night should look elsewhere. The seventh district setting puts plenty of dinner options within a short walk.
Best time to go
The bar runs evening hours, so confirming the opening days before a visit is the safe move. Early evening is the calm window for a seat at the bar and a slower conversation with the bartender. Weekend nights fill the small room fast once dinner ends nearby.
The neighbourhood
bestens sits on Burggasse in Spittelberg, the cobbled quarter of Neubau known for small bars, galleries and restaurants between the MuseumsQuartier and the outer Ring. The area is walkable and dense, which makes the bar an easy stop on a Neubau crawl. The seventh district stays lively into the night without the tourist crush of the centre.
The bottom line
bestens. Cocktailbar is a Spittelberg cocktail room built on quality ingredients and a long list, one of the addresses that anchors Neubau's cocktail scene. The drinks and the intimate room are the reasons to find it. Come early for a seat at the bar, name a spirit, and let the bartender build from there.
Keep exploring with our best cocktail bars in Vienna guide, the full Vienna bar guide, and our edit of cocktail bars worldwide. Pair bestens. Cocktailbar with Kruger's American Bar in Vienna, Loos American Bar in Vienna, and Kleinod in Vienna.
Sources: bestens.bar official site (2026); im7ten.com; Tripadvisor reviews; Google Maps reviews.
