13 craft beer bars, ranked and reviewed by our editors.
6 bars
Vienna's creative hub with the highest concentration of craft beer venues, from 7Stern Bräu to intimate tasting bars. This neighbourhood is the epicenter of Vienna's craft beer renaissance.
4 bars
Historic centre featuring medieval courtyards and authentic establishments. Home to Augustinerkeller since 1847, blending centuries of beer tradition with modern craft culture.
2 bars
Up-and-coming neighbourhood with excellent microbreweries and food-focused beer bars like Draxler. Where Viennese locals discover serious craft beer.
1 bar
Gateway neighbourhood featuring Craft Beer Factory, bringing US-influenced styles to Vienna. A growing craft beer destination with excellent food pairings.
1 bar
Industrial neighbourhood home to Ottakringer Brauerei, where you can drink directly from the working brewery. Authentic, unpretentious craft beer experience.
Vienna's craft beer culture sits at a fascinating crossroads between centuries of beer-brewing tradition and contemporary global craft innovation. The city's beer heritage—dating back to medieval monastery breweries and the 1847 founding of Augustinerkeller—provides a deep foundation that today's craft brewers both respect and playfully challenge.
The Neubau district has emerged as the creative epicentre, where young brewers and beer entrepreneurs have opened bottle shops, microbreweries, and tasting bars that focus on quality over volume. What's distinctive about Vienna's scene compared to other major beer cities is its integration of wine culture—bars like Loca blur the lines between wine and beer, attracting foodies and natural product enthusiasts.
Austrian craft brewers have also embraced experimentation with Vienna-style lagers, New England IPAs, and barrel-aged beers, while maintaining respect for traditional Austrian brewing styles. The result is a uniquely Viennese craft beer experience: intellectual, unpretentious, and deeply rooted in neighbourhood community.
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