Last Updated on September 23, 2022 by gregor
Vienna’s cafes, bars, and amazing rooftops are some of the fondest memories for any visitor. Here we speak of seven of the best rooftop bars that enable you to see all of Vienna. Located in the Austrian capital, most of these give you a 360-degree view of all of Vienna at your disposal.
Atmosphere Bar, The Ritz-Carlton Vienna
This Vienna terrace bar is not just amazing because it is on the rooftop of the Ritz-Carlton. This L-shaped wonder gives 360-degree views of Vienna’s famous places, such as the green copper dome of the Hofburg, the Ottakring and Kahlenberg hills, and the Stephansdom district. Vienna’s colorful, rooftop-laden view just keeps you captivated.
In addition to luxurious rooms, the Ritz-Carlton in Vienna offers a magnificent roof terrace bar. The Atmosphere Rooftop Bar & Lounge is located on the 8th floor and is only open during the summer season from 16 to 24 hours (on weekends from 12 noon). Thanks to its location in the heart of the city, guests can enjoy a great view of the whole of Vienna. Served with alcoholic drinks, cocktails, wine, champagne, and small snacks and desserts.
Ritz Carlton Vienna
Schubertring 5-7
1010 Wien
Cafe Bar Bloom
Lamée Rooftop Bar provides a beautiful and vibrant setting right in central Vienna. The rooftop bar also is situated on the top of the Viennese Hotel Topazz & Lamée with stunning views of the Vienna skyline.
Lamée is a colourful paradise, with its interior well designed to bring a chilled atmosphere to its guests. The rooftop menu focuses on well-thought-out cocktail recipes and fruity wines, along with the staff there who will help you find the best things on the menu. All of this contributes to Lamée being one of the best rooftop bars in Vienna.
Rotenturmstraße 15
1010 Wien
Das Loft Rooftop Bar And Restaurant
Das Loft Rooftop Bar Vienna offers some fantastic food with equally breathtaking views of Vienna.
The atmosphere in Das Loft’s rooftop restaurant and bar is unique, to say the least. From the sleek interior to the glass windows allowing you to see all around Vienna, not to mention the chilled background music.
From the venue, you’ll be able to see the likes of the streets of Vienna and St Stephen’s Cathedral scraping the sky. You might get lucky and even be able to see the Vienna woods in the distance.
Praterstraße 1,
1020 Wien,
Dachboden, 25 Hours Hotel
Sitting on the roof of the 25Hours Hotel right next to MuseumsQuartier, the Dachboden has some stunning views of Vienna and deserves a mention on this list. The bar’s style is somewhat of a blend between a parliament cafeteria and a bar you’d find down by a sandy beach. On offer, you’ll find some mouthwatering Austrian wines and beers, plus well-known spirits, to keep you going through the evening. Furthermore, their outside deck gives you a view of Vienna from a different angle than any of its competitors. You won’t want to miss it.
Lerchenfelderstraße 1-3
1070 Wien
Sky Bar
The Sky Bar is on the rooftop on the top floor of the Steffl Department Store in the heart of Vienna, accessible by a glass elevator. Lounge music keeps you company on the weekdays. While moving up in the glass elevator, the city’s nightlife is really amazing to look at. Its terrace shows some lovely views of the entire Stephansdom district.
Kärntner Straße 19
1010 Wien
57 Bar, Wien
The youngest rooftop bar in Vienna is also the highest rooftop in the country. The 57 Restaurant and Bar is located in the new Hotel Meliá Vienna, on the 57th floor of the DC Tower. Not only the location at 220 metres but also the location of the Tower directly on the Danube guarantees a spectacular view over Vienna through the glass fronts of the premises or on the wind-sheltered open-air terrace. Cocktails and tapas are served in the open air, and a large menu can be chosen for lunch and dinner.
Donau-City-Straße 7
1220 Wien
Aurora Rooftop Bar
2019 saw the opening of the contemporary, stylish and bright Aurora Rooftop Bar, located on top of the breathtaking Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere, close to the Schweizer Garten, one of the most charming places in Vienna.
The menu at Aurora Vienna features Nordic-inspired drinks, including cocktails served with delicious snacks and a wide selection of alcoholic beverages such as spirits, beer, wine, and champagne.
Aurora Rooftop Bar is a fashionable rooftop spot in Vienna city for fine wines and tasty bar bites and even better views. Accompanied by lounge tunes and outstanding DJs, the rooftop is ideal for an afternoon beverage or a night out with your friends
Arsenalstraße 10,
1100 Wien,
Bar Aurora
Ruby Marie Rooftop Garden
This lovely rooftop bar is situated in the old Stafa warehouse building and boasts a casual outdoor terrace bar with a chilled atmosphere and some fantastic views, known as the Ruby Marie Rooftop Garden.
The Ruby Marie Bar & Café offers refreshing drinks from crafty highballs to fine local beers and is open early in the morning until 10 pm which is ideal for those Vienna summer nights. What more could you want, breakfast on the rooftop with an amazing view of the city or a drink with a sophisticated lounge atmosphere?
Ruby Marie Hotel & Bar,
Kaiserstraße 2-4, 1070 Wien,
Ruby Marie Bar
Living Kitchen
Zoku Vienna Living Kitchen Rooftop Restaurant offers an apartment-style dining venue and a panoramic view of the city. The menu at the restaurant changes weekly, so every time you go back, you’re in for something different.
To get the best rooftop view, you need to arrive early because booking on their roof terrace isn’t a thing. It’s whoever gets there first. You can’t afford to miss one of the best restaurants with a view in the city.
A fantastic service offered by this rooftop restaurant is yoga and brunch which occurs every Saturday morning. Starting off you’ll begin your stretching at Prater Park and then follow on for a sunny rooftop breakfast or brunch depending on the time you finish up.
Perspektivstr. 6/7th Floor,
1020 Wien,
Zoku Living Kitchen
Restaurant Le Ciel By Toni Mörwald At The Grand Hotel Vienna
One of the many Michelin-starred restaurants in Vienna, Le Ciel restaurant at the Grand Hotel, has one of the most majestic city rooftops in Vienna.
The restaurant is nicely located on the seventh floor of the Grand Hotel and has some glorious food options available, including some of the tastiest steaks around and a list of 400 wines to choose from.
Kärntner Ring 9,
1010 Wien,
Oben Kitchen And Bar
An all-time favorite among locals in Vienna is Oben Kitchen and Bar. It overlooks one of the busiest roads in the city, which makes your view always that little bit more exciting. When you arrive on the top floor, you’ll be treated to a menu with a selection of dishes that are made with the highest quality ingredients from suppliers the establishment trusts. A fresh meal for lunch with a heart-expanding view on a rooftop terrace — that’s all you can ask for in life.
Urban-Loritz-Platz 2a,
1070 Wien,
Oben Kitchen and Bar
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Title Photo: The Ritz-Carlton Vienna