8 Best Nightlife in Vienna Woods, Lake Neusiedler, and the Danube River, Austria

Boiler Room

Fodor's choice
The city's coolest cocktail bar can be found within this long and atmospheric vaulted cellar just off the Hauptplatz. Expert mixologists serve an array of unique, crafty cocktails, incorporating everything from port wine to peanut butter.

Kláštorný pivovar

Fodor's choice
For a great-tasting, great-value beer, you won't beat the home brew at this popular brewpub—it's just €3.70 for a whole liter of Monastic Beer served straight from the tap. Enjoy it with tasty Slovak pub food like grilled sausages, baked pork knuckle, and halušky (potato dumplings with sheep's cheese).

Casino Linz

Located in the Hotel Schillerpark, the casino has roulette, blackjack, poker, and slot machines (and a formal dress code). The less formal Jackpot Casino does not require a jacket and tie. Note that a passport is required for entry. The Jackpot Café, located on the ground floor, is open until late.

Rainerstrasse 2–4, Linz, Upper Austria, A-4020, Austria
0732-654487
www.casinos.at/linz
Nightlife Details
Rate Includes: Daily 3 pm–3 am; Jackpot Casino from 11 am

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Cézár Pince

Come for the wine, stay for the decor: this beautiful 17th-century wine cellar sits beneath a gorgeous Gothic building that once played host to the Diet of Hungary (the medieval kingdom's parliament). Today, you can sample a good selection of local vintages, along with a wide choice of meat and cheese platters.
Hátsókapu utca 2, Sopron, Gyor-Moson-Sopron, 9400, Hungary
99-311–337
www.cezarpince.hu

Grand Cru Wine Gallery

This popular Old Town bar is the perfect place to sample some high-quality Slovakian wines. Amiable owner Martin Pagáč is always on hand to talk you through individual vintages and answer questions.

Josef

This hopping establishment has its own home-brewed beer on tap, light snacks, and hearty regional dishes, and is open every day (except Sundays) from 11 am until 1 am..

Landstrasse 49, Linz, Upper Austria, A-4020, Austria
0732-773165
www.josef.eu

Paul's

Virtually in the shadow of the New Cathedral, this hip stone-and-glass bar serves a great selection of Austrian wines and beers, including their own (superb) pale ale. They're open from early 'til late and do good food (including mean burgers) all day long—come at lunch for the bargain set menu (€11 for three courses).
Herrenstrasse 36, Linz, Upper Austria, A-4020, Austria
0732-783338
www.pauls-linz.at

UFO

Situated at the top of the observation tower on the UFO bridge, this swanky bar offers the chance to enjoy delicious cocktails, spirits, and wines while overlooking the Danube and the city below. There's also a well-regarded restaurant here, but beware: the sky-high setting also means sky-high prices.