Best Happy Hours in Vienna

Quick Answer: Where to Find Happy Hour in Vienna

The easiest way to find happy hour in Vienna is to look around the city centre, Wieden, Neubau, Schwedenplatz, Westbahnhof and the Irish pub scene. The best choice depends on what you want: cocktails, cheap beer, shots, pub food, sports, rooftop drinks or a late-night bar.

For cocktail deals, start with Santos Wieden and Hard Rock Cafe Vienna. For shots and party drinks, check Daiquiri Shotothek. For pub atmosphere, try Charlie P's, Belushi's Vienna, The Long Hall or The Short Hall. For a bigger sports night, check MEINZ Sportsbar or ADMIRAL Arena Prater.

Best Happy Hour and Drink Deals in Vienna

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1. Santos Wieden Santos Wieden is one of the clearest happy hour options in Vienna if you want cocktails with food. It is a Mexican Grill & Bar in the 4th district, close to Karlsplatz, with tacos, burritos, margaritas, tequila and a proper dinner-to-drinks atmosphere. Happy Hora: cocktails €9.90 from 16:00-20:00 and 23:00-00:00

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2. Hard Rock Cafe Vienna Hard Rock Cafe Vienna is a strong central option if you want an easy, tourist-friendly bar and restaurant with burgers, cocktails and a clear happy hour. It is close to Schwedenplatz and Stephansplatz, so it works well before or after sightseeing. Happy Hour: 50% off selected drinks Sunday-Friday at listed times

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3. Daiquiri Shotothek Daiquiri Shotothek is a city-centre shot and cocktail bar near Schwedenplatz. It is best for pre-drinks, birthdays, groups and people looking for shots, cocktails and party-style drinks before going out. Happy hour until 21:00

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4. Charlie P's Irish Pub Charlie P's is one of Vienna's best-known Irish pubs, close to Schottentor. It is useful if you want happy hour with pub atmosphere, live sport, quiz nights, karaoke, comedy and a lively cellar bar. Cellar Bar happy hour! Tuesday-Saturday 19:00-20:00

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5. Belushi-s Vienna Belushi's Vienna is a social hostel bar near Vienna Hauptbahnhof. It is useful for backpackers, groups, live sports, beer pong, karaoke and people looking for simple drink deals before going out. Weekly drink and food deals listed on BarDeals

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6. MEINZ Sportsbar MEINZ Sportsbar is a modern sports bar in Vienna's Bermudadreieck. It is a good option for people who want football, NFL, Formula 1, burgers, beer and match-night atmosphere in the city centre. Happy Hour with Beer tower 3L 34.90€

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7. Bukowski The Pub Bukowski The Pub is a late-night pub in Neubau, useful when you want drinks after many other places are already quiet. It works well for casual drinks, late-night pub energy and ending the night in the 7th district. Happy hour 23:00-00:00

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8. The Short Hall The Short Hall is a cosy Irish sports pub in Neubau. It is better for people who want pints, live sport, pub food and a smaller Irish pub atmosphere rather than a big cocktail-bar night. Monday Stelze Night: food and pint deal listed on BarDeals

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Best Happy Hour by Type

Not every happy hour is the same. Some places are better for cocktails, some for beer, some for shots, and some for watching sport while drinking.

• Best for cocktails: Santos Wieden, Hard Rock Cafe Vienna, Matiki Bar.
• Best for shots: Daiquiri Shotothek.
• Best for pub atmosphere: Charlie P's, The Long Hall, The Short Hall, Belushi's Vienna.
• Best for sports nights: MEINZ Sportsbar, ADMIRAL Arena Prater, Charlie P's, Belushi's Vienna.
• Best for late-night drinks: Bukowski The Pub, Daiquiri Shotothek.
• Best for dinner and drinks: Santos Wieden, Hard Rock Cafe Vienna, JO&JOE Vienna.

Tips for Finding Cheap Drinks in Vienna

If you are searching for cheap drinks in Vienna, do not only search for “happy hour”. Many bars use different names like “Happy Hora”, “drink specials”, “student night”, “shot offers”, “after-work drinks” or “weekly specials”.

The best time to check is usually late afternoon, early evening or late night. Cocktail bars often run deals before the dinner rush or later at night. Pubs often connect specials to quiz nights, sports nights, student nights or weekday events.

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