Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Vienna worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

1516 Brewing Company ★ 4.3

American-style craft brewpubinnere-stadtMon-Sun 11:00-02:00

1516 Brewing on Schwarzenbergstrasse in Vienna is the city's longest-running craft brewpub, the in-house Victory Hop Devil IPA and the house lager among the city's best-respected taps.

Tip: Open daily 11:00 to 02:00; the burger kitchen runs until midnight, the back tap room takes the after-work crowd.

Schwarzenbergstrasse 2, 1010 Wien

Brew Age Achtundzwanzig ★ 4.3

Vienna craft brewery taproomrudolfsheim-fuenfhausMon-Sat 17:00-01:00, closed Sun

Brew Age's Achtundzwanzig taproom on Mariahilfer Strasse in Vienna pours six rotating beers from the brewery's wider portfolio, the West Vienna's flagship craft-beer room.

Tip: The six rotating taps cover the brewery's range; the bottled list adds another 40 beers for take-home.

Mariahilfer Strasse 156-158, 1150 Wien

Siebenstern Braeu ★ 4.1

Viennese brewpubneubauMon-Sun 11:00-00:00

Siebenstern Braeu on Siebensterngasse in Vienna's Neubau brews on-site since the 1990s, the brewpub running its own helles, Maerzen and seasonal pours as a long-running 7th-district fixture.

Tip: The Maerzen is the house workhorse; the Hanfbier (hemp beer) is the city's most-noticed novelty pour.

Siebensterngasse 19, 1070 Wien

Beaver Brewing Company ★ 4.3

Czech-style nano breweryalsergrundWed-Sat 17:00-23:00, closed Sun-Tue

Beaver Brewing on Liechtensteinstrasse in Vienna's Alsergrund is a tiny brewpub run by an American-Czech brewer, the menu of 16 rotating taps the city's deepest American-craft range.

Tip: Cash and card; the kitchen runs Czech-American crossover plates, the buffalo wings come with house hot sauce.

Liechtensteinstrasse 69, 1090 Wien

Fischerbraeu ★ 4.2

Viennese brewpubdoeblingMon-Sun 16:00-01:00

Fischerbraeu on Billrothstrasse in Vienna's Doebling is a long-running brewpub with a large summer garden, the in-house helles and Maerzen the standards behind the Cobenzl-residents' Stammtisch.

Tip: The chestnut-shaded summer garden is the room's main capacity from April to September; book ahead on warm Friday and Saturday evenings.

Billrothstrasse 17, 1190 Wien

Ottakringer Braumanufaktur ★ 4.0

Vienna lager breweryottakringTue-Sat 11:00-22:00, closed Sun-Mon

Ottakringer Braumanufaktur in Vienna's 16th district is the historic Ottakringer brewery's visitor and tasting house, the on-site museum and shop the 16th district's beer-history visit.

Tip: The brewery tours run Saturday afternoons; book at least a week ahead through the website.

Ottakringer Platz 1, 1160 Wien

Breweries in Vienna, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Vienna?

Peak food season in Vienna is year-round.

What time do people eat in Vienna?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Vienna?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Vienna?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Vienna rewards trust.

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