Vienna Nightlife Guide

It is a city reputed to be on the tame and cultivated side. Not a lot of people can call Vienna as a happening party town, especially when one compares this to the nightlife scene in London, New York or Tokyo. But while the locals here are said to be already in bed before twelve midnight and the evening may seem quiet and calm, somewhere, life and energy flows in some parts of the city. You might just be surprised with what you discover.

Nightlife does exist in Vienna. A small area near the Danube Canal called the Bermuda Triangle is a good place to start. Bermuda Triangle has a string of bars, dance clubs and pubs (beisln) that stand side by side on Vienna's cobbled streets. These establishments normally hold karaoke sessions, which are fast becoming a favorite past time here. Trendy bars are also located in the Freihaus district. Here, the night is never really boring. Apart from the bars located here, you will find a number of diners and restaurants, ranging from the affordable to the expensive. A little more exploration will bring you to some cafés and coffee houses, and in Vienna, you are sure to find a lot of these. Relaxing and unwinding in these cozy establishments is typically how the people of Vienna enjoy their nightlife --- simple, quiet and laid-back. What Vienna is, essentially, is an artistic city. So, many of the parties and events do seem to take place at art galleries, museums and art schools or universities; or in bars and clubs with the artists crowd and art students. Additionally, if you enjoy the theater, opera and classical music, then Vienna is your entertainment haven.

Bars & Live Bands
• Charlie P's is an Irish bar that provides great food and great entertainment. It boasts of hospitable and friendly staff and the ambience is not pretty bad, as well.
• A perfect place for social drinking is at First Floor. They offer a hundred different kinds of drinks and a live band (jazz) comes to play during Monday nights.

Clubs
• Non-lovers of mainstream music will find Flex their ideal watering hole. They have a different DJ every night and Wednesdays are especially reserved for indie music (independent music).
• Chelsea is a very popular rock club in Vienna. It has been in operation in over a decade and many big-named bands usually perform here.
• Another popular club is Rhiz, which is already an institution in Vienna. The entertainment in Rhiz is quite varied and they also cater to experimental music. Rhiz does not only provide music for entertainment, on some nights they also have film showings.
• The Living Room, which opened in the city's newest entertainment district in Gurtel, is patronized by the hip and young clientele.

Theater & Opera
• Burgtheater, Volkstheater and der Joserfstadt (English Theater) are the most recommended places for theater enthusiasts to check.
• Musikverien, a venue which is reputed for its wonderful acoustics, is where the world-famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs.
• For outdoor concerts, especially during warm summer nights, the best place to be is at The Schonbrunn Palace.
• All visitors to Vienna should come by the state opera house, Staatsoper. It is one of the world's best opera houses.

Adult Enertainment

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