4 listening bars worth the night across Austria, editor-ranked. All Austria guides.
Nikolaihof Roman Cellar Evening Bar ★ 4.7 · Wachau
Mautern · Nikolaigasse 3, 3512 Mautern an der Donau
The Roman cellar at Nikolaihof, incorporating masonry from the 1st-century Danube limes garrison, creates one of the most unusual evening tasting atmospheres in Austria. Wine is served directly beneath 2,000-year-old stonework. Access is by appointment or via group bookings.
Kunsthalle Krems Wine and Culture Bar ★ 4.1 · Wachau
Krems-Stein · Franz-Zeller-Platz 3, 3500 Krems an der Donau
The Kunsthalle Krems (contemporary art gallery) runs a wine bar that integrates the region's Wachau and Kremstal wines with art openings and musical events. On evenings with a live performance or opening, the bar has a listening-bar atmosphere unusual for the rural Wachau zone.
Wein und Co Krems Evening Bar ★ 4.0 · Wachau
Krems · Obere Landstrasse 6, 3500 Krems an der Donau
Wein und Co is Austria's leading wine retail chain and the Krems location serves as a wine bar in the evenings, with a consistently good Wachau and Lower Austrian selection. A reliable evening stop in Krems for visitors who want a broad-range tasting experience.
Gasthaus Alte Riedmuehle, Spitz ★ 4.0 · Wachau
Spitz · Hauptstrasse 15, 3620 Spitz an der Donau
A village gasthaus rather than a tourist wine bar, the Alte Riedmuehle in Spitz has a relaxed evening atmosphere where local winegrowers are regulars. A useful evening stop when visiting producers in the upper Wachau.