A beer bike Vienna is a pedal-powered vehicle for groups—usually a large bike with seats around a central table and a tap in the middle. You pedal, you drink, you move slowly through the city. It’s a stag-do and birthday favourite, and it’s not for everyone. If you’re curious, here’s what you need to know before booking a beer bike in Vienna.
How a beer bike works
You book as a group (often 8–16 people), get a driver who steers and brakes, and pedal along a set route. Beer (or sometimes other drinks) is included or available on board. The bike moves at walking pace; you’re not racing. It’s loud, social, and very visible—locals have mixed feelings about them. If you’re after a quiet, traditional beer in Vienna Austria experience, this isn’t it. If you want a group party on wheels, it might be.
Where to find a beer bike in Vienna
Several companies run beer bikes in Vienna. Search for “beer bike Vienna” or “Bier Bike Wien” and you’ll get options. Routes usually stick to the inner city or along the Ring. Book in advance—they’re popular for weekends and warm weather. Check age limits (usually 18+) and what’s included: some provide the beer, others let you bring your own.
A calmer alternative: a Brauhaus
If the idea of pedalling and drinking in public doesn’t appeal, Vienna’s traditional breweries offer a different vibe. Fischerbräu in Döbling has house beer, Austrian food, and a beer garden—no pedalling required. You sit, you drink, you talk. For most people looking for beer in Vienna Austria, that’s the experience they want. See our Vienna Brewery Guide and where to drink beer in Vienna for ideas.
Prefer a table and a proper beer?
Fischerbräu: house beer, Austrian food, Döbling. No pedalling. Billrothstraße 17.