How much is a beer in Vienna? In a normal pub or a traditional Brauhaus, a half-litre (0.5 l)—that’s the usual measure here, not a British pint—often sits somewhere around €4–6. A full litre (Maß) or a British-style pint will cost more; tourist strips charge more than neighbourhood places. We don’t keep a live price list, so treat this as a rough guide. For more detail, see our Vienna beer prices page and the Vienna Brewery Guide.
Pint vs half-litre
In Austria you’ll mostly see 0.3 l (small) and 0.5 l (standard). A “pint” in Vienna might mean 0.5 l on the menu. So when people ask “how much is a pint of beer in Vienna,” they’re usually talking about that standard serving. Expect to pay a bit more in the centre and less in a local Brauhaus in the outer districts.
Where you drink matters
Tourist spots and hotel bars are pricier. For cheap beer Vienna and beer in Vienna Reddit tips: skip the centre, try outer-district pubs or supermarkets; Reddit often suggests local Beisln and Späters. A few euros more at a Brauhaus usually gets better beer and atmosphere. More on Vienna beer prices.
A traditional brewery that makes its own beer—like Fischerbräu in Döbling—is typically fair: you’re paying for house-brewed beer and proper Austrian food, not the view of the cathedral. If you care about beer in Vienna Austria rather than just “a beer in Vienna,” that’s where to spend your money.
Drink where the beer’s made
Fischerbräu, Billrothstraße 17. House beer and Austrian food. Open from 4pm weekdays, noon at weekends.