How much does a beer cost in Vienna?

In a normal pub or traditional brewery in Vienna, a half-litre (0.5 l) of house beer is typically around €4–6. Tourist areas charge more; outer districts and local Brauhäuser are often fairer. Supermarkets sell beer for less, but you drink off-premise.

Where can I find cheap beer in Vienna?

For cheap beer in Vienna, avoid tourist strips and hotel bars. Supermarkets and Getränkemärkte are cheapest. Neighbourhood pubs in outer districts and local Beisln are more affordable than the Ring. Reddit and forums often mention Späters and local spots—worth checking if you're on a budget.

Are Vienna beer prices higher in the centre?

Yes. Tourist areas and the centre tend to charge more for the same size beer. Traditional Brauhäuser in residential districts (e.g. Döbling) usually offer fair prices for house-brewed beer and food.

Vienna Beer Prices: What to Expect in Pubs & Breweries

Vienna beer prices – half-litre of lager at a traditional brewery

Vienna beer prices depend where you are. Tourist strips and fancy hotel bars charge more; traditional Brauhäuser and neighbourhood pubs are usually fair. You’re not going to get exact numbers here—menus change and we’re not updating this every month—but a rough idea so you’re not shocked when the bill comes.

The rough range

In a normal pub or a traditional brewery restaurant in Vienna, a half-litre (0.5 l) of house beer often lands somewhere between about €4 and €6. Bigger measures, specials, or fancier spots can be a bit more. In the busiest tourist areas you can pay noticeably more for the same size; in a local place in the outer districts it might be a touch less. Food adds up too—a main and a beer in a proper Brauhaus is typically in the range of a decent lunch or dinner elsewhere in the city.

Cheap beer Vienna: where to save

If you're looking for cheap beer Vienna style, skip the tourist strips and hotel bars. Supermarkets and Getränkemärkte sell cans and bottles at a fraction of pub prices—but you drink at home or in a park. For cheap beer in a pub, neighbourhood spots in the outer districts tend to be more affordable than the Ringstraße. Reddit threads on "cheap beer Vienna" often mention Späters (late-night shops) and local Beisln—worth a search if you're budget-conscious. Just remember: the cheapest pint isn't always the best experience. A few euros more at a real Brauhaus usually gets you better beer and atmosphere.

Why the difference

Location and “who’s drinking here” matter. A place that brews on-site has to cover the kit and the work, so the beer might not be the very cheapest in town—but you’re getting fresh, local beer and usually a proper atmosphere. Tourist traps charge for the view and the footfall. If you care about beer in Vienna Austria rather than just “a beer in Vienna,” it’s worth paying the bit extra for a real Brauhaus. Our Vienna Brewery Guide and best brewery in Vienna explain what to look for.

One example: Fischerbräu

Fischerbräu in Döbling (Billrothstraße 17) is a gasthaus brewery—you pay for house-brewed beer and Austrian food in a real local. Prices are in line with that: not bargain-basement, but fair for what you get. They’ve got a lunch menu at weekends that’s a bit cheaper if you want to keep the tab down. Full address and hours on the Fischerbräu page.

Try a proper Brauhaus

Fischerbräu, Döbling. House beer and Austrian food. See the menu and prices on site.

Fischerbräu – address & hours Vienna Brewery Guide

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