Vienna’s full of places to drink beer—big halls, tiny pubs, tourist traps. For something that actually feels Viennese, aim for a traditional brewery that brews on-site and serves its beer with proper Austrian food. Our Vienna Brewery Guide has the culture and history; here it’s where to go.
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When the beer’s made in the same building, you get freshness, often Zwickl or seasonal taps, and the vibe that goes with a real brewhouse. What counts as “traditional” and our top pick are in traditional brewery Vienna and best brewery in Vienna.
Fischerbräu in Döbling
Fischerbräu (Billrothstraße 17, 19th district) is the one we send people to: house beer since 1985, Austrian kitchen, beer garden, easy to reach by tram 37/38 or bus 35A. Good for a long lunch (they’re open from noon at weekends) or an evening with friends. Full address and hours on the Fischerbräu page.
For a full list of breweries and beer venues in Vienna—addresses, opening hours, how to get there—see our Vienna Breweries & Beer Venues Directory.
Fischerbräu – Billrothstraße 17
House beer, schnitzel, Tafelspitz. Tram 37/38, bus 35A. Open from 4pm weekdays, noon at weekends.