Innsbruck
BAR & NIGHTLIFE
Innsbruck upholds a part-bar, part-café trend which extends more or
less across all of the establishments listed here. Most venues will be able
to cater to your alcohol, caffeine or culinary needs. A mixture of chic club
venues, themed disco nights and boisterous Irish pubs make up the eclectic
choice of nightlife on offer. Shimmy across a dance floor, sip exotic cocktails
or go wild with the help of some Austrian-brewed beer.
Treibhaus The Treibhaus cultural complex houses a humming
bar among its other features. Live music is the highlight, which attracts
a bohemian and eclectic crowd. Address: Angerzellgasse 8
Subway: Tram 1,3,6, Bus J, Museumstrasse
Internet: www.treibhaus.at
Dom Café-bar With its outstanding snacks and
extensive wine selection, Dom consistently tops local lists of Innsbruck’s
finest drinking venues. Address: Pfarrgasse 3
Subway: Tram 1,3,6, Bus A,C,F, Maria-Theresien Strasse
Babalon Popular with local artists, Babalon’s star attraction
is the conspicuous sculpture of the Virgin Mary at the centre of the room.
Drink cocktails in holy surroundings. Address: Viaduktbogen 22
Subway: Tram 1, Bus F, Ing.-Etzel-Strasse
Theresienbräu For beer connoisseurs this is the place
to come. Theresienbräu is a huge establishment which brews its very own
ale. Address: Maria-Theresien-Strasse 51-53
Subway: Tram 3,6, Bus BC, Triumphpforte
Subway: Tram 1,3,6, Bus A,C,F, Maria-Theresien Strasse
Toscana Old-fashioned but attracting a modern clientele, Toscana oozes creative charm. Regulars have been coming here for years and this little bar shows no sign of fading. Address: Adolf-Pichler-Platz 10
Subway: Tram 3, Bus D,E, Anichstrasse
5th Floor, The Penz Hotel Enjoy spectacular views of Innsbruck from the 5th floor of the stylish Penz Hotel Address: Fürstenweg 183 Subway: Bus F, Uni-Sportstätten
Kir Royal It’s all about the cocktails at Kir Royal. Owner Kurt Lorbek has received endless awards for his magical creations which attract a cool but appreciative crowd six nights a week. Address: Sillgasse 1
Subway: Tram 1,3,6, Bus 4,C,F, Landesmuseum
Café Club Dine & Dance Ring the bell to enter this exclusive, Victorian-style club. A sophisticated crowd prop up the intimate bar at Café Club Dine & Dance, while couples relax in the cosy loft above. Address: Siftgasse 12
Limerick Bill’s You’re in for a raucous evening at Innsbruck’s most popular Irish bar. Three dance floors make it a perfect venue for dancing the night away. Live bands also make an appearance. Address: Maria-Theresien Strasse 9
Subway: Tram 1,3,6, Bus A,C,F, Maria-Theresien Strasse
Bacchus Once filled with the sounds of the 80s, Bacchus has gone upmarket and today attracts a trendy, fashion-conscious crowd. The odd Berlinda Carlisle track still draws a predominantly gay clientele. Address: Salurner Strasse 18
Subway: Tram 3,6, Bus BC, Triumphpforte
Couch All about comfort, Couch is a place to chill out. Lounge around on padded seats and sofas or if you’re feeling more energetic, groove to house and hip-hop on the tiny dancefloor. Address: Anichstrasse 7
Subway: Tram 3, Bus D,E,F, Anichstrasse
Blue Chip Wednesday night is Blue Chip night, when Innsbruck’s young and beautiful trip along the cobbles to this classy club. Address: Wilhelm-Greil Strasse 17, Bus/tram: Bus C,D,E,F, Bozner Platz