Kate Jackson

We know, we know. When you think of Vienna, you’re probably thinking more about its, erm,  morning scene than its nighttime scene (it’s the coffee capital of Europe, after all). But don’t be mistaken: these guys know how to party.  It’s easy to stay up late in Vienna, you just need to know the right spots. So to make life that little bit easier, we’ve rounded up everything from jazz nights and karaoke to rooftop bars with panorama views, right here. Read on for the very best of Vienna’s nightlife scene.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Vienna🍸 The best bars in Vienna🍴 The best restaurants in Vienna🏠 Vienna's best Airbnbs This article was written by journalist Kate Jackson. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

While the Austrian capital is full of incredible museums, marvellous attractions and genre-defining coffee culture, there is something about the best shopping in Vienna that puts a smile on the face. You can find nigh on everything here, from the perfect souvenir to the piece that pulls a wardrobe together, and it all seems to come wrapped up in a style that is undeniably of its place. All the big boys are here, but dig a little deeper and you’ll uncover a world of independent antique stores, old-world bookshops and artsy boutiques. All budgets are catered for, from the luxury stores of the centre to the conveyor belt of bargains that is the Naschmarkt flea market. To cut a long story short, Vienna is one of Europe’s great shopping cities. Don’t miss out. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Vienna

What’s the deal with Yppenplatz and Brunnenmarkt? Vienna’s 16th district, Ottakring, lies between the traffic ridden Gürtel (ring road) and the wooded green lung of Austria’s capital. Traditionally an industrial area for the Viennese working class, Ottakring has recently developed into the city’s most multicultural melting pot, containing the so-called Balkan Mile: a stretch of Croatian and Serbian cafes and restaurants. And nearby you’ll find Yppenplatz and Brunnenmarkt, a linked square and market street where you can find Vienna’s most delicious Middle-Eastern inspired cuisine. The disparate characteristics of grit and Viennese grandeur give this corner of the city a particular charm, and have increasingly attracted Vienna’s creative crowd to the area some call Brunnenviertel. Immerse yourself in the boisterous atmosphere of the Brunnenmarkt before hopping on a tram and escaping to the hills of Gallitzinberg for a breather. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world If you only do one thing... Brunnenmarkt. Photograph:©WienTourismus The bustling Brunnenmarkt is Vienna’s largest food market – even bigger than the famous Naschmarkt. Don’t even try to resist the temptation to pick up some of the most inexpensive and tasty treats Vienna has to offer: falafel wraps, kebab sandwiches and cheese- or meat-filled börek are popular choices with locals. Get cultured Be sure to check out the programme at Knust Tankstelle, a space featuring regular exhibiti