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Plachutta is the beef specialist in town. Don’t miss the Tafelspitz with roasted potatoes (see p78).

In the Colonial-style bar with luxurious furniture and teak wood panelling, mouth-watering cocktails are served. You can also choose from more than 300 whiskies and 90 rums.

A pub with traditional Viennese food. In summer there is seating outside.

A designer café serving English breakfasts (late into the afternoon) and the like.

One of the top jazz clubs in town is mainly dedicated to modern jazz. Alongside star names, many newcomers also get the chance to play.

In the unlikely setting of the Postsparkasse building (the post office savings bank) the architect Otto Wagner (see p109) implemented all his principles, combining functionalism within an appealing design. The square six-storey building, constructed in two stages between 1904 and 1912, has a plain façade of marble and granite. The stone panels are fixed to the external walls with metal rivets, which led to the building’s nickname “a box of nails” among locals. The solid-looking exterior, however, is contrasted by the light interior, covered with a glazed vault.

The little pockets of sweet potato dough are filled with plum jam and simmered in water before being covered with roasted breadcrumbs.

This large green area just outside the city centre was used as royal hunting grounds until 1766. It is dotted with chestnut trees and is certainly the most popular city park among the Viennese. The lawns and the long avenue are frequented by sun-bathers and sports enthusiasts alike.

A typical Viennese restaurant with classic Austrian specialities. In summer there is romantic seating underneath trees on the square.