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The Kammeroper, founded in 1954, is dedicated to promoting young singers. The four main productions a year include classic and Baroque operas, musicals and operettas. The Kammeroper moves to the Schloss Schönbrunn theatre in July and August.

Enjoy drinks in these fashionable surroundings with a huge, round bar. There is also a restaurant on the first floor serving good international cuisine.

The Vienna Concert House was opened in 1913 by Emperor Franz Joseph I and the design, by Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer, is clearly influenced by Art Nouveau style. With seven halls, more than 3,100 seats, and a diverse programme, including contemporary and classical music and jazz, the Konzerthaus attracts music-lovers from various camps.

A fashionable hang-out in the Kunsthalle exhibition space on Karlsplatz (see p45). Occasionally DJs hit the decks and in summer there is seating in a very pleasant garden.

This cosy beer hall not only offers a large variety of national and international beers but also live music and cultural events. Toys, books and special facilities for kids are also available.

Two dance levels in an old palace.

Public concert life began in Vienna with the foundation of the Society of Friends of Music in 1812; up until then, concerts were restricted to aristocratic homes. This grand concert hall was commissioned by the society in 1869 after previous locations had become too small. The society’s aim was, and still is, to promote music in all its facets; until 1909 it also ran a music academy with teachers such as Anton Bruckner and eminent students such as Gustav Mahler (see p59). The school was the predecessor of the present Academy of Music (see p117).

The little café amid the bustling Naschmarkt market stalls serves excellent breakfasts all day long and includes all kinds of ethnic cuisines, from Viennese to Turkish.

Vienna’s in-crowd gathers in this bar with a magnificent view of the Stephansdom (see pp8–11). Snacks, cocktails and groovy background music are on offer.

This recently renovated greenhouse hosts a stylish restaurant and bar offering fine Austrian wines and occasional live DJ nights. The real star, however, is the beautiful glass building.