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One of the many Irish pubs dotted around the city, Charlie P’s has a particularly lively atmosphere. An essential part of the traditional menu is fish and chips and a pint of Guinness.

This family has been producing wine for 400 years and has been among the top Viennese wine producers several times, winning both national and international awards. The Heurigen is a cosy, traditional place and, in summer, the garden, overgrown with vines, is a peaceful retreat. Christ serves the traditional Heurigen food with seasonal variations such as asparagus, mushroom or game dishes.

This cake consists of two layers of crispy puff pastry, filled with a thick layer of vanilla-flavoured whipped cream and topped with sugared icing.

Named after its inventor, the Hungarian confectioner Lajos Dobos, this delight requires dedication and experience to prepare. Eight separate layers of light sponge cake are joined together with chocolate cream, while the top layer, glazed with caramel and cut into segments, forms the decoration.

Otto Wagner built this villa between 1886 and 1888. Today it is owned by Ernst Fuchs, a painter of the Phantastic Realism school, who exhibits his own work here.

Marbled black-and-white icing is the characteristic element of an Esterhazytorte , which is made up of almond sponge layers filled with cream. The very sweet cake is served either in square or wedge-shaped slices.

Take-away sausage stalls, Würstelstand , are scattered all over Vienna. Slim, pale sausages were introduced to Vienna in 1798 by the butcher Johann Georg Lahner, who named them after the city of Frankfurt from which they came. They are usually served with mustard and a Semmel (bread roll).

This charming square is home to the Franciscan church (see p48), picturesque old houses and the Moses fountain (1798).

Most soups are made of clear beef stock and are served with a range of garnishes to create some variety. Frittaten – pancakes seasoned with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, cut into thin strips and served in bouillon – are a popular option.

This busy Heurigen is located on the edge of the Vienna Woods (see p124) and, with seating for some 800 people, is one of Vienna’s largest wine taverns. There is good food from the traditional buffet – everything from smoked ham and cheese spreads to Wiener Schnitzel – and glasses of the most recent vintage.