Must-see nightlife in Linz

  • Paul's

    Linz

    Facing the monumental Mariendom cathedral, this A-line building's facade is split down the middle: half is stone, the other half is fronted by floor-to…

  • Kaffeeladen

    Linz

    Year-round, Kaffeeladen expertly brews coffee from Vienna-roasted beans. In summer it also serves iced lattes (including caramel), iced chocolate, iced…

  • Boiler Room

    Linz

    Below Linz' streets, this classy bar occupies an elongated vaulted cellar. Craft cocktails change seasonally; creations might include the CHM (lime- and…

  • Madame Wu

    Linz

    Full of cosy nooks, this Asian-style tearoom has a terrific tea selection (over 200 varieties) and an open fireplace. Afternoon tea (€15; with Prosecco …

  • Salonschiff Fräulen Florentine

    Linz

    Permanently moored on the Danube across from Linz' historic centre, with stunning sunset and night-time views, this vast boat bar has a huge, sunny upper…

  • Stiegelbräu zum Klosterhof

    Linz

    Go straight for the freshly tapped Stiegl beer at the cavernous Klosterhof, dating from 1929. Centred on a huge fountain, the chestnut tree–shaded beer…

  • Thüsen Tak

    Linz

    Plastered with posters, this tiny dive bar blasts rock, punk and metal (Aerosmith, Iggy Pop, Black Sabbath et al) every night of the week.

  • Strom

    Linz

    DJs spin hip-hop, electro and funk at this upbeat bar, where party-goers spill out onto Kirchengasse in summer. Upstairs is rough ’n’ ready Stadtwerk,…