{"id":795,"date":"2026-05-11T09:43:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/?p=795"},"modified":"2026-05-11T09:50:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:50:31","slug":"drink-bars-salzburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/en\/drink-bars-salzburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Best bars in Salzburg: your nightlife guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Salzburg has more going on after dark than most people expect. Yes, it’s the city of Mozart and the Sound of Music \u2014 but come evening, the best bars in Salzburg fill up fast with locals, students, and travelers looking for a cold beer, a well-mixed cocktail, or a great live set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re exploring bars in Salzburg Altstadt or hunting down a hidden cocktailbar in Salzburg, this guide covers the spots worth knowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to find out where Salzburg’s best bars are!<\/sub><\/p>\u2b07\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Does Salzburg have a good nightlife?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes \u2014 Salzburg has a lively and varied nightlife scene<\/strong><\/a> that often surprises first-time visitors. It’s compact compared to Vienna or Berlin, but that’s part of the charm. You’ll find student bars, cocktail lounges, live music venues, and clubs all within walking distance of the Altstadt. The scene picks up after 9 PM and stays busy well into the early hours, especially on weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best bars in Salzburg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Times Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n
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One of the best spots to kick off your night in Salzburg. Times is a cozy bar close to the old town where students and artists come to meet, relax, and make new friends. It’s relaxed and unpretentious, with a great crowd most nights. Tuesdays are especially popular \u2014 drinks are seriously cheap, so arrive early.

Times Bar<\/strong><\/a> | Paris Lodron Strasse 22, 5020 Salzburg, Opening hours: Mon-Fri 18:00-2:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Augustiner beer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

If you want to drink like a local, head to Augustinerbr\u00e4u. This legendary beer hall and garden dates back to 1621 and is run by Augustinian monks. You grab your mug, rinse it at the fountain, fill it up at the tap, and find a spot in the garden or one of the vaulted halls. It’s one of the most authentic experiences you’ll find in Salzburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Augustinerbr\u00e4u<\/a><\/strong> | Lindhofstra\u00dfe 7, 5020 Salzburg | Mon\u2013Fri: 3 PM\u201311 PM | Sat\u2013Sun: 2:30 PM\u201311 PM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goldener Hirsch Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a more relaxed cocktailbar experience in Salzburg, the bar at Hotel Goldener Hirsch is worth a visit. It’s a classic Salzburg setting \u2014 think wood panelling, warm lighting, and well-made drinks. A good pick if you want something a bit quieter and more refined after a day of sightseeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goldener Hirsch Bar<\/a><\/strong> | Getreidegasse 37, 5020 Salzburg<\/p>\n\n\n

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A creative cocktail is the perfect way to end the day<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Die Weisse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Salzburg institution. Die Weisse is both a brewery and a bar, serving their own unfiltered wheat beer fresh from the tap. The setting is classic and a bit old-school, but in the best way. Try the Zwickl (unfiltered lager) if you want something a little different. It pairs perfectly with a plate of Brezn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Die Weisse<\/a><\/strong> | Rupertgasse 10, 5020 Salzburg | Mon\u2013Sat: 10:30 AM\u201312 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rockhouse<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Who’s ready to rock?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Rockhouse is Salzburg’s best known live music venue and club, just a short walk from MEININGER Hotel Salzburg City Center. The program covers everything from jazz and indie pop to metal and electronic, changing monthly. If there’s no concert on, the bar is worth a visit on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rockhouse<\/a><\/strong> | Schallmooser Hauptstra\u00dfe 46, 5020 Salzburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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