1516 Brewing Company is Vienna's go-to craft brewery right in the Innere Stadt, pouring house-made beers alongside a menu that runs the gamut from Austrian classics to American pub grub. Open from 10am to 2am with a kitchen that never stops, it's the kind of place you can hit for a late lunch, a beer-fueled dinner, or a 1am snack. The atmosphere is loud, lively, and unapologetically casual — a rare thing in Vienna's first district.
House-brewed craft beer and a kitchen that never closes until 2am make this the most reliable late-night brewpub in Vienna's city center.
Go before 6pm on weekends if you want a table without waiting — the place fills up fast and doesn't take reservations for small groups.
Vienna's liveliest brewpub — come for the beer, stay for the late kitchen
If you want craft beer in Vienna's first district, 1516 is really the only game in town — and thankfully it delivers. The brewery pumps out a solid rotation of house beers, from pilsners to stouts, and the quality is consistently good for a place this size and volume. Reviewers repeatedly praise the freshness of the beer and the variety on tap, and you can tell they're actually brewing on-site, not just reselling. The food menu is a mix of Austrian staples and American pub fare — think schnitzel alongside burgers and wings — and while it won't blow you away culinarily, it's exactly what you want after a few pints.
The vibe is what makes or breaks this place for you. It's busy, it's loud, and it gets packed — especially on weekends and evenings. Service can be hit or miss when the place is slammed, with some reviewers noting long waits during peak hours. But the staff are generally friendly and the energy is infectious. If you're looking for a quiet, romantic dinner, this is not it. If you want a lively spot with decent beer, filling food, and a kitchen that's still serving at midnight, you'll be happy here. Go for the beer, stay for the convenience.