Intermezzo Bar
Staatsoper, Vienna
Bar in Vienna, Austria
Book with PearlWhy go
Intermezzo Bar is a practical central Vienna choice for a date, nightcap, or small celebration when convenience matters more than a documented cocktail program. Go for an easy, polished drink near the Innere Stadt core; compare against Donnersmarkt Bar, Drinks by Le Zefire, or Glasswing Bar & Bistro if the drink list itself is the main reason for the night.
About Intermezzo Bar
Intermezzo Bar in Vienna is a direct option to consider when you need an evening or late-night bar. It opens daily from 6 PM to 2 AM, the dress code is smart casual.
A Vienna bar for evening and late-night plans
Use Intermezzo Bar when the timing fits your night in Vienna. With the same 6 PM–2 AM schedule every day of the week, it can work for after-dinner drinks or a later meet-up, provided the smart-casual dress code suits your plans.
Details regarding a specific cocktail program, food menu, seating format, awards history, or outdoor setup are not available. If you want to compare other options before deciding, consider Donnersmarkt Bar, Drinks by Le Zefire, Glasswing Bar & Bistro. If the evening may need a different food-and-drink balance, Atelier 7 Izakaya and Bar is another option to review.
Who should choose it, who should trade across
Choose Intermezzo Bar if you want a Vienna bar with daily late hours and a smart-casual dress code. It is a less certain pick if your decision depends on a drinks list, a specific cuisine, private-room details, outdoor seating, or published pricing. For a broader scan before committing, use our full Vienna bars guide.
The decision is simple: choose Intermezzo Bar when the hours and dress code fit your plan. Compare Rosengarten, Glasswing Bar & Bistro, or Drinks by Le Zefire if you are still deciding between bar options. For a wider Vienna itinerary, pair bar planning with our full Vienna restaurants guide and our full Vienna hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Johannesgasse 28, 1030 Wien, Austria
- Website
- vienna.intercontinental.com/gastronomie/intermezzo-bar
- Phone
- +43 1 711220
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Intermezzo Bar sits discreetly on a quieter street in Vienna’s Landstraße, trading the flash of hotel and tourist bars for a slower, more considered rhythm. The writing emphasizes a measured evening atmosphere populated by repeat customers and neighbors, and the bar’s identity is driven by its back-bar curation rather than performance flourish. That focus on a spirits-library model makes the room feel rehearsed and refined: conversations are purposeful, the mood is intimate, and the overall effect is one of a reserved, well-kept neighborhood drinking den where the quality of bottles and service matters more than spectacle.
Best For
This is a venue for deliberate outings: date nights where you want conversation over clatter, after-work drinks with colleagues who prefer depth to theatrics, and small special occasions that benefit from a polished, modest setting. The write-up repeatedly points to repeat custom and reputation, so it suits solo drinkers who appreciate expert guidance as well as couples and close friends who value a quieter evening. It’s not a tourist stop; it’s a choice for guests who come because they or someone they trust already know what awaits.
Ordering Tips
Intermezzo’s editorial emphasis is the spirits collection and a bartender who functions more like a sommelier than a showman. Ask the staff for guidance rather than ordering at random: request their recommendations, describe your preferred flavour profile or spirit category, and be open to tasting pours or focused explanations about bottles. Because the back bar is the point of the program, letting the bartender guide you through the collection yields the most rewarding experience here—it’s a place to learn about bottles and to savour carefully curated pours.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish classic décor with comfortable seating, a huge chandelier, and a glamorous old-world atmosphere enhanced by live piano.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Piano
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
Between the Sheets
Planning details
Location
Johannesgasse 28, 1030 Wien, Austria · Directions
Also consider
If this is not the right fit
Try Drinks by Le Zefire if the night is mainly about cocktails, or Glasswing Bar & Bistro if the group may want food with drinks. For more options, use our full Vienna bars guide.
Bar context
How it compares in Vienna
Intermezzo Bar is the easy central pick: useful for a date, nightcap, or small celebration when the plan needs minimal friction. Donnersmarkt Bar and Drinks by Le Zefire are stronger cross-shops when the cocktail program is the main event rather than the location.
Glasswing Bar & Bistro is the better fit when the night may turn into dinner or when a bistro setting is useful. Atelier 7 Izakaya and Bar is a smarter choice for groups that want drinks with more food energy. Rosengarten reads as the more mood-led alternative if the setting matters as much as the glass.
Value is hard to rank without published pricing across the set, so decide by use case: Intermezzo Bar for central convenience, Donnersmarkt Bar or Drinks by Le Zefire for cocktail focus, Glasswing Bar & Bistro for a meal-adjacent evening, Atelier 7 Izakaya and Bar for a livelier group plan.
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Compare Intermezzo Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Intermezzo Bar | Vienna | No published awards |
| Donnersmarkt Bar | Vienna | No published awards |
| Rosengarten | Vienna | No published awards |
| Drinks by Le Zefire | Vienna | No published awards |
| Glasswing Bar & Bistro | Vienna | No published awards |
| Atelier 7 Izakaya and Bar | Vienna | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Intermezzo Bar have happy hour deals?
Happy hour information is not available. The schedule is daily 6 PM–2 AM, so check the venue directly if promotions are important to your plans.
Is Intermezzo Bar good for groups?
It may suit a group if the daily 6 PM–2 AM hours and smart-casual dress code fit the plan. Information about seating capacity, private spaces, or group policies is not available, so confirm directly for larger parties.
Is Intermezzo Bar good for a date?
It can be considered for an evening or late-night date in Vienna if a smart-casual bar setting fits your plans. The hours are daily 6 PM–2 AM.
Does Intermezzo Bar have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating information is not available. The details available are the daily 6 PM–2 AM hours and smart-casual dress code, so confirm seating details directly before you go.
