Pub Klemo
Margareten, Vienna
Bar in Vienna, Austria
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Pub Klemo is the Vienna pick for drinkers who care more about the wine list than a cocktail show. It works best as a focused evening stop in Margareten for pairs or small groups, especially if the plan is conversation and bottle exploration rather than a full dinner or late-night scene.
About Pub Klemo
Pub Klemo is a Vienna pub with Star Wine List recognition from 2022. It keeps evening hours from Monday through Saturday, closes on Sunday, has a casual dress code.
It is best to frame Pub Klemo as an evening stop rather than build expectations around its food, cocktail, or service format. The clearest reason to note it is the Star Wine List (2022) recognition; details such as menu scope, seating, pricing, specific drinks beyond that recognition are not specified.
A Vienna evening stop with wine recognition
The strongest hook for Pub Klemo is its Star Wine List (2022) recognition. If you are comparing Vienna options for a night out, If Dogs Run Free or R&Bar; are other names to consider. If the priority is a casual Vienna venue with wine-related recognition and evening hours, Pub Klemo is a sensible name to keep on the shortlist.
That distinction is useful because Vienna has many ways to plan a night out, from Our full Vienna restaurants guide to Our full Vienna hotels guide. For Pub Klemo, the grounded advice is simple: treat it as a casual evening option, not as a venue with a full-dinner, cocktail-led, or late-night-club profile.
Who should put it on the evening route
Pub Klemo suits visitors who want a casual Vienna stop with Star Wine List recognition and evening opening hours from Monday through Saturday. phil - Café, bookshop & bar is another Vienna option to compare when planning the same evening.
Use Our full Vienna bars guide for broader bar planning in the city, or keep Pub Klemo in mind as a simple evening option when the schedule fits its Monday-to-Saturday opening pattern.
Quick reference: choose Pub Klemo for a casual Vienna evening stop with Star Wine List (2022) recognition; choose another bar if you need a specific cocktail, dining, terrace, or late-night format.
Planning details
- Location
- Margaretenstraße 61, 1050 Wien, Austria
- Website
- pubklemo.at
- Phone
- +43 699 11091332
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Pub Klemo sits quietly in Margareten and reads like a true neighbourhood wine pub: modest on the street, rigorous in its tastes. The description frames it as a smaller operation where locals arrive on foot and the décor and service don’t compete with the list; instead, the wine selection carries the personality of the room. Two separate Star Wine List awards (2022 and 2026) underline a sustained, curatorial focus, so the overall impression is measured and sophisticated rather than flashy. It feels like an unshowy, attentive place for people who want wine to be the point of the evening.
Best For
This is a destination for people who care about wine first and atmosphere second. It suits local after-work visits, quietly serious dates, and anyone inclined to explore a deep cellar rather than chase cocktails or spectacle. Because the place is positioned on a residential street and described as neighbourhood drinking at a European pace, it’s also appropriate for solo visits or small groups of friends who appreciate a calm, focused setting. The venue is not framed as a tourist or hotel bar; it rewards repeat visits and curiosity about producers and sourcing.
Ordering Tips
Let the list lead. The copy makes clear that the cellar and the wine programme are central, so approach the staff with questions about producers, vintages, and the archive rather than expecting a by-the-glass novelty menu. The venue’s recognition by Star Wine List suggests depth and consistency, so be prepared to explore beyond the most obvious labels and to seek guidance for tasting notes or pairings. Keep expectations modest about loud service or spectacle—the emphasis here is on curation and a measured, neighbourhood rhythm.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and unpretentious with warm, intimate lighting; small space with maps of wine regions on walls; casual yet sophisticated atmosphere that welcomes both wine novices and experts.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Electronic/house (noted as Hectic by Some Reviewers)
Signature Pours
- wine flights
- Austrian wine selections
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bar Tabacchi, Notable alternative
- Eulennest Vinothek, Notable alternative
- If Dogs Run Free, Notable alternative
- phil - Café, bookshop & bar, Notable alternative
- R&Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Pub Klemo compares in Vienna
Choose Pub Klemo when the night is wine-led and low-friction. Against Bar Tabacchi, it reads as the more list-focused option; Bar Tabacchi is the better pick if the group wants a broader bar feel and a more social room. Value is hard to judge without published pricing, so the safer comparison is by use case: Pub Klemo for wine depth, Bar Tabacchi for an easier all-purpose evening.
Eulennest Vinothek is the closest cross-shop for someone who wants the vinothek lane rather than a cocktail bar. If that is unavailable or inconvenient, Pub Klemo is the sensible alternative. For mixed drinks, If Dogs Run Free and R&Bar; are stronger fits because the decision is then about cocktail execution and room energy, not wine selection.
phil - Café, bookshop & bar is the better fallback for a relaxed, flexible hang where not everyone needs to be wine-focused. Pub Klemo is more specific: book it into the evening when the group is aligned around wine and conversation, not when the brief is café, books, a casual mixed crowd.
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Compare Pub Klemo
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Pub Klemo | Vienna | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1 |
| Bar Tabacchi | Vienna | No published awards |
| Eulennest Vinothek | Vienna | No published awards |
| If Dogs Run Free | Vienna | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #494 |
| phil - Café, bookshop & bar | Vienna | No published awards |
| R&Bar | Vienna | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Pub Klemo?
The crowd is not specified. Pub Klemo is a casual Vienna venue with Star Wine List (2022) recognition and evening hours from Monday through Saturday.
Is Pub Klemo good for groups?
Group suitability, seating, or reservation details are not specified. It is safest to treat Pub Klemo as a casual evening option in Vienna and check directly if group logistics matter.
Does Pub Klemo have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not specified. Plan based only on the basics: Pub Klemo is in Vienna, has a casual dress code, opens Monday through Saturday from 5 PM to 12 AM.
Is the food good at Pub Klemo?
A food program, menu, dishes, or prices are not specified. The clearest recognition is Star Wine List (2022), so do not treat Pub Klemo as a meal-first choice unless you check current details directly.
Is Pub Klemo good for a date?
It can work as a casual Vienna evening option if the hours fit your plan. Pub Klemo is open Monday to Saturday from 5 PM to 12 AM and closed on Sunday.
