Cocktail lounge - Billiards Café Downstairs — Restaurant in Vienna

Today I found myself stumbling into this quaint, dim lighted establishment.

I was immediately greeted by the handsome and extremely welcoming bartender Blagoje.

I really didn't know what I was looking for and I asked him to create something to satisfy my unknowing.

He created a masterpiece. It not only hit every note of my palete but was the perfect ending to my evening.

The whole experience is of those of the kings and queens, if I was throwing Michelin stars around, this would Def be a bar to visit in vienna!

He created the Marrakesh mule which is a "downstairs" original. Oh my, didn't realise I'd resurrect from my slumber till it invigorated my whole existsnce!

Don't miss out on the experience! You come for the drinks, but you'll stay for the overall...

I've been coming to Downstairs regularly for the last ten years, even before I lived in Austria. I've been to many bars in Vienna since then, but the atmosphere and friendliness of the staff always brings me back, and that's before we talk about the cocktails, which are always reasonably priced and inventive. There is always a rotating seasonal menu to try new things, or there are enough old favourites to keep you going too!

There are several pool tables and dart boards to keep you occupied if that's your thing, or you can just sit and chat over the reasonable volumed music, which is always a plus for me!

If you are looking for a nice bar to go for cocktails of an evening, Heidi and the gang will take...

My favourite cocktail bar. I love their seasonal specials and always order them. They are on the cheaper end with 8,90 for a cocktail, 3,90 for a long drink (gin tonic, vodka orange juice, etc) and perfect for students. They also have a cocktail of the month for 5,80. Too bad they got rid of the cheaper Monday-Wednesday cocktail because of staff shortages :(. Due to covid there are no menu cards, please check their drinks via qr code. Oh, and it's...