Must-see nightlife in Tyrol & Vorarlberg

  • Mooserwirt

    Tyrol

    One word: craaaazy. Come teatime Mooserwirt heaves with skiers guzzling beer (the place sells around 5000L a day), dancing to Eurotrash and sweating in…

  • Stollen 1930

    Tyrol

    If you're seriously into gin, Stollen 1930 is unmissable. The atmosphere is incredible as it's set in a cave that was hacked out of the fortress mountain…

  • Fritz Wein Cafe

    Tyrol

    Adding a dash of urban slickness to Kufstein's after-dark scene, this wood-floored wine bar, lit by globe lights, has a terrific assortment of Austrian…

  • Tribaun

    Innsbruck

    This cracking bar taps into craft-beer culture, with a wide variety of brews – from stouts and porters to IPA, sour, amber, honey and red ales. The…

  • KitznBar

    Tyrol

    Nouveau-rustic KitznBar has become one of Kitzbühel's most happening haunts, with a retro-cool bar, coffee house, and a roof terrace perfect for kicking…

  • Krazy Kanguruh

    Tyrol

    Owned by St Anton ski legend and two-time slalom world champion Mario Matt, this slopeside hotspot is loud, fun and jam-packed after 5pm. One too many…

  • Moustache

    Innsbruck

    Playing Spot-the-Moustache (Einstein, Charlie Chaplin and co) is the preferred pastime at this retro bolthole, with table football and a terrace…

  • Sennhütte

    Tyrol

    A sunny terrace, feisty schnapps, locals jiggling on the tables, live bands – what more après-ski could one ask for? In summer there's a wonderful herb…

  • Heustadl

    Tyrol

    Just north of Sennhütte, this rollicking shack is always fit to bursting with beery throngs at its postski parties. There’s live music from 3pm to 6pm…

  • Stage 12

    Innsbruck

    The backlit, gold-kissed bar at Stage 12 has a terrace for summer imbibing, a vintage popcorn machine and mixologists who really know their stuff. House…

  • Theresienbräu

    Innsbruck

    Copper vats gleam and rock plays at this lively microbrewery, which opens onto a garden seating 120 beer guzzlers and pretzel munchers. The ceiling is…

  • Taps

    Tyrol

    Taps is a pumping après-ski place with the cheapest beer on the mountain and DJs keeping the party in full swing. There’s a huge sun terrace for chilling…

  • In Vinum

    Innsbruck

    This snug Altstadt wine bar is a relaxed choice to sample Austria's finest wines, which start at €2.80 a glass; see the website for details of the regular…

  • Hofgarten

    Innsbruck

    DJ sessions and a tree-shaded beer garden are crowd-pullers at this trendy cafe-cum-bar set in the greenery of Hofgarten.

  • Fanghouse

    Tyrol

    At the base of the slopes in Nasserein, this laid-back hangout has a big sunny terrace, fun staff and lethal Jägermeister shots served at -17°C. The pub…

  • Schatzi Bar

    Tyrol

    This rollicking après-ski bar is full of Schatzis (little treasures) in the form of go-go dancing girls in skimpy Dirndls that look like they’ve shrunk in…

  • Hahnenkamm Pavillon

    Tyrol

    This slope-side pick opposite Hahnenkammbahn is a rollicking après-ski haunt in winter, with DJs, singing, schnapps-drinking and skiers jiggling to…

  • 360°

    Innsbruck

    Grab a cushion and drink in 360-degree views of the city and Alps from the balcony that skirts this spherical, glass-walled bar. It's a nicely chilled…

  • Horny B

    Tyrol

    Yes, we know, the name... But don't let it stop you from venturing into this club – when the après-ski ends, it takes over with international-DJ-spun…

  • Pacha

    Tyrol

    Celebrities and would-be celebrities are often spotted at this uber-glamorous club, bringing a dash of Ibiza to Ischgl and brimming with beautiful people.

  • Kuhstall

    Tyrol

    This funky little shack is the place for slope-side socialising, with DJs, dancing and good vibes. Gear up for a big night out in Ischgl here.

  • Trofana Alm

    Tyrol

    A huge wooden barn with live Austrian bands and potent apple schnapps working the crowd into a singing, dancing frenzy.

  • Leo Hillinger

    Tyrol

    This ultra-chic wine bar and shop has a terrace that is great for people-watching over fine wines and small plates.

  • Piccadilly

    Tyrol

    This loud, crowded British pub with daily live music is known as Pickawilly (the mind boggles) to locals.

  • Dom Cafe-Bar

    Innsbruck

    Chandeliers, vaulted ceilings and a HMV gramophone set the scene in this convivial Gothic-style bar.

  • Krahvogel

    Innsbruck

    A big black crow guards the bar at this industrial-style pub. It doesn’t make much noise, but the punters do after one drink too many. There are regular…

  • Londoner

    Tyrol

    This smoky British den has beer, crazy events and plenty of slapstick fun.