Cafe Rifugio
Real visitors consistently praise Cafe Rifugio for its exceptionally friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with many highlighting the staff and locals making them feel at home. While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, one reviewer did mention feeling a "little scared" at one point, though this was immediately followed by an act of kindness from the staff.
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On Schönbrunner Straße, this small bar and café is a comfortable place to hang out with other LGBTQ+ people, visitors and locals alike.
It’s a neighborhood café crossed with a gay bar, which means you can drop in for a quick drink or settle in for the evening. If you're looking for a relaxed spot, not a club, this is it.
Daily happy hour, from 3pm to 8pm, means cheaper drinks all afternoon and into the early evening. It’s a good deal if you’re exploring the area and want to make your money last.
The location puts you right in Vienna’s gay scene. You’ll get a real feel for how locals spend their time.
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Excellent service and music
One of the best places in Vienna for pre-drinks. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. I had a fantastic time. Many thanks to Archi and everyone at the bar for all the shots. We enjoyed a great selection of shots, which made the evening truly memorable and a bit drunk 😜😜😜
My husband and I stopped in for a drink after searching for gay bars in Vienna, and we couldn't have been happier. We were made to feel incredibly welcome, not just by the fabulous bartender, but by every single customer there. What started as a quick drink turned into a few hours of great conversation. If you’re looking for a spot with friendly vibes, an older crowd, and zero attitude, this is it. Plus, they have excellent happy hour offers!
(Translated by Google) A nice little gay bar... very entertaining and sociable if you join in. Friday at this bar again... the "service" confirmed my visit... had a lot of fun that day... mixed crowd (20-60), friendly staff (Original) Friendly little gay bar... quite fun and communicative if you join in.
Cool & schwuul 🤩
Passing through Vienna, we stopped by this friendly bar to warm up. Everyone gave us a very warm welcome. We only had time for a glass of wine, and in fact, so little time that we forgot our backpack. Someone ran after us to carry it to the bus stop. A HUGE THANK YOU for everything and for the warm welcome! We'll be back this summer!
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Last updated on 15 September 2026