Who said book shopping couldn't be good fun? With pop hits playing in the background, the smell of coffee brewing and row upon row of the latest books, magazines and LPs on the shelves, phil is something special. What's more, it's not only the books for sale. If you're struck by a retro stool, espresso cup or artwork on the wall, just enquire. 

We don't blame you, we also feel incredibly tempted to savour every dish from Bruder's menu and have sips from every cocktail featured in their eclectic selection. Bruder is a hip kitchen and bar that serves classic European meals with a twist...and that twist is nothing less than enchanting. 

Step into the Blaue Bar at Hotel Sacher, where royal-blue walls, crystal chandeliers and velvet booths make even a quick drink feel like an occasion. Right opposite the Vienna State Opera, it’s perfect for a pre-show cocktail or a late-night one, with Sacher-inspired creations bringing chocolate and apricot into the mix. 

Vienna’s grand dame of old-world glamour, Hotel Sacher is all chandeliers, marble and plenty of red velvet. Opened in 1876, its sweetest legacy dates back even further: the Original Sacher-Torte was created in 1832 by 16-year-old Franz Sacher. Naturally, a slice with a dollop of whipped cream at Café Sacher is practically compulsory – consider it research.