Founded in Vienna in 2012, paper republic makes refillable leather journals by hand, using vegetable-tanned Tuscan leather and natural European paper. Head to its Sonnenfelsgasse shop to choose your cover, add refills and have your initials embossed on the spot

Known as MAK, breaks away from Vienna’s stereotype of grand, elegant museums and offers a more contemporary take on the city’s artistic heritage. Housed in a grand 19th-century building, collection spans furniture, textiles, ceramics, glass and contemporary art, bringing centuries of craftsmanship and design together under one roof. 

Stop in for brunch or a bite, whatever the time of day. Salonplafond im MAK has the Vienna charm and something for everyone, especially our vegan and vegetarian friends. 

An Italian kitchen with a slight Japanese twist, Cucina Itameshi serves a delightful, if a bit unusual, range of flavours. With an open fire flaming in the kitchen, low-level lamps contrasting the otherwise regal chandeliers and a gentle chitter-chat, this is one of our favourite date-night spots. Our order? A hamachi crudo, shogun caesar salad, a good bowl of udon cacio e pepe and some miso black cod dressed in a rich nduja, ginger dressing. All to be shared.