The Bonbonniere Bar located in the Spiegelgasse 15 in the 1st district of Vienna ..a still living legend in which each visit is like a journey back in time.
The oldest existing bar in Vienna, adopted in 1938 by the current owner, has many stories to tell: the aristocracy, the stock market, politicians and the local and foreign Stars where there, just never someone from the press. They still don't wanna have press people around - what happens in the Bonbonniere stays in the Bonbonniere!
The original interior is stunning:Red silk wallpaper, naughty engravings from the 18th century and a lot of crystal. Of course you are allowed to smoke there. There is also a large alcohol selection, and the stuff is frivolous and cordial. The music is a mix of Hildegard Knef, Fran Sinatra, Jazz and 50's and 60's evergreens. And from 9pm on there is a funny bar pianist par excellence, and sometimes a former operetta star accompany him.
They are glad to see new, young people, but avoid to advertice the Bar. So it's still a very secret and unknown place to go.The Bonbonniere is the ideal place for an elegant evening with friends and drinks, or for a total crash! But it will be always a night to remember..So go and let the daily life behind you. I hope the Bonbonniere will still please us many, many years!
And they do have a webside now: http://www.homepagesearcher.com/bonbonniere/
First of all, I must say I share your opinion that this bar should stay the way it is - like a hidden gem, known to those who have found it and are very likely to become regulars. Some since many years. Secondly, it is exactly like you describe it. It is a beautiful, secret place.
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