At Siebenbrunnenplatz in Vienna’s Margareten district, the lights at Café Siebenbrunnen remain off. As of October 16, 2026, the legendary Café Siebenbrunnen has closed its doors for good after 45 years in business. Many regulars are saddened by the loss of this traditional Margareten pub, which has shaped the district since 1981.
A year-long search for a successor
The sudden closure was not the result of an official shutdown, but rather a deliberate decision by owner Patrick Holzinger. He searched in vain for a suitable successor for the restaurant for an entire year and subsequently terminated the existing lease.
The restaurateur, who took over the café at age 25, is reevaluating his priorities and wants to spend more time with his two children. Consequently, in addition to the café, the adjacent pizzeria Maria Rosa at Reinprechtsdorfer Straße 29 has also closed.
By the way: If you want to stay up to date on exciting places, event discounts, and news in and around Vienna, feel free to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or our WhatsApp channel!
From 99-cent beer to a Schlager stage in Mallorca
The bar was known in the neighborhood as a reliable gathering spot for social get-togethers, with wood-paneled walls and rustic red upholstered benches. The pub gained fame far beyond Margareten thanks to spectacular promotions such as 99-cent beer and Aperol Spritz for €0.99. In addition, the dining room served as a well-known filming location for the ATV TV show “Drunk Dates,” featuring participants with blood alcohol levels exceeding 1 per mille.
For Patrick Holzinger, however, a completely new chapter is now beginning under the Spanish sun. Since the spring of 2026, the Viennese native has been regularly drawn to Mallorca, where he entertains audiences as the party hit singer “Bierprinz.” After performing at the Newcomer Contest at Megapark on Playa de Palma, he is finally trading the bar for live performances in Mallorca.
What Remains at Siebenbrunnenplatz
With this farewell, the Fifth District loses a piece of Viennese coffeehouse and “Beisl” history that shaped neighborhood life for over four decades. While the future of the commercial space on the corner remains completely uncertain at this time, guests are left with memories of 45 years of camaraderie. A “Beisl” like this—with affordable prices and genuine Viennese charm—will be sorely missed in Margareten.
