Sip Song Bar

Tucked into Vienna’s 7th / 8th district (Florianigasse 15, 1080 Wien) and closely connected with the Thai eatery Mamamon Thai Eatery, Sip Song Bar is compact, vibrant and full of character. The décor is bold and playful — think bubble-gum hues, Thai-night-market finds hanging from the ceiling, and a long narrow bar that forces you close to your neighbour (which many reviewers say encourages conversation). The menu fuses Thai street flavours with craft-bar sensibility: small but punchy dishes like Som Tum (papaya salad), cucumber-and-shrimp salad, betel-leaf bites and chive cakes sit alongside inventive cocktails — for example a “Thai Martini” with pandan gin, a salted-plum tequila cocktail or a jasmine-white-negroni-style drink. One of the standout stories: the bar has championed Thai rice wine (“sato”) in Europe and caught the attention of Thai trade promotion efforts. Because of its intentionally small size (only a handful of seats), Sip Song Bar feels intimate and “hidden” — perfect for a pre-meal drink or a full evening if you’re into cocktails and food. Expect it to get full early, and note that seating may be limited. Reviewers suggest arriving around opening time (around 17:30 on Wednesday–Saturday) to secure a spot.