Huth Gastwirtschaft
Located at Kirchengasse 13, 1070 Vienna in the Neubau district, Huth Gastwirtschaft is a traditional Viennese tavern dating back to 1923. This century-old establishment has become what locals consider a "true Beisl" through its unpretentious home-style flavors and consistently affordable prices.
Environment features:
Original 1920s dark wood furniture with cast iron coat rack
Open kitchen with traditional black iron griddle
The walls display reproductions of food ration cards from World War II.
Historic moments:
- 1923: Opened as a workers' cafeteria
- 1945: Became one of the first taverns to reopen after the war
- 1980: Added to the Vienna Cultural Heritage Protection List
Signature dishes:
• Braised beef cheek with horseradish sauce (Rindsbackerl mit Kren) – slow-cooked for 12 hours
• Liver dumpling soup (Leberknödelsuppe) – Limited to 60 servings daily
• Fried pork chop with lingonberry sauce (Schnitzel mit Lingonberry) – traditionally fried in lard
featured service:
- Food heating service: €1 fee to heat your own food
- Community Bulletin Board: Customers can post local service information for free.
- Sunday newspaper corner: Offering 10 types of daily newspapers
Useful info:
Business Hours:
Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
Closed on Sunday
Payment method: Cash preferred
Seating policy: First come, first served (shared tables may be required during peak hours)
Friendly reminder:
- Free soup refills available during Wednesday lunch hours.
- Wear dark-colored clothing (wooden benches may stain)
- Try sharing a table with seniors to hear local stories
- Afternoon tea time (15:00–17:00) with coffee refills for just €1
Here you won't find trendy decor or innovative dishes, just the authentic taste of old Vienna preserved by three generations. As the owner puts it: "Our specialty is having no specialty—it's exactly the same as when we opened in 1923."