In the heart of life, in the heart of Vienna. – Der schöne Ernst is much more than just a bar. It’s where locals and hotel guests come together – to start the day with pleasure, to end it in style, or simply to enjoy the moment. – Light, urban, and always with a pinch of Viennese charm. And Ernst.
Live like the Viennese
... at Henriette City Hotel
The location? Perfect. The spacious rooms & suites? Stylish, Viennese, authentic, genuine. The breakfast? Homemade, organic, regional.
Our 4-star Henriette City Hotel will make you fall in love with Vienna. It’s simply a great place in Vienna and for Vienna. So, why keep searching when you’ve already found us?
- via a non-binding enquiry
- via Online Booking
From 17. April 2025
Der schöne Ernst – Café, Bistro & Bar
We believe in the importance of being Ernst.
"Der schöne Ernst – why did it come to be? Because we wanted to create a true connection between the hotel and the Vienna right outside the door. A place where guests and locals can effortlessly enjoy great food, drinks, and company. In the heart of authentic Vienna."
Georg Pastuszyn & Verena Brandtner-Pastuszyn
When Ernst gets serious, it’s all about good taste.
From sunrise to spritz o’clock
Der schöne Ernst serves what Vienna loves – with a modern twist. Did you book your stay without our homemade organic breakfast? Or do you just need a little something to start your day? Then let Der schöne Ernst ease you into the morning:
Maybe a croissant and a coffee? Or a warming bowl of porridge?
Prefer something savoury? How about a ham & cheese Kipferl?
Our homemade pastries – straight from grandma’s recipe book – will sweeten your day from morning to night. Bread with personality – perfect for lunch. Or dinner – when the Aperitivo Bar brings a touch of Dolce Vita and all kinds of Spritz to Vienna’s Leopoldstadt.
Just like at the Henriette Stadthotel, almost everything is regional, seasonal, and definitely fresh – lovingly prepared, light in spirit, urban in style, and always a little special.
Soft Opening: April 17 to May 9 – variable opening hours. We’re keeping it flexible during this phase – just drop by and let yourself be surprised!
Now, seriously: More than just a hotel bar.
Der schöne Ernst is the new favourite spot in Vienna, located at Henriette Stadthotel.
- Start your day with porridge or a light breakfast for a fast start.
- Croissants and bread with personality for any time of day.
- Pastries and classic Viennese coffee specialties – traditional, but better.
- A sky full of Spritz. Prosecco on tap & fine bites, perfect for after-work moments.
- In a hurry? All food and drinks are available to take away.
Sustainably designed, consciously made
Feel it, experience it: enjoy the Ernst.
Der schöne Ernst is the successful result of a mindset. It stands for a way of life where sustainability, the circular economy, and the common good are at the core. Cradle to Cradle is much more than a concept at the boutique hotel Henriette. It is part of our everyday life...
We rely on materials that stay in the cycle, on sustainably produced and recyclable materials and furniture. It’s about preserving processes and resources. A place where the good continues to live on – from the interior to the last sip of Spritz on an evening that has made life a little more beautiful. And we say that with Ernst.
"At Der schöne Ernst, we also set new standards and show how the future of hospitality and gastronomy can be shaped in a valuable way. Non-toxic interiors, organic products, and sustainability inspire a genuine love for good taste."
Verena Brandtner-Pastuszyn, owner
Now, it's truly Ernst.
Are you in, when it comes to truly experiencing the day and celebrating it in the evening? With Spritz!
Henriette
