The Sunken City is a mile of restaurants and bars with an international flavour located directly on the Danube island (next to the subway station, U1 Donauinsel). Just lookout for the lighthouse and you’re on the right path.
The officially unofficial catwalk and culinary mile starts with Sansibar and ends with genus.fluss.
You’ll catch the lively Sansibar often blaring out Salsa and Latino tunes and it’s known for some awesome waterside parties. It’s decked out with lounge-like seating areas on decking that hangs over the water. They call themself a dance bar, which is an accurate description, and their cocktails more often than not are made by bar staff that know what they’re doing. Meanwhile, the genuss.fluss is more a red and white chequered table cloth set up where you rip at spare ribs with your teeth.
There’s also a hint of Greece sitting on the Sunken City at the Taverne Sokrates, which also has a cute little Gyros to-go stand. Neighbouring this is Italy at a little place called It’s amore, that has a charming al fresco garden, and menu with all of the favourites out of the Italian kitchen.
Meanwhile, you can catch some Latin America vibes at Cafe del Solo and Rumba & Mambo. Head to the Cafe del Sol for the chilled terrace and Rumba & Mambo when you’ve got an urge to move your hips like a Latino.
There are two locations located directly on the river, like Deuces Summer Moments (once again, a a spot for drinks) and the Booteria, where you can rent a few varieties of boats – who would’ve thought?
