The outdoor concerts at this former squat are great. They also show movies during the summer.

Personally I don't care much for the bar part with all the live soccer transmissions, but some of the best indie concerts in Vienna have taken place here -- it's always worth checking their website to see who's playing. Beware, however, that it's often WAY overcrowded. (Examples of artists too popular for the Chelsea: Xiu Xiu, 13&God).

The Drahtwarenhandlung is a private shared office upstairs, and a small restaurant downstairs. Open only on Friday and Saturday nights from 6-2, they serve a different, creative four-course menu (with vegetarian choices as well) each week.

When I was there, every course involved apricots in some way, but it's not always that gimmicky. Check their website for the current menu -- but beware that they close during the summer.

The food was pretty good, and the variety, creativity and atmosphere make this a winner -- I'll certainly come again.

Organic food only, fair-trade everything, wooden (presumably handmade) furniture, absolutely no smoking, usually exclusively vegetarian menus, every meal also availible as a children's portion, a community pinboard, political discussion in the menu (This month: Burma, the Holocaust, and deportation practices), local art on the walls and an extra room for rent to yoga groups and citizen initiatives: Every cliche in the book comes true at this fiercely indie organic restaurant hidden away in a quiet side street near Schottentor. So put on your Birkenstocks and enjoy its honest charm and affordable, delicious, healthy food.

A computer mouse with eyes drawn onto it dangling from the ceiling. Crude faces made out of styrofoam everywhere. Some sort of shrine in the corner. Old ratty sofas lining the walls. Cheap beer in cans. A dude in goth makeup spinning eighties new wave on a less than perfect sound system. Lots of young people, a few artsy people, some weird people. I totally loved it.

A fine alternative to nearby Elektro Gönner or Futuregarden for going out for drinks at night in the 6th district. Indie music in the background, not too loud to talk.

Intimate, not too attractive little venue. Live shows are mostly punk, ska and similar styles, but they also host a bunch of indie clubs.

One of the nicest larger places to see a live indie music show in Vienna. The backyard garden is great in summer.