Our Story
“Dogs” is co-owned by an actress (Vivien), a graphic designer (Maria), and two architects (Tzoui & Grego).
Dogs is a place where glasses are raised among friends and strangers to the sound of animated conversation and lively beats. A place where innovative design concepts take shape in ever-changing atmospheres.
For over thirteen years Dogs has been a staple in Vienna’s night life as a beloved neighborhood bar and as a forerunner in the craft-cocktail scene.
Our commitment to quality products, many from local producers, and quality service is complemented by a desire to provide a place where people have access to new ideas in art and design outside the traditional context of a gallery.
Bar
Our cocktail menu is built on thirteen years of experience of serving good, honest drinks and features classic cocktails and original If Dogs Run Free creations. We also offer a selection of natural and biodynamic wines from our friends at Von der Vogelweide, artisanal vermouths and amari (Otto & Van den Berg). But most importantly it is about having a good time.
Events
As part of our renovation, we created an event room downstairs. Whether it's clubbing, a workshop or a lecture, anything can take place in our event room. There is a great sound system and turntables and enough seating to hold a reading, for example. Cakes and food can be brought along. It is also possible to create special drinks for the evening. There is even a table tennis player that can be used. It is best to inquire about the conditions individually: reservierung@ifdogsrunfree.com
Design Lab
We like to think of Dogs as a laboratory for atmospheric experiments. A place where students of art and architecture have the freedom and opportunity to test out ideas with an installation that stays in place for a full year.
As such, Dogs will undergo a revolving transformation every summer, as art and architecture students recalibrate the atmosphere to realize their concepts.