A sliding door opens out onto an expansive – almost patriotic – red and white décor. Red seating and textile wall coverings provide a futuristic contrast to the white tables, illuminated floors and prominent DJ deck.

It churns out the very best of Black Music from 1968 to the present, accompanied by a choice of drinks and cocktails that leaves nothing to be desired. This has not escaped the notice of Vienna’s jet-set. Celebs such as Hubertus von Hohenlohe have already been spotted at the turntables – or at least at the sweeping bar...