Wine Bar entertainment in Vienna
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Sekt Comptoir
Oooh, sparkly. Szigeti vineyard in Burgenland, which produces a leading Austrian Sekt (sparkling wine), serves its own brand only at this tiny, wood-panelled wine bar. As it’s located just a few blocks from the Naschmarkt, shoppers with bulging grocery bags often spill onto the sidewalk enjoying a tipple or four. It rarely offers much elbow room but the, er, bubbly spirit is so intoxicating that most just chuckle and squish with a wide grin. Note the early closing times – and its shop selling bottles a few doors down (at Schleifmühlgasse 23; open from 10.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 5pm Saturday).
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Vis-a-Vis
Hidden down a narrow, atmospheric passage (and directly across from famed Beisl Figlmüller) is this wee wine bar – it may only seat close to 10 but it makes up for it with over 350 wines on offer (with a strong emphasis on Austrian faves). A perfect spot to escape after a packed day of sightseeing – tapas, antipasto and gourmet olives round out the selection.
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Wein & Wasser
The best place in Vienna to sample Austrian wine outside a Heuriger. Its name means ‘Wine & Water’ and the philosophy is to teach customers what it knows about wine. The staff warmly guide you through the lengthy list and more than 20 Austrian wines are served by the glass. If you prefer to stick to what you know, check out the ‘The Foreigners’ section for the usual suspects. Kick it all back in the subterranean space, with arched bricks flanked by lights oozing pale yellow and flickering candles. Nibbles and tapas round out the menu.
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Joanelli
Vienna’s oldest Eissalon (ice-cream shop; the ancient sign still hangs above the entrance) has morphed into an arty hang-out, with relaxed tunes playing, and colourful lighting (sometimes pink, sometimes yellow) casting shadows on the plain white Formica tables and empty walls. The drinks list contains more than 20 quality wines by the glass (most of them Austrian) – staff expertly guide you between the Blauburgunders and the Veltiners. A full cocktail and beer menu, plus nibbles, is on offer too.
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