heuriges in Vienna
Jul 31st, 2017, 05:15 PM
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Only a rather shameful dim memory of getting absolutely blotto on a lovely white wine in Grinzing some 40 years ago. Nothing recent that would be of any help at all, except do not order that second bottle!
Jul 31st, 2017, 07:11 PM
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My favorite traditional Heurigen is not directly in Grinzing (which is still part of Vienna) but halfway in that direction:
Mayer am Pfarrplatz
http://www.pfarrplatz.at/en/heuriger/the-heurige.html
My 2nd favorite would also not be in Grinzing, but in Ottakring:
10er Marie
http://www.pfarrplatz.at/en/heuriger/the-heurige.html
IMO, the problem with Grinzing is not that its Heurigen were not good but that it's a destination for the tour buses. So it can be a bit crowded. Nevertheless, you can still take the tram to Grinzing and wander along the short stretch of the former village center where you find one Heurigen next to each other.
Mayer am Pfarrplatz
http://www.pfarrplatz.at/en/heuriger/the-heurige.html
My 2nd favorite would also not be in Grinzing, but in Ottakring:
10er Marie
http://www.pfarrplatz.at/en/heuriger/the-heurige.html
IMO, the problem with Grinzing is not that its Heurigen were not good but that it's a destination for the tour buses. So it can be a bit crowded. Nevertheless, you can still take the tram to Grinzing and wander along the short stretch of the former village center where you find one Heurigen next to each other.
Jul 31st, 2017, 09:41 PM
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The picturesque village of Grinzing, at the northern edge of Vienna, is noted for its heurigers. Like Cowboy1968 wrote, tour buses routinely deposit visitors who clog the streets. If you go, just pick one that appeals to you; the food is *generally* the same at all of them, and the wine will usually be the proprietor's own varietal from the nearby vineyards. The terminus of Straßenbahn (Tram) 38 will bring you to the heart of the village.
Our preferred heuriger in this part of Vienna is in the village Nußdorf, Kierlinger. This one can be reached in about 35 steps from the terminus of Tram D. The challenge here, however, is that in the absence of a reservation, not being able to be seated means either hoping the adjacent heuriger has a table, or walking about a half kilometer to Mayer am Pfarrplatz and the several heuriger along Probusgasse. Over here our preferred is Muth.
Alternatively, Neustift am Walde has several heuriger along its stretch; though, tour buses also routinely deposit visitors at the big one, Wolff. Our preferred is steps from the terminus of the 35A Bus, Frisermüller, though the aesthetics are probably not what a first time visitor might desire.
Our preferred heuriger in this part of Vienna is in the village Nußdorf, Kierlinger. This one can be reached in about 35 steps from the terminus of Tram D. The challenge here, however, is that in the absence of a reservation, not being able to be seated means either hoping the adjacent heuriger has a table, or walking about a half kilometer to Mayer am Pfarrplatz and the several heuriger along Probusgasse. Over here our preferred is Muth.
Alternatively, Neustift am Walde has several heuriger along its stretch; though, tour buses also routinely deposit visitors at the big one, Wolff. Our preferred is steps from the terminus of the 35A Bus, Frisermüller, though the aesthetics are probably not what a first time visitor might desire.
Jul 31st, 2017, 10:20 PM
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Just a little surplus information:
Heurigen usually serve wines in two categories:
A choice of 3-5 regular wines are "on tap" from the barrel - and usually a bit simpler in character. You can get them by glass or larger quantities like a 1/2 or one liter jug.
It's normal to ask also for sparkling water (soda) to dillute the wine by whatever ratio you like - if you want. Which explains the quantities you can drink without getting (too) drunk.
The more elaborate wines are served by the bottle or by the glass from the bottle - usually listed under the keyword "bouteillen".
You would not want to dillute those wines with water/soda, though.
Heurigen usually serve wines in two categories:
A choice of 3-5 regular wines are "on tap" from the barrel - and usually a bit simpler in character. You can get them by glass or larger quantities like a 1/2 or one liter jug.
It's normal to ask also for sparkling water (soda) to dillute the wine by whatever ratio you like - if you want. Which explains the quantities you can drink without getting (too) drunk.
The more elaborate wines are served by the bottle or by the glass from the bottle - usually listed under the keyword "bouteillen".
You would not want to dillute those wines with water/soda, though.
