Vienna Wine Taverns (Heurigen)

Marked by a hanging branch, Heurigen serve Heuriger (wine) and Austrian delicacies, often in a relaxed outdoors setting. The wine is from the most recent harvest; good Heuriger is white, fruity, and full-bodied. Open in summer, Heurigen cluster in the Viennese suburbs where the grapes grow. Tourist buses head to the most famous region, Grinzing, in District XIX; you’ll find better atmosphere in the hills of Sievering, Neustift am Walde (both in District XIX), and Neuwaldegg (in XVII). True Heuriger devotees make the trip to Gumpoldskirchen.

Buschenschank Heinrich Nierscher, XIX, Strehlg. 21 (☎01 440 21 46). U6: Währingerstr. Tram #41 to Plötzleinsdorf (the last stop); then take bus #41A to Plötzleinsfriedhof (the 2nd stop) or walk up Pötzleinsdorfer Str. which becomes Khevenhüller Str.; go right on Strehlg. Enjoy a glass of Heuriger (€2.20) in the oversized country kitchen or the backyard overlooking the vineyards. Select a tray of meat, cheese, and bread for a light supper (€3-5). Open M and Th-Su 3pm-midnight. Cash only.
10er Marie, XVI, Ottakringerstr. 222-224 (☎01 489 46 47). U3: Ottakring, turn left on Thaliastr., then right onto Johannes-Krawarik. Locals frequent the large garden behind the yellow house. 0.25L of wine €2. Open M-Sa 3pm-midnight. MC/V.

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