The ‘stube’ opens every day at four sharp, and not a minute earlier. The Weinstube has an impressive selection of wines from all over Austria, but they’re proud to serve the quality Czech Kozel beer, as well. He hands us a beer each, without spitting in it (this is no ordinary Heurige). Ernst, the manager, ensures us that’ll change soon. It’s quiet, with just a few tables occupied as we take our seats just after opening time. Look for the lantern outside that you normally see hanging outside of this city’s Heurigen (wine taverns).Ĭutting through a small walkway, the sound of the city fades behind you as you enter an unexpectedly lush garden.
It’s one of those places you could pass every day on your way to work and never notice it. That is, if you manage to find the place. And you’ll discover this upon entering this secret little hideaway in Vienna’s 8th district. The rare inner-city Heurige, Weinstube Josefstadt, is exactly what it says on the box. It may be out of the way being in Hernals, but if your looking for a drinking hole to hideaway with a group of friends, this be the place. And the inner courtyard garden is one of it’s major drawcords.
It’s easy to see why people keep returning to Jetzt. There are also singer/songwriter evenings organised by the Vienna Songwriting Circle when creative minds get together, and small concerts every once in a while – none less than Nino aus Wien has played there. Throw in the fact that entry is always free, including when a weekly DJ rotation that may satisfy even the most obscure of music tastes is happening. The free, friendly atmosphere and the mutual respect between staff and guests make up a big part of Jetzt’s personality and what makes it so unique. The focus is definitely on the drinks and their generous prices – seriously, a Gin Tonic mixed from Nether Austrian X-Gin and Queen’s Tonic from Ottakring is only 3.90€ – what is this? Paradise? On the subject of drinks, the Basil Crush (4.90€) is a delicious must-try. Stepping into the garden’s intriguing labyrinth of a layout, a blast of 90’s nostalgia hits you when you first spot the psychedelic silkscreen posters by Frank Kozik, allegedly the owner’s favourite artist. Known as Café Jetzt, or simply ‘Das Jetzt’, this location in the 17 th district is one of those places that qualifies as a second living room where you’ll instantly feel at home.
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