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Schank zum Reichsapfel
Schank zum Reichsapfel is a Heuriger in Leopoldstadt & the Prater, the 2nd district. The address is Karmeliterpl. 3, 1020 Wien. On Google it sits at 4.7 out of 5 across 822 reviews: a solid number of reviews.
Across the whole city, that score puts it in the top 10% of the Heurigen we list. It is closed on Mondays and Sundays. Across the week it opens as early as 17:00 and closes as late as 23:00.
Nearby, on foot: Bahur Tov (1 min), Cafe Naschkätzchen (2 min) and RAFAEL KAISER - Premium Apartments City Center (2 min). Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral) is some 10 minutes away on foot. If it is full or shut, the closest alternatives of the same kind are NOA - Restaurant & Bar (5 min) and UNGER and KLEIN (10 min). See also Leopoldstadt & the Prater or all the Heurigen and wine taverns.
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Frequently asked
What are the opening hours at Schank zum Reichsapfel?
The hours published on Google are: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 17:00–23:00; Wednesday: 17:00–23:00; Thursday: 17:00–23:00; Friday: 17:00–23:00; Saturday: 17:00–23:00; Sunday: Closed. Check the venue's own site before a special trip — holiday and seasonal hours often differ.
Where is Schank zum Reichsapfel?
The address is Karmeliterpl. 3, 1020 Wien, in Leopoldstadt (Vienna's 2nd district).
What wine should I order at Schank zum Reichsapfel?
Start with the house wine. In Vienna that usually means a Grüner Veltliner or a Wiener Gemischter Satz — a white from several grape varieties planted, picked and fermented together, and the city's protected speciality. It comes by the quarter litre ("ein Viertel") or the eighth ("ein Achtel"), and in summer many drink it "g'spritzt", topped with sparkling water.
How do the buffet and paying work at Schank zum Reichsapfel?
Usually wine is ordered and paid for at your table. Tip by rounding the bill up as you pay — five to ten per cent is customary.
Is Schank zum Reichsapfel worth visiting?
It holds 4.7 out of 5 from 822 Google reviews — a strong score for a wine tavern in Vienna. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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