Austrian wine is available to buy from a range of outlets in the UK. You can download a full list here:
Where to buy Austrian wine (PDF, 1.8MB)
You can also search for your favourite Austrian wines on the Wine Searcher website:
http://www.wine-searcher.com
Austrian spirits enjoy an excellent reputation in the UK. The two most reknowned spirit producers whose drinks can be bought over in the UK are as follows:
Multi-award winning Austrian Master Distiller, Hans Reisetbauer, is primarily known for his premium fruit brandies, 'Edelbrand'. Also available in the UK are his exceptional Blue Gin and his 12 year old Single Malt Whisky.
For Reisetbauer stockists and further information, contact the UK distributor, Ester Wines. More general information about the Reisetbauer spirits can be found at http://www.reisetbauer.at/en/ .
STROH is Austria's most famous spiced rum. Rich in tradition and taste, it is the best aromatic expression of the Austrian way of life. A key ingredient of 'Jagertee' and rum cocktails, STROH is also widely used in Austrian desserts and pastries.
STROH is distributed by Mike Shear at Mentholmans (0777 226 7670).
Where to buy Austrian wine (PDF, 1.8MB)
You can also search for your favourite Austrian wines on the Wine Searcher website:
http://www.wine-searcher.com
Austrian spirits enjoy an excellent reputation in the UK. The two most reknowned spirit producers whose drinks can be bought over in the UK are as follows:
REISETBAUER - 100% pure fruit distillates from Axberg Upper Austria
For Reisetbauer stockists and further information, contact the UK distributor, Ester Wines. More general information about the Reisetbauer spirits can be found at http://www.reisetbauer.at/en/ .
STROH - Original Inländer Rum
STROH is Austria's most famous spiced rum. Rich in tradition and taste, it is the best aromatic expression of the Austrian way of life. A key ingredient of 'Jagertee' and rum cocktails, STROH is also widely used in Austrian desserts and pastries.
STROH is distributed by Mike Shear at Mentholmans (0777 226 7670).
Austrian Beer is available from a range of outlets, in Pubs, Bars and Restaurants as well as by Mail order. A full list can be downloaded here:
Where to buy Austrian beer (PDF, 0.3MB)
Where to buy Austrian beer (PDF, 0.3MB)
There are some fantastic restaurants in the UK showcasing the very best in Austrian cuisine. Treat your tastebuds!
Download the list here: Austrian restaurants and catering in the UK (PDF, 0.3MB)
There is also no need to fly out to the Continent for vin chaud and schnapps this winter – London’s bars, clubs and hotels have got alpine drinking covered. Here's our selection of London's best off-piste drinking spots:
Lodge d’Argent
Coq d’Argent opened this ski chalet-inspired winter terrace this week, featuring snug blankets, antlers, and ski-jacket-clad waiters and an extensive wine list of Austrian wines: Huber, Bründlmayr, Döller, Hiedler, Unger, Sepp Moser, Machherndl, Nikolaihof, Pichler, Prager, Reinissch, Kirnbauer…all the greats are here!
No 1 Poultry, EC2, 020 7395 5000, www.coqdargent.co.uk
Bodo’s Schloss
Fashionable Kensington night spot. In the winter months the lederhosen and Austrian schnapps from Pfanner (in a range of flavours from apricot and raspberry to hazelnut) Austrian beers from Stiegl and Erdinger in this fun underground restaurant and club really come into their own.
2a Kensington High Street, W8, 020 7937 5506, www.bodosschloss.com
Vinter bar
An alpine inspired pop-up wine bar in Balham every Friday, it is run by the wine pop-up girls A Grape Night and serves alpine wines from Kremstal, Austria and Val d’Aosta, Italy.
5 Balham Station Road, SW12, 020 8673 3773, www.agrapenightin.co.uk (only Fridays)
Montague Ski Lodge
Pine trees, falling snow, snowmen, ski racks and piste maps at The Montague. Cheese and chocolate fondue are served alongside winter cocktails.
15 Montague Street, WC1 020 7637 1001 www.montaguehotel.com
Piste Bar
A winter transformation of the Archer Street bar in Soho. It includes a dressing-up box for getting into the après ski mood.
3-4 Archer Street, W1, 020 7734 3342, www.archerstreet.co.uk
If you are looking for Austrian inspired catering to get your event going then look no further than www.speckmobile.com. Authentic Austrian Food brought to London by two Austrians in their Speck Mobile.
Happy eating and drinking!
Download the list here: Austrian restaurants and catering in the UK (PDF, 0.3MB)
There is also no need to fly out to the Continent for vin chaud and schnapps this winter – London’s bars, clubs and hotels have got alpine drinking covered. Here's our selection of London's best off-piste drinking spots:
Lodge d’Argent
Coq d’Argent opened this ski chalet-inspired winter terrace this week, featuring snug blankets, antlers, and ski-jacket-clad waiters and an extensive wine list of Austrian wines: Huber, Bründlmayr, Döller, Hiedler, Unger, Sepp Moser, Machherndl, Nikolaihof, Pichler, Prager, Reinissch, Kirnbauer…all the greats are here!
No 1 Poultry, EC2, 020 7395 5000, www.coqdargent.co.uk
Bodo’s Schloss
Fashionable Kensington night spot. In the winter months the lederhosen and Austrian schnapps from Pfanner (in a range of flavours from apricot and raspberry to hazelnut) Austrian beers from Stiegl and Erdinger in this fun underground restaurant and club really come into their own.
2a Kensington High Street, W8, 020 7937 5506, www.bodosschloss.com
Vinter bar
An alpine inspired pop-up wine bar in Balham every Friday, it is run by the wine pop-up girls A Grape Night and serves alpine wines from Kremstal, Austria and Val d’Aosta, Italy.
5 Balham Station Road, SW12, 020 8673 3773, www.agrapenightin.co.uk (only Fridays)
Montague Ski Lodge
Pine trees, falling snow, snowmen, ski racks and piste maps at The Montague. Cheese and chocolate fondue are served alongside winter cocktails.
15 Montague Street, WC1 020 7637 1001 www.montaguehotel.com
Piste Bar
A winter transformation of the Archer Street bar in Soho. It includes a dressing-up box for getting into the après ski mood.
3-4 Archer Street, W1, 020 7734 3342, www.archerstreet.co.uk
If you are looking for Austrian inspired catering to get your event going then look no further than www.speckmobile.com. Authentic Austrian Food brought to London by two Austrians in their Speck Mobile.
Happy eating and drinking!