In Prague’s increasingly hip Karlín district, this understated wine bar champions the forgotten vinous heritage of Central Europe. Rather than overwhelming guests with endless options, Veltlin takes a refreshingly direct approach: a rotating selection of open bottles, each telling its own story from the former Habsburg territories. The minimalist space, with its stripped-back interior and communal tables, lets the wines take centre stage.
Here, natural and biodynamic bottles from small producers across Moravia, as well as Austria and Hungary, find their spiritual home, served by staff who speak about their winemakers like old friends – because often, they are. The selection is complemented by regional delicacies, from local farmhouse cheeses to artisanal charcuterie. It’s a space that feels both educational and effortlessly cool.
