Heurige Mayer

Description:

• This historic house was some 130 years old when Beethoven composed sections of his Ninth Symphony while living here in 1817. The same kind of fruity dry wine is still sold to guests in the shady courtyard of the rose garden. The menu includes grilled chicken, savory pork, and a buffet of well-prepared country food. Reservations are suggested. It's open Sunday to Friday 4pm to midnight. Closed Saturday. Live music is played every Sunday and Friday 7pm to midnight. Wine sells for 1.40€ ($2.30) a glass, with meals beginning at 13€ ($21). It's closed December 21 to January 15.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Recommended 2010