Weinhaus Happ

Weinhaus Happ is a wine tavern at Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 14 in the Altstadt of Innsbruck, on the main square of the Old Town in the Austrian state of Tyrol. The square is the city's best-known pedestrian space, home to the Golden Roof and surrounded by pastel gabled houses, and the tavern's terrace looks onto this scene. In summer the terrace is one of the busiest drinking spots in the centre and tends to stay full until closing, while in colder months activity moves indoors to the tavern rooms.

The crowd is a mix of international visitors, day-trippers, local office workers and groups of friends starting or ending an evening in the Old Town. The atmosphere is convivial and traditional rather than club-like, and there is no dress code; ordinary casual or smart-casual clothing is typical. The age range is broad, and the venue suits couples and small groups as much as larger parties.

As the name suggests, the drinks programme is built around wine, served by the glass and bottle, with Austrian and regional selections alongside beer, spritzers and soft drinks. Typical prices run about EUR 5-12 (about $6-14) per drink, which is in line with the central location. Food, where offered, tends to be simple Tyrolean-style tavern fare, though the menu should be confirmed on site. Music is not a feature; the soundtrack is the square itself, with street life and the occasional performer.

Opening hours are daily and run to the late evening, though they vary by season and the latest closing time should be verified locally. There is no cover charge. Reservations are generally not required for a drink, but terrace tables on warm Friday and Saturday evenings can be hard to find, so arriving earlier in the evening improves the chances of a good seat. Bottle service is not part of the culture. The location also makes the tavern a natural stop after sightseeing around the Golden Roof and the surrounding museums, and it is within a few minutes' walk of other Old Town bars for anyone wanting to continue the night.