Ever waited fifteen minutes for a beer? At Vinstue 90, it’s not just a wait. It’s an experience. Welcome to Vinstue 90 also known as 90’eren a historic gem on Gammel Kongevej in Frederiksberg.
Vinstue 90 opened its doors in 1916. The interior dates back to the 1920s. Think leather furniture and a complete absence of jukeboxes. This is a place where time slows down.
This bar is known for its “slowbeer”. The slowbeer is more than just a drink. It is a method. The bartender fills the glass slowly. They let the beer drop from a height. This creates a lot of foam that reduces gradually. The bubbles break. This creates a bitter and tasty head. The result is a smooth finish. Some might say it’s just Carlsberg. But the way it’s poured transforms it.
Vinstue 90 celebrated its 100th birthday recently. It has a charm that many bars try to copy. The bar has a smoky lens and is full of friends. It evokes a time when bars were simple.
The slow beer isn’t the only draw. Vinstue 90 offers an expansive range of bottled beers. The bartenders are hospitable. They will happily guide you through the selections.
Vinstue 90 has appeared in Danish TV series. It’s a regular spot in “Klovn”. It is the home of the “beer club”. The bar also appears in Thomas E. Kennedy’s novel “Kerrigan in Copenhagen”.
Many famous people have visited Vinstue 90. Simon Spies held court here in the 60s and 70s. Theater painter Jens Julius Emanuel Madsen Visnek left his mark. He decorated the walls in the 1920s to pay his bill. His murals evoke ancient Greece. If you look closely you might spot a mischievous demon.
George Norris wrote about Vinstue 90. He described the welcoming locals. He mentioned writers and journalists who frequent the bar. They breathe in the smoke and type away.
Vinstue 90 is more than a bar. It’s a step back in time. It is a place to enjoy good company and good beer. Just be prepared to wait for that slow beer.
So next time you’re in Frederiksberg stop by Vinstue 90. Have a slow beer and soak in the atmosphere. You might just find yourself staying longer than you planned.