Bar Vitrine by Frama: Copenhagen’s Most Delicious Design Experiment.

Bar Vitrine isn’t just a wine bar — it’s a living mood board where natural wine meets minimalist design, and every glass feels like a secret shared between friends.

The Space: A Lesson in Quiet Luxury.

  • The Vibe: Imagine a 19th-century apothecary cabinet reimagined by Donald Judd. Marble counters, handblown glassware, and Frama’s signature "Plywood Bench" (so sculptural you’ll debate sitting vs. admiring).
  • The Twist: The entire bar is a functional art installation — even the olive oil bottles are custom-designed by Frama’s in-house studio.

The Wine: Unfiltered, Unpretentious, Unforgettable.

  • The List: 50 bottles max, all natural, with a focus on small European producers.
  • The Rule: No tasting notes. The sommelier will simply ask: "Do you want something that hugs or slaps?"

The Food: Nordic Simplicity at Its Best.

Must-Order:

  • Smørrebrød 2.0 – Rye bread with whipped lard and blackcurrant salt.
  • "The Forgotten Cheese" – A 36-month-aged Gouda from a Dutch monk’s cellar.

Secret Move:

Ask for the "Chef’s Midnight Snack" (off-menu: warm rye doughnuts with smoked honey).

The Details That Matter.

  • Lighting: 7pm sharp, the overheads dim to candlelight levels (BYO reading glasses).
  • Soundtrack: Vinyl-only, ranging from Erik Satie to obscure Danish post-punk.
  • Hours: 2pm–11pm, but the best seats (at the marble counter) are gone by 6.

Why It Works.

"Bar Vitrine proves that the best design isn’t seen — it’s felt. You’ll leave wondering if you drank wine or swallowed a piece of art."

Perfect For:

  • Pre-dinner hygge with a design-obsessed date.
  • Solo contemplation with a glass of something orange and a notebook.

(PS: The bathroom is worth the trip alone —it’s lit by a single Frama "Pendant Lamp" and smells like cedar).