PROP Vin og Tapasbar

A cosy wine hideaway in old-town Roskilde

PROP Vin og Tapasbar sits just off Roskilde’s main drag on Gullandsstræde, in a narrow street that still feels distinctly local. Step through the door and you leave the bustle behind for a warm, softly lit room where the bar counter, candle glasses and close-set tables immediately signal that this is a place for lingering. The space is compact but well used, with bar stools along the counter and smaller tables tucked into corners. The atmosphere balances informal and refined: shelves lined with bottles give it the feel of a neighbourhood wine cellar, while simple, clean-lined furnishings keep things modern rather than fussy. In the warmer months, the small inner courtyard opens up as an extension of the bar, turning into a sheltered pocket of fresh air framed by old brick and timber façades.

Wine first: bottles with personality

PROP’s focus is firmly on wine, with a hand-picked selection that changes regularly rather than an overwhelming fixed list. The owners taste widely and pour only what they personally like, so the menu tends to feature characterful bottles instead of generic labels. You can expect a strong presence of European classics from Italy, France and Spain alongside New World favourites, often by the glass as well as by the bottle. The range usually spans crisp whites, aromatic rosés, lighter reds suited to sharing plates and fuller-bodied wines ideal for lingering over a long evening. Staff are used to guiding guests through the options, helping you match a glass to your mood, your meal or simply your curiosity, whether you are drawn to a juicy Italian red or a more structured French vintage.

Tapas with Mediterranean inspiration

Food at PROP Vin og Tapasbar is built around sharing, with charcuterie and cheese at its core. Boards arrive layered with thinly sliced cured meats, wedges of carefully chosen cheese, olives, cornichons and small bowls of condiments. A focus on quality ingredients keeps the menu concise but satisfying, with good bread playing an important supporting role. The kitchen takes much of its inspiration from Italian and broader Mediterranean flavours, so you might encounter artichoke spreads, marinated vegetables or a changing dessert that nods to classic Italian sweets. Portions are designed to be mixed and matched, making it easy to build a casual snack over a single glass of wine or assemble a fuller meal to share across the table.

Coffee, courtyard and an adults-only feel

Beyond wine, PROP also serves properly made espresso drinks from freshly ground beans, giving it a life earlier in the day for those seeking a caffeine break in civilised surroundings. A short list of beers and simple mixed drinks rounds out the drinks offer for anyone in the group who is not in the mood for wine. The bar operates with a minimum age of 25, which helps maintain a calm, adult ambience even on busier evenings. This policy, combined with the intimate indoor space, makes it particularly suited to couples, small groups of friends or solo visitors who appreciate a slower pace. The courtyard adds flexibility: on pleasant days you can sit outside with a glass in hand and still feel tucked away from the main streets.

When to visit and how long to stay

PROP Vin og Tapasbar generally opens from mid-afternoon on weekdays and a little earlier on Fridays and Saturdays, closing around midnight at the end of the week. The rhythm of the day shifts from quiet, coffee-friendly hours to a more sociable wine-bar buzz as evening wears on. Booking a table is common practice, especially if you plan to eat, as the kitchen may scale back service when there are no reservations. Most visitors find that an hour is enough for a glass and a small board, while those settling in for a longer evening with multiple plates and bottles easily stretch their stay to several hours. In the context of Roskilde’s compact centre, PROP functions both as a destination for a full night out and as a refined stop on a wider exploration of the town’s historic streets and cultural landmarks.