Spontan Vinbar The Best Natural Wine Bar in Trondheim

Our favorite hangout in Trondheim is Spontan Vinbar – a casual restaurant and pretty much the only pure natural wine bar in town. Owned by the team at Røst Teaterbistro, the food at Spontan is also rooted in the New Nordic cuisine, using local and seasonal ingredients, but Chef Fredrik Engen takes it in a slightly different direction. A langoustine lollipop with a tarragon emulsion and langoustine glaze is an example of a playful and superbly balanced dish. You can drop by Spontan for a glass of wine and some snacks, or you can book a table for a full sit-down meal. Some favorite wine producers available here are Anders Frederik Steen, Patrick Sullivan, and La Sorga.

Looking for more great spots for food and drinks in Trondheim? Check out our city map of Trondheim!

Spontan Vinbar is the best natural wine bar in Trondheim.
Spontan Vinbar is the best natural wine bar in Trondheim.
Spontan Vinbar.
Spontan Vinbar.
Langoustine lollipop with langoustine glaze. Tarragon emulsion and buckwheat.
Langoustine lollipop with langoustine glaze. Tarragon emulsion and buckwheat.
2015 Château de Béru, Chablis.
2015 Château de Béru, Chablis.
Grilled little gem salad, oyster mayo, and shaved egg yolk.
Grilled little gem salad, oyster mayo, and shaved egg yolk.
Chef Fredrik Engen.
Chef Fredrik Engen.
Arctic char, burnt cabbage, smoked yogurt & dill oil.
Arctic char, burnt cabbage, smoked yogurt & dill oil.
Domaine de la Tournelle – Trousseau des Corvées.
Domaine de la Tournelle – Trousseau des Corvées.
Pancake okonomiyaki style, with dashi, chicken hearts, kale, horseradish emulsion, and crispy chicken skin.
Pancake okonomiyaki style, with dashi, chicken hearts, kale, horseradish emulsion, and crispy chicken skin.
Baw Baw Shire from Patrick Sullivan.
Baw Baw Shire from Patrick Sullivan.
Fried lamb sweetbread, red beets pasta with red currant juice, and toasted oats.
Fried lamb sweetbread, red beets pasta with red currant juice, and toasted oats.
Munkeby cheese on rye toast. Apple puré.
Munkeby cheese on rye toast. Apple puré.
Vin Jaune and cheese is a classic combo.
Vin Jaune and cheese is a classic combo.
Vin Jaune Arbois from Anne et Jean-François Ganevat.
Vin Jaune Arbois from Anne et Jean-François Ganevat.
Rhubarb granita, blackcurrant meringue and powder, and ice cream of sour cream and egg yolk.
Rhubarb granita, blackcurrant meringue and powder, and ice cream of sour cream and egg yolk.
Urban design at Spontan Vinbar.
Urban design at Spontan Vinbar.
Spontan Vinbar is located on Dronningens gate 26 in Trondheim.
Spontan Vinbar is located on Dronningens gate 26 in Trondheim.

Are there any other spots for natural wine we should check out in Trondheim? Please share your recommendations in a comment below.

Anders Husa

Anders Husa and Kaitlin Orr are food & travel bloggers and creative content creators. From their base in Copenhagen, they operate the largest and most influential restaurant-focused travel blog in Scandinavia.

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