Star Wine List 2024

One of the best wine places in Copenhagen

Unusual wine bar in the center of Copenhagen

Our story

We believe in offering a new and interesting wine and cocktail experience with delicious tapas that bring out the flavor of the wine in a super friendly and social environment.

NOT YOUR USUAL wine bar in the center of Copenhagen is especially cool for people who want to learn more about whats in their glass - or just love to drink wine and cocktails and want to try something different. Our good friends Gwenn and Corneliu opened NOT YOUR USUAL in 2017 and in the summer of 2023, Daniel and Vasile became the new owners.

Together they create a dynamic and social environment and are always happy to welcome you with an open heart.

Unusual wines

We focus on wines that are unusual from countries like Moldova, Slovenia, Hungary, Lebanon, Portugal and Denmark. We have available anytime your usual favorites from Italy, France or Spain.

Explore our wine menu

Our wines come from unusual places and multiple countries around the world

More than 30 wines available at anytime in three price classes by the glass

Tapas and Snacks

Try our matching Tapas plates too with your wine, and see how they complement each other!

Explore our tapas & snacks

Wine flights

Wine flights are great to discover and try new wines without committing to a full glass. Our Sommelier will help you to create your own UNUSUAL flight of red, white, rose or even bubbly according to your taste and mood.

Try 3 half glasses of
red, white, rose or bubbly

Cocktails

Looking for a special cocktail that is refreshing, creative and full of flavor! We serve a great selection of cocktails using primarily sparkling wines as a base - adding ingredients such as gin, coconut rum, elderflower, and Aperol to create a memorable drink! Our Specialty Cocktail is a Smoky Volcano where we light the rosmarin on fire and blend it with Gin and Cava.

Explore our cocktails

Tasting events

If you want to taste something unusual you are welcome to our public events where we organize wine tastings from different places. Get in contact with us to book a private tasting for your group.

Public events

NOT YOUR USUAL wine bar holds many public wine tastings. Try our blind tasting events on two Tuesdays every month – where we focus on making learning about wine fun. Or check our calendar for other special tasting events during each month

Upcoming events

Private events

In addition to our public tastings, we offer a range of UNUSUAL private tastings that you can book for your group. Why not book with us for graduation, Special Birthdays, Valentines Day or any of the other USUAL holidays?

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Our team

Daniel Frumusachi

Co-owner & Head Sommelier

Daniel is the force keeping our wine bar in motion. He has a deep passion for unique and unconventional wines and comes with years of experience in the world of fine dining and wine curation. From setting a Guinness World Record to opening a bottle of sparkling wine with a saber while skydiving, he will always find a way to entertain you with his captivating stories. Nevertheless, he will create a comforting atmosphere while keeping your taste buds busy with unusual wine tasting profiles. And little did you know, he passed his Sommelier Exam before even turning 18, making him the youngest sommelier of Moldova to pass the exam.

Vasile Catan

Co-owner

Vasile is an entrepreneur at heart and an avid wine enthusiast. As any other fellow Moldovan, wine is in his blood. From helping his father with winemaking back in his childhood to becoming a wine importer and wine connoisseur years later, his passion has only grown. He is our brains when it comes to anything involving numbers and the boring, behind-the-scenes, work on the computer. He is also a huge help during our larger events, where he enjoys entertaining the crowd with interesting stories about wine, cultures, and winemaking techniques. You will often meet him on Fridays when he comes by to greet our customers or simply to try a glass of wine himself. On other days, he is busy with his full-time role as a Sales Manager in the healthcare industry or spending time with his beloved family.

Ready for something unusual?

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