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Jomfru Ane Gade
Tourist brochures give Aalborg the moniker 'the Paris of the north'. Danish folk describe the scene as the only place in Denmark where you're likely to see a good, old-fashioned bar fight. The truth lies somewhere in between, but if it's a flirt, a drink or loud repetitive beats in the form of thumping techno, Euro-rock or house music you're after, trawl Jomfru Ane Gade, Aalborg's take-no-prisoners party street.
The venues themselves are pretty homogenous, so it's best to explore until you hear your kind of music or spy your type of crowd. Things are pretty tame early in the week (when the crowd of middle-agers dining along the strip may take you by surprise), but things…
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Karriere
The brainchild of artist Jeppe Hein, this postindustrial bar is a Meatpacking District must, designed by 25 local and international artists: Olafur Eliasson designed the lamps and Jeppe Hein designed the bar, which moves 35mm every 30 minutes. Ditch the so-so food for crafty cocktails, which may include the legendary Mario Mantequilla, made with peanut butter–infused corralejo blanco tequila and agave syrup.
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Halvandet
We can’t guarantee this groovy urban beach/lounge bar will be open in ’08, but it has drawn a chilled-out party crowd to this rather remote part of town since ’03 every summer. You’ll find it a little beyond the Opera House, out in the old docklands (Holmen). The food is rudimentary grills and salads, but the vibe and the music are unbeatable, especially if the weather is cooperative.
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Laundromat Cafe
This playful corner café was the brainchild of Icelander Fridrik Weisshappel who decided to turn the old Morgans juice bar into a café-cum-laundrette, with washing machines just round the corner from the bar. Throw in 4000 secondhand books (all for sale) to decorate the bar and you have one of Copenhagen’s most distinctive and enjoyable venues.
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Tempo Bar & Kök
This ever-lively bar-restaurant remains a popular evening hang-out for loyal locals. Once known for its DJ-sets, the focus has since turned to fine-tuning the food, dubbed husmanskost (traditional Swedish home cooking) with a twist. Close to Möllevångstorget, it’s popular with students and creative types.
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Duus Vinkjælder
A superb way to cap off the evening is with a glass of wine at this smoulderingly romantic 300-year-old candlelit wine cellar in Jens Bangs Stenhus. If you can’t hear your lover’s sweet nothings over your rumbling tum, there’s plenty of traditional Danish food on offer here too.
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Ideal Bar
Ideal Bar is just that - the ideal place to enjoy a few fabulous cocktails in style. Situated in the Vega complex, the music is slightly subdued, but the decor is stylishly 50s and the crowd is every bit as cool (in a good way). Every night is themed to keep the boredom at bay.
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Bankeråt
This characterful, cultish cafe-bar has been part of the Nansensgade scene since before there even was a scene. Check out porn-adorned loos and freaky taxidermy by local artist Phillip Jensen.
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Harbo Bar
Recycled interiors, cheap drinks and the odd exhibition or performance make this lo-fi bar the new hot spot for Nørrebro’s cool creatives.
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Library Bar
The Plaza Hotel’s small bar mimics a classic London gentlemen’s club, with leather chairs, an open fire and shelves lined with books.
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Arkaden
This huge purpose-built place contains seven bars around a central square, with karaoke, live music and lots of dancing space.
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Boogies
Boogies is a central and very popular dance spot, with a high proportion of student revellers.
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Skolegade
Skolegade is where to head to when you're thirsty; it has plenty of bars to choose from.
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