Must-see nightlife in Copenhagen

  • Den Vandrette

    Copenhagen

    This is the harbourside wine bar for lauded wine wholesaler Rosforth & Rosforth. The focus is on natural and biodynamic drops, its short, sharply curated…

  • Mother Wine

    Copenhagen

    A hyggelig (cosy) wine bar/shop with some very prized Finn Juhl chairs, Mother Wine showcases natural, organic and lesser-known Italian drops. From…

  • Mikkeller & Friends

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Looking suitably cool with its turquoise floors and pale ribbed wood, Mikkeller & Friends is a joint venture of the Mikkeller and To Øl breweries. Beer…

  • Brus

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    What was once a locomotive factory is now a huge, sleek, hip brewpub. The world-renowned microbrewery behind it is To Øl, and the bar's 30-plus taps offer…

  • Coffee Collective

    Copenhagen

    Save your caffeine fix for Copenhagen's most respected micro-roastery. The beans here are sourced ethically and directly from farmers. These guys usually…

  • Bastard Café

    Copenhagen

    A godsend on rainy days, this hugely popular, super-cosy cafe is dedicated to board games, which line its rooms like books in a library. Some are free to…

  • Nebbiolo

    Copenhagen

    Just off Nyhavn, this smart, contemporary wine bar and shop showcases wines from smaller, inspiring Italian vineyards. Wines by the glass are priced in…

  • Ved Stranden 10

    Copenhagen

    Politicians and well-versed oenophiles make a beeline for this canal-side wine bar, its enviable cellar stocked with classic European vintages, biodynamic…

  • Ruby

    Copenhagen

    Cocktail connoisseurs raise their glasses to high-achieving Ruby, hidden away in an unmarked 18th-century townhouse. Inside, suave mixologists whip up…

  • 1105

    Copenhagen

    Head in before 11pm for a bar seat at this dark, luxe lounge. Named for the local postcode, its cocktail repertoire spans both the classic and the…

  • Coffee Collective

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Copenhagen's most prolific microroastery, Coffee Collective has helped revolutionise the city's coffee culture. Head in for rich, complex cups of…

  • Taphouse

    Copenhagen

    A firm favourite among Copenhagen's beer aficionados, Taphouse serves up drafts from an incredible 61 taps. Its ever-changing selection is one of the…

  • Rust

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    A smashing, multilevel place attracting one of the largest, coolest, most relaxed crowds in Copenhagen. Live acts focus on alternative or upcoming indie…

  • Democratic Coffee

    Copenhagen

    Democratic Coffee is not your typical library coffee shop, and it's not just for students: it's popular with locals and tourists alike. The long wooden…

  • Nørrebro Bryghus

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    This now-classic brewery kick-started the microbrewing craze more than a decade ago. While its in-house restaurant serves a decent lunchtime burger as…

  • CUB Coffee Bar

    Copenhagen

    A snug basement hideaway speckled with sheepskin throws and classic Danish design, CUB pours expert espresso, filtered coffee and French-press brews. Food…

  • Jane

    Copenhagen

    With its plush armchairs, chesterfield sofas and soundtrack of jazz and blues, you'd be forgiven for thinking your name is Don Draper. But it probably isn…

  • Strøm

    Copenhagen

    Tucked into the corner of Gråbrødretorv, one of Copenhagen's most colourful squares, this art-deco-style bar features dim lighting and comfortable booths…

  • Bibendum

    Copenhagen

    In a snug, rustic cellar on Nansensgade, Bibendum is an oenophile's best friend. While the savvy wine list offers over 30 wines by the glass, always ask…

  • Nimb Bar

    Copenhagen

    If you have a weakness for crystal chandeliers (the originals from 1909), quirky murals and an open fire with your well-mixed drink, make sure this…

  • Culture Box, exterior wide shot

    Culture Box

    Copenhagen

    Electronica connoisseurs swarm to Culture Box, known for its impressive local and international DJ line-ups and sharp sessions of electro, techno, house…

  • Brønnum

    Copenhagen

    This gorgeous historic building next to the Royal Theatre is where Hans Christian Andersen and other writers, musicians and artists once gathered. These…

  • Bankeråt

    Copenhagen

    A snug spot to get stuffed (literally), kooky, attitude-free Bankeråt is decorated with taxidermic animals in outlandish get-ups – yes, there's even a ram…

  • Den Plettede Gris

    Copenhagen

    The pocket-sized 'Spotted Pig' on Papirøen (Paper Island) belongs to Danish designer, artist, musician and all-round avant-gardiste Henrik Vibskov. Inside…

  • Boulebar

    Copenhagen

    Why merely sip French bubbles when you can do so over a game of oh-so-Gallic pétanque? This out-of-the-box bar and restaurant comes with 15 pétanque lanes…

  • Hviids Vinstue

    Copenhagen

    One of the oldest bars in Copenhagen, Hviids Vinstue has been putting a wobble in people's steps since 1723. The interior is a suitably brooding combo of…

  • Kassen

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Loud, sticky Kassen sends livers packing with its dirt-cheap drinks and happy-hour specials (80kr cocktails, anyone?). Guzzle unlimited drinks on…

  • Den Lille Gule Kaffebar

    Copenhagen

    Located just off the bustling Strøget pedestrian street, this quiet, cozy and quaint yellow house is the perfect spot to take a break with a coffee and a…

  • Palæ Bar

    Copenhagen

    The air may no longer be thick with tobacco, but the intriguing conversations continue at this unapologetically old-school drinking den. A traditional hit…

  • Kind of Blue

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Chandeliers, heady perfume and walls painted a hypnotic 1950s blue: the spirit of the Deep South runs deep at intimate Kind of Blue. Named after the Miles…

  • Eiffel Bar

    Copenhagen

    Don't be fooled by the name: dark, wood-panelled Eiffel Bar is a red-blooded Danish dive bar, and all the better for it. The joint dates back from 1737,…

  • Bar 25

    Copenhagen

    Bar 25 is a good choice for cocktail aficionados; the menu is extensive, with 30-40 classic, signature, and seasonal cocktails available, all made from…

  • Oscar Bar & Cafe

    Copenhagen

    In the shadow of the Rådhus, this friendly corner cafe-bar remains the most popular gay in the village. There's food for the peckish and a healthy quota…

  • P2 by Malbeck

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    A lush wine bar adorned with plants, crisp timber and golden pendant lamps, P2 is a refreshing spot for a buzzing, grown-up vino session. Wines by the…

  • Living Room

    Copenhagen

    Spread over three levels and decked out in vintage decor and a Moroccan-themed tea room, the aptly titled Living Room is a super-cosy (albeit often busy)…

  • Christianshavns Bådudlejning & Café

    Copenhagen

    Right on Christianshavn's main canal, this festive, wood-decked cafe-bar is a wonderful spot for drinks by the water. It's a cosy, affable hang-out, with…

  • Library Bar

    Copenhagen

    The Copenhagen Plaza’s intimate hotel bar mimics a classic London gentlemen’s club, with leather chairs, shelves lined with books and a stained-glass…

  • Jailhouse CPH

    Copenhagen

    Friendly, attitude-free and particularly popular with an older male crowd, this small, themed bar promises plenty of penal action, with uniformed 'guards'…

  • Never Mind

    Copenhagen

    If you can't take crowds and cigarette smoke, keep moving. If you can, this tiny, loud, often packed gay bar is a seriously fun spot for shameless pop and…

  • Halvandet

    Copenhagen

    Copenhagen meets Ibiza at this seasonal, harbourfront bar-lounge and activity centre (yes, you can play beach volleyball). Order a mojito and tan away to…

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