Must-see nightlife in Denmark

  • 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…

  • Cafe Biografen

    Odense

    Good for coffee, beer and people-watching, this large, cheerful place doubles as a cinema, which is the host for short films during the Odense Film…

  • 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…

  • Café København

    Zealand

    There are several cafes, bars and an Irish pub on the central square but Café København is the pick of the crop for its views across the lake towards the…

  • Ocean Coffee

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Straddling Nordhavn's pedestrianised harbourfront, this tiny neighbourhood coffee shop is handy if you're checking out the burgeoning district's cutting…

  • Fændrikhus

    Zealand

    This cute little lakeside cafe based around a trio of thatched cottages is ideal for a coffee-and-cake rest when walking in the Unesco-listed Gribskov…

  • Nelle's Coffee & Wine

    Odense

    Many locals rate Nelle's fair trade Ugandan coffee as the best in town. There are three locations to choose from, all airy, bright places in which you…

  • Café Vivaldi

    Zealand

    Slap bang on the main square, cathedral views included, this chain-bistro is a good place to sit back and people-watch over drinks or abundant servings of…

  • Barking Dog

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Far from hostile, this Barking Dog is affable, unpretentious and not too loud. Not surprisingly, it draws a somewhat older crowd, who head in to chat over…

  • Perch's Tea Room

    Copenhagen

    Guests can sip one of the 150 varieties of tea on offer while nibbling on elegant finger sandwiches, petits fours, cakes and scones. Order à la carte or…

  • Bryggergården

    Zealand

    This quietly classy wood-panelled bar-restaurant has a sunny street terrace and offers a wide range of Danish pub meals along with several beers,…

  • Fyrkroen 1772

    Zealand

    Beside Gilleleje's eastern lighthouse, the great attraction of this 18th-century inn is its fabulous terrace looking across the water towards Sweden. The…

  • Kloster Kælderen

    Zealand

    Cosy, candlelit yet unpretentious, this beer cellar, with walls made of giant boulders, has 15 regularly changing craft beers on tap, sometimes including…

  • Te Salonen

    Zealand

    Trying to be British in a very Danish fashion, this is the place for a scone-and-cake high tea (250kr for two) seated at antique chairs on whitewashed old…

  • Københavneren

    Helsingør

    Decked with beer steins and lit with low-hanging copper pan-lamps, this appealing yet inexpensive bar proudly serves Wiibroe, originally Helsingør's 'home…

  • Søgaards Bryghus

    Aalborg

    Every Danish town worth its salt has a microbrewery, and Aalborg’s is a cracker. With loads of outdoor seating and a long meaty menu of beer…

  • Ris Ras Filliongongong

    Aarhus

    The vintage furniture and quirky titbits make Ris Ras (named after a children's nursery rhyme) feel like the living room of a cool local friend. This…

  • Sherlock Holmes Pub

    Aarhus

    This is a real English-style pub, dim and cosy and with a calendar full of live music, karaoke, quiz nights, jam sessions and televised football. You can…

  • Skagen Bryghus

    Skagen

    Lots of summertime live music, a snack-worthy menu and a big beer garden make this microbrewery an ideal spot for a lazy afternoon. Sample your way…

  • Cafe André

    Helsingør

    Swoon at the astonishing selection of luscious cakes to accompany the excellent coffee at this cosy cafe facing Axeltorv, Helsingør's most buzzing…

  • Den Lille Kro

    Odense

    Smokily unpretentious, this clutter-filled gem dates from 1932 and is very much a locals' local, serving a small range of inexpensive Odense beers.

  • Great Coffee

    Aarhus

    Doing exactly as its name suggests, this industrial-cool space makes top-notch, award-winning brews (limited food). Head through to the courtyard to find…

  • Christian Firtal

    Odense

    One of central Odense's best places for finding an excellent range of tap beers and whiskies, served at bench seats inside or on a merry street terrace.

  • Cross Cafe

    Aarhus

    Location, location, location. You can’t miss this cafe – it’s right on the corner by one of the main bridges over the river. Food is not its strong point,…

  • Sunspot Cafe

    Zealand

    Though ultra-basic and serving very ordinary canned beers, the Sunspot's chairs offer a lovely yet inexpensive spot from which to watch the sun setting…

  • Gæstgivergaarden

    Helsingør

    Central half-timbered pub with a decent selection of international and local beers, including Esrum Kloster brews.

  • GBar

    Aarhus

    Aarhus' main gay bar and club, open and welcoming to all. See its Facebook page for events and parties.

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