THE BEST Bars and Nightlife in Copenhagen
From hidden speakeasies to rooftop lounges — explore the best bars and nightlife in Copenhagen with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🍸 Bars and Nightlife in Copenhagen
- Ruby — Ruby is a classic cocktail bar in a 1740s townhouse near Nyhavn, widely considered one of the world's best cocktail bars, known for its expertly crafted drinks and cozy, old-world atmosphere.
- Lidkoeb — Lidkoeb is a three-story cocktail bar in a former pharmacy building in Vesterbro, with a whisky bar on the top floor and a cozy ground-floor lounge serving classic and creative cocktails.
- Curfew — Curfew is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar in the city center with a 1920s aesthetic, vintage cocktails, and a focus on hospitality and conversation over loud music.
- The Barking Dog — The Barking Dog is a popular cocktail bar in Norrebro with a relaxed atmosphere, creative drinks, and a menu of bar snacks, known for its friendly service.
- Birds and the Bees — Birds and the Bees is a tropical-themed cocktail bar in Vesterbro with tiki drinks, rum-focused cocktails, and a lush, plant-filled interior.
- Balderdash — Balderdash is an award-winning cocktail bar in Norrebro known for its innovative drinks, fermentation techniques, and a cozy, speakeasy-style atmosphere.
- Hive Gay Bar — Hive is a popular gay bar in the city center with drag shows, dance floors, and a welcoming atmosphere, open late on weekends.
- Jolene Bar — Jolene Bar is a gritty, industrial-chic bar in Norrebro with a dance floor, DJ sets, and a relaxed, alternative crowd.
- Bretton — Bretton is a cocktail bar and restaurant in the city center with a grand interior, classic cocktails, and a popular happy hour.
- Mikeller Bar — Mikkeller Bar is a craft beer bar in Vesterbro by the famous Danish microbrewery Mikkeller, offering 20+ taps of rotating craft beers from around the world.
- Brus — Brus is a craft beer bar and brewery in Norrebro by the To Ol brewery, serving their beers on tap alongside a Nordic food menu in a spacious, industrial setting.
- Warpigs Brewpub — Warpigs Brewpub is a collaboration between Danish brewery To Ol and American brewery 3 Floyds in the Meatpacking District, serving Texas-style BBQ and bold, hoppy beers.
- The Koelschip — The Koelschip is a traditional Dutch and Belgian beer bar in the city center, offering a wide selection of Trappist beers, lambics, and craft brews in a cozy setting.
- Himmeriget — Himmeriget is a natural wine bar and shop in Norrebro, serving low-intervention wines by the glass alongside small plates in a minimalist, welcoming space.
- Fleisch — Fleisch is a cocktail bar in the Meatpacking District with a dark, industrial interior, creative drinks, and late-night hours, popular with the local hospitality industry.