Best beer bars
No matter where you find yourself in Copenhagen, you’re never far from a world-class beer bar to help you quench your thirst.
Copenhagen is home to international beer giants spearheaded by Carlsberg and their popular pilsner. But the craft beer scene is constantly brewing and makes Copenhagen a heavyweight destination when it comes to great beer and beer bars including the ones that double as breweries and gastropubs.
The pubs or “værtshuse”, as they are known in Danish, are the classic places to enjoy a beer. If you want to know more about Copenhagen's old brown bars have a read at this article. And if you really want to dive head first into the wonderful and world of beer brewing, check out Copenhagen's beer festival.
Baghaven
The beer bar Baghaven is one of several branches under the Mikkeller brand that has played a significant part in bringing Copenhagen to the top in the world of beer.
Kølsters Tolv Haner
Enthusiastic and down-to-earth brewers’ beer pub in Nørrebro.
Ølhaven
In a small courtyard in the heart of Copenhagen, you can enjoy quality beer at Ølhaven.
Bootleggers
Casual beer bar where special beers, delicious cocktails and cosy atmosphere are top priority
Søernes Ølbar
If you fancy a broad selection of beer on tap, then head to Søernes Ølbar (The Beer Bar of the Lakes) at Sortedams Dossering overlooking Sortedams Lake.
Mikkeller and Friends
The popular Mikkeller on Vesterbro has a baby brother on Nørrebro.
Dia'legd
The heart of Vesterbro is home to a niche bar where you can enjoy a wide variety of beers from the Danish island Funen.
Ølbaren
People Like Us
People Like Us is a Danish brewing company with a social agenda. Their first bottleshop and showroom is located on Amager. Here it is possible to buy their well-crafted beer and bring it home, but the shop is always ready to give your tastebuds a treat if you’d like to taste the beer first.
ÅBEN
Home-brewed beer in rustic surroundings is what you'll find at ÅBEN in Kødbyen in Copenhagen.
Fermentoren
Enjoy a great variety of fantastic and diverse beers on tap in a cozy and laidback environment in the hip Meat Packing District in Vesterbro.
WarPigs
WarPigs is a big, hip brewpub in Copenhagen’s buzzing Meatpacking District and the place to go if you are looking for a beer experience out of the ordinary.
