The best bars and cafés Copenhagen

Luxury, bubbles and delight! An iconic address, that of the Hotel d'Angleterre, established since 1755 near Kongens Nytorv. Because there is always a good reason to share a glass of champagne, Balthazar is the only bar in Copenhagen entirely dedicated to champagne excellence. A la carte, a refined selection of the best bottles from 42 renowned houses. From flute to balthazar, 12-litre bottle, dive into the world of bubbles. It would be a shame to miss out on what is undoubtedly the most sparkling address in Copenhagen!

The local underground hangout! A convivial address for regulars and curious newcomers alike. Come to enjoy a concert at the end of the day, sip a cocktail, nibble on a smørrebrød or salad, or hit the dancefloor on Saturday night. In summer, the riverside terrace is transformed into a beach, and bathing suits and deckchairs are the order of the day! In winter, you can take advantage of the sauna, and if you're a bit chilly, you can borrow the coats to go outside for a smoke. Cuisine inspired by international canteens.

Welcome to the booming port district of Nordhaven, at this other address (opened in 2019 with a rather sober industrial decor) surrounded by massive silos. Here you can enjoy exceptionally good coffee and pastries with just the right amount of sugar, neither too much nor too little, not to mention deliciously crispy puff pastry croissants! The company roasts in bulk and has become one of the best in the business, especially when it comes to specialty coffees (Chelchele from Ethiopia, Kiangoi from Kenya...).

A café and restaurant located in the Danish Architecture Center, the DAC, an impressive glass building overlooking the water. This establishment remains true to the design atmosphere of the Center. Simple Nordic dishes are served, with notes from around the world, and prepared with local products. The varied menu offers dishes for vegetarians or meat lovers. To top it all off, the view of the capital from the terrace on the water and the large windows of the café is splendid!

A former pharmacy dating from the 1880s, now a temple to cocktails! Muffled lighting, an open fire and attentive service are the ingredients of this successful address. Three floors dedicated to sophisticated beverages: Flor de Jerez, Østersø Cola, Pompier or Smoked Peaches are just some of the tangy, sweet, fresh or spicy cocktails you can try. The^3rd floor specializes in whisky tastings. Take the time to savor them from the comfort of your sofa. Underground bobo clientele.

Nestled in a beautiful 1740 mansion, Ruby is renowned for its excellent cocktails. In 2023, it was once again selected as one of the fifty best bars in the world. In this temple of mixology, there are 2 atmospheres: a sleek, Scandinavian-style room with a long contemporary bar, and a subdued back room inspired by English pubs with their old-fashioned Chesterfields sofas! The clientele is well-to-do, trendy thirty-somethings. The waiters are dressed in old-fashioned clothes, the ambience and setting are sophisticated, and the cocktails exquisite. What class!

This is a very original little café with a very retro atmosphere. A little bit out of the way, close to the Amagerbro metro station and the beach. Come and have a good brunch, delicious lunches on the go and nice home-made dinners. The house is open every day and as she says so well "a small room but with big ambitions" including that of making you smile, give you the peach and treat you to its simple but seasonal cuisine. You can enjoy the pleasant terrace in summer, and the jazz concerts that are sometimes organized on Saturdays.

At Joe's, fruit is king! Both fresh and dried, they are prepared differently each time, depending on the month of the year. Is it worth mentioning that they are organic? For dessert: Goji brownie or carrot cake, in fresh fruit juice: Sex me up or Joe's identity or in shake: avocado or chocolate... In addition, they are good for your health. For each consumption, the caloric index is specified! You will recognize its black and pink logo: Joe wears a cap and is sitting at a table. For a lunch on the go: there are also sandwiches and bowls

A line of bikes waits parked in front of a lit shop window. Where are we now? Almost an institution, Jaguar is a bodega (it says so right at the entrance!) with slot machine, jukebox, pool table, darts, cards, dice... and barstools for an even more authentic feel! Here, you can mingle without fuss and strike up a conversation with a local, even if there's a good chance that your English and/or theirs is not very good, but that doesn't change the conviviality. And it's good for your feeling of being part of real Danish life.

A library-library-café that has kept all its charm of the time before. Paludan is located in the old Jewish quarter, just behind the university library. Its history is linked to the students and the books they needed. The setting is very pleasant: a gourmet area set up in the middle of books and libraries on two levels! Teas and coffees are famous, you can also order wine or beer, sandwiches in case of small hunger or brunch on weekends. On Thursdays from 5 pm, debate around a literary work.

A little piece of France in Copenhagen and a love story at the start of the adventure! Chabadabada... A French woman falls in love with a Dane in Toulouse, and the next thing you know, a Franco-Danish café is born. The Bogcafé is above all a bookshop where you can buy the new literary season's publications and the French press, while enjoying a croque-monsieur or a quiche lorraine. An authentically French enclave in the heart of the Latin Quarter. Passing through here is also an opportunity to discover Danish books translated into French.

A historic café once frequented by Dan Turrèll, who lived in Alhambravej and was one of the mainstays of the place. The singer-novelist is no longer here, but other regulars - perhaps less prestigious - keep the atmosphere going around the pool table. Come here to refresh yourself with a pint of beer, 26 different draught beers and over 200 brewed versions served each year; or eat a Danish dish of the day accompanied by one of 40 schnapps to choose from! Outside, awnings and heat lamps keep you warm in cool weather!

A small, bright and cheerful café where you can enjoy some sandwiches served by a jovial owner. An address in the heart of Islands Brygge. Discover a modern Danish cuisine, prepared from A to Z with seasonal ingredients. For the less hungry, a gourmet plate filled with rye bread and homemade cold cuts will satisfy your appetite. When outdoor dining is possible, a charming and sunny terrace awaits you... Jazzy atmosphere. An address particularly appreciated by the inhabitants of the district.

Very good bar located in the night district of Kødbyen, essential to go out in Copenhagen, where lovers of good music, beer and youth of the capital meet. One of the oldest bars in the Meatpacking District. Its name evokes the old activity of the district when on Friday night masters and butcher apprentices came to drink a pint to close the week! Daily programming of music and DJ, we take advantage of it because the place is opened all the week except Sunday. Good music and varied clientele.

A game of pétanque... it's fun! Fernandel sang it and the Boulebar understood it well. Even if the atmosphere is a bit franchouillarde with sailors and pastis by the liter, the fact remains that the place is more than nice and very frequented by Danes of all ages! We drink, we eat, but we come here especially to shoot or to point! There are several bowling alleys where you can meet with friends for a relaxing moment. On Saturdays and Sundays, the game is accompanied by a brunch with flavors of the South of France. Really great!

In Nørrebro, a pub/auberge with a traditional look but a wild atmosphere at night! A great place to spend an evening with friends, enjoying a cold German beer and a homemade hot dog, or delicious German-inspired cuisine! Inside, the decor immerses us in the Black Forest, with animal skins and rustic furniture in the image of the place's sign: wild boar and deer antlers. All the more reason to rekindle your Gallic spirit to the sound of live music or the decibels of DJs on a program that's always very electric.

RvH's classicism and value for money. A sign that is easy to identify: a ring-shaped loaf of bread from the pretzel family wearing a crown. This royal bakery opened in 1897 and has been run by the same family ever since. It is considered to be the great specialist in wiener brød. A brown, moulded cereal bread which, as its name does not at first glance suggest, is a typical Danish speciality and not a Viennese one. A food base comparable to the local baguette! There are also generous sandwiches.

Founded in 2017 by Lars Williams and Mark Emil Hermansen, Empirical is a small distillery created on the industrial island of Refshaleøen. Over the course of the summer, we taste cocktails that are, to say the least, original, born of the distillation process, but above all of the importance of playing with flavors, aromas and the memories they fix in us or revive throughout our lives! While production is now based in New York, mixology continues in Copenhagen in fine weather. It's even better to share a moment together!

Here's an address that's sure to change our habits! This coffee bar is located in the Avril store. These advocates of specialty coffees use high-performance, designer machines: the superb Modbars for extra espresso, and the April Brewers (their own brand) for filter coffee. The company is committed. Its philosophy: "1 farmer, 1 roaster, 1 coffee", in fact it buys single-variety coffees directly from small independent producers to guarantee quality and traceability. You'll feel right at home in this cosy coffee shop.

The interior has remained unchanged since 1924, when Mrs. Ingeborg Johannesen moved in. Although the decor is a little dated, Alléenberg, located near the Frederiksberg gardens, remains a popular pub. Indeed, this address, well known to Copenhageners, has for decades been a favorite spot for students to hold parties, locals to have a beer with friends, and musicians and actors to meet up after the show. It's not unusual to find people singing around the old piano in the early hours of the morning.