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Søgaards Bryghus

Family-run copper-kettle brewpub in central Aalborg, where in-house beer, Italian-inflected food and a working cellar brewery animate historic C. W. Obels Plads.

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Søgaards Bryghus is a characterful brewpub and restaurant on C. W. Obels Plads in central Aalborg, where gleaming copper kettles, in-house beer and a family-run Italian-inspired kitchen come together under one roof. Established in 2004 by the Søgaard family, it has grown into a multifaceted venue with café, gastropub, delicatessen and a working brewery and distillery in the cellar. From morning coffee and cakes to hearty dinners and craft brews, it is a lively social hub right in the historic city core.

A brief summary to Søgaards Bryghus

  • C. W. Obels Pl. 1A, Aalborg, Aalborg Centrum, 9000, DK
  • +4598161114
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  • Duration: 1 to 3 hours
  • Mid ranged
  • Environment icon Indoor
  • Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
  • Tuesday 10 am-10 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-10 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-10:30 pm
  • Friday 10 am-11 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-11 pm

Local tips

  • Plan time to explore the visible brewing kettles and cellar brewery; if tours are offered during your visit, they add a deeper layer to the experience.
  • Try a tasting flight of the house beers before committing to a full glass to discover your preferred style from the in-house brewery.
  • If you enjoy pastries and cakes, visit earlier in the day to combine the café side with a look at the brewery in a calmer atmosphere.
  • Book ahead for evening visits on weekends and during events, as the square location and multiple concepts can make it busy.
  • In warmer months, request a table on the square to soak up Aalborg’s street life with your beer or coffee.
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A family brewery at the heart of Aalborg

Søgaards Bryghus occupies a prominent corner of C. W. Obels Plads, a cobbled square in Aalborg’s historic centre where old facades meet a steady city buzz. Founded in 2004 by Lisa and Claus Søgaard, the brewery-restaurant grew out of a long family career in Danish hospitality before the couple chose to put down roots in Aalborg. The result is a warm, lived-in space that feels equal parts local meeting place and working brewery. From the outside, large windows open onto the square, revealing a mix of café tables, dining nooks and the house’s shining copper brewing vessels. Inside, the scale is generous yet intimate, with separate areas that each give a slightly different take on the same convivial theme.

From copper kettles to cellar brewhouse

Step through the entrance and the first thing you notice are the two impressive copper kettles and the compact distillery setup. They are not just for show: the heart of Søgaards Bryghus lies below street level, where a small brewhouse with ten-hectolitre tanks produces house beers and a growing range of spirits. Large interior windows and glass panels let you peek into this production world, turning the brewing process into part of the décor. On certain days, guided brewery tours lead down into the cellar, where stainless steel tanks line brick and concrete rooms and staff explain mashing, fermenting and the subtleties of different beer styles.

Café, gastro pub and Italian-inflected kitchen

Over the years the house has evolved into several complementary concepts under one roof. Fru Søgaard serves as café and patisserie, with morning coffee, layered cakes and breads emerging from the in-house bakery. La Bottega adds a delicatessen and takeaway counter, while Hr. Søgaard functions as the more robust gastropub side, focused on beer-friendly dishes. The kitchen carries a distinct Italian accent rooted in the Roman region, reflecting the influence of chef and baker Carlo Liberati, who took over both the hot line and the ovens. Menus tend to move from breakfast and brunch plates through lighter lunches to substantial evening dishes, with an emphasis on good raw ingredients and an unfussy, brasserie-style presentation.

Social square life and cosy interiors

Søgaards Bryghus is tightly woven into daily life on C. W. Obels Plads. In fine weather, outdoor tables spill onto the square, blurring the line between terrace, café and public space. It is as common to see locals lingering over a single coffee and pastry as it is to find groups settling in for a long evening of tasting flights and shared plates. Indoors, the mood leans towards rustic-modern: exposed beams, warm woods and industrial metal details set a relaxed backdrop for the copper kettles’ glow. The lighting is soft rather than dramatic, designed for conversation. You can find quieter corners for lingering meals as well as livelier sections closer to the bar and taps.

Tastings, events and evolving traditions

Beyond everyday service, the house hosts themed evenings built around both beer and wine. Tasting sessions in the brewery or bar might highlight seasonal brews, while dedicated wine nights occasionally bring in producers for structured flights matched with small dishes. Over more than two decades, such events have helped to shape Søgaards Bryghus into a local institution that still experiments and adapts. At its core, though, the experience remains straightforward: freshly brewed beer, an active cellar, an Italian-influenced kitchen and a central Aalborg setting that makes it easy to drop by for anything from a mid-morning espresso to a full evening in good company.

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