Reventlow's Gastropub & Burgers

Burgers, Baskets and a Taste of Island Comfort

Reventlow's Gastropub & Burgers is Marstal’s take on the modern burger bar, blending pub classics with informal island charm. Inside the low-key space, the menu leans into comfort food: stacked burgers, loaded fries, and sharing baskets piled with onion rings, wings and other fried favorites. Portions are designed for relaxed, sociable eating rather than fine dining ceremony, with plenty of finger food to match a cold beer. Price-wise, it sits in the middle range for Denmark, with a typical meal and drink costing roughly what you would expect for a casual dinner on Ærø. You come here as much for the atmosphere as for the food: it is the kind of place where you might start with a burger and end up lingering at the bar, trading stories with locals.

A Historic Street with a Pub Heart

The gastropub occupies a snug spot on Kongensgade, Marstal’s traditional main artery, lined with low houses and small shops that reflect the town’s seafaring past. Step through the door and the outside quiet gives way to a denser, more convivial energy: clinking glasses, low conversations and the occasional cheer from a quiz or karaoke round. The interior favors unfussy, modern pub design rather than polished formality. Wood, dark tones and simple furnishings create an easygoing setting where practical comfort wins over decoration. You are never far from the bar counter, which acts as the social hub of the room and frames much of the evening’s entertainment.

Weekly Rituals and Late-Night Rhythm

Beyond the food, Reventlow’s is structured around recurring theme nights that give each evening its own character. Early in the week can bring small perks such as complimentary coffee or drink promotions, helping to draw regulars even on quieter days. Midweek, the tone shifts to playful competition with game nights, quizzes and karaoke sessions that turn the compact room into a stage. Toward the weekend, the lights dim and live music takes over. Bands or solo acts set up close to the bar, filling the space with rock covers, acoustic sets or local acts. On these nights, closing times stretch later and the gastropub feels more like a small music venue, with people drifting between the bar, high tables and the improvised dance floor.

An Evening Base for Exploring Marstal’s Social Side

For travelers, the gastropub serves as an informal base to tap into Marstal’s social life. It is a natural follow-up to a day of cycling, sailing or wandering the harbor, offering a straightforward place to refuel and see how the town unwinds after dark. Danish, German and English often mingle at neighboring tables, reflecting Ærø’s mix of locals and visiting holidaymakers. Solo visitors can easily find a seat at the bar and strike up conversation, while couples and small groups gravitate to tables with a clear view of the small performance area. The dress code is as relaxed as the setting: this is a come-as-you-are kind of place, where wind-tousled hair from the harbor is entirely in keeping with the mood.

Practicalities, Seasons and When to Visit

Reventlow’s typically opens in the evening from Thursday through Saturday, with closing hours running around midnight on Thursdays and pushing into the early hours on Friday and Saturday. Hours may expand in the height of summer and contract outside the main season, so it is wise to check current times before planning a late night. Given the modest size of the interior, the room fills quickly on live music nights and during island holidays. Arriving earlier in the evening usually makes it easier to find a table and order food before the bar shifts fully into entertainment mode. Mobile reception in this part of Marstal is generally strong, and amenities such as restrooms and indoor seating are on site, but this is very much a pub rather than a full-service complex, so expect a focused, intimate venue rather than sprawling facilities.