Cabaret Bornholm

Cocktails and cabaret spirit on Bornholm’s north coast

Cabaret Bornholm brings a slice of urban bar culture to the little town of Allinge, just inland from the harbour and rugged coastline of northern Bornholm. From the outside it looks modest, set along Rønnevej among houses and small businesses, but step through the door in the evening and you enter a softer world of low light, music and the clink of glasses. Rather than a loud nightclub, the mood is that of an intimate cocktail lounge shaped by the island’s slower rhythm. It’s a place to transition from long sightseeing days into relaxed, sociable evenings, with a drink in hand and no rush to be anywhere else.

Tapas plates and bar bites with a Danish island twist

Listed as both a cocktail bar and a tapas bar, Cabaret Bornholm leans into sharing plates and simple dishes designed to match drinks rather than dominate the night. Expect small bites, platters that can be shared between friends, and a menu that tends to be more savory than elaborate. You are on Bornholm, so it is common for local ingredients to find their way into the kitchen: smoked and cured products from island producers, cheeses from nearby farms, and seasonal vegetables when available. The idea is casual: order a couple of plates to share, see how hungry you really are, then add another round if the evening stretches on.

Inside the bar: intimate corners and a social counter

The interior balances bar‑side energy with quieter corners. A long counter gives you a front‑row view of bottles and shakers, while smaller tables along the walls suit couples or pairs catching up over a drink. Lighting tends to the warm and dim, more flattering than functional, with music providing a steady background rather than a dancefloor beat. This layout makes Cabaret Bornholm flexible: early in the evening it feels almost like a lounge, later it becomes more animated as groups arrive for a nightcap or a last round after dinner elsewhere in town. Conversation is very much part of the experience; this is somewhere to talk, not shout.

Bornholm evenings: from coastal walks to late‑night drinks

Part of the appeal here is context. Allinge is known for its cliffs, harbor life and sea views, and many visitors spend the day outdoors: walking the coastline, cycling through villages, or exploring nearby historic sites. Cabaret Bornholm fits naturally at the end of such days, offering an indoor counterpart to the island’s open landscapes. The bar usually opens in the early evening and continues into the small hours, making it one of the livelier nighttime options in this stretch of Bornholm. On cooler nights it becomes a welcome refuge from the Baltic wind; on warm summer evenings it can feel like a gathering point for people who are not quite ready to call it a night.

Who it suits and how to enjoy it best

Cabaret Bornholm is best suited to adults looking for a relaxed bar rather than a full‑service restaurant. It works well for couples, pairs of friends and solo travelers comfortable at the bar. Families with young children are less common, largely due to the late opening hours and focus on cocktails. If you want a quiet seat, aim for earlier in the evening when the first drinks are poured and there is more space to choose your corner. Later on, embrace the social side: sit at the counter, chat with the staff if language allows, and treat the tapas as a companion to your drinks rather than a main event. As in many Danish places, you may find that a little effort with a few local phrases goes a long way toward warming up the night.

Seasonal rhythms on a Baltic island

Bornholm’s tourism is highly seasonal, and Cabaret Bornholm reflects that rhythm. Summer months bring longer opening periods, more visitors and a livelier atmosphere as holidaymakers fill the town. Outside peak season, evenings can be much quieter, with a more local crowd and shorter hours. The weather also shapes the experience. On clear, mild nights you might arrive after watching sunset over the nearby coast; in colder months, stepping inside from the dark street can feel like entering a cocoon of light and sound. Either way, the bar serves as a small nocturnal anchor point in an otherwise tranquil island town.