Ølhuzed Hasle

An intimate beer hideaway in Hasle’s main street

Ølhuzed sits on Storegade, the main street of Hasle, a compact port town on the rugged west coast of Bornholm. From the outside it looks like a modest local bar folded into the traditional streetscape, but step through the door and you’re in a relaxed living-room-style space built entirely around the love of good beer. The atmosphere is informal and welcoming, with simple furnishings, shelves of bottles and a bar that quickly becomes the room’s social centre. Natural light from the street mixes with the warm glow of bar lighting, making it feel equally comfortable for an afternoon pause or an evening session. The room is big enough to feel lively when busy, but small enough that you can still chat easily with the staff about what is on tap. It feels very much rooted in Hasle: a place where locals drop in, but where travellers are gently folded into the mix.

Bornholm brews meet Europe’s beer heartlands

Bornholm has developed a serious reputation for craft beer, and Ølhuzed grew out of the desire to showcase that scene while also pouring great beers from abroad. The bar focuses on a wide selection of bottles, cans and rotating taps that highlight small Danish producers and local Bornholm breweries alongside classics from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, France and Austria. Styles can range from clean lagers and crisp pilsners to hop-forward IPAs, rich stouts and more experimental sours or seasonal releases. The selection changes regularly, so there is usually something new to try even if you have visited before. If you are unsure where to start, the team is happy to guide you toward a beer that suits your taste, whether that is something light and refreshing after a day outdoors or a complex sipper for a slower evening.

Beyond beer: simple bites and easygoing comforts

Although Ølhuzed is first and foremost a beer bar, it also recognises that a little food makes good beer even better. The current menu centres on a tapas-style plate built around local delicacies and a generous portion of nachos, served either plain or with chicken. Portions are designed for sharing, making them ideal to split between friends over a couple of drinks. There is more than beer behind the bar: wine, a considered selection of spirits, hot drinks and colourful Italian sodas mean that non-beer drinkers are not left out. Snacks such as nuts or crisps are usually available, and the mood is deliberately unfussy. Tables, stools and a few softer seats allow you to settle in, while the compact room makes it easy to keep track of your group.

A Bornholm evening built around good conversation

What defines time at Ølhuzed is less about spectacle and more about the rhythm of a laid-back evening. This is the kind of place where you might start with a local Bornholm brew, move on to a Belgian classic and finish with something adventurous from a small Danish brewery, all the while talking hops, malt and travel stories with whoever is sitting nearby. Music plays in the background at a level that allows conversation, and lighting softens as the evening progresses, adding to the cosy mood. On certain days the bar hosts tastings, themed events or informal gatherings tied to particular breweries or styles, giving beer enthusiasts an extra reason to linger longer. For many visitors, it becomes a natural end-point after coastal walks, bike rides or sightseeing along the island’s dramatic western shoreline.

A small bar with a big beer reputation

Despite its modest size, Ølhuzed has earned recognition within Denmark’s beer community, including an award from national beer enthusiasts that underlines its commitment to quality. That recognition reflects the owners’ focus on keeping the selection sharp, treating storage and serving conditions with care, and constantly seeking out new brews worth pouring. For travellers, that translates into a reliable spot to explore the breadth of modern beer without leaving Hasle. Whether you are a dedicated beer nerd ticking off rare bottles or a casual drinker curious about what makes Bornholm’s brewing scene special, Ølhuzed offers an intimate, character-filled setting in which to discover it.