K-Bar: Copenhagen’s Cocktail Pioneer
Leading Copenhagen’s cocktail revolution, K-Bar blends innovative mixology, Scandinavian style, and canal-side ambiance for an unforgettable urban bar experience.
Set along the tranquil canals of central Copenhagen, K-Bar has won acclaim as one of the city’s original high-end cocktail bars. With a creative spirit since the early 2000s, this sophisticated lounge balances classic bartending with inspired local innovations. Expect high-end artistry, a stylish yet unpretentious crowd, and a setting just moments from major city landmarks.
A brief summary to K-Bar
- Ved Stranden 20, Copenhagen, København K, 1061, DK
- +4531606660
- Visit website
- Tuesday 4 pm-1 am
- Wednesday 4 pm-1 am
- Thursday 4 pm-1 am
- Friday 4 pm-2 am
- Saturday 4 pm-2 am
Local tips
- Arrive early, especially on weekends, as the bar is often packed after 8pm.
- Ask bartenders for off-menu creations; they’re renowned for personalized cocktails.
- Window seats offer the best views of the canal—perfect for people-watching.
- Service is table-based, so relax and let staff come to you.
- Dress smart-casual; while not strict, the crowd tends toward elegant attire.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Agnete and the Merman Statue
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Discover the Agnete and the Merman statue in Copenhagen, a stunning representation of love and Danish folklore by Højbro Bridge.
Højbro
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Aarhus University Park: Where world-renowned academic heritage, Danish modernism, and lush green landscapes meet in the heart of Aarhus for a uniquely peaceful escape.
Højbro Pl.
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Step inside the Ole Rømer Observatory in Aarhus for immersive astronomy, captivating night sky sessions, and an Art Nouveau landmark with Danish scientific heritage.
Frederik VII
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Bronze monument in central Copenhagen commemorating King Frederik VII and Denmark’s 19th-century transition to constitutional monarchy, steps from political landmarks.
Holmens Bro
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Historic cobblestone lanes, colorful houses, indie boutiques, and a bohemian café scene—Aarhus’s Latin Quarter is the city’s creative, cultural soul.
Amagertorv
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Aarhus’s University Park blends Danish modernist architecture, lush gardens, and student life into one of the city’s most tranquil and historically significant green spaces.
The Danish Parliament
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Experience Skagen’s rich maritime and industrial heritage, with vintage engines, interactive exhibits, and a harbor-inspired café in a welcoming community setting.
Equestrian statue of Christian IX
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Explore Denmark's industrial past at Industrimuseet in Horsens, an interactive museum with working machines, workshops, and personal stories from Denmark's iron and steam era.
Søren Aabye Kierkegaard by Louis Hasselriis
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Explore Denmark's industrial evolution at Horsens' Industrimuseet, featuring authentic exhibits and interactive displays for all ages.
The War Museum
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Explore 500 years of Danish military history in Copenhagen's historic arsenal.
Kongens Nytorv
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Historic observatory in Aarhus combining hands-on stargazing, interactive astronomy exhibits, and tranquil parkland with panoramic city views.
The King's New Square
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Nytorv
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C.F. Tietgens Hus
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Nytorv 2
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Aarhus’ historic Latin Quarter blends medieval lanes, bohemian charm, vibrant cafés, and local boutiques, making it the creative soul of Denmark’s second-largest city.
Unmissable attractions to see
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Segway Tours Copenhagen
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Bishop Absalon
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Højbro Plads
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Nikolaj Art Gallery
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Stork Fountain
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Gammel Strand
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Denmark's stately national gallery with masterpieces from the Renaissance to modern art, housed in a striking blend of classical and contemporary architecture in Copenhagen.
Christiansborg Palace
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Thorvaldsens Museum
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Church of Holmen
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Guinness World Records Museum
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Børsen
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Explore Copenhagen’s Ripley’s Believe It or Not!—an imaginative museum of fascinating oddities, curiosities, and interactive wonders at City Hall Square.
Slotsholmen
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Pub Crawl Copenhagen
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Jægersborggade: Copenhagen’s creative boulevard, with indie cafés, street art, and world-class cuisine in vibrant Nørrebro—essential for lovers of unique urban experiences.
Essential places to dine
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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Strøget
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1105
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Luke's Bar
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Taphouse
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