Copenhagen · Best Bars · Curated · Updated 2026

Best Bars in Copenhagen

Discover the best bars in Copenhagen. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best bars in Copenhagen

denmark/copenhagen/bar/mikkeller-bar

Mikkeller Bar

Intimate cellar bar in Vesterbro where Mikkeller’s story began, pairing clean Scandinavian design with a constantly changing lineup of inventive craft beers.

Viktoriagade 8, B-C, 1655 København
4.5 Excellent 3,232 reviews
denmark/copenhagen/bar/ruby

Ruby

Hidden in an 18th‑century canal‑side townhouse, Ruby pairs quietly glamorous, apartment‑style interiors with some of Copenhagen’s most considered cocktails.

Nybrogade 10, 1203 København
4.5 Excellent 1,754 reviews
denmark/copenhagen/bar/lidkoeb

Lidkoeb

Multi-level Vesterbro cocktail hideaway with courtyard hygge, inventive drinks and an intimate whisky loft pouring 200+ bottles in a historic brick building.

Vesterbrogade 72B, 1620 København
4.5 Excellent 1,347 reviews
denmark/copenhagen/bar/curfew

Curfew

Hidden behind a bookshelf in vibrant Vesterbro, Curfew is an intimate speakeasy-style bar where vintage glamour, jazz and inventive cocktails create a timeless night out.

Vesterbrogade 20, 1620 København V
4.5 Excellent 895 reviews
denmark/copenhagen/bar/library-bar

Library Bar

Velvety armchairs, leather‑bound books and live jazz set the scene for classic cocktails in one of Copenhagen’s most atmospheric hotel bars.

Bernstorffsgade 4, 1570 København
4.4 Very Good 712 reviews
denmark/copenhagen/bar/balderdash

Balderdash

A shapeshifting cocktail sanctuary in a 1732 townhouse where seasonality, spirits, and art converge.

1151 k, Valkendorfsgade 11, 1151 København K
4.6 Excellent 629 reviews
denmark/copenhagen/bar/1656-cocktail-bar

1656 Cocktail Bar

Hidden behind an unmarked door in Vesterbro, 1656 serves inventive cocktails in a dimly lit, speakeasy-style hideaway made for slow, late-night conversations.

Gasværksvej 33, 1656 København V
4.6 Excellent 657 reviews
denmark/copenhagen/bar/duck-and-cover-cocktailbar

Duck and Cover - Cocktailbar

Basement cocktail sanctuary in Vesterbro, blending 1960s Danish living-room charm with quietly inventive, seasonally driven drinks and a relaxed, intimate mood.

Dannebrogsgade 6, 1660 København V
4.7 Excellent 664 reviews
denmark/copenhagen/bar/the-shamrock-inn

The Shamrock Inn

Central Copenhagen’s longtime Irish pub, pouring hearty pints, hosting live music and screening big matches in a cosy, wood-lined two-storey setting.

Jernbanegade 7, 1608 København
4.3 Very Good 1,152 reviews
denmark/copenhagen/bar/the-bird-and-the-churchkey

The Bird and The Churchkey

Copenhagen’s cozy gin haven on Gammel Strand, blending an impressive spirits list, craft beers and playful hangout vibes in a series of intimate, low-lit rooms.

Gammel Strand 44, 1202 København K
4.2 Very Good 746 reviews

More to explore in Copenhagen

Jump into the most useful discovery pages nearby, from experiences and heritage highlights to food, stays, shopping, and evening ideas.

the little mermaid statue ...
Destination guide

More about Copenhagen

Discover Copenhagen: A perfect blend of history, modernity, and vibrant culture, where picturesque canals, stunning architecture, and world-class dining await you.

Tell me more about Copenhagen
Mobile App
Get the app

Your all‑in‑one travel companion app

Explore expert travel guides, compare and book tours, experiences, hotels, and more—all from the palm of your hand. Download now for seamless trip planning wherever your wanderlust takes you.

Select Currency

Choose the currency you want prices to display in.