Kødbyens Fiskebar

Industrial-chic seafood in Copenhagen’s former Meatpacking District, where ultra-fresh Nordic fish, natural wines and a buzzing bar scene meet under one concrete roof.

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Set in Copenhagen’s once-gritty Meatpacking District, Kødbyens Fiskebar marries ultra-fresh Nordic seafood with a cool, industrial edge. Inside a former butcher’s shop, bare concrete, steel and a glowing fish tank frame a menu built around seasonal fish, oysters and shellfish, paired with natural-leaning wines and creative cocktails. It is casual yet chef-driven: bar seats, shared tables and small plates keep things relaxed, while a Michelin nod and meticulous sourcing give the food serious culinary clout.

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Flæsketorvet 100, Copenhagen, København V, 1711, DK
+4532155656
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Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours
Luxury
Indoor
Mobile reception: 5 out of 5

Monday 11:30 am-12 am
Tuesday 11:30 am-12 am
Wednesday 11:30 am-12 am
Thursday 11:30 am-12 am
Friday 11:30 am-1 am
Saturday 11:30 am-1 am
Sunday 11:30 am-12 am

Local tips

Reserve ahead for evening visits, especially Thursday to Saturday, and request a booth by the fish tank or a seat at the bar if you enjoy watching the action.
Plan to order multiple smaller and medium plates rather than a single main, as portions are refined; this is the best way to explore oysters, raw dishes and a hot seafood course.
Budget for a higher-end meal by Copenhagen standards; seafood platters and whole-shellfish dishes can significantly increase the final bill.
Come slightly earlier in the evening if you prefer a lower noise level; later time slots are livelier as the surrounding Meatpacking District fills up.

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Seafood with a Raw-Meatpacking Backdrop

Kødbyens Fiskebar sits in the heart of Copenhagen’s Kødbyen, the former Meatpacking District, where white tile warehouses, loading bays and neon signs form an atmospheric stage for one of the city’s most characterful seafood restaurants. The building once housed a butcher’s operation, and that past still shows in the long, low façade, big windows and functional industrial bones. Today the hooks, tiles and concrete serve a different purpose: a deliberately unfussy frame for precise, produce-led cooking from the nearby seas. Inside, the first impression is of space and motion. The room stretches around a huge central bar, with high stools, scattered tables and a few coveted booths looking onto a shimmering fish tank. The designers leaned into the setting rather than hiding it: exposed pipework, polished concrete floors and utilitarian chairs offset softer touches of candlelight, wood and rippling light reflections from water features. It is striking but not precious, more bustling canteen than hushed temple of gastronomy.

Nordic Waters on the Plate

The kitchen’s obsession is seafood in all its forms, from briny oysters and raw fish to buttery, slow-cooked fillets and steaming bowls of mussels. The menu typically divides into smaller snacks, mid-sized plates and more substantial dishes, encouraging a flexible, almost tapas-like way of ordering. Diners might begin with an oyster tasting flight, a tartare of Nordic fish with bright herbs, or a delicate ceviche-style preparation that shows off the day’s catch. Larger plates often spotlight a single fish – halibut, brill, hiramasa or turbot – cooked simply and paired with sharply seasonal vegetables, emulsions and broths. There is a playful streak, seen in airy foams or vivid green sauces, but the cooking keeps one foot firmly in the realm of comfort food. Mussels, for example, are served in generous, steaming pots with rustic bread to mop up the sauce, while occasionally lobster or crab appears in richer, celebratory guises. Portions are measured rather than huge, reflecting a fine-dining sensibility within a relaxed room.

From Michelin Attention to Natural Wines

Kødbyens Fiskebar has drawn the eye of international guides, earning a place in the Michelin Guide thanks to its serious sourcing and consistent execution. That recognition has not translated into white tablecloths or hushed tones. Instead, the room hums with conversation, music and clinking glasses, led by a young, informal team of servers and bartenders in casual dress. The drinks list leans towards crisp whites, sparkling wines and an evolving selection of natural or low-intervention bottles suited to oysters and shellfish. By-the-glass options allow for pairing across several courses, and the bar also mixes simple, seafood-friendly cocktails alongside local sodas and beers. Wine might arrive in an ice bucket tucked by your stool or even resting on the floor, a deliberate gesture that underlines the restaurant’s anti-stuffy ethos.

Meatpacking Nightlife and Indoor Buzz

The experience here is as much about the energy of Kødbyen as it is about what is on the plate. As evening falls, the surrounding square fills with people drifting between bars and restaurants, while taxis and bicycles weave through the warehouse grid. Inside Fiskebar the noise level rises, glasses are refilled and the industrial shell warms with candlelight and conversation. There is no waterfront view or postcard skyline, but large windows open onto the square and, in warmer months, outdoor seating brings the action even closer. On chillier nights, the deep booths, dim lighting and the movement of fish in the central tank create a cocoon from the wind outside. It feels urban, social and distinctly Copenhagen: a place where high-quality cooking, design consciousness and an easygoing attitude coexist.

Casual Dining with a Gourmet Edge

Visiting Kødbyens Fiskebar is best approached with an open, relaxed mindset. This is not a rigid three-course format but a loose framework that rewards curiosity and sharing. Ordering several smaller plates to pass around, asking the staff for guidance on what is particularly fresh that day, and letting the bar suggest a glass or two of wine captures the spirit of the place. Service is intentionally informal, more like a buzzing wine bar than a formal dining room, yet the underlying structure is tight: fast-moving runners, a focused kitchen and carefully controlled pacing. The pricing reflects Copenhagen’s status as a high-cost city and the quality of seafood involved, making it more of a celebratory or special-occasion stop than an everyday canteen. For travelers keen to taste modern Nordic seafood in a setting that feels rooted in the city’s contemporary life, Kødbyens Fiskebar offers a vivid, memorable slice of Copenhagen after dark.

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Seafood with a Raw-Meatpacking Backdrop

Nordic Waters on the Plate

From Michelin Attention to Natural Wines

Meatpacking Nightlife and Indoor Buzz

Casual Dining with a Gourmet Edge

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Cykelslangen

Copenhagen Central Post Building

Copenhagen Central Station

Havneholmen 33

Frihedsstøtten

Copenhagen Visitor Service

H. C. Andersens Blvd.

Enghaveparken

Lur Blowers

National Museum of Denmark

Vandkunsten Springvand

Danish Architecture Centre

The Stable Boy's House

Frederiksholms Kanal

Lille Langebro

Unmissable attractions to see

Freddys Bar

Øksnehallen

Istedgade

Legepladsen i Skydebanehaven

Mikkeller Bar

Folkehuset Absalon

Det Ny Teater

Model train display

The Tube

Red Sightseeing Copenhagen

Planetarium

Rutschebanen

Himmelskibet

Tivoli Gardens

Værnedamsvej

Essential places to dine

Kødbyens Fiskebar

Fleisch

Paté Paté

Je t'aime

Ristorante Buono

MASH Penthouse

Cofoco

Delphine

LUN restaurant & winebar

Smagsløget

Bevi Bevi

Maple Casual Dining

The Harbour

Madklubben Vesterbro

Retour Vesterbro

Markets, malls and hidden boutiques

Funky Junky

Fisketorvet Copenhagen Mall

Flying Tiger Copenhagen

Tivoli Gift Shop

C. G. Nordic clothing and gifts

Artikel København

Souvenir Gift Shop

Wonderful Souvenirs

Danish Souvenirs

Viking Souvenirs

Carmen Copenhagen

København K

Souvenir Shop

Wasteland

Quirky Lane

Essential bars & hidden hideouts

GAY Copenhagen Nightclub