ÅBEN Aarhus
Contemporary craft beer, rotating taps and a relaxed neighborhood buzz in a minimalist taproom tucked into Aarhus’ historic Latin Quarter.
Tucked into the cobbled streets of Aarhus’ Latin Quarter, ÅBEN Aarhus is a contemporary taproom showcasing the creativity of one of Denmark’s most exciting craft breweries. Inside the minimalist bar on Rosensgade, you can explore around two dozen rotating taps pouring ÅBEN’s own beers and guest brews from around the world, alongside an extensive bottle selection, low- and no-alcohol options, and a relaxed neighborhood vibe ideal for lingering conversations.
A brief summary to ÅBEN Aarhus
- Rosensgade 28, Aarhus, Aarhus C, 8000, DK
- Visit website
- Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 2 pm-11 pm
- Tuesday 2 pm-12 am
- Wednesday 2 pm-12 am
- Thursday 2 pm-12 am
- Friday 1 pm-2 am
- Saturday 1 pm-2 am
- Sunday 2 pm-8 pm
Local tips
- Visit in the late afternoon for a quieter experience and more time to chat with staff about the tap list before the evening crowds arrive.
- Order small pours or a flight-style selection to explore several different ÅBEN brews and guest beers rather than committing to a single pint.
- Combine a stop here with nearby sights such as Aarhus Cathedral and the Latin Quarter’s boutiques to turn your visit into a broader city stroll.
- If you discover a favorite beer on tap, ask whether it is available from the bottle fridge to take away as a souvenir of your visit.
- Keep an eye on seasonal or limited releases on the board; these often rotate quickly and may not be available on your next visit.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Seating Areas
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Trash Bins
ÅBEN Aarhus location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Mild Temperatures
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A Latin Quarter Taproom With a Modern Soul
ÅBEN Aarhus sits on Rosensgade in the city’s characterful Latin Quarter, an area known for narrow streets, historic facades and a laid-back, urban buzz. Step through the doors and the atmosphere flips from old-town cobbles to a clean, contemporary bar room: pale wood, simple lines and an uncluttered layout that puts the beer front and center. Large windows connect you back to the street life outside, so the bar feels both intimate and plugged into the city at the same time. Opened as ÅBEN’s first dedicated bar, the taproom quickly became the brewery’s Aarhus flagship. The space is compact enough to feel cozy, yet with enough tables, benches and bar seats to accommodate groups of friends, solo visitors and couples sliding in for a pre- or post-dinner drink. Music is present but not overpowering, and the focus tends to stay on conversation, discovery and what is currently pouring from the taps.Twenty-Plus Taps and a Wall of Bottles
The main draw here is the line of taps stretching across the back bar. ÅBEN Aarhus typically offers around 22–24 different beers on draft, showcasing a changing mix of ÅBEN’s own brews and carefully chosen guest beers. You might find crisp lagers, New England-style IPAs, sours, dark stouts and seasonal experiments all pouring side by side, making it an easy place to compare styles and explore new flavors in a single sitting. Beyond the taps, a well-stocked bottle and can fridge functions almost like a mini bottle shop. Here you can pick up ÅBEN beers to drink in or take home, alongside wine, kombucha, cider and several alcohol-free choices. Staff are used to guiding visitors through the options, whether you are curious about hazy IPAs, looking for something light and sessionable, or want to try a barrel-aged special release.Tastings, Stories and Beer Education
ÅBEN Aarhus also serves as a small hub for beer education. Structured tasting sessions introduce the brewery’s core styles and delve into the role of hops, malt and yeast in shaping different flavor profiles. Other formats explore a broader range of beers, comparing variations within the same style or spotlighting more experimental sour and dark beers. These guided tastings typically run from around an hour to two and a half hours depending on format, with multiple small pours that encourage discussion rather than simple consumption. Even outside formal events, the bar leans into storytelling. Chalkboard menus and staff recommendations often highlight where a beer was brewed, what inspired it, or which hop varieties are in the glass. The result is a setting where both seasoned craft enthusiasts and curious newcomers can learn something new, without the atmosphere ever tipping into seriousness or jargon.From Quick Pint to Long Evening Hangout
The taproom is designed to work for different kinds of visits. In the afternoon it can feel almost like a café, with soft light filtering in and a calm pace that suits a quiet solo visit or a relaxed chat over a single pint. Later in the day and into the evening the energy builds, especially on weekends, as groups gather at shared tables and fill the room with low, warm chatter. There is no full kitchen, so the focus remains firmly on drinks, but the central location makes it easy to combine a visit with nearby dining options in the Latin Quarter. Seating ranges from bar stools to simple wooden tables, and larger groups can often reserve space in advance for social events or informal celebrations. The ambience is casual and unpretentious, making it just as suitable for a spontaneous stop as for a planned night out.Urban Craft Beer Stop in the Heart of Aarhus
Because it sits within a short walk of major city sights such as Aarhus Cathedral, the Viking Museum and the streets of the Latin Quarter, ÅBEN Aarhus naturally doubles as a convenient pause in a wider day of urban exploration. It works well as an early-evening stop on a city break, a final drink after dinner nearby, or a meeting point for friends before heading deeper into the night. The bar’s combination of inventive beer list, approachable staff and central setting gives it a distinct place in Aarhus’ drinking scene. For anyone interested in modern Scandinavian craft brewing, it offers a concentrated snapshot: experimental yet accessible beers served in a sleek, understated space right in the middle of the old town grid.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Agnete og Havmanden
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Den Svangre
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Frederiks Plads
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Folkehuset Trøjborg
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Møllen i botanisk have Århus
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Historic mill at the heart of Aarhus's verdant botanical sanctuary, blending heritage with living gardens.
Greenhouses in the Botanical Garden
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Kunst ved Kaserneboulevarden
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University Park, Aarhus
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Explore seven centuries of art at SMK – Denmark’s national gallery, marrying old masters, modern pioneers, and cutting-edge exhibitions in stunning parkland surroundings.
Botanical Garden
1.4 km
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Nordisk Film Cinemas Trøjborg
1.4 km
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Trøjborg Beboerhus
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Udsigtspladsen
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Experience breathtaking city, harbor, and bay vistas from one of Aarhus C’s most beloved scenic viewpoints, perfect for relaxation and panoramic photography.
Tivoli Friheden
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Marselisborgmonumentet
3.1 km
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Flagpladsen
3.1 km
Historic plaza overlooking Aarhus Bay, gateway to royal heritage and astronomical discovery.
Unmissable attractions to see
KØN - Gender Museum Denmark
0.1 km
One of the world's few museums exploring gender, equality, and sexuality through history and contemporary dialogue.
The Occupation Museum
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Aarhus’ former Gestapo headquarters turned museum, where original cells, local stories and moral dilemmas bring Denmark’s wartime occupation chillingly close.
Latinerkvarteret
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Aarhus’ oldest quarter: cobbled lanes, medieval houses, indie shops and café terraces creating a compact, bohemian neighborhood just behind the cathedral.
Aarhus Cathedral
0.1 km
Aarhus Cathedral—Denmark’s tallest and longest church, home to medieval frescoes and ornate altarpiece, anchors the city’s vibrant heart with Gothic grace.
Latin Quarter
0.1 km
Aarhus’ Latin Quarter blends cobbled medieval streets, historic townhouses and bike-friendly lanes with creative cafés, boutiques and boundary-pushing Nordic dining.
Viking Museum
0.1 km
Walk where Vikings founded Aarhus 1,200 years ago in this underground museum beneath the city center.
Bishop's Square
0.2 km
Marselisborg Castle offers royal heritage, tranquil English-style gardens, and the dramatic changing of the guard—an essential cultural and green escape south of Aarhus city center.
Lille Torv
0.2 km
Aarhus Waterfront: a vibrant coastal promenade fusing striking modern architecture, rich maritime heritage, and lively urban culture along the city’s scenic bay.
Aarhus Theatre
0.2 km
Art Nouveau splendour, golden auditoriums and four busy stages make Aarhus Theatre the historic heart of live performance in Denmark’s second-largest city.
Vadestedet
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Historic river crossing turned vibrant canal-side strip, Vadestedet blends cafés, bars and bridges into Aarhus’ cosiest, most atmospheric urban meeting place.
Herman Sallings Plads
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Marselisborg Castle offers royal heritage, tranquil gardens, and public art in Aarhus—a unique glimpse into Danish monarchy, all set within lush, accessible parklands.
Ismael
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A poised bronze boy with bow and arrow brings quiet drama and historic artistry to the intimate city square of Klostertorvet in central Aarhus.
Sankt Clements Torv
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Compact, historic and constantly in motion, Sankt Clemens Torv is the everyday crossroads between cathedral, Viking past, riverside cafés and modern shopping Aarhus.
Klostertorvet
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Intimate cobbled square in central Aarhus where monastic history, café life and city shopping streets meet in a relaxed, atmospheric urban pocket.
History Hunts med Hvem.nu
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Hands-on history hunts in Aarhus’ Latin Quarter, where Viking traces and town stories turn into clue-driven adventures for curious families and small groups.
Essential places to dine
Mefisto Restaurant & Gårdhave
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Casablanca Aarhus
0.1 km
French‑style brasserie, famous brunch “Crunch” and cosy café‑bar atmosphere in the heart of Aarhus’ historic Latin Quarter.
Plant Food
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Carlton
0.1 km
A central Aarhus brasserie-style restaurant and bar where polished plates, a strong wine list and warm lighting create an intimate, grown‑up city evening.
Lecoq
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French-inspired brasserie and bar bringing Southern European warmth, wine and late-night energy to Aarhus’ atmospheric Latin Quarter on Graven.
L'estragon
0.1 km
L’estragon serves up refined French cuisine with Danish creativity in Aarhus’ Latin Quarter, offering intimate ambiance, seasonal tasting menus, and top-tier wine pairing.
Bernth & co
0.1 km
Artisanal restaurant blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary Nordic cuisine in central Aarhus
Den Rustikke
0.2 km
Discover Den Rustikke in Aarhus - where traditional Danish cuisine meets modern culinary artistry for an unforgettable dining experience.
Slap Af
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Experience the vibrant culinary scene at Slap Af in Aarhus – where exquisite dishes meet expertly crafted cocktails.
Sct. Oluf Restaurant
0.2 km
A vibrant French-inspired bistro offering creative cuisine and Danish hospitality in the artistic heart of Latinerkvarteret, Aarhus’ oldest and most atmospheric quarter.
OliNico
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Cozy Aarhus gastro grillbar on Mejlgade, serving generous modern European comfort food, daily changing menus and bistro classics at pleasantly low prices.
Pihlkjær Restaurant
0.2 km
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Restaurant Domestic
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Grappa Aps
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Teater Bodega
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
stoy
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LÏST Store
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Utzon
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Seramikku - Japandi Concept Store
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LAKOR Shop Aarhus
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Skagen Clothing
0.1 km
Minimalist Danish fashion where sustainable style meets everyday comfort.
COS
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A calm, design-led COS flagship on Aarhus’ historic Store Torv, blending Scandinavian minimalism, quality fabrics and thoughtful silhouettes in the city’s busy heart.
Jooma Aarhus
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Sophies Tøjhus
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& Vintage
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Badstue Rock
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Panduro Hobby
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Mads Nørgaard
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RAASTED
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Paustian Lille Torv
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
ÅBEN Aarhus
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Contemporary craft beer, rotating taps and a relaxed neighborhood buzz in a minimalist taproom tucked into Aarhus’ historic Latin Quarter.
Café Under Masken
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PV (Pustervig) - Kaffe & Cocktails
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Alberts - Cocktailbar i Aarhus
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Mig og Ølsnedkeren
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Ris Ras Filliongongong
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Bar Smil Aarhus
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The Old Irish Pub
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Cafe Gyden
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Two Socks Ginbar
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Clemens Bar
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Fairbar
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Hornsleth Bar Aarhus
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Herr Bartels
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Heidi's Bier Bar Aarhus
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Fun-filled
- Lively
- Relaxing
- Unique
- Casual
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Minimalist Designs
- Modern Designs
- Colorful Aesthetics
For the architecture buff
- Modern
- Heritage Neighborhoods
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Aesthetic Corners
- Reel-Friendly
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
- Car-Free Access
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Adventure Photo Shoot
- Day Trip
- Weekend Getaway
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- LGBT Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Wheelchair Access
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
- Business Friendly