Den Brølende And

A roaring basement at the heart of Odense nights

Hidden below Klingenberg in Odense’s compact city centre, Den Brølende And – the Roaring Duck – is a true underground bar, in both senses of the word. A set of stairs leads you from the street into a low‑ceilinged basement that feels instantly separate from everyday life above. Here, the focus is on uncomplicated fun: loud music, packed dance floors and a crowd that has come to let off steam. The space is relatively compact, which adds to the energy. When it fills up late in the evening, the dance floor, bar and seating areas quickly blend into one buzzing room. Coloured lights sweep the walls, lyrics are shouted rather than sung, and it is perfectly normal to see people dancing on benches and tables as the night wears on.

Music, sing‑alongs and the infamous "Andespand"

Den Brølende And revolves around familiar hits: international pop anthems, rock sing‑alongs and plenty of Danish favourites. Tracks by local legends often prompt full‑room choruses, helped along by bartenders who are known to sing while they pour. The atmosphere is light‑hearted and a little chaotic, designed more for belting out choruses with strangers than for quiet conversation. The bar menu leans into the party spirit with easy‑drinking beers, shots and mixed drinks. A signature shared cocktail, the so‑called "Andespand" served in a tub or bucket, is made for groups to gather around before heading back onto the floor. It’s the sort of place where rounds appear quickly and time moves surprisingly fast between evening and early morning.

Karaoke Thursdays and long Friday afternoons

Each night has its own character. Thursdays are dedicated to karaoke, giving you the chance to take centre stage and dedicate a power ballad to friends, flirts or whoever happens to be listening. The mood is forgiving and playful; performances are applauded for enthusiasm rather than perfection. On Fridays the bar often opens earlier, turning the basement into a casual after‑work hangout that gradually transforms into a full‑blown party. By late evening, both Fridays and Saturdays run on a similar formula: DJ‑curated hits, shifting themed events and a steady flow of locals and students who know the place well.

Private parties and group celebrations

Beyond walk‑in nights out, Den Brølende And also hosts private events in a smaller back bar that can be reserved for groups. This makes it popular for birthdays, graduations, club gatherings and company parties that roll seamlessly into the regular nightlife once the formalities are over. The set‑up is straightforward: a dedicated space, customised music within the bar’s party‑friendly style and access to the main bar’s drinks. For organisers looking for a central Odense venue where guests can dance without worrying about being too loud, the subterranean location is a clear advantage.

What to expect from a night at the Roaring Duck

Nights here start late and end later. The bar generally opens around 20:00 from Thursday to Saturday, with closing times stretching to the early hours. Early in the evening there is more space to talk, while after midnight the focus shifts almost entirely to dancing. The dress code is casual, with everything from relaxed student outfits to more dressed‑up weekend looks. Lighting is dim, sound levels are high and seating is secondary to the dance floor. If you enjoy a boisterous, good‑humoured crowd and know at least a few chorus lines to international or Danish hits, you will blend in easily. For many in Odense, Den Brølende And is less about polished cocktails and more about stories you only half remember the next day – in other words, classic late‑night bar culture in the middle of town.