Den Standhaftige Tinsoldat af Odense
A small, steadfast neighborhood beer bar in Odense C where inexpensive drinks, local regulars, and a laid-back dive-bar atmosphere tell their own quiet story.
Tucked into a narrow cobbled street in Odense’s historic center, Den Standhaftige Tinsoldat is a no-nonsense neighborhood beer bar with a distinctly local soul. Named after Hans Christian Andersen’s famous tale, this laid-back watering hole trades polish for character: creaking floors, well-worn tables, and a regulars’ crowd that spans students, workers, and old friends who have been coming here for decades. Expect inexpensive drinks, a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere, and the feeling of stepping into a piece of lived-in Odense nightlife history.
A brief summary to Den Standhaftige Tinsoldat Af Odense
- Frue Kirkestræde 3, Odense C, Odense C, 5000, DK
- +4565910019
- Duration: 0.5 to 3 hours
- Budget
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Thursday 12 pm-11 pm
- Friday 12 am-9 am
- Saturday 10 pm-9 am
Local tips
- Plan your visit for late evening Thursday to Saturday if you want the liveliest atmosphere, as these are the core nights when the bar really fills up.
- Bring cash or a common bank card, as smaller local bars sometimes have limited payment options and may not accept every international card type.
- Do not expect food service; eat beforehand nearby and treat Den Standhaftige Tinsoldat primarily as a place for drinks and conversation.
- If you prefer a quieter experience, arrive soon after opening on a Thursday before the late-night crowd grows.
Den Standhaftige Tinsoldat Af Odense location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Cold Weather
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Mild Temperatures
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A local bar with a fairy-tale name
Den Standhaftige Tinsoldat borrows its name from the steadfast tin soldier of Hans Christian Andersen’s story, and while there is nothing fairy-tale fancy about it, the bar has its own kind of charm. Set just off the main streets of Odense C, it has the cozy, slightly worn feel of a long-lived hangout that has seen countless evenings of conversation, card games, and shared rounds over the years. Inside, the décor is simple and practical rather than designed. Wooden tables, a compact bar counter, and a scattering of stools and chairs create an intimate space where everyone is within chatting distance. It is the sort of room where coats are slung over chair backs, people lean on the bar to talk to the bartender, and newcomers quickly notice they have stepped into a true locals’ spot.The character of a true downtown dive
What sets Den Standhaftige Tinsoldat apart is how resolutely unpolished it is. This is closer to a classic dive bar than a curated craft-beer temple. The lighting is low and warm, the soundtrack might be a mix of jukebox favorites or whatever the staff puts on, and the bar’s small size makes it easy to strike up a conversation. Beer is the main order of the day, with prices that sit firmly in the inexpensive range by Danish standards. Guests come as much for the social atmosphere as for the drinks: the bar often becomes a living room extension for people from the neighborhood, especially on late nights at the end of the week when crowds spill in after other activities in the city center.Odense nightlife, one side street at a time
The bar’s location in Odense C means you are surrounded by the city’s central nightlife, yet Den Standhaftige Tinsoldat feels slightly tucked away. Frue Kirkestræde is narrower and more intimate than the main thoroughfares, giving arrivals the sense of having discovered a side-door into Odense’s evening scene. Many visitors weave this spot into a night that also includes nearby bars, live music venues, or cultural stops related to Hans Christian Andersen. Here, though, the connection to the storyteller is mostly in the name and the imagination. Rather than exhibits or memorabilia, you find snippets of conversation in Danish and other languages, the clink of bottles, and the occasional burst of laughter rising over the hum of a busy night.Who will feel at home here
Den Standhaftige Tinsoldat is ideal for travelers who enjoy authentic local bars over trendy hotspots. Solo visitors often find it easy to blend into the crowd at the bar counter, while couples and small groups can grab a corner table and people-watch as the evening unfolds. The casual, lived-in interior makes it a relaxed choice for anyone not worried about designer furnishings. The crowd tends to skew adult and easygoing, with everything from younger bar-goers starting a night out to long-time regulars who know the staff by name. It is more of a place for a sociable drink than a cocktail-focused venue, and it suits those who like their nightlife straightforward and unfussy.Practicalities and timing your visit
Opening hours concentrate around the later part of the week, with activity building from Thursday and peaking on Friday and Saturday nights when the bar stays open into the early morning. Seating is limited, so on busy evenings you may find yourself standing, which only adds to the compact, convivial atmosphere. Being right in Odense C, the bar is easy to combine with dinner at nearby restaurants or with cultural sights during the day, followed by drinks here later on. Do not expect gourmet food or elaborate bar snacks; the focus is very much on drinks and company. A light jacket is useful in cooler months, as people frequently step outside between drinks, and the atmosphere at the doorway can be lively even when you are not yet inside.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Papirbåden | H.C. Andersen
0.4 km
A delicate paper boat turned gleaming sculpture, Papirbåden floats on Odense’s Fairytale Garden lake, quietly celebrating H.C. Andersen’s “Steadfast Tin Soldier.”
Oceania
0.4 km
A bold, reclining bronze goddess that provokes, delights, and defines Odense's artistic identity.
Odense St.
0.6 km
Central rail and bus hub of Funen, Odense Station links Denmark’s mainlines with the city’s historic heart, light rail and cultural sights in one integrated complex.
Skyggen, rejseskammeraten og improvisatoren
0.6 km
A towering, threefold portrait of Hans Christian Andersen that greets you outside Odense Station with colour, symbolism and quietly dramatic storytelling.
visit
0.6 km
Experience Odense's premier cocktail bar, Visit, where classic and innovative drinks meet in a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
Kirsebærtræer, Ny Kongevej
2.0 km
Odense's longest cherry blossom avenue, where community passion transforms a neighborhood street into springtime magic.
EM-statue-1992 (Richard Møller Nielsen)
2.8 km
Small in size but huge in symbolism, this Odense statue honours the local coach who led Denmark to its unforgettable Euro 1992 triumph.
TheDoorOdense
3.5 km
Experience innovative architecture and 600 years of seafaring history at the award-winning M/S Maritime Museum, nestled below Helsingør’s iconic waterfront.
Det gamle vandtårn
4.2 km
A striking red-brick monument to Odense's industrial heritage and early 20th-century urban modernization.
Jernalderlandsbyen Odins Odense
5.2 km
Discover Danish and international art at Bredgade Kunsthandel, an elegant gallery in central Copenhagen’s historic Frederiksstaden near top cultural landmarks.
Sortehusene
6.8 km
Historic black houses preserving working-class resilience on Odense's waterfront.
Besættelsesmuseum Fyn... Besættelsesmuseum Fyn er kun åben den første søndag i måneden fra kl 11 til 15.
9.3 km
An immersive, architecturally acclaimed underground museum in Helsingør, bringing Denmark’s rich maritime history to life beside the legendary Kronborg Castle.
Sanderumgaard v/Erik Vind
10.0 km
Discover Sanderumgaard, Funen’s enchanting Romantic-era landscape park: a blend of historic estate, poetic gardens, and serene lakes just beyond Odense.
Rolfshøj
13.0 km
A quiet Neolithic long barrow in the fields near Ferritslev Fyn, where a simple stone chamber and grassy mound bring Funen’s prehistoric past close at hand.
The Glavendrup Stone
14.0 km
Denmark's longest runic inscription, carved with divine invocation and protective curse.
Unmissable attractions to see
Kramboden i Odense
0.1 km
Gothic grandeur and royal history meet in the heart of Odense at St. Canute's Cathedral, a landmark of spiritual and architectural significance on Funen.
Møntergården
0.1 km
A pocket-sized historic quarter where cobbled courtyards, timbered houses and multimedia galleries bring the story of Odense and Funen vividly to life.
Odense Comediehuus
0.2 km
On Sortebrødre Torv, the lost Odense Comediehuus lives on in stories of young H.C. Andersen, vanished footlights and a square that still hums with everyday drama.
Blackfriars Square
0.2 km
Cobblestoned Blackfriars Square blends medieval streets, colourful timber houses and a bustling twice‑weekly market in the historic heart of Hans Christian Andersen’s Odense.
Andersen on the bench
0.2 km
Share a bronze bench with Hans Christian Andersen himself in the heart of Odense’s fairy-tale district, where the city’s stories slip quietly into everyday life.
Hans Christian Andersen Mural
0.2 km
A towering black‑and‑white portrait of Hans Christian Andersen on a quiet Odense gable, where fairytale heritage meets contemporary street art in the old town.
Klods Hans billedevæg
0.2 km
A small but vibrant picture wall where Hans Christian Andersen’s bold misfit, Klods Hans, steps off the page and into the streets of historic Odense.
Washing Site at Odense River
0.2 km
A modest riverside platform where washerwomen toiled, the Washing Site at Odense River quietly preserves the everyday world that shaped Hans Christian Andersen’s childhood.
Odense Noble Virgin Convent
0.2 km
Discover Thomas Dambo’s eco-friendly giant troll, Hans Hulehånd, hidden along Odense’s scenic canal—blending public art, folklore, and a touch of adventure for all ages.
H. C. Andersens House
0.3 km
An immersive museum in Odense where architecture, garden and multimedia exhibitions draw you deep into the imaginative world of Hans Christian Andersen.
St. Alban's Church
0.3 km
Experience the heart of Danish comedy at Odense Comediehuus, where culture and laughter intertwine in the vibrant city center.
Carl Nielsen Museum
0.3 km
Compact yet richly layered museum in Odense’s musical quarter, tracing Carl Nielsen’s life, music and partnership with sculptor Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen.
VILLE VAU
0.3 km
A playful fairy-tale universe inside H.C. Andersen’s House, where children dress up, act out stories and create their own adventures in the heart of Odense.
Klokkedybet
0.4 km
A quiet, story-rich bend of Odense River where legends of a sunken bell and Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale imagination deepen an otherwise modest city waterscape.
Vægmaleri
0.4 km
Discover the tranquil beauty of Sneglehøjen in Odense, a serene natural retreat perfect for leisurely walks and family outings.
Essential places to dine
Grønttorvet
0.1 km
Centuries-old Danish inn on Odense’s Sortebrødre Torv, serving hearty traditional dishes with a generous dose of hygge in the city’s atmospheric old town.
Den Gamle Kro A/S
0.2 km
Historic timbered inn in central Odense serving elevated Danish classics in candlelit rooms and a charming courtyard, ideal for both intimate meals and celebrations.
La Dolce Vita | Fashion Cafe
0.3 km
Cozy Italian restaurant and café in central Odense, serving classic pizzas, pastas and antipasti in warm, informal surroundings from evening until late.
Restaurant Under Lindetræet
0.3 km
Intimate fine dining in a 1771 townhouse opposite Hans Christian Andersen’s home, where seasonal Danish cuisine meets softly lit Odense history.
Ryan's of Odense
0.4 km
Atmospheric Irish pub in Odense’s lively city center, famed for its live music, warm hospitality, and classic selection of beers and comfort food.
Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gaard
0.4 km
Historic merchant's house serving refined Danish cuisine and social dining in the heart of Odense.
Den Lille Smalle
0.4 km
Cozy Odense café beloved for exceptional smoothie bowls, quality coffee, and genuine Danish hygge.
Restaurant Bacchus
0.4 km
Authentic French fine dining in an intimate Odense setting, where classical technique meets refined hospitality.
Restaurant Ribelli
0.4 km
Inventive Italian fine dining with a Funen twist, served in an intimate, design-conscious dining room in the historic heart of Odense.
Brasserie Bordeaux
0.4 km
A classic French brasserie in central Odense, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with thoughtful wines and cocktails in warm, candlelit surroundings.
Rivalen restaurant & bar
0.4 km
Contemporary Danish dining with innovative flair in Odense's vibrant city center.
MASH - Restaurant Odense
0.4 km
Modern American steakhouse vibes in a historic Odense brewery yard, serving premium cuts, bold wines and cocktails in a low‑lit, cosmopolitan setting.
A Hereford Beefstouw - Odense
0.4 km
For nearly 50 years Odense’s quintessential Danish steakhouse, now closed but still shaping the character and culinary memory of Vestergade 13.
Druen & Bønnen
0.5 km
Cosy Danish–French bistro and café in the heart of Odense, serving comforting classics, plant‑friendly dishes and relaxed all‑day meals on lively Vestergade.
UBN
0.5 km
Lively city-centre brasserie in historic Odense, serving seasonal comfort food and stone-oven pizzas alongside a serious cocktail bar with 300+ spirits.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Reden Op Shop
0.1 km
Small, stylish second-hand boutique in central Odense where quality women’s fashion, community spirit and social impact come together on one friendly shop floor.
Boutique India v/ shahzad ali
0.1 km
A colourful little Odense shop where Indian textiles, clothing and homewares bring the patterns, textures and warmth of the subcontinent to historic Overgade.
House of Amber Odense
0.2 km
A warm, glowing boutique in central Odense where millions of years of Baltic amber meet clean Danish jewellery design and thoughtfully curated gifts.
Look At This
0.3 km
A small, curated clothing store tucked inside a redbrick former textile factory, where Odense’s industrial past meets calm, contemporary Scandinavian style.
Klods Hans
0.3 km
Characterful fairy-tale souvenir shop in Odense’s historic quarter, offering Andersen-themed gifts and Danish keepsakes in a cosy half-timbered setting.
Living Nice / Café Kleist
0.4 km
Stylish hybrid café and design store in Odense’s Odeons Kvarter, where Scandinavian interiors meet French–Italian café indulgence in a relaxed, home-like setting.
Aunt Green ApS
0.4 km
A long-loved, family-run yarn universe on Odense’s main pedestrian street, where colour, fibre and Scandinavian knitting traditions come together in one cosy shop.
aneBane
0.5 km
A cosy women’s boutique and sewing studio in a quiet Odense street, blending curated Scandinavian style with personal, small-scale craftsmanship.
Rezet Sneaker Store Odense
0.5 km
Scandinavian-style sneaker boutique in central Odense, blending clean design, curated streetwear and sought-after footwear drops on lively Vestergade.
SEPHORA MAGASIN ODENSE
0.5 km
A sleek, centrally located beauty hub inside Magasin, where international makeup, skincare and fragrance meet Odense’s city-center shopping life.
Magasin Odense
0.5 km
Odense’s classic multi-level department store, blending Danish style, fashion, beauty, homewares and cosy café stops under one roof on lively Vestergade.
Summerbird
0.6 km
Refined Danish chocolaterie and gift shop in central Odense, showcasing elegant marzipan, pralines, and design-led treats perfect for thoughtful, gourmet gifting.
Baggårdsbutikken
0.6 km
Curated vintage and secondhand fashion in the heart of Odense's city center.
Dr. Adams
0.6 km
Curated Scandinavian fashion boutique celebrating independent style since 1994.
Hunkemöller Danmark A/S
0.6 km
Central Odense lingerie and swimwear boutique offering feminine designs, expert bra fitting help and relaxed browsing right on the city’s main shopping street.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Den Standhaftige Tinsoldat Af Odense
0.0 km
A small, steadfast neighborhood beer bar in Odense C where inexpensive drinks, local regulars, and a laid-back dive-bar atmosphere tell their own quiet story.
The Flower and the Bee
0.1 km
Experience Odense's vibrant nightlife at The Flower and the Bee, a premier weekend dance bar offering quality cocktails and dynamic music in a lively atmosphere.
Rabalder Bar Odense
0.1 km
A small, homely Odense bar styled like grandma’s living room, serving easygoing drinks and sing‑along hits in the heart of the city’s weekend nightlife.
Kick Off - Sportspub
0.1 km
Buzzing Odense sports pub with wall-to-wall screens, cold beer and classic bar games, perfect for catching the big match in relaxed, local surroundings.
Lørups Vinstue
0.1 km
Old‑school Odense pub with red‑checked tablecloths, cheap beers and sing‑along classics, where students, locals and night owls start – and often finish – a night out.
Sir Club
0.4 km
Long‑running Odense beer bar with 27 taps, quiz nights and a relaxed, lived‑in atmosphere where specialty brews and come‑as‑you‑are evenings take the spotlight.
June Bar
0.5 km
Intimate candlelit cocktails, shareable tapas and a warm, relaxed buzz right in the heart of Odense’s nightlife district.
Bootleggers Craft Beer Bar - Odense C
0.6 km
Urban craft beer sanctuary on Odense’s Gråbrødre Plads, pouring rotating specialty brews, free popcorn and laid-back good times from afternoon until late night.
Den Lille Kro Odense
0.6 km
A classic Odense brown bar with history in its walls, cold beer on tap and a warmly worn, neighborhood atmosphere that feels instantly familiar.
Den Brølende And
0.6 km
Odense’s roaring dance basement where karaoke Thursdays, sing-along party hits and shared buckets of cocktails fuel carefree, late-night dancing on tables.
City Club
0.6 km
Odense's casual sports bar where pool, darts, and community spirit meet affordable drinks and good times.
Ungarsk Vinstue
0.6 km
A warmly worn, dog-friendly brown bodega in central Odense, where cheap beer, local regulars and analog pub life keep a slice of old Denmark quietly alive.
Grand Bar & Lounge
0.6 km
Sophisticated cocktails and refined ambiance in a historic 1897 building at the heart of Odense.
Champagniet
0.6 km
Intimate champagne bar in Odense’s old town, pairing carefully curated bubbles with cosy hygge vibes and small plates made for slow, sparkling evenings.
Lalou Vinbar
0.7 km
Intimate Odense wine bar pairing timeless European recipes with a curated list of continental wines in a warm, candlelit setting on Klaregade.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Fun-filled
- Lively
- Casual
- Quirky
- Unique
For the social media creator & influencer
- Photo Spots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Roadtrip Stop
- Day Trip
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Adults Only
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- LGBT Friendly
- Business Friendly
