Proud Mary Pub Odense

A former city institution reborn as a giant pub

Proud Mary Pub Odense fills the historic Arkaden building on Vestergade, once a legendary city-centre venue and now transformed into one of Odense’s largest nightlife spaces. Behind the traditional pub-style façade, more than 1,250 square metres unfold into a maze of bars, seating areas and dance floors, giving the place a sense of scale you feel the moment you step inside. The concept arrived in Odense in 2023, bringing a tried-and-tested formula of big nights out, sports, music and casual dining. The building’s high ceilings and former arcade layout lend themselves naturally to this, with long sightlines, balconies and tucked-away corners that make it possible to host several moods under one roof.

English pub charm meets sports-bar spectacle

Inside, Proud Mary leans hard into classic pub character: dark wood, leather banquettes, brass fittings and framed pictures layered across the walls. Soft, amber lighting and deep tones create an inviting warmth that contrasts with the bright, high-definition glow of the many screens dotted around the rooms. The design borrows from American sports bars too, with large central bars, big-screen setups and open viewing lines so you can follow a match from almost anywhere. On major game nights the entire place becomes a sea of jerseys and raised glasses, while quieter afternoons feel more like a laid-back local where you can linger over a pint.

From afternoon pints to all-night parties

A typical day at Proud Mary starts gently, with after-work beers, casual conversations and simple pub food served at tables and high stools. As the evening builds, the atmosphere shifts: quiz nights draw teams to long tables, themed events add a playful edge, and live bands or DJs gradually turn the room into a full-blown party. At weekend peak times, the venue can accommodate around 850 people, spread across multiple bars and a dance floor that fills once the music cranks up. Guests drift between watching sports, sharing cocktails and joining the crowd by the stage or DJ booth, making it an easy place for mixed groups with different ideas of a night out.

Food, drink and social energy in the centre of Odense

The bar focuses on familiar favourites: draught beers, bottled brews, classic long drinks and colourful cocktails that suit both relaxed evenings and celebratory rounds. Pub-style dishes and bar snacks keep the energy up, whether you are settling in for a match, lining your stomach before a big night, or grabbing something between dances. Because it sits on Vestergade in Odense C, Proud Mary draws a broad city crowd, from students and young professionals to groups of colleagues and friends meeting up in the middle of town. The combination of central location, late closing hours and multiple entertainment options makes it a natural meeting point before, during and after a night on the town.

Practical details for your night out

Proud Mary usually opens from late afternoon and continues into the early hours, with the latest closing times on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Midweek, it functions more as a social pub and sports bar, while weekends bring louder music, busier bars and a more club-like feel late at night. The size of the venue helps it cope with big turnouts, but you should still expect lines and a lively crush around the bars at peak hours. Once inside, you will find a mix of standing areas and seating, plus quieter pockets away from the main stage and dance floor if you need a breather from the action.