Restaurant Holmegaard

Refined Danish smørrebrød and seasonal Nordic lunch dishes served in a historic brewery beside the Holmegaard Værk glass museum in rural South Zealand.

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Restaurant Holmegaard

Set in an old brick brewery beside the Holmegaard Værk glass museum, Restaurant Holmegaard is a daylight-filled Danish lunch restaurant specialising in artfully plated smørrebrød and seasonal Nordic dishes. Open mainly for lunch, it pairs hand-peeled shrimp, house-made mayo and still-warm bread with a carefully chosen wine and drinks list. It’s an ideal stop to weave local gastronomy into a visit to Denmark’s historic glassworks, with a cosy interior that feels both contemporary and rooted in craft.

A brief summary to Restaurant Holmegaard

Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Mid ranged
Indoor
Mobile reception: 4 out of 5

Tuesday 11 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am-4:30 pm
Thursday 11 am-4:30 pm
Friday 11 am-4:30 pm
Saturday 11 am-4:30 pm
Sunday 11 am-4:30 pm

Local tips

Aim for a slightly early or late lunch to avoid the busiest window around midday, giving you more time to linger over the shared lunch table menu.
Combine your reservation with timed entry to Holmegaard Værk so you can explore the glass museum either just before or straight after your meal.
If you have dietary requirements, including gluten-free needs, mention them when booking; the kitchen can often adapt smørrebrød components.
In cooler months, request a table away from draughty entrances to enjoy the cosy brewery atmosphere for longer over coffee and dessert.

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Nordic flavors in an old brewery setting

Restaurant Holmegaard is housed in the former brewery at Holmegaard, its thick brick walls and exposed beams still hinting at an industrial past. Inside, the space has been gently modernised with clean lines, pale wood and large windows that pull in soft daylight from the surrounding museum grounds. The result is a distinctly Danish blend of heritage and simplicity, where the setting never overwhelms the food but quietly frames it. The restaurant opened in 2020 as part of the wider transformation of Holmegaard Værk, Denmark’s historic glassworks, into a cultural destination. Lunchtime is its focus, with service built around a single, unhurried sitting rather than a constant turnover. Tables are set with quality glassware in a nod to the site’s craft legacy, and the pace feels closer to a leisurely country inn than an urban café.

Smørrebrød and the art of “glastronomy”

Here, the menu revolves around refined versions of classic Danish open-faced sandwiches, presented with the same care given to objects in the neighbouring museum. Cured herring arrives layered with smoked-cheese cream, browned butter and crunchy hazelnuts. Fried plaice is paired with remoulade and lemon, while roast beef comes with tarragon remoulade, pickled onions and sharp horseradish. Many guests opt for Holmegaard’s shared lunch table, a multi-course spread that might include herring, plaice, chicken salad, tartare and cheeses, served family-style with freshly baked bread and plenty of butter. There is also a short dessert section, where a signature chocolate confection, often with notes of coffee and caramel, provides a rich finale without feeling heavy.

Thoughtful sourcing and relaxed hospitality

The kitchen leans into careful sourcing rather than showiness. Shrimps are hand-peeled, mayonnaise is whisked from scratch, and bread is baked in-house, so even familiar dishes gain depth from texture and freshness. The drinks list ranges from soft drinks and juices to carefully selected wines, with a handful of bottles from Danish producers alongside European classics. Service is informal but attentive, characteristic of small Danish countryside restaurants. Staff can explain the components of each smørrebrød and suggest pairings, yet the tone stays unfussy. Children are catered for with smaller, half-price portions of many dishes, making it easy to share a full lunch experience across the table.

Dining beside Denmark’s historic glassworks

What makes Restaurant Holmegaard distinctive is its intimate connection to the surrounding glass museum. Just outside, former factory buildings house kilns, exhibitions and live demonstrations of glassblowing. Many diners combine lunch with time among the furnaces and galleries, turning a meal into part of a broader cultural day out. The restaurant’s location in open countryside near Næstved adds a gentle, rural rhythm. Between courses, you can look out toward the museum courtyard and brick facades, imagining the decades when glassworkers and brewery staff animated the same grounds. Even in cooler months, the play of light on glass and brick outside the windows reinforces a sense of place that stretches beyond the plate.

Planning your visit and when to come

Restaurant Holmegaard primarily operates as a daytime venue, typically opening late morning and closing by late afternoon, with the kitchen finishing service slightly earlier than the doors. Hours vary across the year, with extended daily opening in summer and selected closures in midwinter or on special dates, so it is worth checking times in advance. Most visitors spend between one and two hours over lunch, long enough to enjoy several dishes and perhaps a dessert or coffee. Booking is sensible on school holidays and sunny weekends, when the museum and restaurant form a popular pairing. Whether you arrive for a quick smørrebrød and juice or settle in for the full shared lunch table and a glass of wine, the experience is designed to feel unhurried and rooted in the craft heritage all around you.

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Nordic flavors in an old brewery setting

Smørrebrød and the art of “glastronomy”

Thoughtful sourcing and relaxed hospitality

Dining beside Denmark’s historic glassworks

Planning your visit and when to come

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Næstved Station

Visit Sydsjælland & Møn

Genforeningssten i Næstelsø

Hans-Jørgen Færks Plads

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Mindesmærke for slagene i Køge Bugt

“Slaget i Køge Bugt”

Køge Church

KØS Museum of Art in Public Spaces

Unmissable attractions to see

Holmegårds Mose

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Genforeningssten i Herlufsholm

Herlufsholm broerne

Herlufsholm Park

Ladby Kirkeruin

Councilman Garden / Herlufsholm Forest

Medicinsk-historisk Museum

Vægmaleri

Grønnegades Kaserne Kulturcenter

Befrielsessten i Næstved

Slægtsten

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Næstved Museum

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