K-Bar
Intimate harbourfront cocktail den in central Copenhagen, known for monochrome style, inventive infusions and quietly confident classics poured with real care.
Tucked just off Copenhagen’s inner-harbour promenade on Ved Stranden, K-Bar is an intimate cocktail den that helped pioneer the city’s contemporary bar scene. Inside the monochrome lounge, low lighting, cushy seating and a compact bar counter set the stage for serious drinks: seasonal infusions, polished house signatures and sharply executed classics. With its cosy size, conversation-friendly volume and central location between the canals and Strøget, it’s a natural stop for pre-dinner aperitifs, late-night nightcaps and date-night martinis in the heart of the old town.
A brief summary to K-Bar
- Ved Stranden 20, Copenhagen, København K, 1061, DK
- +4531606660
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 3 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Tuesday 4 pm-1 am
- Wednesday 4 pm-1 am
- Thursday 4 pm-1 am
- Friday 4 pm-2 am
- Saturday 4 pm-2 am
Local tips
- Arrive close to opening time if you want a seat; the bar is intentionally small and fills quickly on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- If the menu feels overwhelming, describe your favourite base spirit and flavours; bartenders are happy to improvise a bespoke drink.
- Plan this as an adults-focused stop: the atmosphere and offering centre on crafted cocktails rather than food or family-friendly options.
- Use it as a refined start or finish to a night in central Copenhagen, pairing an aperitif or nightcap here with dinner nearby.
- Sit at the bar counter if you enjoy watching technique; you get the best view of stirring, shaking and the details that go into each drink.
K-Bar location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Cold Weather
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Mild Temperatures
Discover more about K-Bar
A small doorway into Copenhagen’s cocktail revival
Step off Ved Stranden and you could almost miss K-Bar, marked only by a subtle hanging “K” and a few windows glowing softly over the cobbles. Inside, the space feels more like a private living room than a conventional bar: a single compact room anchored by the counter, with a couple of tucked-away lounge corners branching off. It is deliberately small, encouraging conversation rather than crowds, and setting the tone for a night built around the glass in front of you. Opened in 2007, K-Bar was among the early movers that shifted Copenhagen from beer-and-shots to carefully crafted cocktails. Its founder, bartender Kirsten Holm, became known for treating drinks with the same seriousness the city applies to food, experimenting with infusions well before they became commonplace. That spirit still defines the bar today, even as the surrounding streets have filled with restaurants and wine bars.Monochrome style and harbourfront atmosphere
The interior design follows a modern, monochrome palette: dark walls, clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic softened by candlelight and the glow from glassware. Low-slung sofas and compact tables keep seating intimate; there is no stage, no television and no visual clutter to distract from the quiet theatre happening behind the bar. Music is present but never dominant, a background of chilled grooves that leaves plenty of room for conversation. From some seats you glimpse the life of central Copenhagen through the front windows, with cyclists gliding along the harbourfront and the facades of the old town catching the evening light. It is a bar that feels distinctly urban yet cocooned from the bustle outside.Infusions, classics and playful signatures
K-Bar’s menu leans toward classic cocktail structure infused with Scandinavian curiosity. You can expect twists on martinis, sours and spritzes alongside more modern, infusion-led signatures. Spirits are often infused with herbs, fruits or spices, creating drinks that feel both familiar and surprising, and the bartenders are happy to mix off-menu based on your preferences. Bar snacks are kept simple and salty, designed to complement rather than compete with the drinks. The focus here is firmly on the glass: careful ice, balanced proportions and a pace of service that suggests quality over speed. It is the sort of place where ordering a second variation on the same drink becomes a quiet exploration rather than a habit.Evening rituals and best times to visit
With its compact footprint, K-Bar fills quickly on weekend nights and when the city is buzzing with events. The earliest hours after opening tend to be the calmest, ideal for a considered aperitif before dinner nearby or a focused chat with the bartender about what to try. Later in the evening the mood becomes livelier, though the space rarely feels rowdy thanks to its size and seated layout. Weeknights can be a sweet spot if you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, while Fridays and Saturdays are better for soaking up Copenhagen’s nightlife energy between restaurants, wine bars and the harbourfront. Many guests treat K-Bar as either the first stop of a longer evening or the final destination for a well-made nightcap.Who will appreciate K-Bar most
K-Bar particularly suits couples, small groups of friends and solo visitors who enjoy sitting at the bar and talking through the menu. The setting is intimate enough for a date, yet relaxed and unpretentious, making it equally comfortable for a solo martini after a day of sightseeing or business meetings. The focus on cocktails rather than beer or loud music means it’s best for adults looking for a refined drink rather than a late-night party. Located between Strøget and the inner harbour, it slips easily into a central Copenhagen evening: a place to step inside from the cobbles, settle into the low light, and discover how seriously this compact city now takes its cocktails.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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The War Museum
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Nytorv
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Indre By
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Højbro Plads
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Strøget
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Romantic
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- Unique
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For the design and aesthetic lover
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For the architecture buff
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For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
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- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
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For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Business Friendly