Southern Cross Pub
Two-floor Copenhagen sports pub pouring affordable pints, wall-to-wall live games, and late-night energy in the heart of the inner city.
Tucked into Løngangstræde in Copenhagen’s historic center, Southern Cross Pub is a lively two-floor sports bar and pub known for wall-to-wall live sport, generous happy hours, and an easygoing international crowd. Since 1999 it has poured quality beers, ciders, spirits, and cocktails late into the night, with big screens, free pub games, and a welcoming, no-fuss atmosphere that feels equal parts neighborhood local and expat clubhouse.
A brief summary to Southern Cross Pub
- Løngangstræde 37, Copenhagen, København K, 1468, DK
- +4533110939
- Visit website
- Duration: 1.5 to 4 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 4 pm-3 am
- Tuesday 4 pm-3 am
- Wednesday 4 pm-3 am
- Thursday 4 pm-3 am
- Friday 2 pm-5 am
- Saturday 12 pm-5 am
- Sunday 1 pm-5 am
Local tips
- Arrive early for major football or rugby fixtures; screens and seats fill quickly and the buzz starts well before kickoff.
- Take advantage of weekday Happy Hour on draft beers and ciders before 18:00 for better-value rounds.
- There is no kitchen, so plan to eat beforehand or bring in takeaway from nearby spots if you expect a long night.
- If staircases are difficult for you, ask staff which floor currently has space; both levels are bar-serviced but access is via steps.
- On quieter nights, ask if a specific match or sport can be put on a side screen—staff often accommodate special requests when possible.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Drink Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Southern Cross Pub 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
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Hot Weather
Discover more about Southern Cross Pub
A century-old corner turned modern sports hub
Southern Cross Pub sits in a building that has hosted bars and restaurants for more than a hundred years, trading under names like Tequila Bar and Hos Simon before taking on its current identity in 1999. Inside, the mood is classic pub rather than polished lounge: dark wood, beer taps lining the bar, and sports scarves and memorabilia giving the walls a splash of color. It feels instantly familiar, the sort of place where you instinctively know where to stand, where to perch, and how to order. The layout is spread across two floors, creating distinct pockets of atmosphere. Upstairs tends to feel more open and social, while downstairs is cosy and slightly dimmer, ideal for huddling around a game or settling into a long conversation. Narrow staircases add character but also mean the space can feel pleasantly snug on busy nights.All-day sport, from Premier League to UFC
Southern Cross has built its reputation on comprehensive live-sport coverage. Banks of screens and multiple sports channels allow the bar to show football, rugby, NFL, Aussie Rules, cricket, F1, MotoGP, NBA, handball, ice hockey, darts, and more on any given week. Big fixtures turn the place into a cauldron of jerseys and accents, with commentary up, pints clinking, and collective groans or cheers rolling through both floors. On quieter days, you might catch an afternoon match looping alongside a less mainstream event, like a late-night American game or a motorsport race from the other side of the world. The staff are generally happy to accommodate channel changes when possible, so niche fans often find a corner screen for their team.Drinks-led evenings and wallet-friendly deals
There is no kitchen here, so Southern Cross is unapologetically a drinking pub. The taps lean on familiar European lagers, popular craft labels, and rotating ciders, supported by bottled beers and an extensive line-up of spirits and cocktails. Happy Hour on draft beers and ciders runs on weekday afternoons, drawing in city-centre workers, students, and early-bird fans. Without food to slow the pace, evenings often slide from pre-game pints to late-night sessions. Guests frequently bring in takeaway from nearby eateries, turning high tables into improvised dining spots between rounds. Prices are relatively gentle by Copenhagen standards, which encourages lingering and makes it easy to treat a round for the table.Games, music, and a social living room feel
Beyond the screens, Southern Cross cultivates the feel of a communal living room. Free darts, backgammon, dice, Jenga, chess, and Go are stacked near the bar, and it is common to see strangers invited into a board game or persuaded to join a darts match. On non-match nights, the soundtrack leans toward rock, indie, and sing-along classics, loud enough to energise but not so overpowering that you cannot talk. Regular themed nights, including pub quizzes, add an extra layer of entertainment and give the bar a rhythm through the week. Some come for the quiz or a particular sport; others simply drop by knowing there will be a crowd and something happening. The result is a steady mix of expats, travellers, and locals who use the pub as their default meeting spot.A central late-night refuge in Copenhagen K
Set in Copenhagen’s inner city, Southern Cross stays open into the early hours most nights, making it a natural last stop after concerts, dinners, or other bars. Smokers step just outside to a covered area, while the interior remains fully non-smoking, keeping the atmosphere comparatively clear even on packed evenings. The central location and late hours mean it can be very busy around major sporting events and weekends. Those who prefer a more relaxed experience will find softer edges in the late afternoon, when the light slants in from the street, the bar staff chat at length, and there is time to pick a game, settle into a corner, and let Copenhagen’s bustle recede behind the front door.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Lur Blowers
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Bronze Age horns meet early 20th‑century grandeur in this 20‑metre column, where two silent lur players keep watch over Copenhagen’s bustling City Hall Square.
H. C. Andersens Blvd.
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A broad, bustling boulevard where Hans Christian Andersen’s legacy meets City Hall Square, Tivoli’s lights, and the everyday pulse of central Copenhagen.
Equestrian statue of Christian IX
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A quiet yet powerful royal monument in Christiansborg’s riding ground, uniting a pivotal Danish king with the groundbreaking sculptor who cast him in bronze.
Jorcks Passage
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Historic 1890s covered arcade where telephone wires once connected a nation, now a charming shopping passage in Copenhagen's heart.
The Stable Boy's House
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A modest former service house on Frederiksholms Kanal, quietly recalling the working lives behind Copenhagen’s royal stables and the grandeur of nearby Christiansborg.
The Tube
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Strøget
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Europe's pioneering pedestrian street where luxury shopping meets vibrant street culture and Danish heritage.
The Danish Parliament
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Where copper spires, royal salons and granite façades frame the working heart of Danish democracy on Copenhagen’s historic Island of Power.
Copenhagen Visitor Service
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Central, modern orientation center offering expert advice, resources, and insider tips for exploring Copenhagen’s sights, culture, and neighborhoods.
Christiansborg Palace
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Explore the majestic Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, a blend of history, culture, and stunning architecture that captivates all who visit.
The War Museum
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Explore 500 years of Danish military history in Copenhagen's historic arsenal.
Amagertorv
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Aarhus’s University Park blends Danish modernist architecture, lush gardens, and student life into one of the city’s most tranquil and historically significant green spaces.
Danish Architecture Centre
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Copenhagen Central Post Building
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Søren Aabye Kierkegaard by Louis Hasselriis
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Unmissable attractions to see
Rainbow Square
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A small city-centre plaza with a powerful rainbow dedication, Rainbow Square turns everyday pavement beside Copenhagen City Hall into a quiet landmark for LGBTQ+ equality.
Jens Olsen's World Clock
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Descend beneath Søndermarken Park to discover Copenhagen’s historic water cisterns, now transformed into a mesmerizing underground art museum unlike any other in Denmark.
Copenhagen City Hall
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Explore Denmark's Viking heritage along the scenic Skjoldungestien trail.
Vandkunsten Springvand
0.1 km
Experience Copenhagen’s blend of urban cool and waterside relaxation at Islands Brygge, where harbor views, bathing, and local life come together in a thriving central district.
National Museum of Denmark
0.2 km
Denmark’s past comes alive in a grand city palace, where Vikings, royal salons and playful children’s galleries tell 14,000 years of stories under one roof.
Copenhagen Free Walking Tours
0.2 km
Discover masterpieces from the Danish Golden Age and European classics to contemporary art in Denmark’s largest art museum, set by Copenhagen’s serene city park.
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
0.2 km
A compact oddities museum on Rådhuspladsen where shrunken heads, vortex tunnels and record‑breaking curiosities turn everyday Copenhagen into a world of wonders.
Hans Christian Andersen Experience
0.2 km
Step off bustling City Hall Square into a multisensory world where Hans Christian Andersen’s life and fairy tales unfold through atmospheric sets, light, sound and scent.
Statue of Andersen
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A larger-than-life Hans Christian Andersen sits in bronze on Copenhagen’s City Hall Square, book in hand, gazing toward Tivoli Gardens in the city’s vibrant heart.
City Hall Square
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Copenhagen’s grand urban living room: a historic civic square framed by City Hall, whimsical fountains, and the gateway to the pedestrian heart of the city.
Magstræde
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Copenhagen’s cobbled time capsule: a gently curving lane of colorful old houses, harbor history and quiet charm in the heart of the Old Town.
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
0.3 km
Explore Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen's Renaissance masterpiece housing Denmark's Crown Jewels and royal treasures.
Weirdwalks Byvandring
0.3 km
Stroll the storied harbor promenade, discover Copenhagen’s iconic Little Mermaid, lush parks, and maritime sculptures along the scenic Langelinie waterfront.
Nytorv
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Cobbled, compact and quietly dramatic, Nytorv blends royal-era markets, grim judicial history and Neoclassical authority at the pedestrian heart of old Copenhagen.
Marmorbroen
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An 18th‑century Rococo bridge that once formed the grand entrance to Christiansborg Palace, Marmorbroen quietly unites royal history, canal views and everyday city life.
Essential places to dine
Rio Bravo
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Restaurant Puk
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Restaurant Karla
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Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen
0.3 km
Rock legends, legendary burgers, and unforgettable American dining in Copenhagen's vibrant heart.
Restaurant 1733
0.3 km
Traditional Danish smørrebrød and hearty classics served in a cosy 18th‑century townhouse on Nybrogade, with canal views and warm, informal hospitality.
Kanal-Caféen
0.3 km
Historic canal-side lunch restaurant from 1852, serving classic Danish smørrebrød and platters in cosy wood-panelled rooms beside Frederiksholms Kanal.
Restaurant Kronborg
0.3 km
Warm, candlelit hygge in Copenhagen’s old town, where classic Danish smørrebrød, hearty lunches and aquavit bring traditional flavors to a cosy side-street dining room.
Husmanns Vinstue
0.3 km
Classic smørrebrød, candles and aquavit in a historic Copenhagen cellar devoted entirely to the long, unhurried Danish lunch.
Restaurant Noi
0.3 km
Experience modern Nordic cuisine in a stylish, contemporary setting at Restaurant Noi, a favorite for seasonal dining in the heart of central Copenhagen.
Københavner Cafeen
0.4 km
Traditional Danish comfort food and smørrebrød served in a cozy, low-lit cellar restaurant on a historic Copenhagen side street steeped in hygge.
Marv & Ben
0.4 km
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Spisestedet FEED
0.4 km
Discover exquisite flavors and an inviting atmosphere at Spisestedet FEED in the heart of København.
Restaurant Tight
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Cozy multi-level townhouse restaurant in Copenhagen’s Old Town serving Nordic cuisine with a sunny southern twist, generous portions and a warm, brick-and-beam atmosphere.
Krebsegaarden
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An intimate art-filled townhouse in central Copenhagen where creative tasting menus, warm storytelling service and an epic cheese course turn dinner into an evening-long occasion.
Dubrovnik Restaurant
0.4 km
Cosy Croatian tavern in Copenhagen’s inner city, serving generous grills and rustic Adriatic comfort food in a warm, wood‑panelled dining room.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Danish Souvenirs
0.2 km
Central Copenhagen’s one‑stop Strøget shop for Little Mermaid trinkets, Viking keepsakes and easy last‑minute gifts before you say farvel to Denmark.
Wonderful Souvenirs
0.2 km
Compact, colourful and central, Wonderful Souvenirs on Frederiksberggade is a one-stop Strøget shop for easy Copenhagen-themed gifts and keepsakes.
Viking Souvenirs
0.2 km
Lively Strøget souvenir shop packed with Viking‑themed gifts, Danish icons and suitcase‑friendly mementos, ideal for quick last‑minute presents in central Copenhagen.
Souvenir Shop
0.3 km
Compact, convenient and central, this Frederiksberggade souvenir shop on Strøget is a quick one‑stop for classic Copenhagen gifts and mementos.
Danish Art & Christmas Shop
0.3 km
A cosy, year‑round Christmas haven in a historic Copenhagen townhouse, filled with Danish‑designed ornaments, paper art and festive hygge moments.
Carmen Copenhagen
0.4 km
Compact vintage treasure trove in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter, where characterful clothes, curated racks, and cozy atmosphere turn slow browsing into a small adventure.
Welcome Giftshop & Souvenirs
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Central Copenhagen’s hygge-filled stop for Scandinavian design and classic Danish souvenirs, perfectly placed on Nygade just off Strøget’s busy pedestrian flow.
Det Gamle Apotek Copenhagen
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Duck Haven
0.4 km
A tiny, colourful shop in Copenhagen’s old town where hundreds of themed rubber ducks turn souvenir hunting into a playful, photo‑worthy detour.
Tivoli Gift Shop
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A compact slice of Tivoli Gardens magic just outside the park gates, perfect for picking up Copenhagen souvenirs before or after your visit.
Audrey Vintage
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Curated vintage fashion in Copenhagen's heart, where timeless style meets sustainable shopping.
Notre Dame
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Wasteland
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Quirky Lane
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Akimbo
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Southern Cross Pub
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Two-floor Copenhagen sports pub pouring affordable pints, wall-to-wall live games, and late-night energy in the heart of the inner city.
The Rooftop Bar
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Taphouse
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Copenhagen’s modern beer hall, pouring 61 ever‑changing craft taps in a relaxed, Scandinavian setting just steps from the historic city center.
The Storm Inn Copenhagen
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Experience the warmth of The Storm Inn in Copenhagen, a cozy pub offering a wide selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
not your USUAL wine bar
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Discover wines from the world's forgotten regions in Copenhagen's most unconventional wine bar.
Centralhjørnet
0.2 km
One of Copenhagen’s oldest gay bars, Centralhjørnet is a cosy, festive corner pub where historic LGBTQ+ heritage meets camp décor and easy-going charm.
Zefside
0.2 km
Underground cocktail bar by night, pulsing nightclub by dawn—Copenhagen's shape-shifting social hub.
Godt Øl
0.3 km
Cosy basement craft beer bar in Copenhagen’s old town, pouring 12 rotating taps in a low-key, conversation-friendly setting from mid-afternoon until late night.
Musen & Elefanten
0.3 km
Smoky, old-school Copenhagen bar and cigar hideaway where classic drinks, worn wood and late-night conversations create a timeless, slightly secret atmosphere.
Ruby
0.3 km
An unmarked 18th‑century townhouse on Nybrogade hides Ruby, a quietly glamorous cocktail institution where inventive drinks meet candlelit canal-side charm.
The Marble Bar
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An intimate marble-clad cocktail hideaway inside Nobis Hotel Copenhagen, serving Scandinavian-inflected drinks and quiet luxury steps from Tivoli Gardens.
Aloë Cocktail Bar
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The Scottish Pub
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Lively Scottish‑style pub on Copenhagen’s main square, pouring pints and whisky late into the night with music, sports on TV and an easygoing, social crowd.
Proud Mary Pub
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Floss Bar
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Copenhagen's legendary dive bar: punk rock heritage, cheap beer, and authentic character until 2 AM.
Nightclubs & after hour spots
Club Mambo
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Dorsia
0.3 km
Central Copenhagen nightclub with late‑night DJs, cocktails and an image‑conscious crowd packed into a dark, modern interior off busy Kattesundet.
Chateau Motel
0.3 km
Discover the lively nightlife of Copenhagen at Chateau Motel, a top destination for cocktails and dancing in a vibrant atmosphere.
Miami Bar
0.3 km
Discover Copenhagen's nightlife at Miami Bar, where cocktails and dancing create unforgettable nights in a vibrant atmosphere.
Module
0.4 km
Discover the ultimate nightlife experience at Module Night Club in Copenhagen, where world-class DJs and an electrifying atmosphere await.
Mirror
0.4 km
Dive into the heart of Copenhagen's nightlife at Mirror, where the rhythm never stops and unforgettable memories are made.
Rumors
0.4 km
Discover the heart of Copenhagen's nightlife at Rumors, where energetic vibes and unforgettable nights await you.
Hive
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Copenhagen's premier high-end nightclub with cutting-edge design, VIP service, and immersive themed experiences.
G*A*Y Copenhagen Nightclub
0.4 km
Experience the heart of LGBTQ+ nightlife at G*A*Y Copenhagen Nightclub, where vibrant energy and inclusive atmosphere await every visitor.
Cosy Bar
0.4 km
Discover the lively atmosphere of Cosy Bar, a top gay nightclub in Copenhagen offering fantastic music, vibrant crowds, and unforgettable nights.
La Terraza
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Compact nightclub on Studiestræde in Copenhagen’s old town, offering loud beats, straightforward drinks and an unpretentious late-night dance floor.
Never Mind
0.5 km
Experience the vibrant nightlife of Copenhagen at Never Mind, where electrifying music meets an eclectic crowd for unforgettable nights.
Den Anden Side
0.6 km
Discover the electrifying nightlife of Copenhagen at Den Anden Side, a techno haven for party lovers and night owls.
Arch
0.7 km
Discover the vibrant nightlife of Copenhagen at Arch, a premier night club offering electrifying music and an unforgettable atmosphere.
Mirage
0.7 km
Dive into the electrifying nightlife at Mirage, Copenhagen's premier night club for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and entertainment.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Lively
- Entertaining
- Fun-filled
- Casual
- Unique
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Colorful Aesthetics
- Vintage Styles
- Rustic Designs
For the architecture buff
- Historic
- Landmarks
For the social media creator & influencer
- Photo Spots
- Selfie Spots
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Photowalk
- Roadtrip Stop
- Day Trip
- Festival / Event Nearby
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
- LGBT Friendly
- Business Friendly
