HANSTED Bar & Live Music, Svendborg
Cozy neighborhood bar and intimate live stage bringing late-night music, craft drinks, and local Svendborg atmosphere together on lively Vestergade.
HANSTED is a lively bar and intimate live music venue in the heart of Svendborg’s old town, on Vestergade just off the pedestrian streets. Inside, low lighting, wood, and a snug bar counter set the tone for long evenings over craft beers, cocktails, and local spirits. Regular live concerts, DJ nights, and themed events turn the compact room into a buzzing music hub for Svendborg’s locals, students, and visiting sailors, while a small outdoor frontage connects the bar to the historic streetscape.
A brief summary to HANSTED
- Vestergade 2A, Svendborg, 5700, DK
- +4562212170
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 4 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 2 pm-12 am
- Tuesday 2 pm-12 am
- Wednesday 2 pm-2 am
- Thursday 2 pm-2 am
- Friday 11 am-3 am
- Saturday 11 am-3 am
Local tips
- Aim for Wednesday to Saturday nights if you want live music or a busier vibe; early-week afternoons are calmer and better for conversation.
- Arrive early for concerts, as the space is intimate and good sightlines to the performance area can fill quickly on popular nights.
- Use nearby cash-free payment options, as cards and digital payments are the norm in Danish bars, and cash may be less convenient.
- If you prefer a quieter corner, choose a table away from the stage area and avoid peak hours after 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Combine a harbor walk and dinner in central Svendborg with a late drink and music set at HANSTED for a full evening out on foot.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Drink Options
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
HANSTED 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 HANSTED
A neighborhood bar at the heart of Svendborg
HANSTED sits on a corner of Vestergade, right in Svendborg’s compact town center, surrounded by cobbled streets, low townhouses and harbor air drifting up from the water. Step inside and you move from daylight into a cozy, amber-toned room: a long bar, polished wood, shelves of bottles and low tables tucked into corners. The scale is intimate, more like a local hangout than a grand venue, which is exactly its charm. The space quickly feels familiar. Regulars call in for a first beer in the afternoon when it opens, while later on it becomes a natural meeting point before or after dinner elsewhere in town. The bar is large enough to feel social, yet small enough that you can still chat with the bartenders and hear snippets of Danish and English conversations around you.Where live music fills a small room
HANSTED doubles as a compact live music venue, and the layout reflects that. A simple performance area, basic stage lighting and close-up standing space mean that when a band starts, the whole bar feels like the front row. The sound is direct and unfiltered, more club-gig than concert hall, and you can sense the musicians’ energy at arm’s length. Programming leans toward rock, pop, singer-songwriters and occasional tribute or theme nights, often drawing on local and regional acts. On some evenings, the music slides into DJ sets that keep the bar going past midnight, especially late in the week. The atmosphere shifts with the schedule: a relaxed bar one night, an intense, sweaty live room the next.Drinks menu and Danish bar culture
Behind the counter you find a familiar Scandinavian bar mix: draft lagers and specialty beers, classic long drinks, and a rotating list of spirits and shots. Craft beers and seasonal offerings appear alongside staples, and the bartenders are used to pouring everything from a simple gin and tonic to layered cocktails for slower evenings. While HANSTED focuses on drinks rather than full meals, it fits naturally into Svendborg’s food scene. Many people drop by after eating elsewhere, turning the bar into the dessert course of the evening in liquid form. It is also the kind of place where time stretches easily; a quick after-work beer can turn into a whole night when the music starts and friends drift in.Rhythms of the night in Vestergade
The bar’s opening hours are geared toward late nights, with longer hours from Wednesday through Saturday and a quieter start to the week. Early afternoons can be calm, useful if you prefer a seat and conversation, whereas late evenings, especially on Fridays and Saturdays, tend to be louder and more crowded. From inside, you sense the rhythms of the surrounding streets: footsteps on the pavement outside, fragments of conversation when the door opens, and the occasional sea breeze that slips in on warmer nights. When the bar is in full swing, the room becomes a compact, high-energy pocket in the middle of Svendborg’s otherwise gentle town center.Who will enjoy HANSTED
HANSTED appeals to people who like music-driven nights and sociable bar rooms more than quiet lounges. Couples can settle at a side table, while groups often cluster near the bar or in front of the stage area during concerts. Solo travelers can comfortably nurse a drink at the counter, watching the room evolve through the evening. The venue is urban, casual and straightforward rather than polished or themed. It serves as a living room for locals, a discovery for visitors, and a place where Svendborg’s coastal town character—easygoing, maritime, and a little bohemian—meets the volume and heat of live music after dark.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Unmissable attractions to see
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Naturama
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Cubo Nero
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Danmarks Museum for Lystsejlads
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Ørkild Slots Voldsted
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Ambrosius's Oak
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Valdemars Slot
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Langelands Museum
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Restaurant Børsen
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Restaurant Resumé
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Salig Simons Gaard
0.3 km
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Kong Volmer Svendborg
0.4 km
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Jettes Diner
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Thude's Restaurant & Vinbar
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Restaurant Svendborgsund
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Restaurant Hotel Ærø i Svendborg
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Frederiksøens Madbar
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Restaurant Øret
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Stella Maris
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
HANSTED
0.0 km
Cozy neighborhood bar and intimate live stage bringing late-night music, craft drinks, and local Svendborg atmosphere together on lively Vestergade.
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Ørkild
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Lively
- Fun-filled
- Entertaining
- Unique
- Casual
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Modern Designs
- Rustic Designs
For the architecture buff
- Historic
- Landmarks
- Art & Design
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Selfie Spots
- Reel-Friendly
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Adventure Photo Shoot
- 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
- LGBT Friendly
- Business Friendly