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Charly’s Pub, Vejle

Cozy, live-music–driven pub in the heart of Vejle, pouring special beers and cocktails for an adult crowd in a relaxed, late-opening, party-friendly setting.

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Charly’s Pub is a cozy, adult-oriented bar in the heart of Vejle, known since 1996 for its relaxed atmosphere, plentiful live music and broad drinks menu. Housed where the old restaurant Banketten once stood, it combines the feel of a classic Danish pub with a lively music venue. Expect special beers, wines, gin cocktails and classic long drinks, a mixed crowd of regulars and night-outers, and frequent events ranging from DJs and soloists to full bands, often running late into the night on weekends.

A brief summary to Charly's Pub

  • Kirkegade 3, Vejle, 7100, DK
  • +4551909234
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  • Duration: 1.5 to 4 hours
  • Mid ranged
  • Environment icon Indoor
  • Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
  • Monday 6 pm-2 am
  • Tuesday 6 pm-2 am
  • Wednesday 6 pm-2 am
  • Thursday 6 pm-2 am
  • Friday 3 pm-5 am
  • Saturday 3 pm-5 am

Local tips

  • Plan your visit for a Friday or Saturday night if you want the full live music and dance-floor atmosphere; arrive earlier in the evening for an easier time finding a table.
  • This is an adult-oriented venue with a strong bar focus, so eat beforehand and treat Charly’s as your post-dinner spot for drinks and music.
  • If you are sensitive to noise, choose a seat a bit away from the stage or main speakers, especially on live music nights when the compact room gets loud.
  • For company events or private celebrations, consider booking the upstairs banquet room, which has its own bar, restrooms and a small rooftop terrace.
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A long-standing local favorite in central Vejle

Charly’s Pub sits just off the main streets of Vejle, in premises that once housed the well-known local restaurant Banketten. In 1996, Charly Karlskov Hansen transformed the address into a compact neighborhood bar, and over the years it has grown into one of the town’s best-known social hubs. The location in the historic center means you step straight from the cobbled streets into a warm, softly lit interior where the bar counter and high tables form the natural gathering point. The mood is distinctly informal. This is a place created for conversation, laughter and late nights rather than hurried rounds. The crowd skews adult, and the feel is that of a classic Danish pub that has slowly layered on modern sound, lighting and a solid stage setup without losing its roots.

Atmosphere of hygge with a lively edge

Inside, the ambience balances traditional pub coziness with a small-venue buzz. Dark woods, bar stools and intimate corners invite you to stay for more than one drink, while colored lights and a compact dance floor signal that nights can get energetic. Music plays an important role even outside of full concerts, with background playlists setting the tone as the evening progresses. Compared with larger nightclubs, Charly’s feels personal and approachable. Regulars greet the staff by name, and newcomers are quickly folded into the mix. On quieter weekdays it works well for post-work drinks and long chats, while Fridays and Saturdays usually build toward a more festive, dance-oriented night.

Live music more than a hundred nights a year

One of Charly’s hallmarks is its heavy emphasis on live entertainment. Across the year, the pub hosts well over a hundred events, ranging from solo acoustic acts and duos to full bands and party DJs. Some nights lean into rock and pop singalongs, others toward dance-friendly hits, but the common thread is an emphasis on recognizable tunes and crowd interaction. Because the room is relatively compact, the experience can feel surprisingly immersive: you are never far from the performers, and the energy of the crowd travels quickly. For visitors looking to combine a relaxed start to the evening with the option of dancing later on, it offers a convenient all-in-one setting.

Drinks-focused menu with a broad bar selection

Charly’s Pub is firmly a bar rather than a restaurant, and the focus lies on drinks rather than elaborate food. The menu typically highlights a rotating selection of special beers, from familiar lagers to more characterful brews, alongside wines by the glass and bottle. Gin cocktails, classic long drinks and simple mixed beverages are a central part of the offering, with seasonal specials appearing around holidays and major events. Prices sit in the moderate range for Denmark, making it accessible for an after-work beer as well as longer evenings with friends. Table service and bar service coexist; on busier nights most guests simply order at the counter and carry drinks back to their tables or the dance floor.

Events, private functions and upper-floor banquet room

Above the main pub, an upstairs banquet space extends the venue’s possibilities. This separate room is used for private parties such as company gatherings and seasonal celebrations. It is fitted with its own bar, lounge-style seating, integrated sound system and projection equipment, along with dedicated restrooms and a cloakroom. A small rooftop terrace attached to this level gives groups an outdoor area while remaining within the venue’s footprint. For groups, this means the evening can start with a sit-down dinner or presentations upstairs before flowing down into the main bar as the night progresses. The combination of private facilities and the lively pub atmosphere below has made Charly’s a convenient choice for office parties and social events.

Late-night rhythm and central-city setting

Charly’s generally opens in the early evening on weekdays and mid-afternoon on Fridays and Saturdays, with closing times stretching into the early morning at weekends. This late-night rhythm makes it a natural final stop after dining elsewhere in Vejle’s center. The location on Kirkegade places it within easy walking distance of many of the town’s restaurants and other bars, yet its slightly tucked-away position gives it a more intimate feel than venues on the main thoroughfares. Whether you drop in for a quiet beer early in the week or aim for a dance-heavy Saturday, the common denominator is an emphasis on relaxed, unpretentious fun in a setting that has been part of Vejle’s nightlife for decades.

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