Strygejernet, Ribe
Compact, cosy corner pub in historic Ribe, serving straightforward drinks, warm hygge and local everyday life in an intimate, smoke-free bar setting.
Strygejernet is a cosy corner pub on Dagmarsgade in Ribe’s historic center, a small, atmospheric bar where locals and visitors mingle over well-poured beers and simple drinks. Inside, rustic details and warm lighting create an intimate, living-room feel, with bar games and occasional quiz evenings adding to the sense of casual fun. It is smoke-free, moderately priced, and best suited to those who enjoy close-quarters conversation, Danish hygge, and an authentic small-town night out.
A brief summary to Strygejernet
- Dagmarsgade 1, Ribe, 6760, DK
- +4520113544
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 3 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Thursday 7 pm-12 am
- Friday 5 pm-2 am
- Saturday 2 pm-2 am
Local tips
- Visit on a Thursday or early Friday evening if you prefer a quieter vibe and a good spot at the bar before it gets more crowded later at night.
- Eat beforehand or plan this as a drink stop, as Strygejernet focuses on beverages and bar hygge rather than a full food menu.
- Bring cashless payment options, as card payments are the norm in Denmark and make settling rounds smoother in a busy bar.
- If you enjoy social games, check for quiz nights or bar games when you arrive; they are an easy way to meet locals.
- The space is compact, so travel light and avoid bulky bags or coats that can feel cumbersome in a crowded room.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Drink Options
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Strygejernet 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 Strygejernet
A cosy corner pub in Denmark’s oldest town
Strygejernet sits on a street corner in central Ribe, blending into the historic streetscape with a slightly understated façade that rewards curiosity. Step inside and you find a compact, low-key bar that feels more like a favourite living room than a conventional pub. Wood, warm tones and simple furnishings set the scene, while the hum of conversation quickly fills the space on weekend evenings. The name means “the iron” in Danish, a nod to the building’s sharp street-corner angle. It fits the bar’s character: small, solid and firmly rooted in local life. This is not a destination for flashy cocktails, but a place where a cold beer and unpretentious surroundings are the main draw.Atmosphere built on hygge and human contact
Inside, the focus is on **hygge** – that distinctly Danish mix of warmth, informality and ease. The room is intimate enough that you can hear the murmur from every table, yet it rarely feels intimidating. The bar counter anchors the space, and regulars often take up familiar stools while newcomers slot in naturally around high tables and along the walls. Lighting is subdued and cosy, with just enough brightness to follow a game of cards or darts. Music tends to sit in the background rather than dominate, making it easy to hold a conversation without shouting. On busy evenings the energy rises, but the setting still feels more like a neighbourhood hangout than a loud nightspot.Drinks, games and simple pleasures
Strygejernet’s drinks list leans toward classic bar staples: beers on tap or in bottles, straightforward spirits and mixers, and the occasional seasonal special. Prices are moderate by Danish standards, which encourages lingering over one more round. You come here for good company and a relaxed drink rather than elaborate tasting flights. To one side you may find bar games – from darts to simple board or pub games – that break the ice between groups. Quiz nights or themed evenings sometimes add variety, drawing in a cross-section of Ribe residents and curious visitors. The smoke-free policy keeps the air surprisingly fresh for a small pub, making it comfortable to stay late without stepping outside for respite.Anchored in Ribe’s everyday social life
In a town best known for cobbled streets, Viking history and medieval architecture, Strygejernet adds a contemporary, lived-in layer to the experience. It is where locals drop in after work, students and younger residents meet friends, and travelers cap a day of sightseeing with a low-key drink. You get a direct glimpse into Ribe’s social rhythm, far from staged historical displays. Because the interior is compact, the bar can feel pleasantly bustling on Friday and Saturday nights. At quieter times it becomes an easy spot to chat with the bartender about local tips or simply watch the door as familiar faces come and go. There is no dress code or ceremony; the tone stays casual and welcoming.Planning your visit and what to expect
Strygejernet generally opens later in the week, with activity picking up from Thursday evening through Saturday night. Arriving earlier in the evening offers a more relaxed atmosphere, while late-night hours see livelier banter and fuller tables. The bar layout is simple, with limited seating and no separate lounge areas, so be prepared to stand or share tables when it is busy. Food is not the focus; think light snacks at most rather than full meals, so it works best as a pre- or post-dinner stop. Mobile reception is reliable, but this is one of those places where the charm lies in putting your phone away and joining the conversation. If you are looking for a small, authentic pub that feels woven into Ribe’s daily life, Strygejernet fits that brief with ease.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Queen Dagmar of Bohemia
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Kammerslusen Ribe
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Sønderho Church
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Æ Kåver
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Bunker
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Namaste Esbjerg
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Esbjerg Art Museum
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Esbjerg Water Tower
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Dronning Louise
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Christian IX statue, Esbjerg
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Vadehavskysten
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Landgangen
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Gangbroen over Toldbodvej, Esbjerg Havn
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Denmark
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Esbjerg Museum
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Unmissable attractions to see
Det Gamle Rådhus Ribe
0.1 km
Compact in size but rich in stories, Ribe’s Old Town Hall reveals centuries of justice, ceremony and civic life within an atmospheric medieval shell.
Den Gamle Arrest, Ribe
0.1 km
Stay the night in Ribe’s old town prison, a 16th‑century listed house on the cathedral square where chaplains, schoolgirls and inmates once shared the same walls.
Faldne fra Sønderjyske Krige, Ribe
0.1 km
Step into Viking-era life at Vikingborg near Ribe, where interactive exhibits, reconstructed buildings, and live reenactments reveal Denmark’s ancient Norse heritage.
Jacob A. Riis Museum
0.1 km
The childhood home of a Danish-American reformer who documented poverty and changed a nation.
Hex! Museum of Witch Hunt
0.1 km
Explore the chilling history of witch hunts in 16th–17th century Denmark through immersive audio and artifacts in historic Ribe.
St. Catherine's Priory, Ribe
0.1 km
A beautifully preserved Dominican priory in Ribe, where brick cloisters, a serene church and a quiet garden reveal nearly eight centuries of Danish monastic history.
Ribe Kloster
0.1 km
A serene former convent tucked into Ribe’s cobbled centre, where brick Gothic walls, quiet courtyards and layered history evoke centuries of monastic life.
Kannikegaarden
0.1 km
Award-winning parish hall and archaeological showcase where contemporary Nordic architecture hovers above Ribe’s oldest brick ruins beside the cathedral.
Ribe Cathedral
0.1 km
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Ribe Domkirkeplads
0.1 km
Tiny but central parking right on Ribe’s cathedral square, putting you only steps from Denmark’s oldest town’s historic heart, shops and cobbled lanes.
Taarnborg
0.1 km
A contemplative Renaissance townhouse in Ribe’s cobbled centre, where historic clergy once lived and today’s cultural life unfolds in quietly atmospheric rooms.
Buste af Jacob A. Riis
0.2 km
A modest bronze bust in Ribe’s old town honouring Jacob A. Riis, the local boy whose New York photographs and journalism helped change urban social history.
Wooden bridges
0.2 km
Simple timber footbridges over Ribe’s quiet river, offering gentle views, soft light and a tranquil pause just beyond the medieval streets.
Stormflodssøjlen
0.3 km
Experience Danish creativity at Holmegaard Værk, where heritage glassmaking, live demonstrations, and cutting-edge design exhibitions come together in a vibrant historic setting.
Flood column in Ribe
0.3 km
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Essential places to dine
Restaurant Jacob A. Riis
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Square-side steakhouse and brasserie in Ribe’s historic heart, named after reformer Jacob A. Riis and serving generous, familiar dishes from morning through evening.
Pizza Express
0.1 km
Casual pizzeria on Ribe's main square serving traditional Italian pizzas in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Hotel Dagmar
0.1 km
Denmark's oldest hotel since 1581, blending Renaissance charm with modern hospitality on Ribe's historic square.
Restaurant Vægterkælderen
0.1 km
Hearty steaks and classic Danish flavours served in a candlelit 16th‑century cellar beneath historic Hotel Dagmar on Ribe’s storybook main square.
Quedensgård Cafe Og Krambod
0.1 km
Historic café and krambod in a crooked old merchant’s house in Ribe, blending Danish comfort food, a leafy courtyard and shelves of characterful curios.
Weis Stue
0.1 km
Centuries-old timber inn and restaurant on Ribe’s main square, serving classic Danish dishes and simple rooms in a wonderfully crooked historic house.
Pinocchio
0.1 km
Casual Italian pizzas and pastas served all day in a cosy, family-friendly restaurant right in the historic heart of Ribe’s medieval old town.
BØFFEN Restaurant
0.1 km
Homemade burgers and ice cream on Ribe's historic square—casual comfort food at unbeatable prices.
Kolvig - by Skovmose
0.2 km
Historic riverside dining in Denmark's oldest city, where Nordic cuisine meets industrial heritage.
Terpager & Co
0.2 km
Historic 16th‑century café, wine bar and deli in Ribe’s old town, blending Nordic hygge, plant‑forward cooking and small‑producer wines in a cozy courtyard setting.
Monza Pizza
0.2 km
Authentic Italian pizza handcrafted on Ribe's historic main square
Peking House Restaurant
0.2 km
Authentic Chinese buffet in historic Ribe's pedestrian heart—diverse flavors, fresh ingredients, family-friendly.
Restaurant Sælhunden
0.2 km
Historic riverside dining in Denmark's oldest town, where 400 years of character meet fresh Danish cuisine.
Huset Ribe
0.2 km
Casual café-brasserie and gourmet deli on a cobbled street in Ribe’s old town, perfect for light meals, good coffee and local delicacies in a relaxed setting.
Restaurant Backhaus ApS
0.2 km
Hearty Danish classics, crooked floors and cathedral views come together in this cosy Ribe townhouse restaurant with a charming courtyard and rooms upstairs.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Ribes Embroidery And Yarn (M Svendsen)
0.0 km
A cozy, floor‑to‑ceiling yarn and embroidery cave in Ribe’s historic center, where more than fifty years of color, fiber and patterns invite you to start a new project.
Habengood
0.0 km
Ribe's intimate vintage and vinyl destination where personal service meets curated second-hand treasures.
Janne K Ribe
0.1 km
Bright, comfortable women’s fashion in inclusive sizes, tucked into a historic townhouse on Ribe’s cobbled main street.
NEW FORM Ribe
0.1 km
Sporty, pet-friendly clothing store in Ribe’s historic center, stocking practical outdoor and casual wear for the whole family near the Wadden Sea coast.
Overdammens Idebutik
0.1 km
A cosy Ribe gift shop where Scandinavian homewares, seasonal decorations and thoughtful souvenirs are tucked into a warm, cobbled-street setting.
Det Gamle Apothek
0.1 km
A historic former pharmacy in the heart of Ribe, now a cosy Nordic shop filled with atmospheric décor, seasonal treasures and a touch of old-town magic.
Biti v/Tina Haugsted Larsen
0.1 km
Long-established Ribe corner boutique mixing Scandinavian-inspired women’s fashion, gifts and souvenirs in the atmospheric setting of the town’s central square.
Den Lille Ravbutik
0.1 km
A cosy amber specialty shop in Ribe’s medieval heart, where warm golden stones, Scandinavian design and coastal heritage come together in wearable souvenirs.
Garnslusen
0.2 km
Specialty yarn and embroidery shop in the heart of Denmark's oldest city
CHANGE Lingerie
0.2 km
Scandinavian fit-focused lingerie and loungewear in a cosy boutique on Ribe’s historic Mellemdammen, blending everyday comfort with a touch of indulgent elegance.
Made in Ribe
0.2 km
Independent clothing and fabric boutique in Ribe’s medieval center, pairing Scandinavian style with personal tailoring and find-it-here-only souvenirs.
Imerco
0.2 km
Denmark's premier homeware destination offering Scandinavian design, kitchen essentials, and exclusive collections in historic Ribe.
Tøjeksperten
0.2 km
Contemporary menswear in Ribe's historic pedestrian district, backed by Denmark's most generous return policy.
Butik B
0.2 km
Inviting women’s fashion boutique in Ribe’s historic center, blending Scandinavian style, everyday practicality and a relaxed, personal shopping atmosphere.
Tip Top I/S
0.2 km
A small, local clothing shop on Ribe’s historic Nederdammen, offering practical Scandinavian-style fashion in the heart of Denmark’s oldest town.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Strygejernet
0.0 km
Intimate corner pub in Ribe’s old town, pairing rustic coziness, smoke-free comfort and friendly bar life with simple drinks, games and unhurried evenings.
Stenbohus
0.1 km
Cosy, timeworn bar in the heart of Ribe, blending historic surroundings with easygoing drinks, local character and relaxed late‑night atmosphere.
Termansens
0.2 km
Intimate jazz and live music in a centuries-old townhouse, where Ribe’s historic charm meets cozy, small-scale culture house vibes after dark.
Klubben 1811
0.2 km
Casual, spacious bar in Ribe’s old town, mixing sports, pool and cold beer in a bright, easygoing setting just steps from the city’s medieval streets.
Café Valdemar
0.3 km
A compact late‑night bar and disco in the heart of historic Ribe, blending casual drinks, chart‑driven beats and a friendly weekend crowd on Sct Nicolaj Gade.
Vin For Dig Ribe
0.4 km
Cosy neighbourhood wine shop and intimate vinbar in Ribe, pairing curated bottles with generous takeaway tapas and relaxed Danish hygge.
Grosmann's
7.9 km
Small-town Danish hygge in a tiny cocktail bar on Kirkegade, where classic drinks, warm lighting and everyday village life meet in laid-back South Jutland style.
Mødestedet
18.9 km
Cozy wine bar on Skærbæk’s main street, where locals and visitors share unhurried glasses of wine, simple snacks and relaxed conversation from day to evening.
Bodega Pubs v/ Kim
18.9 km
Cozy local bodega in Skærbæk serving cold beer, simple drinks, and laid-back Danish bar culture in a friendly, down-to-earth neighborhood setting.
Dowdi Pub Bar
24.8 km
Old-school brown pub in central Esbjerg with inexpensive beers, wood‑panelled charm and a relaxed, local crowd from daytime regulars to late‑night lingerers.
Pappi's pub
24.9 km
Unpretentious, drinks-first bar on Kongensgade offering a simple Danish pub vibe, easy prices and a central stop-off point in the heart of Esbjerg.
Bjælkehytten - En Vestjysk BierBar
24.9 km
Timber-clad, late-opening beer hut on Esbjerg’s Skolegade, serving easygoing brews and shots in a cosy, West Jutland party atmosphere at the heart of nightlife.
Rustik - Bar & Natklub
24.9 km
High‑energy bar and nightclub on Esbjerg’s Skolegade, mixing industrial style, cocktails and a tightly packed dance floor late into the night.
SoHo - Bar & Cocktails
24.9 km
Adults-focused cocktail bar tucked inside Esbjerg Street Food’s old theatre hall, pairing crafted drinks, modern design and a lively, central city atmosphere.
King George
24.9 km
Esbjerg's beloved beer hall where Danish tradition, lively atmosphere, and authentic hospitality converge on Skolegade.
Nightclubs & after hour spots
No.31 - Bar & Natklub
25.0 km
Compact, high-energy nightclub on Esbjerg’s Skolegade, blending late-night bar vibes, loud DJ sets and a youthful dance floor in the heart of the city.
Club Fanø Rindby
26.2 km
Vital hub for kite sports, fatbiking, and Nordic coastal adventure on Fanø, pairing local expertise with welcoming spirit in the island’s scenic Rindby beach area.
Bilka-søen
28.3 km
Esbjerg's energetic nightclub delivering vibrant music, dancing, and social entertainment in a lively atmosphere.
Crazy Daisy Vejen
28.7 km
High-energy disco club in central Vejen, bringing late-night music, dancing and big-city nightclub vibes to a compact South Jutland town.
Romo Golf Links
30.2 km
Romo Golf Links offers an authentic coastal golf experience amid the windswept dunes and wild beauty of Rømø, blending challenging play with stunning North Sea views.
Fishi
35.5 km
Compact, no-frills nightclub in Vejen with loud beats, simple drinks and a friendly small-town crowd that keeps the dance floor moving late into the night.
Al Capone
44.1 km
Tønder’s sole nightclub, Al Capone blends a rustic 1920s‑inspired mood, late‑night beats and strong drinks into an intimate speakeasy‑style party den.
P2 Champagne & Cocktail Tønder
44.2 km
Intimate champagne and cocktail lounge bringing late-night sparkle and city-style glamour to the historic heart of Tønder.
Koldingtivet Engen
47.9 km
Compact Kolding disco where locals pack the dance floor, mainstream hits fill the speakers and late-night energy turns a modest venue into a full-bodied club night.
Discoteque Tordenskiold
48.3 km
Kolding's legendary two-floor discotheque and cultural institution since 1973.
Mørks Kælder
48.5 km
Modern basement nightclub in central Kolding, pouring drinks and classic dance tunes for a grown-up crowd late into the weekend night.
Pitstop
48.7 km
Small, central and loud, Pitstop is Kolding’s alternative live music stronghold, blending intimate gigs, late-night dancing and laid-back bar vibes in a historic building.
Liglad Day & Nightlife
48.8 km
Compact late-night club on Grindsted’s main street, mixing local vibes, DJs and simple drinks for weekend nights that run into the early hours.
Jazz 6000
48.9 km
An essential stop in Kolding for jazz lovers, Jazz 6000 brings world-class live music, community spirit, and a cozy club atmosphere to southern Denmark.
Rotes Kliff
49.5 km
Experience the vibrant nightlife of Rotes Kliff in Sylt, a premier disco club and cocktail bar perfect for unforgettable evenings.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Scenic
- Fun-filled
- Lively
- Unique
- Casual
- Boutique
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Vintage Styles
- Rustic Designs
For the architecture buff
- Historic
- Landmarks
- Heritage Neighborhoods
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Architectural Shots
- Aesthetic Corners
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Day Trip
- Weekend Getaway
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
- Solo Female Friendly