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Aarhus has a layered drinking scene that runs from serious cocktail rooms to craft-beer bars and student haunts. St. Pauls Apothek on Jaegergaardsgade and Gedulgt on Fredensgade lead the considered cocktail end, while the Aboulevarden bar strip along the river pulls the louder evening crowd. Mikkeller Bar Aarhus on Jaegergaardsgade and KORN on Graven cover the craft-beer and natural-drinks corners of the same city-centre map.
St. Pauls Apothek ★ 4.7
Jægergaardsgade 76, 8000 Aarhus C
The most ambitious cocktail bar in Aarhus. The apothecary-themed room on Jaegergaardsgade runs a cocktail tasting menu format where each pour is built around.
Gedulgt ★ 4.5
Fredensgade 17, 8000 Aarhus C
Aarhus's open secret of a speakeasy, tucked behind an unmarked door on Fredensgade. Order the house-infused negroni variations. At Fredensgade 17.
Mikkeller Bar Aarhus ★ 4.1
Jaegergaardsgade 61, 8000 Aarhus C
Twenty taps of rotating Mikkeller and guest craft beers in the recognisable house design. Order the rotating mikkeller draft selection. Booking recommended.
Mig og Ølsnedkeren ★ 4.2
Mejlgade 12, 8000 Aarhus C
A two-storey craft beer bar on historic Mejlgade in the Latin Quarter, sister to Ølsnedkeren in Copenhagen. Twenty rotating taps cover witbiers.
Salling Rooftop Bar ★ 3.8
Sondergade 27, 8000 Aarhus C
The rooftop bar on top of the Salling department store has the best free panorama in Aarhus. Order the danish craft beer with city views. At Sondergade 27.
Aboulevarden Bar Row ★ 4.0
Aboulevarden, 8000 Aarhus C
The Aboulevarden canal strip hosts Aarhus's most social outdoor drinking scene from May to September. Order the cold danish lager and aperol spritz.
Sherlock Holmes Pub ★ 3.6
Frederiksgade 76A, 8000 Aarhus C
The most reliable English pub in Aarhus with real ale, a darts board and the Premier League on screen. Order the real ale and guinness on tap.
Musikhuset Cafe Bar ★ 3.7
Thomas Jensens Alle 2, 8000 Aarhus C
The bar inside the Aarhus Concert Hall serves pre- and post-show drinks with a food menu suited to the intermission crowd. At Thomas Jensens Alle 2.
Cafe Jordan ★ 3.6
Jægergårdsgade 38, 8000 Aarhus C
One of Aarhus's oldest neighbourhood bars, in the student-heavy Frederiksbjerg strip. Order the danish lager and local schnapps. At Jægergårdsgade 38.
Tokio Bar ★ 3.8
Skolegade 23, 8000 Aarhus C
An international rock and roll bar on the same Skolegade strip that built the Aarhus music underground. The playlist runs from garage to punk to early stones.
Bar 3 ★ 3.8
Mejlgade 53, 8000 Aarhus C
A late-opening cocktail bar on Mejlgade popular with the 25-35 creative crowd. Order the seasonal spritz and house cocktails. At Mejlgade 53.
GBAR ★ 4.1
Skolebakken 5, 8000 Aarhus C
Aarhus's best-known LGBTQ+ bar and nightclub, run by LGBT+ HUSET. Drag shows, karaoke, Thursday quiz and a rooftop terrace overlooking the cathedral square.
Fairbar ★ 3.8
Klostertorvet 6, 8000 Aarhus C
A volunteer-run non-profit bar on Klostertorvet that hosts more than 200 free events a year covering live music, talks and DJ nights. At Klostertorvet 6.
The Library Bar ★ 4.2
Banegardspladsen 14, 8000 Aarhus C
The bar inside the Hotel Royal on Banegardspladsen is Aarhus's most civilised drinking room, with leather chairs, a classical drinks list and bar staff who.
Tir Na Nog ★ 3.7
Aboulevarden 3, 8000 Aarhus C
The best-known Irish pub in Aarhus, sitting on the corner of Aboulevarden and the canal. Order the guinness and irish whiskey. At Aboulevarden 3.
Radar ★ 4.0
Skovgaardsgade 3, 8000 Aarhus C
The successor to the old Musikcafeen on Mejlgade, now resident at Godsbanen's cultural complex. Order the draft beer and house cocktails. At Skovgaardsgade 3.
Villa Bar ★ 4.0
Frederiksgade 42, 8000 Aarhus C
A compact cocktail and wine bar in Frederiksbjerg favoured by the after-work crowd. Order the house negroni and seasonal gin and tonic. At Frederiksgade 42.
KORN ★ 4.2
Graven 20, 8000 Aarhus C
A focused craft beer bar in the Latin Quarter with twelve taps exclusively from Scandinavian and Danish microbreweries. No cocktails, no wine.
Hvide Svin ★ 3.5
Studsgade 16, 8000 Aarhus C
A no-frills late-night bar near the university with a kitchen open until 02:00 doing hot dogs and burgers for the closing-time crowd. At Studsgade 16.
Mikkeller Bar Aarhus ★ 4.0
Jaegergaardsgade 61, 8000 Aarhus C
The Mikkeller Bar keeps the kitchen running until closing and the tap list is worth exploring late when the daytime crowds have thinned. Booking recommended.
Gedulgt ★ 4.5
Fredensgade 17, 8000 Aarhus C
The speakeasy on Fredensgade is at its best late on Friday and Saturday, when the cocktail bartenders have room to experiment and the room fills.
St. Pauls Apothek ★ 4.6
Jaegergaardsgade 76, 8000 Aarhus C
The cocktail bar runs its full tasting menu programme until close and late-night bar seating takes walk-ins on a space-available basis. Booking recommended.
Aboulevarden Bar Strip ★ 4.0
Aboulevarden, 8000 Aarhus C
The canal boulevard has bars running until 02:00-03:00 on weekends, with outdoor terrace seating in summer and a lively indoor scene year-round.
Tokio Bar ★ 3.9
Skolegade 23, 8000 Aarhus C
The rock and roll bar on Skolegade keeps going to 03:00 on Friday and Saturday with happy hour stretching most of the early evening. At Skolegade 23.
Tipsy ★ 4.1
Banegardsgade 39, 8000 Aarhus C
The vegetarian taco bar runs its kitchen until 23:00-01:00 and the cocktail bar stays open until the last guests leave. At Banegardsgade 39.
Gedulgt ★ 4.5
Fredensgade 17, 8000 Aarhus C
Aarhus's best speakeasy cocktail bar is behind an unmarked door on Fredensgade. At Fredensgade 17. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.
Mikkeller Bar Aarhus ★ 4.0
Jaegergaardsgade 61, 8000 Aarhus C
A craft beer and a cheese board at Mikkeller in Frederiksbjerg for under $140 is the best value happy-hour in the neighbourhood. At Jaegergaardsgade 61.
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