28 bars worth the trip across Denmark, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Denmark guides.
Ruby ★ 4.8 · Copenhagen
Nybrogade 10, 1203 København K
Ruby in a 1740 townhouse on Nybrogade in Copenhagen is the city's reference cocktail room, opened 2007 with a parliament view, jazz-club basement and bar.
Tip: Open until 02:00. The basement is the quieter room; the upstairs salon takes walk-ins after 22:00.
St. Pauls Apothek ★ 4.7 · Aarhus
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.
Lidkoeb ★ 4.7 · Copenhagen
Vesterbrogade 72 B, 1620 København V
Lidkoeb on Vesterbrogade in Vesterbro spreads cocktails across three floors and a courtyard garden, with a whisky bar upstairs running flights on Friday.
Tip: The courtyard takes walk-ups until 22:00. Upstairs whisky bar is reservation-only Friday and Saturday.
Bird ★ 4.6 · Copenhagen
Gammel Kongevej 102, 1850 Frederiksberg C
Bird on Gammel Kongevej in Frederiksberg pairs precise classic cocktails with a vinyl jazz programme in a tight Frederiksberg listening room.
Tip: Walk-in only; the listening room takes a small number of seated guests on a first-come basis.
Gedulgt ★ 4.5 · Aarhus
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 Baghaven ★ 4.5 · Copenhagen
Refshalevej 169B, 1432 København K
Mikkeller Baghaven on Refshalevej in Refshaleøen is the wild and barrel-aged outpost of Mikkeller, set in a former shipyard building next to Reffen's street.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Weekend afternoons are the play; bike out from Christianshavn metro.
BRUS (Tapperiet BRUS) ★ 4.3 · Copenhagen
Guldbergsgade 29 F, 2200 København N
BRUS on Guldbergsgade in Nørrebro is To Øl's 750-square-metre brewpub inside an old metal factory, with 30 taps, an on-site brewery and a kitchen running.
Tip: Brewpub takes walk-ups; book ahead for the brewery tour. The patio is the summer play.
Mig og Ølsnedkeren ★ 4.2 · Aarhus
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.
The Library Bar ★ 4.2 · Aarhus
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.
KORN ★ 4.2 · Aarhus
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.
Mikkeller Bar (Viktoriagade) ★ 4.2 · Copenhagen
Viktoriagade 8 B-C, 1655 København V
Mikkeller Bar on Viktoriagade in Vesterbro is the original 2010 Mikkeller bar, a semi-basement room with 20 taps from Mikkeller and the world's best craft.
Tip: Saturday afternoons are the easiest; arrive before 18:00 for a counter seat.
Mikkeller Bar Aarhus ★ 4.1 · Aarhus
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.
GBAR ★ 4.1 · Aarhus
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.
Sct. Clemens Bar ★ 4.1 · Aarhus
Kannikegade 10, 8000 Aarhus C
The ground-floor bar at Bryggeriet Sct. Clemens, separate from the restaurant downstairs, where the house-brewed beers are poured in a vaulted stone space.
Apollo Bar (bar) ★ 4.1 · Copenhagen
Nyhavn 2, 1051 København K
Apollo Bar inside Kunsthal Charlottenborg on Nyhavn 2 in Copenhagen serves natural wine, beer and snacks from a courtyard-facing bar through the afternoon.
Tip: Daytime cafe, evening wine bar; the cobbled courtyard is the summer seat.
Aboulevarden Bar Row ★ 4.0 · Aarhus
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.
Radar ★ 4.0 · Aarhus
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 · Aarhus
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.
WarPigs Brewpub (bar) ★ 4.0 · Copenhagen
Flæsketorvet 25, 1711 København V
WarPigs Brewpub on Flæsketorvet in Vesterbro's Kødbyen pours 23 craft beers brewed on site with Mikkeller and 3 Floyds, with a Texas barbecue kitchen.
Tip: Brewpub bar runs walk-in only; the on-tap rotation refreshes weekly. Friday nights are the busiest.
Salling Rooftop Bar ★ 3.8 · Aarhus
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.
Tokio Bar ★ 3.8 · Aarhus
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 · Aarhus
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.
Fairbar ★ 3.8 · Aarhus
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.
Musikhuset Cafe Bar ★ 3.7 · Aarhus
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.
Tir Na Nog ★ 3.7 · Aarhus
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.
Sherlock Holmes Pub ★ 3.6 · Aarhus
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.
Cafe Jordan ★ 3.6 · Aarhus
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.
Hvide Svin ★ 3.5 · Aarhus
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.