5 breweries worth the trip across Denmark, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Denmark guides.
Mikkeller Baghaven ★ 4.7 · Copenhagen
Refshalevej 169B, 1432 København K
Mikkeller Baghaven on Refshalevej in Refshaleøen is the Mikkeller wild and barrel-aged outpost, set in a former shipyard building next door to Reffen.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Bike out from Christianshavn or grab the 992 bus from Refshalevej.
BRUS (Tapperiet BRUS) ★ 4.6 · Copenhagen
Guldbergsgade 29 F, 2200 København N
BRUS on Guldbergsgade in Nørrebro is the 750-square-metre To Øl brewpub inside a former metal factory, with 30 taps brewed on site and a smash-burger and bao kitchen.
Tip: Walk-ins for the taproom; book ahead for the brewery tour. Summer patio is the play.
Mikkeller Bar (Viktoriagade) ★ 4.5 · 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 plus guest brewers from across the world.
Tip: Not a brewery on site; the brewing happens at Baghaven. Counter seats fill by 18:00 weekends.
WarPigs ★ 4.4 · Copenhagen
Flæsketorvet 25, 1711 København V
WarPigs on Flæsketorvet in Vesterbro's Kødbyen brews 23 craft beers on site through a Mikkeller-3 Floyds-Andersen partnership, pouring them in the on-site Texas BBQ brewpub.
Tip: The on-tap rotation refreshes weekly. Friday nights are the busiest; weekday lunch is the easier seat.
Home of Carlsberg ★ 4.1 · Copenhagen
Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, 1799 København V
Home of Carlsberg on Gamle Carlsberg Vej in Carlsberg Byen runs the brewery tour, museum and tasting room of the 1847 Copenhagen lager brewery, with a craft Jacobsen taproom.
Tip: Book the tour online; the Jacobsen tasting flight is the play even if you skip the museum.