Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Copenhagen worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

Mikkeller Baghaven ★ 4.7

Wild ale, mixed-fermentation, barrel-agedWed 15:30-20:00, Thu 15:00-20:00, Fri 13:00-19:00, Sat 13:00-22:00, Sun 13:00-20:00

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.

Refshalevej 169B, 1432 København K

BRUS (Tapperiet BRUS) ★ 4.6

To Øl craft beer, brewed on siteWed-Sun 14:00-24:00, closed Mon-Tue

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.

Guldbergsgade 29 F, 2200 København N

WarPigs ★ 4.4

Texas-Danish craft, brewed with 3 Floyds and MikkellerMon-Sun 12:00-22:00

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.

Flæsketorvet 25, 1711 København V

Mikkeller Bar (Viktoriagade) ★ 4.5

Mikkeller craft, guest taps from world's best breweriesMon-Wed 14:00-23:00, Thu 14:00-24:00, Fri 14:00-01:00, Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 14:00-22:00

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.

Viktoriagade 8 B-C, 1655 København V

Home of Carlsberg ★ 4.1

Carlsberg lager and Jacobsen craft beersTue-Sun 11:00-18:00, closed Mon

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.

Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, 1799 København V

Breweries in Copenhagen, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Copenhagen?

Peak food season in Copenhagen is year-round.

What time do people eat in Copenhagen?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Copenhagen?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Copenhagen?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Copenhagen rewards trust.

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