BARS

Our favorite bars in Copenhagen (Cocktails, Wine & Beer)

Copenhagen is full of great bars, whether it's wine, beer, or cocktails, but cocktail bars especially can get quite expensive. We'll share our favorite places to grab a drink in the city, including some budget-friendly options.

Rascal

Rascal is our favorite local wine bar in Frederiksberg. They serve (natural) wines from the tap, which in no way compromises the taste. It just means a smaller carbon footprint.

They have a few snacks that pair beautifully with the wines, like their Sicilian caponata, burrata, or roasted greens. They also have a few select cocktails, with our favorite being the Amaretto Sour.

BarrDrew

BarrDrew is probably our all time favorite cocktail bar in Copenhagen and a bit of a hidden gem, located close to the lakes.

You get two cocktails for 150 kr, which is almost unheard of in Copenhagen, especially since these are homemade cocktails rather than pre-mixed like at Jojos (though we love that too, more on that below).

They also host pub quiz nights on Thursdays. The BarrDrew Passion is the best.

Taphouse

Taphouse is a great beer bar in the inner city that serves 61 beers on tap. All beers can also be ordered as tasters, so you can put together your own little tasting tray, which is honestly the best way to work your way through the menu.

The bar has a great atmosphere and runs happy hour Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday until 18:00, with 30% off. For beer lovers wanting to try Danish beer (among others), this is perfect.

Volver

Volver is a new coffee and wine bar located just off Nørrebrogade. The owners are incredibly welcoming and have created a beautiful space centered around community, great drinks, art, and music.

Alongside wine, they also make cocktails, and their Pisco Sour alone will make you want to become a regular. They serve empanadas too, which might just be the best in the city. Every Wednesday and Friday, they also do 2-for-1 drinks.

Jojo

Jojo’s is popular on social media, especially among students and anyone who doesn’t want to spend a fortune on a cocktail.

They serve pre-mixed cocktails on tap for just 50 DKK. They taste amazing regardless, and we’ve been there many times.

The interior is stylish too, making it a genuinely hip spot for an evening with friends.

Bootleggers

Bootleggers is another great beer bar with several locations across the city. At the ones we’ve been to (Frederiksberg and Bryggen), you get free popcorn with your beer. At Bryggen, you can also grab a burger from Fattys, which is the perfect combo.

In Frederiksberg, there’s also a great beer garden, which is fantastic in the summer. Bootleggers shows sports as well, and overall it’s just a great bar with a relaxed vibe.

Level Six Rooftop Bar & Terrace

To get to Level Six Rooftop Bar & Terrace, you take the elevator up in Scandic Nørreport to the sixth floor. You’ll step into a vibey cocktail bar with a rooftop terrace overlooking Nørreport.

Beyond the great views, they also have good cocktails, a live DJ, and thick jackets and heated seats for those chillier Copenhagen days. It’s a bit pricier than other spots in the city, but well worth a visit for the view alone.

Zefside

Zefside is the place to be for great cocktails at a great price, especially during their after-work Friday happy hour from 16:00 to 22:00 (and Saturdays from 18:00 to 20:00).

Later in the night, there’s always a DJ who opens up the dance floor. It’s a popular spot for pre-drinks before heading out in the city, especially on Fridays.

Curfew

Curfew is a speakeasy bar whose entrance feels like a scene straight out of Harry Potter. You ring a doorbell, and a bookshelf opens, leading you into the bar.

Inside, it’s 1920s-themed, very cozy, and has a large cocktail menu. Curfew is on the pricier side, but if you’re looking for an experience to go with your drink, this is the one.

Freddy’s Bar

If you want the real Danish bodega experience, with beer for about 30 DKK, where you can still smoke inside and play games, Freddy’s Bar is a great place to try.

Voted “Danmarks hyggeligste værtshus” (Denmark’s coziest pub) in 2025 and 2026, this is about as local an experience as it gets.

Conclusion

There are many other great bars in Copenhagen, and this list is by no means exhaustive. Honestly, we might update it soon given how many amazing new bars keep opening in this city.

If there’s another place we should feature, just let us know in the form below, and we’ll be sure to check it out.

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