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Best beer bars

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No matter where you find yourself in Copenhagen, you’re never far from a world-class beer bar to help you quench your thirst.

Copenhagen is home to international beer giants spearheaded by Carlsberg and their popular pilsner. But the craft beer scene is constantly brewing and makes Copenhagen a heavyweight destination when it comes to great beer and beer bars including the ones that double as breweries and gastropubs.

The pubs or “værtshuse”, as they are known in Danish, are the classic places to enjoy a beer. If you want to know more about Copenhagen's old brown bars have a read at this article. And if you really want to dive head first into the wonderful and world of beer brewing, check out Copenhagen's beer festival.

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Baghaven
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Baghaven

The beer bar Baghaven is one of several branches under the Mikkeller brand that has played a significant part in bringing Copenhagen to the top in the world of beer.

Located right by the harbour fron...

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Kølsters Tolv Haner
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Kølsters Tolv Haner

Enthusiastic and down-to-earth brewers’ beer pub in Nørrebro

In Copenhagen, there is always an occasion to enjoy an ice-cold beer and lots of pubs and bars compromise with neither quality nor ambiance,...

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Fermentoren
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Fermentoren

Fermentoren is a quality beer bar located on Halmtorvet in Vesterbro. With 24 different specialty beers on tap, which are regularly changed, there is always plenty to choose from for both experienced ...

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BRUS
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BRUS

Hip local Nørrebro brewpub, BRUS, is not only for beer-lovers.

In many ways, BRUS is what you would expect of a new Nørrebro hotspot. Complete with a brewery, a large and really good looking bar, an ...

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Bootleggers
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Bootleggers

Bootleggers Craft Beer Bar opened its doors in 2014, and plenty of beer has been tapped since.

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Mikkeller Bar
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Mikkeller Bar

The story of Mikkeller is the story of two homebrewers who in a few years went from hobby brewing in the kitchen to national and international recognition.

Since the summer of 2007, the world-famous b...

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Nørrebro Bryghus
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Nørrebro Bryghus

Nørrebro Bryghus is the fairy tale of a small local brewery that grew strong. From the beginning, in 2003 the brewhouse became a shining beacon in the young and exciting beer culture that was sproutin...

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Søernes Ølbar
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Søernes Ølbar

If you fancy a broad selection of beer on tap, then head to Søernes Ølbar (The Beer Bar of the Lakes) at Sortedams Dossering overlooking Sortedams Lake.

In the beer bar with the obvious name of “The B...

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Mikkeller and Friends
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Mikkeller and Friends

The popular Mikkeller on Vesterbro has a baby brother on Nørrebro. A brother that is three times as big and offers up to 40 different kinds of draft beer.

The bar Mikkeller on Vesterbro has been so ...

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Dia'legd
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Dia'legd

In the heart of Vesterbro, you’ll find Dia'legd - a hidden gem on the Copenhagen craft beer scene. The intimate basement bar in Viktoriagade exudes cosiness, and the helpful beer tenders are always re...

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Ølbaren
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Ølbaren

Are you interested in beers or do you just want to enjoy a beer in cosy surroundings then you should pay Ølbaren in Copenhagen a visit.

At Ølbaren you will always find a wide and interesting selection...

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Himmeriget
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Himmeriget

In an unexpected location, you’ll find Himmeriget - a cozy craft beer bar. 

If you’re into specialty beer, Himmeriget will be well worth a visit. The small bar has 10 varying beers on tap, and with b...

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People Like Us
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People Like Us

People Like Us is a Danish brewing company with a social agenda.

Their first bottleshop and showroom is located on Amager. Here it is possible to buy their well-crafted beer and bring it home, but t...

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ÅBEN
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ÅBEN

In the pulsating Meatpacking District you'll find ÅBEN, who brew their own beer and serve it between the beer tanks.

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