The best cocktail bars in Copenhagen

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Traditionally, Danes have been famous for beer, but in recent years, a cocktail revolution has put Copenhagen on the map as a top-tier cocktail destination. The chefs' experimentation with flavours and combinations has moved into the bars. 

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Ruby
photo: Wonderful Copenhagen

Ruby

Drinks to die for at Ruby - a world-class cocktailbar by Copenhagen's canals.

No money was ever spent on advertising here; there are no flashy signs, no eye-catching entrance, and yet, by word of mou...

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Brønnum
photo: Rasmus Palmqvist

Brønnum

Brønnum is everything you could wish for in a cocktail bar - old-school, yet fashionable, casual, yet classy.

When entering the historical building from the buzzing streets of Kongens Nytorv, it feel...

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Lidkoeb
photo: Lukas Bukoven

Lidkoeb

The owners of renowned cocktail haven Ruby on Gammel Strand are behind Lidkoed, which extends over three floors and a cozy courtyard. 

Lidkoeb is housed in a listed and beautifully renovated building l...

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1105
photo: Connie Maria Westergaard

1105

One of the world's hippest cocktail bars in central Copenhagen, where the postcode is 1105.

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Curfew
photo: Curfew Cocktail Bar

Curfew

Curfew in Copenhagen is a luxurious bar driven by passion and experience.

Humberto Saraviva Marques is the proud owner of Curfew - voted Copenhagen's best cocktail bar in 2017. His speakeasy-style co...

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TATA at Sanders Copenhagen

Sanders Copenhagen in the heart of Copenhagen's historic quarter oozes of casual luxury, elegance and excuisite taste including, of course, the cocktail bar.

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The Barking Dog
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The Barking Dog

The Barking Dog is a cocktail bar in Nørrebro in Copenhagen, located in the narrow street between Sankt Hans Torv and the Lakes.

The Barking Dog reminds of a pub in London with the bar, the covers on t...

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Salon 39
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Salon 39

Salon 39 is a different kind of cocktail bar located in the district of Frederiksberg.

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Gensyn Bar
photo: Daniel Rasmussen

Gensyn Bar

A no-bullshit neighbourhood bar where atmosphere and good drinks means more than putting on a show and keeping up appearances. 

Located in a former dive bar – known by Danes as “bodegas”, the owner T...

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Balderdash
photo: Alban Grosdidier

Balderdash

Balderdash is a centre for cocktails, beer, spirits lab, pop up restaurants, and a gallery.

Geoffrey Canilao does not want to categorize his bar. It is therefore difficult to define the concept of Bal...

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Duck and Cover
photo: Lukas Bukoven

Duck and Cover

Award-winning cocktail bar hidden away in a Vesterbro basement.

Sometimes duties, deadlines and a never-ending to-do list can become a bit overwhelming, and sometimes you just have to escape from eve...

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bird.
photo: Daniel Rasmussen

bird.

At the cocktail bar bird. on Frederiksberg you will be served world class cocktails accompanied by the sound of great jazz music and authentic interior.

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Pulp Bar
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Pulp Bar

On Skt. Hans Torv is Pulp Bar, which serves exciting cocktails in lovely surroundings and is always ready for a chat or a good pop culture quote!

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Atze Peng
photo: Atze Peng

Atze Peng

Atze Peng is old Berlin slang meaning "good friend." And the Atze Peng bar in Vesterbro will quickly become your good friend. With well-considered cocktails and a cosy atmosphere, you'll be back.

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Nordic Ethanol
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Nordic Ethanol

In the up-and-coming Flyverbyen on Amager, lies Nordic Ethanol, who not only produces their own spirits, but has also opened a bright and stylish venue for both small and large events.

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