Copenhagen's hidden bars include the most design-led speakeasies in Europe. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best hidden gem bars in Copenhagen
01 · Copenhagen
Indre By
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Old townhouse · Multiple rooms
Inside an 18th-century townhouse on Nybrogade.
Order: Whatever's pouring stirred this season
02 · Copenhagen
Vesterbro
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Three floors · Whisky upstairs
Three-floor cocktail bar in Vesterbro.
Order: A Scandi-spirit signature on the ground floor
03 · Copenhagen
Vesterbro
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Speakeasy · Reservations
Vesterbro speakeasy.
Order: Bartender's choice
04 · Copenhagen
Indre By
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Mad Men · Hidden
Through a bookshelf in a faux-1960s living room.
Order: A Manhattan in the hidden room
05 · Copenhagen
Christianshavn
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Bar at Noma's old space
In the former Noma building.
Order: A drink built around aquavit
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06 · Copenhagen
Vesterbro
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Speakeasy · Late-night
Vesterbro late-night speakeasy.
Order: A whisky highball at 2 AM
07 · Copenhagen
Nørrebro
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Natural wine + cocktails
Nørrebro natural-wine restaurant.
Order: A glass of natural wine + a stirred cocktail
08 · Copenhagen
Indre By
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1723 · Vinstue
Operating since 1723.
Order: A glass of port at the historic bar
09 · Copenhagen
Vesterbro
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Vesterbro neighbourhood bar
Vesterbro neighbourhood bar.
Order: A craft IPA + a meatball plate
10 · Copenhagen
Indre By
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Club + bar
Late-night club with a serious cocktail bar.
Order: A whisky highball at 1 AM
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How Copenhagen hides its best
Ruby and Lidkoeb are essential. Most peak between 9 and 11 PM.
