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Ølbaren

4.0 (18 reviews)
ModerateDive Bars, Beer Bar
Open • 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Very loud
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Ølbaren also serves a few whiskies, like Laphroaig.
Bri R.

I've got to start by saying that a few friends know this place as the 'Bowie Bar' as it's always playing David Bowie, which frankly knocks it up to 5 stars. I should also mention that I have to stay away from beer due to some issues with yeast, so I can't review the beers. It can be tough to be friends with so many beer nerds. However, I can review the atmosphere, service and other drinks on offer. I generally order a whiskey (usually Laphroaig) or rum with a sparkling water on the side, and it's always at a reasonable price delivered with excellent service. I also love that it's always a slightly older more subdued crowd without a whiff of the pretentious. The place is quite small so does get very crowded and getting a table is hard, you will often have to wait until others leave to get a seat anywhere. All in all very highly recommended by this non-beer drinker.

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Lindsey C.

Another of the better casual beer bars I visited in Denmark in December. Surprisingly young and mixed clientele for a beer bar, there were a lot of students here. The bartender was friendly, prices comparable with everywhere else in town. Easy to find as well.

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Dominik B.

Lovely place for beer lovers and conoisseurs. The menu changes daily so you have always some new variety on tap to try. Get one of the latest craft beers or a traditional German Rauchbier... The guy at the bar knows exactly what to recommend. Music is quite old style like Dire Straits or Springsteen but that somehow fits the atmosphere.

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BRUS - Pork chop

BRUS

4.2(48 reviews)
0.3 km•Nørrebro
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The day (or week) I was there they were running a special for "fermented fries"?... While I was…read moresampling some beers in the tap-room/gift shop the young lady helping me recommended I try these... And I did, and they were absolutely fantastic. One of the best meals I had in Europe - really! The texture of the the fries was perfection. Delicious, and they did not leave you feeling full or gross which is sometimes the "after affect" of eating fried food. I did not have anything else from the menu to eat, they had a limited menu but everything they had looked delish!!!! Aside from the food, I had 3-beers I think while I was there. The pilsner and and ipa were definitely in there. Everything was phenomenal. It's a very nice brewery, very clean, smooth and tight. Outstanding across the board.

If you like craft beer, go to BRUS. My friend and I went on a Wednesday evening around 7 p.m. and…read moregot a table right away outside. Start by ordering at the bar- the line moves fast. They sell half and full glasses. Since they have two sours on tap, I ordered half glasses of both the passion fruit sour ale and the raspberry one. Were they my favorite? No, but they were good and I appreciated their presence on the menu. The space itself is massive with a large taproom, an area to buy cold packs of beer and outdoor seating at long tables. They also have wifi, which is very helpful for tourists.

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BRUS - Baba ganoush and flatbread from their food counter.

Baba ganoush and flatbread from their food counter.

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ØLSNEDKEREN

ØLSNEDKEREN

4.7(15 reviews)
0.5 km•Nørrebro
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For tourists this bar is pretty far off the normal routes that would be recommended to you. It's…read moreone for beers geeks looking for craft beers on tap and keen to keep away from the Tuborg and Carlsberg that dominate touristy bars. It really is worth the trip, not far from the nearest metro stop it best described as a grainy hipster bar where 99% of the clientele are locals. There are retro pictures on the walls and bicycles hanging from the roof. Apart from that it is pretty basic with no fancy edges, just a chalkboard with 10-ish craft beers from across the globe on tap. I had an amazing IPA from New Zealand which is one of the best beers I have had on this trip to Copenhagen. Definitely worth a look if you like new beers and want to get of the beaten track. (Sadly no wi-fi though)

I love this gem of a place in Nørrebro…read more Forget the upscale Mikeller or the big Taphouse, this place is small but "hyggeligt" as the Danes would say. I was dragged here after a hearty meal at the Ethiopian restaurant on the same street further down Nørrebrogade and this place is just perfect. I like that there are more and more craftbeer bar in Copenhagen that gives no excuse to drink a bad beer. They have their beer list on the blackboard by the bar and you could get a taste of what you will order, and since it's called Ølsnedkeren, they make their own bottled beer as well. Too bad I had to hurry home because I was drinking on a Wednesday, but I would definitely come back to this place again.

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Mikkeller Bar - Passion Pool & kærlighed

Mikkeller Bar

4.6(196 reviews)
1.9 km•Vesterbro
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[Note: I wrote this review at the time not knowing about the recent controversy regarding…read moreallegations of a toxic work environment stemming from gender-based harassment to indifference to quality control and safety protocols. I apologize for my ignorance and oversight. While I had a great time at this bar and I like Mikkeller's beers in general, I cannot in good conscience go to any Mikkeller bar until I read reports that working environment have significantly improved. The review and rating will still remain because I don't want to discredit the bartenders who still need to make a living]. While everyone knows me nowadays as a wino, I still appreciate beer in that beer will be my go-to alcoholic beverage in countries that have a strong beer culture. In Copenhagen the beer culture can be summed up by two beer brands, each with a different philosophy. - Carlsberg, one of the Big 4 beer production companies. They revolutionized the beer production scene by 1) isolating and marketing the yeast that is specific to lager fermentation and 2) creation and standardization of the pH scale. In the case of beer brewing it is used to measure the acidity of the water (remember, water is normally neutral pH). - Mikkeller, one of the pioneers of the "contract brewing" concept - collaborate with other breweries to produce your beer. What started out as a passion project collaboration between a schoolteacher and his friend ended up becoming the face of the craft beer movement in Copenhagen. What catapulted Mikkeller to international fame was their Beer Geek Breakfast, which took top rating at ratebeer and currently has a 4+ average on beeradvocate. Eventually the original partner left to pursue other projects, the sole owner's passion now became his full time job and he finally had to create his own brewery (with the first one being in SD, CA, USA of all places for American-style IPAs). Although it is signature Mikkeller to collaborate with other businesses for food/beer pairings (Ramen to Biiru, Warpigs), there are only a few outposts of Mikkeller bars. The OG Mikkeller bar is this one located in Vesterbro. Vesterbro has had a bad rap in the past but now has evolved into one of the more hip neighborhoods of Copenhagen. Its close proximity to the train station (and additionally, my hotel) meant that this ended up being a perfect bar for a nightcap drink. I ended up liking it so much that I came back again on my last night in the city. The Danish ethos of "hygge" is in full force here - it's as hyggelig as it gets. Entrance is kinda tucked away somewhere between the train station and the Meatpacking District. From the down-to-earth staff to the patrons I talked to it was the perfect place to just wind down and relax over a glass of beer. Special mention to Hannah, Becs and Christian for being awesome. As a contrast I haven't seen an equivalent feeling in any beer bar back home - and this is considering SD is one of the craft beer meccas in the US! As a rule, 20 brews on tap. 19 are beer and there's always a non-beer option. There's always Mikkeller brews plus a few non-Mikkeller options. Beer styles are primarily IPAs, lambics/sours (focus on spontaneous fermentation) and porters/stouts. Two sizes available for most beers, the more rare options only have a small size. Here are the beers I had over the course of 2 days. Most important to note that a small 20cl glass is around ~30-35DKK/~$5USD and a standard beer pint is double that price. Sticker shock isn't so bad here because SD prices are just about equal. For current beers on tap check out their untapped page (https://untappd.com/v/mikkeller-viktoriagade/3124) - Scour Scandinavia Spontanseabuckthorn (Mikkeller) - typical sour - Crackle (Gamma Brewing Company) - strong smoky notes here; thinking bacon. - Kaffestout (Mikkeller) - Export India Porter (The Kernel) - excellent nightcap

Very good and as an embarrassed American I support the people of Denmark! Wish you guys were still…read morein PDX. Great sours and great ambiance.

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