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    Fermentoren

    4.5 (64 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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

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    Like you're in a 300 year old  cellar, so cool
    Steve A.

    Hands down, my favorite beer bar in Copenhagen. A tiny underground bar (with a large amount of outdoor seating) ran by the same guys from the Dark & Bitter brewery, they have a solid tap list and whereas some other bars might have a wider selection bottle list (although here you can grab a bottle of Westy 12!) , nothing can match the drinking-in-a-300-year-old cellar vibe that Fermentoren has going for it. Only lit by candles (except the beer list), it's a hygge overload haha. It was a close race between here and Himmeriget, and I might even say that they might win out some times, but for me I just couldn't get enough of the atmosphere. Super friendly and well priced, I came here twice!

    Antesa J.

    Although I do recall [perhaps too] loudly proclaiming that "this place smells like a sweaty sumo wrestler" on Friday night, I feel the need to officially take it all back on Monday morning. It was actually hot inside, however, (and, you know, "stuffy") but fortunately it was just below brisk outside, so sitting on the benches at the entrance was absolutely still an option. :) Drinks here were stellar. I went against the grain, like a real hipster (I'm not really a hipster), and ordered wine. Hey, that's fermented too, right? It was a divine glass of wine, I should add. The scene here is relaxed and extremely cozy. If I hadn't been on a pubcrawl with coworkers, I might've been inclined to stay all night. Extra points for putting The Big Lebowski quotes on the bathroom walls.

    Catching the evening sun
    Michael B.

    If you're in Vesterbro and like your beers, then Fermentoren is the place to go - it may be secondary to Mikkeller Bar to some people, but we loved it here as it's a popular basement bar that's a bit rough round the edges with good music and a large outside seating area. We came here twice during our five day stay - once when it was warm so we sat outdoors and once when it was chilly...so we sat outdoors (because inside was packed with people). If you're unlucky and don't get a table outside near the heaters then wrap up warm! There's plenty of choice at the bar with a great selection of beers for all tastes. Keep an eye out for tap takeovers by other breweries, they seem to happen regularly here. I really need to mention the gent's toilets as well, which have a few quotes from The Big Lebowski stencilled on the walls - someone here is obviously a fellow fan!

    Cool old cash register for decor.
    Linda F.

    The feel of this bar is relaxed, homey, cozy, and young. It was crowded on a Friday night, but with a little maneuvering we managed to find a few chairs and squeeze in together at a table. There were very comfortable looking leather sofas in the far end of the bar, but those were well occupied the whole night. One thing they need in that bar is coat hooks! There were just coats piled on chairs, on the floor, and generally getting in everyone's way. I was really excited to see that they had a big selection of beers on tap and decided to try the Amager Nyhavn brown ale (since I like brown ales). However, I was really disappointed because it was not a very good brown ale and has a bitter hoppy finish that's more like an IPA. Tried a second beer which was a doppelbock and it was also a bit of a disappointment. Not that impressed with the beers I had, but I might return to see what other beers are worth trying.

    Dale S.

    Tucked in the basements of apartments right on the edge of Kødbyen is an extremely hygge beer bar. There are extremely comfortable Chesterfield chairs and couches where you can snuggle up and enjoy a craft beer or on certain special occasions take in a football or rugby match. No, there is not a TV but they can bring down the projector if the Kiwis are playing in the tri-nations. The beer selection is fantastic and has a great variety of craft beers both on tap and in the bottle. While I would steer you away from the smoked pig flavored beer, I tried it and while I could tell it was good beer, I also felt as if I was permeating smoked swine for the rest of the night. Other than that the Croocked Moon - Meat Market, and the dark IPA were the favorites of the table. This place is for beer drinkers who are not faint of heart. You might be able to find a "light" beer but don't count on it. It is for those individuals who like strong ales or experimenting with dark outlandishly named beers from all over the world. The price range is fare and the atmosphere is perfect for rainy winter, spring, fall, and well let's be honest summer evenings in Copenhagen. If you like beer and you like hygge this is a fantastic place.

    Lebowski quotes in the toilet.
    Erik R.

    A bar that has both a great selection of beers and is themed after one of my favourite movies, The Big Lebowski, it's just to good to be true, or is it? I'm glad to say that it is very much a reality and it is located on the back streets of Vesterbro. You probably know where you are going if you end up here and even though I actually stumbled upon this place by accident a couple of years ago I suspect the majority of first-time visitors are here based on recommendation. When you first get to Fermentoren you see they have a quite spacious outdoor area that, when the climate allows for it, is populated by wooden benches. Perfect for that summer hygge in the sun with a good beer. Walk down a few stairs and you have another smaller outdoor area with heaters and benches just before you enter nirvana. ;) The atmosphere inside is very cozy with old and odd furniture scattered throughout and some of the walls have bar tables and seats along them. Something you'll notice quite early on is the very apparent Big Lebowski theme with posters of the Dude and Walter plus other movie and music characters all over the place. It will become even more apparent when you visit the toilet after a couple of litres of beer and you're greated with quotes spray painted on the walls. I don't want to spoil anything but quotes such as "Obviously you're not a golfer" or "Shomer fucking shabbos" will make fans of the movie feel right at home and I am one of them. OK, enough about Big Lebowski, what about the beer? They have a great selection of different beer, I think there are about 20 taps. There is a focus on beer that actually has taste like your IPAs and APAs and the menu changes frequently. If you're a fan of beer you will most likely find something suits your taste buds and for those of you that are tagging along a friend who is somewhat of a beer nerd, don't worry, they also have a few pilsners. They are reasonably priced and you'll get a large beer for 50DKK which is alright for a place like this. It can get crowded especially during winter when there is no outdoor tables. The crowd is very varied from young people to beer nerds, to middle aged rockers to entire families, kids included. All in all it's a great place to start or end your night, or anything in -between.

    Austen M.

    One of my favourite bars in Copenhagen. Well worth the walk off the normal tourist track, particularly for people into their beer and looking for somewhere with good draft craft options on tap. It's nothing fancy looks wise, in fact, think style wise of something you would see at the docks on the famous tv show "The Wire". It's grainy and edgy, but it has around 20 craft beers on tap and decent low key American retro music playing In the background. We spent about 3 hours chatting to the exceptionally friendly Australian owner about everything from beer to politics to traveling and then back to beer again. They brew their own beer called a Yippie IPA which was lovely and well worth trying. Clientele seem to be mainly quiet locals rather than tourists and there is an area to sit outside if you want to. This is the sort of place I would go all the time if there was one back home in Glasgow. Enjoy!

    Cozy
    Iris F.

    I really like the interior! Divey and cozy. I was here on a Sunday afternoon - not crowded. Micro brewed beer. The cider is good! Free wifi! Does not accept AMEX.

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    If I was to possibly ever live in Copenhagen, I'd push to live near here, because of this bar.

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