From the masterminds behind Copenhagen staple bar7, this is its "little sister", but she isn't…read moresmall and cute - rather, she's just as grown-up, elegant, and posh as her older sibling.
The location is absolutely prime, right in the center of the city on Nikolaj Plads, just a 5min walk from Kongens Nytorv. The interior is upscale and decadent, with leather sofas and armchairs, a bunch of crystal mirrors on the back wall, and a couple of silver and copper bull heads on another. As I'm writing, I cannot remember what the music was like, which I'm taking to mean that it was fitting very well and not so loud as to hinder a conversation.
The staff was very friendly, happy to provide more info on the drinks, and give a recommendation. Like at bar7, you order at the bar and pay immediately - I think it would fit the atmosphere better to be served at the table and pay in the end, but I understand that's hard to do when it's crowded and people come and go all the time. I don't know if they keep credit card tabs open, I wasn't asked if I wanted to, and didn't ask for it either.
Now, the most important part - the drinks! I started out with a glass of champagne. When it was served, I was told it was from an open bottle so if it was too flat, I should just let them know and they'd of course open a new one. Good service - although the bubbles were just fine!
Their cocktail menu is comprehensive and has some classics from bar7, like the "Blueberry Bitch", some general cocktail classics, like a Pisco Sour, and their own, decadent and tasty creations. My absolute favorite was the Tour de Fizz, a concoction of vodka, passion fruit and vanilla, with a thick egg white foam - not a drink, but pretty much a dessert (it even comes with a spoon!). Yum!!
The descriptions of the drinks are mouth-watering and fun - example: "Girl, tonight is the night we make love. How do I know? Because it's Wednesday, and Wednesday is the night we make love!" :)
Prices for the cocktails range from DKK 85-120, which is completely in line with the general price level for cocktails in Copenhagen, and you get a good bang for your buck here. I'll be back soon!