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    The Library Bar

    4.3 (29 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Madhu J.

    One of the best bars in Copenhagen. The decor is next level. Atmosphere is cozy and dark. You must try the barrel aged negroni if you're a negroni lover. It's all hygge.

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    Laura B.

    Easily one of my top 3 bars in Copenhagen! I almost didn't want to write about it, for fear of disclosing what I thought was a totally secret tip, but seeing as there were already 11 reviews at the time of my writing, seems like the cat is out of the bag anyways - so why not throw some love their way?! I only found out about The Library Bar last fall when I attended a rum tasting there (which, by the way, was awesome) and instantly fell in love. I am just an absolute sucker for this type of old-school, dim, cozy bar with wood-paneled walls, book shelves, leather sofas, and classic cocktails mixed by bartenders with suspenders and bow ties. Their cocktail menu has a lot of classics, which seem to be experiencing a sort of renaissance recently, but also some signature cocktails of their own invention, which never disappoint. The prices are the usual range for cocktails in Copenhagen, but rest assured that you're really getting quality drinks here. There's a grand piano in there as well, where I've seen a very talented young singer/ pianist perform on some occasions. It's small and therefore fills up quickly, but only once did I not manage to get a table after a couple of minutes. It's definitely not as busy as other, more hot shot bars around the city. Definitely a place to go!

    Kayla C.

    The atmosphere here is amazing. I felt like I was in a secret library in a mansion but really it's in the plaza of a hotel. The drinks are pretty darn expensive so we only had one but they were good. I got the vanilla passion champagne and it was had a creamy taste to it. They also had an absinthe and champagne drink that sounded very interesting.

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    Nice chesterfield speak-easy vibe. Gin tonics were good, the service nice. Great place to not feel old in your 40s.

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    Great little spot, live jazz, millwork walls and ceiling.Cozy spot to enjoy with friends.

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    The prices are the usual range for cocktails in Copenhagen, but rest assured that you're really getting quality drinks here.

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    La Fontaine

    3.9(13 reviews)
    0.8 kmKøbenhavn K
    $$

    Woah... a Blue Note in Denmark????? Yes, La Fontaine is a…read moreDanish Blue Note, oldest Jazz club in Copenhagen in the heart of Gammel Strand ( the beach, back in the old days). Ok, folks here are the rules: 1. No resy's first come, first serve 2. 100 patrons can fit, seating is limited 3. Hours: Monday-Thursday, Friday-Saturday opens at 8pm, show starts at 9pm. You need time to grab a drink from the bar, no table service. Beer @60 krones 4. Setting: intimate and cozy. 5. Get there at least 30 minutes before showtime to be guaranteed a seat, hands stamped and pay 140 krones for entrance fee 6. Then..... sit, back, enjoy and let the jazz seep through your veins as it did mine. 7. Check their website for shows and time. ( sorry Yelp, hours listed were incorrect) I saw a great show with Jules Fisher and his very talented quartet ( see video). Absolutely wonderful! This is the type of jazz club I love, people listening to great jazz, humming a familiar tune, clapping, bopping and enjoying the show in an intimate setting. Sunday is free thus tonight what I'm paying for is my drinks and listening to great music. The entire staff are wonderful, cool, friendly and love being here. Love jazz, love La Fontaine! Location: a bit difficult to find: take M2 or M3 to Gammel Strand station, find Hermes shop and walk all the way down until you find La Fontaine. It is before Comedy Zoo place. La Fontaine has a small banner and entrance is behind a large wooden door. It is located on a little street, Kompenstrade.

    Really nice and cosy jazz bar. The drinks were good and on weekdays they offer a large beer for…read more33Kr, which is great! They played perfect music for a comfortable hangout with friends, on weekends they have live jazz! Also, what I liked was, that smoking was only allowed in a separate small room (no door, but still). Totally recommendable!

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    Kind of Blue

    Kind of Blue

    3.8(16 reviews)
    1.7 kmNørrebro
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    Nice bar, good atmosphere, and a LOT of people. There is…read morecozy lighting with candles that seem to have been burning for years, a piano in the corner, and even a hidden little room you can sit on couches and is more relaxed! The bartenders were a little slow at the start, because there were so many people but they were really nice and knew how to mix drinks well. Big plus for them having Augustiner Beer!! Realy Bavarian beer is hard to find in bars anywhere! I will definetly come back here, the prices are alright they are open late which is a plus!

    For an amazing experience, pick a non-crowded time and go to the back room…read more When you walk past this place you'd be forgiven if you take a peep inside and aren't too impressed. But if you walk passed the door in the middle of the room, you are in for a true treat: an alluring room, clad in a delicate blue light, light by candles and decorated with leather sofas and shag rugs. If you get a chance to sit in this room, with a special someone or a group of friends, in an uncrowded time of the day, you'll have an amazing experience you won't forget. The bartender was amazing. Clad in black, surrounded by an awesome decor and with an attitude that made me feel like in an american cocktail bar in the rocking 70s. The cocktails served here are various and their specialty is something called a Fucking Dark and Stormy. You'll very likely find something for every thirsty person. The only thing which kept me from giving it a full five stars, is that I've had slightly better cocktails at other places. But don't imagine they are bad, I'm just a very pretentious person ;)

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    Hvide Lam

    Hvide Lam

    4.0(12 reviews)
    1.1 kmKøbenhavn K
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    Very cozy spot--great drinks, chill music, friendly staff. Feels really intimate. Only downside, as…read morea non-smoker that has been conditioned by smoking bans back home for the last 15 years or so: it was kind of a shock to enter and be hit with the cigarette smoke. But it wasn't the end of the world for me, and I still enjoyed a few beers here on a chilly, sleepy Tuesday evening in early March (2022). If you're a smoker: you're in luck here! No going outside! If you're not: just know you'll be around it. For cost reference: my Tuborg Pilsner draft (great beer btw) cost 49DKK or roughly about 7.50US$, which I would say is par for the course for Copenhagen. EDIT: I spoke too soon! Apparently every night around 20:30 a live local jazz band comes in to play--and they're fantastic! To help pay the musicians, prices on drinks raise once they start playing--so my beer went from 49 to 56 DKK (a little under 8.50 US$), but that's more than a fair price for the great show!

    While traveling, I love those little coincidences that bring me to cool places. This was one of…read morethem. I had been walking past this little basement bar and decided to stop in because they had been advertising their traditional Danish sandwiches. They were all out. It didn't matter though because I stayed for a beer. They had a bunch of more crafty beers like Jacobsen made by Carlsberg. I had a light wheaty one. The bar was filled with locals in intimate chats with each other, some of whom were smoking. The bartender and I started chatting after I ordered my beer. The conversation steered towards beer and bikes (two topics I am big fans of) and he dropped a little line about his uncle starting the Larry vs. Harry cargo bike company. I freaked out a little because a few of my friends ride BULLITT bikes, shipped from Copenhagen. I added visiting the bike shop to my list for the next day. In addition, the bartender knew I liked craft beer so he said I should visit this one cool craft beer bar. He wrote it on a napkin. I shoved it in my purse and pulled it out the next day. It read "Mikkeller". I had totally forgot Mikkeller was made in Denmark. I also went there the following day. Hvide Lam is worth a visit if you are looking for a good beer, an intimate space and some good lunch food (I heard it was good anyway).

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