Good beer selection and lovely courtyard area. We enjoyed our beer flight and thick cut fries. They…read morealso offer home brewed cider, our favorite amongst the beer options was the Brewfather. Pours were not substantial though. Service was kind of stiff and average compared to what we experienced in other places in Copenhagen.

Great food and excellent beers. Really nice courtyard setting if the weather is good, and cozy…read moreindoor area for cooler times. Highly recommend.

[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.

Touring the Carlsberg brewery was a super fun and interactive experience. Of course you get to…read moresample their lagers and other beers. They tout to be one of the oldest beers in the world and they might be. Very interesting to learn about the history of the brewery and play/interact with the displays at your own pace with your group time. Afterwards, you can visit the gift shop, the hall of beer, and taproom + stables. The horses were gorgeous and they're working, where you might catch them pulling a wagon around. If you're in Copenhagen, worth a visit!

Truly a wonderfully done museum and tour!! I loved how interactive the exhibits were! Each person…read morewill get a wristband that you can scan to interact with the museum exhibit (take photos, create avatars, etc.). At the end, you can scan the QR code to download your goodies electronically! The museum ticket gets you 1 "welcome" mini Carlsberg beer, and 1 full size beer at the end of the tour. All the employees at the museum were so friendly! The walking tour was so fun and interesting. We learned a lot about the Carlsberg family and the different architectures/designs of the campus buildings. Recommendation: Museum and walking tour!

Amazing bbq in Copenhagen. was a very surprising find…read more great taste os texas - brisket, beef ribs and pork ribs. sides were decent - corn bread and hush puppies great selection of beers on tap. loved the vibe of the place.

Always our first stop in Copenhagen!!! We are getting ready…read morefor the mikkeller beer celebration so picked up our wristbands and a flight of beer . Staff is always great and the bbq smells even better !!!

Great place for a shopping drink! LOTS of beers on tap, and a busy taproom, but typically Danish -…read moremodern and bright inside. We tried a "Bloody Mary Beer", and it was excellent! I had a couple of pilsners, as is my taste, and they were all fresh and delicious. A good place to pop in while shopping!

Great place for beers on tap! 60+ beers! It was busy when we got there after dinner but there's…read moreplenty of seating. Super chill place and would def recommend to beer lovers

I came across this cozy little microbrewery by chance in my very own neighborhood and was…read moreabsolutely thrilled it had opened. The owners Alex, an American, and his Danish wife Kristina have created a wonderful microbrewery bar with an amazing atmosphere in the heart of Østerbro, in a beautiful part of Copenhagen. The brews are ever changing. Always tweaked a bit from batch to batch. All their beer is brewed right in the back room for all to see. Three different taps to try, and bottles can be purchased as well. Alex is always great at explaining processes and ingredients. Well worth a visit when in Copenhagen. Great beer! Skål!

Lovely local pub! It was a midday when I went there, so not a lot of people were around. Despite…read morethat the owner looked for and put Formula 1, as I asked him. Also a great selection of beer!

It is divey, it is cool…read more Great range of beer selection and awesome bottle menu. They are inexpensive.

For Yelp's ThankYouThursday, I would like to highlight a neighborhood gem, Nørrebro Bryghus, ​a…read morebeer connoisseur's restaurant serving hearty local and seasonal cuisine paired with Nørrebro​ locally-made brewery ales. Nørrebro Bryghus is the first craft brewery in Copenhagen and collaborates with 108 Restaurant (sibling restaurant of NOMA) for the organic local draft beer served at 108 Restaurant. We tried the Baked haddock, Crushed potato, and Salty cabbage at Nørrebro Bryghus. Every bite was amazing! I don't think you can go wrong ordering here... plus the beer is perfect! Highly recommended! Thank you for being a part of making our trip to Copenhagen so special! Check out their super adorable menu with comics: https://noerrebrobryghus.dk/wp-content/uploads/Menukort_marts_engelsk.pdf Also, a tip for visiting Copenhagen, staying in the Nørrebro​ neighborhood is an affordable option with a hip, multicultural neighborhood, that is popular with students and creative types. Kebab joints and indie shops line the main road, Nørrebrogade, and late-night bars are tucked into the side streets. Foodies head to the high-end eateries and trendy coffee spots on Jægersborggade.​ ​Nearby, the leafy paths of Assistens Cemetery wind past the graves of such notables as Hans Christian Andersen and Søren Kierkegaard. It's just a short walk across the bridge from Nørrebro into downtown Copenhagen. (Neighborhood Description Source: AirBnB)

Craft beer in Copenhagen, yes that sounds like my speed. We stopped here on our food tour and had…read morequite a treat. Three very nice pours of three of their excellent beers. Served with a bowl of their cayenne-spiced almonds (awesome) and some spiced sausages (meh), we had three beers. New York Lager. Excellent pilsner and my favorite of the three. Ravnsborg Rød. A red ale that was quite good but not really my sort of flavor. You Gotta Pay the Troll Toll. A dark porter that was good for a porter but also not my sort of beer. But that's what's great about beer. The endless varieties and flavors. I found a favorite. Surely you can too. Yes, free wifi!

Great beer, great staff. Would recommend coming here if you are in Christiana! Small place but very…read morewarm and inviting. Feels like hanging out with friends.

Nestled off the main path in Christiana, Christiana Bryghus is a tiny, warm brewpub specializing in…read morebeers brewed with hemp. Out and about for the afternoon, I wandered in and got their mainstay: Christiana Pilsener. It was crisp, not too bitter, and with a hint of hemp seed. A fine beer for sitting at a table in the shade

Hello Darkness My Old Friend …read more... * * * Cafe Gavlen is a lovely cafe/bar in Norrebro. It has standard bar offerings, standard coffee options and a handful of substantial snack boards such as cheese plates and charcuterie plates. I saw several of these snack boards. They looked excellent. Most of the bars in the neighborhood have excellent selections of both beer and spirits, and first rate coffee. Cafe Gavlen is no exception. I went with Arnbitter, a superior Danish bitters. Danish bitters are like an improved version of Pernod. Darker, suaver, and richer but keeping the challenging licorice flavor that makes a pastis an interesting beverage. Bad pastis tastes like cough syrup. A fine Danish bitters is a long complex dialogue between you and the glass. * * * Many bars in Norrebro are essentially similar. There are tables out on the sidewalk. There is a darker room inside. The inside room gives you a fine view of the passing street scene. In Copenhagen, this means watching nine hundred thousand young adults bicycle from here to there. * * * What sets bars apart are two things. First, Is there a stupid television on inside? At Cafe Gavlen, the answer is no. * * * Second, how is the ambiance of the room? Is the room suavely decorated to make it interesting? Is it a loser's bar that is black and depressing? Is it a party bar that is as cheap as the swill in the kegs? * * * The inside of Cafe Gavlen could be called "Study in Sepia". There is fine antique brown wallpaper with dark green and burgundy flowers. There are ancient photographs. There is a boar's head mounted on the wall. The boar looks stately and porcine. The color of the room matched the flavor in my glass. Rich, brown and deep. There was mellowness in the walls, in the furniture, in the decoration. The room was a warm, dream-filled sleep. * * * This is what bars are for. There are people who go to bars to be social. Plenty of Danes around me were doing just that. For me, bars are a way to change the operation of my mind. To let the alcohol do its work. To let the brain fuse with what is in the glass and what is in the room. The scrabble of the human horde falls away, The details of the room begin to talk to you. A really good room has a story to tell. * * * In a really good room. your musings distill like brandy in the vat. Your grape juice thinking turns into wine, Your wine thinking turns as clear and forceful as German Mark. This is how you tell the best bars. The best bars are more than just a way to obtain alcohol. They are places in their own right with their own deep spirit. At Cafe Gavlen, not all the spirit is found in the bottles on the shelves.

Order of operations (loosely): grab a menu, sit down, get back up and order at the bar, then pay…read more The draft beers are gorgeous. Ale No. 16 is my new fave. There's an IPA and wheat beer on tap (it's all a bit hazy now, so I can't recall their names!) worth their salt as well. The bottled beer selection is global. Brooklyn Brewery fans should not be disappointed. As for the food, well, we spied the tastiest-looking burger this side of the Mississippi on someone's table and had to order it. The hubs was more than impressed. The toppings consisted of bacon, cheese, thick slabs of red onion, a halved dill pickle slice, slices of juicy tomato, crispy lettuce and lots of mayo. (Ketchup and hot sauces available at the bar.) The fries were thick-cut and quite crispy on the outside. Apparently, this place does a brisk brunch trade. I'd imagine on Sunday when the brew pub down the street is closed that C.G. is bustling with biz. The few times we visited were during the week and once late on a Sunday. The joint was fairly full, but not overly crowded. -just how we like it.