Copenhagen Nightlife Guide: Complete Guide
Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. Discover the best nightlife experiences in Copenhagen.
Welcome to the ultimate nightlife guide for Copenhagen! Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. This comprehensive guide will help you discover the very best nightlife experiences that Copenhagen has to offer, from popular hotspots to hidden local favorites. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, you'll find insider tips, detailed recommendations, and everything you need to make the most of your nightlife adventure in Copenhagen. Our carefully curated selection ensures you won't miss any of the must-see spots while also discovering unique experiences that most tourists overlook.
Key Takeaways
- Copenhagen offers over 54 exceptional nightlife experiences
- Best time to visit varies by activity - check individual listings for optimal timing
- Many experiences require advance booking, especially during peak season
- Local guides and experts provide invaluable insights and access
- Prices range from budget-friendly to premium, with options for every preference
Top Bars & Cocktail Lounges
Craft cocktail bars, rooftop lounges, and unique drinking establishments with great atmospheres.
Duck and Cover - Cocktailbar
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.7 stars from 808 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Dannebrogsgade 6, 1660 København V, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Ruby
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 2103 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Nybrogade 10, 1203 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Balderdash
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.7 stars from 733 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1151 k, Valkendorfsgade 11, 1151 København K, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Dexter's
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.9 stars from 827 reviews. Cozy cafe atmosphere ideal for coffee and light meals.
📍 Åboulevard 9AB, 1635 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Lidkoeb
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 1484 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Vesterbrogade 72B, 1620 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Library Bar
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 886 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Bernstorffsgade 4, 1570 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Gaia Cocktails
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.8 stars from 378 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Sankt Peders Stræde 45, 1453 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Curfew
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 1130 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Vesterbrogade 20, 1620 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Pulp bar
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.8 stars from 211 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Sankt Hans Torv 3, 2200 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
La Fontaine
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 1157 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Kompagnistræde 11, 1208 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Taphouse
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 4034 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Lavendelstræde 15, 1462 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Mojo
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 871 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Løngangstræde 21C, 1468 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Nightclubs & Dance Venues
Popular nightclubs, dance clubs, and venues featuring top DJs and live performances.
Culture Box
Highly rated International in Copenhagen with 3.9 stars from 538 reviews.
📍 Kronprinsessegade 54, 1306 Copenhagen K, Denmark
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
La Fontaine
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 1157 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Kompagnistræde 11, 1208 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Arch
Highly rated International in Copenhagen with 3 stars from 369 reviews.
📍 Nørregade 41, 1165 København, Denmark
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Hive
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 2.1 stars from 461 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Skindergade 45, 1159 Indre By, Denmark
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Never Mind
Highly rated International in Copenhagen with 3 stars from 299 reviews.
📍 Axeltorv 3, 1609 København, Denmark
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Club Mambo
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 3.3 stars from 513 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Vester Voldgade 85, 1552 København, Denmark
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Jolene Bar
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 3.7 stars from 888 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Flæsketorvet 81-85, 1711 København, Denmark
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Chateau Motel
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 2.3 stars from 428 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Knabrostræde 3, 1210 København, Denmark
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Rumors
Highly rated International in Copenhagen with 2.1 stars from 311 reviews.
📍 Nørregade 1, 1165 København, Denmark
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Lake Pavilion
Highly rated International in Copenhagen with 3.7 stars from 949 reviews.
📍 Gyldenløvesgade 24, 1369 København, Denmark
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Live Music Venues
Concert halls, jazz clubs, and venues showcasing local and international musical talent.
La Fontaine
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 1157 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Kompagnistræde 11, 1208 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Vega
Highly rated International in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 4218 reviews.
📍 Enghavevej 40, 1674 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
DR Koncerthuset
Highly rated International in Copenhagen with 4.6 stars from 6119 reviews.
📍 Ørestads Blvd. 13, 2300 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Mojo
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 871 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Løngangstræde 21C, 1468 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Drop Inn
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.3 stars from 1173 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Kompagnistræde 34, 1208 København, Denmark
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Stengade
Highly rated International in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 315 reviews.
📍 Stengade 18, 2200 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Loppen
Highly rated International in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 697 reviews.
📍 Sydområdet 4B, 1, 1440 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Huset-KBH
Highly rated Bar in Copenhagen with 4.6 stars from 1222 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Rådhusstræde 13, 1466 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Late-Night Dining
Restaurants and eateries open late for post-party meals and midnight cravings.
Restaurant Karla
Highly rated Restaurant in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 5070 reviews.
📍 Dantes Plads 1, 1556 København V, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Høst
Highly rated Restaurant in Copenhagen with 4.7 stars from 4180 reviews. Offers fine dining experience with exceptional service.
📍 Nørre Farimagsgade 41, 1364 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
Restaurant Tight
Highly rated Restaurant in Copenhagen with 4.5 stars from 3008 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Hyskenstræde 10, 1207 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Vækst
Highly rated Restaurant in Copenhagen with 4.6 stars from 2983 reviews. Offers fine dining experience with exceptional service.
📍 Sankt Peders Stræde 34, 1453 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Barr
Highly rated Restaurant in Copenhagen with 4.3 stars from 2014 reviews.
📍 Strandgade 93, 1401 København, Denmark
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
Kødbyens Fiskebar
Highly rated Seafood in Copenhagen with 4.3 stars from 4352 reviews.
📍 Flæsketorvet 100, 1711 København, Denmark
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Seafood cuisine
Marv & Ben
Highly rated Restaurant in Copenhagen with 4.7 stars from 1946 reviews. Offers fine dining experience with exceptional service.
📍 Snaregade 4, 1205 København, Denmark
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
Restaurant Puk
Highly rated Restaurant in Copenhagen with 4.3 stars from 2875 reviews.
📍 Vandkunsten 8, 1467 København, Denmark
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Entertainment & Shows
Comedy clubs, theaters, and entertainment venues offering nighttime performances.
Bremen Teater
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Copenhagen venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Comedy ZOO
Laugh the night away at this popular Copenhagen comedy venue, showcasing both local and touring comedians.
- •Arrive early for best seating
- •Two-drink minimum often required
- •Be prepared to interact with performers
- •Check age restrictions (often 18+ or 21+)
- •Avoid sitting in front row if you don't want attention
Improv Comedy Copenhagen
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Copenhagen venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Huset-KBH
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Copenhagen venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Knock Knock Comedy Club
Laugh the night away at this popular Copenhagen comedy venue, showcasing both local and touring comedians.
- •Arrive early for best seating
- •Two-drink minimum often required
- •Be prepared to interact with performers
- •Check age restrictions (often 18+ or 21+)
- •Avoid sitting in front row if you don't want attention
Teater Play
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Copenhagen venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Nightlife Districts
Popular neighborhoods and areas known for vibrant nightlife and bar-hopping.
Culture Box
Explore Copenhagen's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Jolene Bar
Explore Copenhagen's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Never Mind
Explore Copenhagen's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
La Fontaine
Explore Copenhagen's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Hive
Explore Copenhagen's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Lidkoeb
Explore Copenhagen's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Essential Tips
- 🌃Check dress codes before heading out
- 🌃Arrive early to avoid long lines at popular venues
- 🌃Use ride-sharing apps for safe transportation
- 🌃Keep valuables secure and stay aware of surroundings
- 🌃Pace yourself and stay hydrated
- 🌃Research cover charges and drink prices
- 🌃Make reservations for popular venues
- 🌃Bring valid ID - many places are strict about checking
- 🌃Start early - some venues close earlier than expected
- 🌃Ask locals for current hotspots and hidden gems
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
The best time for nightlife experiences in Copenhagen varies by activity and season. Generally, spring and fall offer ideal conditions with pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Summer is peak season with the most options but also the highest prices and largest crowds. Winter can offer unique experiences and better deals, though some activities may be limited.
Average Price
Prices for nightlife experiences in Copenhagen range widely depending on the activity and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium and exclusive options can range from $200-500+. Many activities offer group discounts and package deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Copenhagen offers many excellent nightlife experiences, each with its own unique character. The best choice depends on your preferences, budget, and schedule, but our guide highlights the top-rated options that consistently deliver exceptional experiences.
Timing varies by activity, but generally spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Summer is peak season with the most options but larger crowds. Check individual listings for specific timing recommendations and seasonal considerations.
For popular experiences, especially during peak season, advance booking is highly recommended. Some activities have limited capacity and sell out quickly. Booking ahead also often provides better rates and ensures availability.
Requirements vary by activity, but generally bring comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear, sun protection, water, and any specific gear mentioned in activity descriptions. Check individual listings for detailed requirements.
Many nightlife experiences in Copenhagen cater to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Check individual listings for difficulty levels and requirements. Many operators offer instruction and guidance for newcomers.
Costs vary widely depending on the type of experience and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium options can range from $200-500+. Group discounts and packages are often available.
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