Copenhagen

Skuespilhuset

The Royal Danish Playhouse

A 1000-seat national stage for the dramatic arts, with 3 stages. Opened in 2008, its beautiful piece of modern architecture overlooking the harbour. Even if you are not going for a play, the cafe in the foyer, Ofelia, is a nice place to sit and enjoy the view over the water and Christianshavn.

10:00-23:30 · Price varies · Wheelchair accessible

Jazzhus Montmartre

Cafe Montmartre

One of the best-known jazz clubs in Europe during the 1960s, Jazzhus Montmartre hosted the African-American expats in Europe such as Dexter Gordon, Kenny Drew, and Bud Powell. Local bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen got his start here as a member of Powell's trio in 1962. Jazzhus Montmartre changed locations a few times before closing in 1995, but reopened in 2010.

Live music

Nyhavn

On a sunny day, this is a top spot for oozing in the sun on the bulwark with a beer from the supermarket, or at the outdoor serving areas of the many (rather expensive) restaurants and cafe's dotted along the "sunny side" of the canal. For any self-respecting Copenhagener, this is a top priority on the first day of spring; while at the height of the tourist season, it is mainly left for the visitors to populate. Often there will be street performances, mostly improvised music concerts, somewhere along the canal - take a seat, and relax.

The Danish Museum of Art & Design

Designmuseum Danmark

Housed in one of Copenhagen’s finest rococo buildings, a former hospital. This museum is home of one of the most important collections of Danish and Scandinavian industrial design, decorative and applied arts., The cafe is a good place for lunch (does not require admission).

Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Wed 10:00 – 21:00 · 100 kr, free for students and under 26 years

Enigma

Museum for Postal, Tele, and Communications

So far only stage one of the new telecommunications museum is implemented. Which means that there is exactly one item on display, an old rusty Enigma machine. But it is free and they have a nice cafe and a museum shop with lots of expensive modern design. So if you are in the area it is worth a visit.

Mon-Thu 11:00-21:00; Fri 08:00-18:00; Sat Sun 10:00-16:00 · free · Wheelchair accessible

Fælledparken

Fæleldparken is the big park behind the football stadium, the largest in Copenhagen. There is a lake, big trees and a pavilion with a cafe which hosts concerts during the summer, the outfit Salsa Brava also gives Salsa lessons in the park during the summer. Most of it is covered with grass, much of it marked as football fields. Go there for a game of football or another game, a picnic, or just lie in the grass. At May 1st, during the International Workers day, most of Copenhagen's population comes here in a peculiar mix of a political rally, and a seriously huge party.

Cafe Bopa

A café during daylight, this place morphs into a crowded bar with DJs spinning records during the weekends. Relaxed atmosphere and great for socializing

Sun-Wed 10:00-midnight, Thu 10:00-02:00, Fri Sat 10:00-05:00 · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options

Cafe Dyrehaven

This café has gotten some rave reviews, after converting a very traditional working class watering hole into a café. But respectful yet thorough renovation, has ensured this place has a rather unique atmosphere. Food is excellent, but the coffee and tea servings are not as good.

Tue-Sun 10:00-14:00 · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options

Pixie

hands some reasonably priced cocktails (a flat 65 kr) over the counter, Outdoor seating on the small square, and brunch, lunch, tapas and an evening menu if you want to fill up your stomach before indulging. Pixie is the name for a series of well known children's books, and the owners have kept true to the name with pretty neat colorful childish interiors.

Sun-Thu 09:30-01:00, Fri Sat 09:30-03:00 · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating · Vegan options

Den Franske Cafe

The French Cafe

This café has outdoor tables by the lake under trees and coloured lanterns. The menu is mostly café classics like filled croissants, nachos, chilli con carne, pasta, burgers, but during the summer there is barbecue available until the late hours.

Mon-Fri 09:00-22:00, Sat Sun from 10:00 · From 98 kr · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options

Kaleidoskop K2

Krudttønden

Krudttønden is a cultural venue in Østerbro, with a mix of both concerts and theatrical performances, by both national and internationals acts. Also has a small café, that sometimes hosts various events.

Hours vary · from 25 kr · Wheelchair accessible · Vegan options

Cafe Langebro

Established in 1917 and for long a classical Copenhagen bar, now still a relaxed but more modern bar/cafe. Seating both inside and out. Next to the Harbour Park and Bath, which is crowded on warm summer days.

Mon-Thu 13:00-02:00; Fri Sat 11:00-03:00; Sun 11:00-20:00 · Outdoor seating

Cafe Svejk

Located at the northern entrance to Frederiksberg Have, this small bar serves Czech Bohemia Regent beer (its own import - the bar is named after a Czech cartoon). Sometimes there are football matches and sometimes there is live music, but that is all rather random.

Tue-Sat 12:00-02:00, Sun Mon 12:00-00:00 · Wheelchair accessible

Café Nemoland

This lovely place is part outdoor beer garden, part concert venue, part indoor café, with possibility to eat outside. Creative decoration, and the most varied crowd you are likely to see anywhere in Copenhagen.

09:00 - 21:00 (in summer until 22:00) · Limited wheelchair access

Café Petersborg

Dates back to the 17th century, and have traditional Danish open-faced sandwiches (smørrebrød). The Petersborg Lunch Plate is a good deal at

Mon-Fri 11:45-15:00 & 17:00-20:30, Sat 11:30-16:00 · 125 kr · Outdoor seating

Strandlyst

Old-fashioned brown Danish bar with cheap beers, a digital jukebox, dice-games. But non-smoking.

Tue-Sun 12:00-24:00 · 20 kr beers · Wheelchair accessible

The Living Room

The Living Room is a nice place in the Latin quarter, with a clean and lean 1st floor, and a more anarchistic but very cosy basement with a fireplace, candlelight, bare massive stone walls and an interesting decoration - Perfect for a cold day. The many coffees are mostly organic, and they also sells beers and cakes. Sometimes there are random, intimate concerts going on the basement.

Mon-Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri 10:00-01:00, Sat 11:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-19:00 (only summer) · Outdoor seating

Cafe 5-Øren

Cafe 5-oeren was established in 1991 and has its roots in the nearby free air concert venue, 5-oeren. Local and unsophisticated bar. Both smoking and non-smoking rooms.

Sun-Wed 11:00-01:00; Fri Sat 11:00-02:00 · Beer 34-49 kr; liquor 20-60 kr

Cafe Sundet

Located on the pier with a great view this place caters to sailors and passersby who just come to breathe in the harbor scene and ocean air. Kitchen is mainly Danish cuisine.

May-Sept: Mon-Fri 11:30-21:00 (Kitchen 17:30-21:00), Oct-Apr: Mon Wed 16:00-22:00 · Mains from 128 kr

Cafe Tjili Pop

Small cozy cafe that gets up and going Fridays and Saturdays with live music and a lively, rocking crowd. Their live music quality is rather high, but is free entry.

Mon-Thu 10:00-midnight, Fri Sat 10:00-03:00 · 25 kr for beer

Cafeen Funke

The rather odd name, comes from a pun in Danish, translating into something like "Will the cafe work?". It is a cheap place, popular with the alternative crowd, and more of bar than a cafe. Sometimes there are live performances.

Sun-Wed 14:00-02:00, Thu-Sat 14:00-05:00

Ingolf's Kaffebar

Cafe with food and drink. Good selection of beers, including an exclusive Cuban import. Nice big, green courtyard with colored lamps. Live music now and then.

Tue-Sat 10:00-00:00; Sun Mon 10:00-22:00

Skt. Peders Bageri

Located in the wallet-friendly Latinekvarteret (The Latin Quarter), Skt. Peder's has a special every day and 10 kr take-away coffee. Don't worry about knowing the names for anything (none are posted anyway), the clerks are friendly and used to English-speaking customers.

Mon-Fri 07:00-17:30, Sat 07:00-16:00 · 10-20 kr

Ørsted Ølbar & Cafe

Relaxed bar with a wide range of beers on draft and several good beers on bottle, soft chairs, a pool table, and a fussball table.

Mon 16:00-22:00, Tue-Fri 15:00-22:00, Sat 13:00-22:00, Sun 14:00-22:00

Månefiskeren

Moonfisher

Relaxed café. Has some decent sandwiches and cakes, but does not serve alcohol. Many organic available, and joints are welcome.

10:00–00:00

Cyprus

Greek

This cafe is in the Fisketorvet shopping centre, with all the impersonal quirks that entails, but the cheap buffet is good if you get a Mediterranean crave from the Copencabana beach located just in front of the shopping center.

11:00-22:00 · Buffet: 79 kr day, 119 kr evening

Dag H

Café & Restaurant

This café/restaurant is one of the first to open on Østerbro. The place offer early breakfast, brunch, a large and varied lunch menu. At the evening it transform into a restaurant where you can get a 3-course meal, their special Country Style Dish or try out their famous burger. Also a great place for a well made espresso, cocktail and they have much to offer on their wine menu. Last, many of the dishes you can also order to-go and get a discount. Main course from 195 Kr.

Mon-Wed 08:00-23:00, Thu Fri 08:00-midnight, Sat 10:00-midnight, Sun 10:00-22:00 · 3 course 389 kr

Granola

Go here to buy a good cup of coffee, in this cosy resurrected coffee shop, with thick dark wooden classic interior.

Daily 07:00-19:00

Studenterhuset

Studenterhuset or the Student house in English is a lively cafe, bar and live venue run by the student association on the University of Copenhagen, right next to Rundetårn. There are certain regular weekly events here; Tuesdays (12:00-13:00) it is gay day, Wednesdays (12:00-13:00) it is international night where many exchange students come to party, a good option for a night out on Wednesdays which can be pretty quite elsewhere, Thursdays & Fridays (12:00-late) are nights for various live acts. The rest of the week has no set schedule.

Mon 12:00-18:00, Sun 15:00-18:00 (also see daily schedule)

Lolas Café

Newly opened café/bar on Sønder Boulevard (parallel to Istedgade) serving various coffees, beer and wine. For food you can get a French-style sandwich in a freshly baked baguette. They show international sports events on a large screen and also have a separate smoking room. Free wi-fi and a cozy atmosphere

Mon-Wed 11:00-00:00, Thu-Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-20:00