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Havnens Perle

Roadhouse-style Danish barbecue place at the harbor, popular with dockworkers and other locals of a blue-collar bent. Enjoy a fresh made burger, hot dogs, fried chicken, roast pork, fish and chips, or various hot meals including traditional Danish fried pork with white parsley sauce and potatoes (kr 119), a hearty dish that calls for a big draft beer. Breakfast and lunch are served too, the latter consisting of smørrebrød (Danish style open faced sandwiches on rye bread). Plenty of room to sit outside when the weather permits. Food quality can be iffy, especially when crowded.

Address: Dagmar Petersens Gade 10
Getting there: in the north harbour district
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-21:00, Sat 09:00-21:00, Sun 11:00-21:00
Price: Burgers kr 69 and up. Hot dogs kr 34. Hot meals from kr 59
Website: havnensperle.dk (opens in a new tab)

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