Pub Crawls in Copenhagen

Do you want to enjoy the best drinks in Denmark? Then a pub crawl awaits you in Copenhagen to sample quality beers, cocktails and wines.

Ana Caballero

Ana Caballero

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Pub Crawls in Copenhagen

In a Copenhagen pub | ©Lívia Monteiro

Among the best things to do in Copenhagen are pub tours. There are a variety of customisable tours depending on whether they focus on the drinks, the music or the sights on offer.

No matter which one you choose, a pub tour is one of the most fun things you can do. You'll meet the locals, taste delicious drinks and visit new neighbourhoods. It's definitely a must-do experience on your visit to this amazing city.

Tour to the best pubs specialised in beer

Tasting beers| ©Susanne Nilsson
Tasting beers| ©Susanne Nilsson

Among the best tours in Copenhagen you can do, the pub tours in Copenhagen specializing in beer stand out. If you are a beer lover, this is the right plan for you!

The capital of Denmark has a large number of pubs and breweries that offer unique flavours from the most traditional to the most innovative ones. Your guide will take you to four or five pubs in a private vehicle or minivan, depending on the number of people requesting the tour. Among the pubs you will visit are

  • Mikkeller Brewery: you will be able to taste the American Dream beer, which has a fruity taste and a high alcohol content.
  • Warpigs: where you will taste a smoked beer.
  • BRUS: famous for its selection of experimental beers and for its avant-garde atmosphere. It also offers fruity flavours.

You can only go to three bars to enjoy a bit more of the atmosphere each one has to offer. However, if you want to continue exploring the city, you can ask your guide to include two other pubs: Nørrebro Bryghus and Amager Bryghus. At the end of the tour, your guide will take you back to the starting point.

Interesting details

  • Price: around 200 €.
  • Duration: approximately 2 hours.
  • Means of transport: small private vehicle or minivan.
  • Advantages of this option: you will be able to taste different types of beers and get to know a variety of pubs with different atmospheres.
  • Disadvantages of this option: if you don't like beer too much, this type of tour is not the best option for you.

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Pub crawl with the best views in the city

View from the rooftop| ©Sven Lindner
View from the rooftop| ©Sven Lindner

If you're looking for a night out in the Danish capital, one of the best options is to book a pub crawl in Copenhagen that focuses on the best views in Copenhagen.

To start this tour, meet your guide at a central location. There you will get into a vehicle and your guide will take you on a tour of the pubs where you can see incredible panoramic views of the city. The most popular are:

  • Level Six Rooftop Bar & Terrace: you'll find 21 types of Danish gin, classic cocktails and fresh food.

  • Illum Rooftop: located in the shopping centre of the same name. It's a floor full of restaurants, pubs and cafés with great views.

  • The Rooftop Bar at Hotel Danmark: located in the heart of the city, right next to the famous National Museum and Tivoli. You can have an exquisite dinner with a 360° view, accompanied by good music.

At the end of the tour, your guide will drop you off at the meeting point or at your hotel, but this must be arranged in advance.

Interesting details

  • Price: around 200 €.
  • Duration: approximately 2 hours.
  • Means of transport: private vehicle.
  • Advantages of this option: you will be able to see the city from above.
  • Disadvantages of this option: only one drink per pub is included. If you want to enjoy dinner or something else, you have to pay for it on your own.

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Copenhagen's most hidden pubs tour

Lidkoeb| ©Heather Cowper
Lidkoeb| ©Heather Cowper

Would you like to go to pubs that are not frequented by tourists? Then I recommend you book a pub crawl in Copenhagen that specialises in the hidden pubs of the Danish capital. They are usually located in buildings that from the outside look like just another one of the pubs. However, inside they offer cosy and fun pubs, ideal for a night out with friends.

Among the pubs that your guide will probably take you to are the following:

  • Lidkoeb: this is a hidden bar in the Vesterbro district. This bar has three floors offering different atmospheres: two are for cocktails and the third is a whisky bar. You can go in and try one of their best cocktails.

  • Ruby: you will find a 1920s-inspired décor and a variety of unique and exclusive cocktails.

  • Duck and Cover: a bar that offers live music and is located in the basement of a building.

There are many other bars that can be included in the tour, but we recommend only three or four. This way, you will be able to stay long enough to enjoy the drinks and the quiet atmosphere. These places are usually exclusive, which is why they tend to be hidden away so as not to attract a large number of visitors.

Interesting details

  • Price: around 200 €.
  • Duration: approximately 2 hours.
  • Means of transport: private vehicle.
  • Advantages of this option: you will be in little-known places that tourists often overlook.
  • Disadvantages of this option: drinks are usually expensive, as they are exclusive pubs. The tour usually includes the cheapest drinks at each venue.

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Copenhagen's historic pub crawl

Hviids Vinstue| ©Colin Greene
Hviids Vinstue| ©Colin Greene

Copenhagen is characterised by a variety of pubs to suit all styles and tastes. Many of them are even considered historic because of the amount of time since they were founded. If you would like to go to three or more of them, I recommend booking a tour of Copenhagen' s historic pubs, which include:

  • Hviids Vinstue: Copenhagen's oldest pub. It has been in operation for approximately 300 years. As well as admiring the architecture and décor, you can sample fine wines and beers.

  • Alléenberg: also in operation for a couple of centuries. Here the atmosphere is much more elegant and the drinks are more classic.

  • Toga Vinstue offers a more modern atmosphere despite being a historic pub. Here you can try international drinks.

  • Bo-Bi Bar: offers high quality craft beers.

As you may have noticed, each one has a characteristic that makes it special. You will definitely have a good time in each of them, so don't hesitate to visit them during your stay in the city!

Interesting details

  • Price: approximately 150 €.
  • Duration: about 3 hours.
  • Means of transport: private vehicle.
  • Advantages of this option: at all times your guide will tell you the history and other interesting facts about the pubs you visit.
  • Disadvantages of this option: each pub has a different style and the dress code may vary.

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Pub crawls with live music

Mojo Bar| ©SowasArk
Mojo Bar| ©SowasArk

Music is perhaps one of the most important factors for a perfect night out. If you want to enjoy the best of Copenhagen's music scene, I recommend booking a tour of Copenhagen's live music pubs in the city.

Among the pubs that are usually included in this type of tour, the following stand out:

  • Mojo Bar: here you can enjoy the best blues and jazz rhythms. Enjoy your drink and the live show before going to the next pub.

  • Tango & Vinos Restaurant: you will be able to eat a delicious grill accompanied by a good wine and tango music in the background.

  • Drop Inn: the music here is more varied, but I'm sure you'll have a good time.

The music offered by each pub can vary a lot, but that just goes to show the cultural variety that the Danish capital has. It will definitely be an experience to tour these and many other pubs. With a local guide it will be much easier to find them and enjoy the most popular drink in each of them.

Interesting details

  • Price: approximately 200 €.
  • Duration: about 3 hours.
  • Means of transport: private vehicle.
  • Advantages of this option: you will be able to get a closer look at the local culture and artists.
  • Disadvantages of this option: if you don't like the type of music played in these pubs, it may not be the best plan for you.

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Duration of a Copenhagen pub tour

Clock| ©Cats Coming
Clock| ©Cats Coming

As you can see, booking a pub crawl in Copenhagen is one of the best things to do in Copenhagen. The duration of a Copenhagen pub crawl can vary, as it depends on several elements. You should consider the number of pubs you want to visit, as well as the distance between each of them. Generally, the guides aim for a tour to last between two and three hours, but you can customise your tour if you hire a private service.

You should also bear in mind that if the tour includes a tasting of several drinks in one of the pubs, the time spent will be longer. Also, if you decide to do this tour in the afternoon, you are likely to encounter some traffic. Therefore, it is advisable to do it in the evening.

On the other hand, if you are visiting Copenhagen for two days or less, it is best to choose a tour with the shortest duration. This way, your guide will take you to pubs closer to each other, you can visit them all and make the most of your time in the city. This way you can leave with an experience of Danish nightlife.

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Tips for a Copenhagen pub tour

Book online| ©Glenn Carstens-Peters
Book online| ©Glenn Carstens-Peters

One of the tips to keep in mind when going on a pub crawl in Copenhagen is to plan your route. Hiring a local guide will make this step much easier, as they will tell you which pubs are closest to you or how long it will take you to go through all the pubs you want to visit. This will help you to time it better. On the other hand, to enjoy some pubs, you need to book in advance. I recommend you to check the indications of each venue and do it in advance. If you travel with a guide, he or she will probably take care of booking for you.

Another recommendation is that before you go on a pub crawl in the Danish capital, you should eat very well. You could even take a gastronomic tour of the city. This way the alcohol you consume will not intoxicate you so quickly.

Last but not least, don't overdo it with the drinks. Only you know how much alcohol you can consume, so drink with caution. Remember that the whole tour is done with the aim of having a good time and trying new flavours, not to get drunk.

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Why should you take a pub crawl in Copenhagen?

Copenhagen by night| ©Stig Nygaard
Copenhagen by night| ©Stig Nygaard

One of the main reasons to book a pub crawl in Copenhagen is that any time of the year is the best time in Copenhagen to go on a pub crawl. If it's very hot, you can go to pubs with terraces or closed pubs with air-conditioning. If it's cold or snowing, you can go to the hidden pubs and keep warm.

Besides the variety of pubs, visiting them also allows you to get to know a bit more about the local culture. Each of these places is an important part of the social life of the locals, so you can get to know their customs a little more closely! If you travel with a local guide, you can learn more about their customs and even the history of the buildings and streets where they are located.

Pubs, on the other hand, are spread all over the city. Therefore, by visiting one, you'll be getting to know a new neighbourhood that you probably wouldn't explore if it weren't for the pub you want to visit. The drinks are also very varied, ranging from beers to wines and cocktails.

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Let's compare the options

  • Pub crawl to the best beer pubs in Copenhagen
  • Price: around 200 €.
  • Duration: approximately 2 hours.
  • Means of transport: small private vehicle or minivan.
  • Advantages of this option: you will be able to taste different types of beer and get to know a variety of pubs with different atmospheres.
  • Disadvantages of this option: if you don't like beer too much, this type of tour is not the best option for you.
  • Pub crawl tour with the best views in the city
  • Price: around 200 €.
  • Duration: approximately 2 hours.
  • Means of transport: private vehicle.
  • Advantages of this option: you will be able to see the city from above.
  • Disadvantages of this option: only one drink per pub is included. If you want to enjoy dinner or something else, you have to pay for it on your own.
  • Hidden Pub Crawl in Copenhagen
  • Price: around 200 €.
  • Duration: approximately 2 hours.
  • Means of transport: private vehicle.
  • Advantages of this option: you will be in little known places that tourists often overlook.
  • Disadvantages of this option: drinks are usually expensive, as they are exclusive pubs. The tour usually includes the cheapest drinks at each venue.
  • Copenhagen's historic pub crawl
  • Price: approximately 150 €.
  • Duration: about 3 hours.
  • Means of transport: private vehicle.
  • Advantages of this option: your guide will tell you the history and other interesting facts about the pubs you visit.
  • Disadvantages of this option: each pub has a different style and the dress code may vary.
  • Pub crawls with live music
  • Price: approximately €200.
  • Duration: about 3 hours.
  • Means of transport: private vehicle.
  • Advantages of this option: you will be able to get a closer look at the local culture and artists.
  • Disadvantages of this option: if you don't like the type of music played in these pubs, it may not be the best plan for you.