DON’T MISS
Assistens Kirkegård A notable green space with tree-lined pathways – and the resting place of Hans Christian Andersen. Brimming with life as a hangout spot; bring a picnic and get a taste of how the locals live. Kapelvej 2 Blågårds Apotek For live music lovers, this bar is an essential visit. It’s run as a not-for-profit venue in an old pharmacy with the original apothecary counter forming the bar. Jazz on Mondays, singer songwriters on Wednesdays, plus DJs and more live music at weekends. kroteket.dk
The Barking Dog Cool, cosy ‘cocktail pub’ that feels part of the fabric of the area. Carl Wrangel and Jarek Modzelewski’s passion for high-quality agave spirits has seen it named among the world’s top tequila bars. Drinks from £5.50. Sankt Hans Gade 19, 00 4535 3616 00, thebarkingdog.dk
Collective Bakery The Coffee Collective’s ode to all things baked, offering pastries held to as high a standard as their coffee. Don’t miss the lemon wave. Nørrebrogade 176, 00 45 60 15 15 25, collectivebakery.dk
Darcy’s Kaffe Owned by Londoner Darcy Miller, it’s the only multi-roaster coffee shop in town and has one of the best café menus you’ll see. Try their oozy five-cheese toastie with tomatillo salsa. Rantzausgade 2, darcyskaffe.dk
Dispensary Serving beers, cocktails and with a back bar stacked with over 340 whiskies, the bar team mixes arguably the best Old Fashioned in Copenhagen. Cocktails from £11. Nørrebrogade 184
Grønt Marked Monthly farmers’ market established in 2019 with the focus on animal welfare and care for the environment. It now draws the finest small-scale artisans – bakers, charcuterie-makers, microbreweries, dairies and honey producers among multiple others – from all across Copenhagen and farther afield. Held near Rondo bakery on Sjaellandsgade. groentmarked.dk Paloma Colourful vermouth bar with kerb-side tables, serving the kind of bar snacks you really want to eat, from 12-month Comté to walnut sausage. From the team behind The Barking Dog. Vermouth and snack from £13. Guldbergsgade 51A, palomacph.dk
Pompette Wine shop and bar majoring in natural wine (the name means ‘tipsy’) at a reasonable price. Choose red, white, orange, rosé or bubbles and they’ll pour you a carefully curated glass to enjoy on the bistro-style terrace. Their neighbouring sandwich take-out joint, Poulette, is the ideal no-frills, allflavour pitstop after. Glass of wine from £6. Møllegade 3, shop.pompette.dk