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The Editor’s
Copenhagen Guide

Where we go as locals…

The food and drink scene in Copenhagen is insane. Call it ‘the noma effect’ but the interest in restaurants, bars and cafes has grown exponentially over the past decade with a dizzying number of options at all levels. Be it hipster breakfast, working coffee, casual lunch, bar food or very fine dining, you can eat and drink VERY well in this city. But it takes some research and planning: the best places are often outside the city centre and reservations are usually necessary. This is where we come in: we have lived here long enough to consider ourselves locals and we eat and drink A LOT. So here are some of our insider tips on what we consider the best in class.

Our favourites

Here is a selection of some of our current favourites.
Check them out and you might even run into one of us there!

For bakeries

Bageriet BRØD

Enghave Pl. 7, Vesterbro

This is Graham’s local favourite and he swears by the dark, dense bread though he tries to only buy at the weekend to keep himself at least slightly in shape. Apart from the loaves, their sandwiches on rye bread are fantastic and it’s impossible to resist the gooey chocolate brownies.

For cocktails

Bird

Palægade 8, City Center

We have been fans of the original location of Bird in Frederiksberg since it opened but perhaps we like this one even more. Bright, open plan and with good people-watching seating outside, this is the perfect place for an early evening negroni. The interior design of the place is beautiful - all blond wood and steel - and the prices are so good you will probably stay for another…

For bistros

Grimal

Istedgade 128, Vesterbro

Little sister to Frank and Polly - a duo much loved by the city's foodies - this casual take on a brasserie serves the cuisine-de-jour of (relatively) simple French dishes. Now established as our local favourite, you'll regularly find us sat at the bar eating oysters, gougères and perfectly cooked rabbit vol-au-vents. Book well ahead - this place has become very popular.

For coffee

Original Coffee

Store Kongensgade 124, City Centre

This is a small chain with several places across the city - all of which are excellent - but we are mostly found at the slightly quieter Store Kongensgade branch (though the one by the lakes is lovely in sunny weather when you can take your cup to go). We often go particularly for breakfast as the BMO and overnight oats are great with a cup of hangover-curing coffee.

For wine

Pio Vin

Bagerstræde 2, Vesterbro

Whilst too much of Copenhagen has fallen prey to the nature wine phenomenon, if (like us) you’d rather have something that doesn’t smell like farm pond water, try the shabby chic Pio Vin, it’s a very Danish experience - half wine store/half bar with old mismatched furniture, candles and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Grab a plate of charcuterie and cheese to go with that glass and then realise you should have just bought the bottle in the first place.

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