Guidebook for Frederiksberg
Food Scene
A-Roii is a very well recommended asian style restaurant. Service takes a bit of time, but the food is worth it.
9 locals recommend
Thorvaldsensvej 2
2 ThorvaldsensvejA-Roii is a very well recommended asian style restaurant. Service takes a bit of time, but the food is worth it.
Such a cozy little Breakfast place! Go for the amazing atmousphere - oh, and they serve lunch and dinner too at very reasonable prices
67 locals recommend
Ipsen & Co
108 Gl. KongevejSuch a cozy little Breakfast place! Go for the amazing atmousphere - oh, and they serve lunch and dinner too at very reasonable prices
Michelin recommended for 5 years running, they have a chilled attitude to cooking. Go there. www.melee.dk
67 locals recommend
Restaurant Melee
16 Martensens AlléMichelin recommended for 5 years running, they have a chilled attitude to cooking. Go there. www.melee.dk
One of my favorite places. Have 3-4 courses, ask the sommellier for their suggestions and leave the restaurant some 500 kr later with the feeling that you should have paid 1000. Awesome people!
64 locals recommend
Vesterbro Vinstue
128 IstedgadeOne of my favorite places. Have 3-4 courses, ask the sommellier for their suggestions and leave the restaurant some 500 kr later with the feeling that you should have paid 1000. Awesome people!
A bit of an old fashioned coffee house, with lovely cakes and outdoor seating in the sun. It's a bit pricy, but there's free Wi-Fi
43 locals recommend
Maude's Salon
164 Gl. KongevejA bit of an old fashioned coffee house, with lovely cakes and outdoor seating in the sun. It's a bit pricy, but there's free Wi-Fi
Take the Green Path (Grønne Sti) to Nørrebro and stop at Manfreds (book in advance). The breakfast is awesome and very Copenhagen-esque. The rest of the street filled with unique stores. Good start!
472 locals recommend
Manfreds
40 JægersborggadeTake the Green Path (Grønne Sti) to Nørrebro and stop at Manfreds (book in advance). The breakfast is awesome and very Copenhagen-esque. The rest of the street filled with unique stores. Good start!
Their burgers are delishious! Free wi-fi and some really good people. Chill out here in the comfy chairs and enjoy the atmosphere. A lot of foreigners work here as well
70 locals recommend
Von Fressen
124 VesterbrogadeTheir burgers are delishious! Free wi-fi and some really good people. Chill out here in the comfy chairs and enjoy the atmosphere. A lot of foreigners work here as well
THE BEST PIZZA IN TOWN!!!!! Call in advance, there is a 30 mins wait, but its worth it! They have a deli next door too - amazing stuff!!!!
120 locals recommend
Forno a Legna
42 Falkoner AlleTHE BEST PIZZA IN TOWN!!!!! Call in advance, there is a 30 mins wait, but its worth it! They have a deli next door too - amazing stuff!!!!
I think it's best value for money. The place is not impressive, but the sushi is diverse and the price is reasonable. You'll probably think: WHAT? Really, Kath? But hey, if you like running sushi, go
Nibon Ya Sushi
15 VesterbrogadeI think it's best value for money. The place is not impressive, but the sushi is diverse and the price is reasonable. You'll probably think: WHAT? Really, Kath? But hey, if you like running sushi, go
On a budget? Go here! The food is really good, very reasonably priced and free wifi. The atmosphere is awesome, you'll get chatting to people, no problem!
328 locals recommend
Cafe Bang & Jensen
130 IstedgadeOn a budget? Go here! The food is really good, very reasonably priced and free wifi. The atmosphere is awesome, you'll get chatting to people, no problem!
A little French restaurant in the heart of the "latin quarter" in Copenhagen. They have a really good menu, the staff is mostly French and the food is hearty and good! Go!
31 locals recommend
L'Education Nationale
12 LarsbjørnsstrædeA little French restaurant in the heart of the "latin quarter" in Copenhagen. They have a really good menu, the staff is mostly French and the food is hearty and good! Go!
Traditional Danish Lunch in the old King's Deer Park. Book in advance and set off at least 3 hours for this experience. Take the train home, that Snaps will do you in!
11 locals recommend
Peter Lieps Hus
8 DyrehavenTraditional Danish Lunch in the old King's Deer Park. Book in advance and set off at least 3 hours for this experience. Take the train home, that Snaps will do you in!
They have an awesome wine selection, the food is a bit expensive, but they also have a terrasse in summer, which is bathed in sunlight from 12.00-18.00 - good place to soak in that coffee and locals!
214 locals recommend
Paté Paté
1 SlagterboderneThey have an awesome wine selection, the food is a bit expensive, but they also have a terrasse in summer, which is bathed in sunlight from 12.00-18.00 - good place to soak in that coffee and locals!
Did you ever want freshly made, magherita stone oven made pizzas for breakfast? Okay, then spend 125 DKK on the brunch buffeet at Mother. Ph: +45 2227 5898
396 locals recommend
Mother
9-15 HøkerboderneDid you ever want freshly made, magherita stone oven made pizzas for breakfast? Okay, then spend 125 DKK on the brunch buffeet at Mother. Ph: +45 2227 5898
Awesome restaurant! Just opened - they serve 1 dinner dish a night, have an amazing charcuterie selection as well as an AMAZING wine repertoire. Book online, it WILL get packed: www.20a.dk
107 locals recommend
Ravnsborggade 20A
20A RavnsborggadeAwesome restaurant! Just opened - they serve 1 dinner dish a night, have an amazing charcuterie selection as well as an AMAZING wine repertoire. Book online, it WILL get packed: www.20a.dk
Literally the "Food Hog", they serve plain Danish food with that twist of Nordic ensemble. Good value for money and as I call it: "the only restaurant on Enghavevej"
30 locals recommend
Madsvinet
58 EnghavevejLiterally the "Food Hog", they serve plain Danish food with that twist of Nordic ensemble. Good value for money and as I call it: "the only restaurant on Enghavevej"
WOW. Have you got the guts to enter this traditional (sorry, TRADITIONAL!) Danish lunch/dinner restaurant? Be prepared to eat the most fat-rich food you have ever had. Butter Parsilly sauce galore
42 locals recommend
Restaurant Klubben v/Daniella Angelique Dalsgård
4 EnghavevejWOW. Have you got the guts to enter this traditional (sorry, TRADITIONAL!) Danish lunch/dinner restaurant? Be prepared to eat the most fat-rich food you have ever had. Butter Parsilly sauce galore
This restaurant opened in summer '14. They don't really do tapas, just really good cheese, wine and meats accompanied by a WIDE selection of wine! It's good for post-shopping, pre-dinner snack/drink
Sankt Peders Stræde 34
34 Sankt Peders StrædeThis restaurant opened in summer '14. They don't really do tapas, just really good cheese, wine and meats accompanied by a WIDE selection of wine! It's good for post-shopping, pre-dinner snack/drink
Emmery's have a really nice coffee to go. Start your wanderings of the day by getting a coffee
380 locals recommend
Emmerys
51 ØsterbrogadeEmmery's have a really nice coffee to go. Start your wanderings of the day by getting a coffee
Awesome little South American restaurant with a resident DJ in the weekends, it turns into a small club-thing after 23.00. Book a table late to make sure you dine into the party
185 locals recommend
Llama
14 Lille KongensgadeAwesome little South American restaurant with a resident DJ in the weekends, it turns into a small club-thing after 23.00. Book a table late to make sure you dine into the party
An old storage facility has been turned into an amazing mix of restaurants and bars, with a huge fire place in the middle, this is the place to be for a Friday party or sunny afternoon.
71 locals recommend
PapirHallen
An old storage facility has been turned into an amazing mix of restaurants and bars, with a huge fire place in the middle, this is the place to be for a Friday party or sunny afternoon.
Breakfast of champions, courtesy of Georgia, who thoroughly recommends this place. It's about 15 mins walk from the apartment, along the Green Path. A nice way to start the day.
260 locals recommend
GRØD
50 JægersborggadeBreakfast of champions, courtesy of Georgia, who thoroughly recommends this place. It's about 15 mins walk from the apartment, along the Green Path. A nice way to start the day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Oh GOODNESS, their drinks are amazing. The food is quite good too, but just sling your legs up in the bar and ask the bartender to whip you up something amazing!
213 locals recommend
Salon 39
39 VodroffsvejOh GOODNESS, their drinks are amazing. The food is quite good too, but just sling your legs up in the bar and ask the bartender to whip you up something amazing!
No photos, decent cocktails. No bullshit bar with an 8-track hanging on the wall where they play their 70s rock. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays they do 2 for 1 cocktails from 20-22. GO.
112 locals recommend
Boutique Lize
6 Enghave Pl.No photos, decent cocktails. No bullshit bar with an 8-track hanging on the wall where they play their 70s rock. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays they do 2 for 1 cocktails from 20-22. GO.
Ah, come there for a good ol' fashion German beer. In summer, they let you sit outside until midnight. Good, local "ølstue"
41 locals recommend
Berlin Bar
147 Gl. KongevejAh, come there for a good ol' fashion German beer. In summer, they let you sit outside until midnight. Good, local "ølstue"
Football fan? This bar shows all the important matches, have a really good beer selection, a really good crowd.
6 locals recommend
Kennedy's Irish Bar
23 Gl. KongevejFootball fan? This bar shows all the important matches, have a really good beer selection, a really good crowd.
The Beer Bar. My favorite beer, Anchor Steambeam, is served here and in their sister bar, Von Fressen. It's a Barcelona Bar, mind you.
60 locals recommend
Ørsted Ølbar
13 Nørre FarimagsgadeThe Beer Bar. My favorite beer, Anchor Steambeam, is served here and in their sister bar, Von Fressen. It's a Barcelona Bar, mind you.
The only Pacific styled bar in Copenhagen. Awesome place, they have booths and staff will come down and serve you the Zombie. The absinth drink that will knock you off your feet!
98 locals recommend
Brass Monkey
31 EnghavevejThe only Pacific styled bar in Copenhagen. Awesome place, they have booths and staff will come down and serve you the Zombie. The absinth drink that will knock you off your feet!
One of the best bars in Copenhagen. You enter through a passage way and in the back, you'll find an old apothecary building, now turned into a 3-storeyed bar. They have a whiskey bar on the top floor
500 locals recommend
LIDKOEB
72B VesterbrogadeOne of the best bars in Copenhagen. You enter through a passage way and in the back, you'll find an old apothecary building, now turned into a 3-storeyed bar. They have a whiskey bar on the top floor
Amazing cocktail bar. Just tell the bartender what you are in the mood for, and he'll direct you to the perfect cocktail.
55 locals recommend
1105 Cocktail Bar
4 Kristen Bernikows GadeAmazing cocktail bar. Just tell the bartender what you are in the mood for, and he'll direct you to the perfect cocktail.
Awesome beer bar. No smoking. The owner imports a very special Czech beer, Bohemia Regent, which comes in light or dark. No food, just a beer after a walk in Frederiksberg Gardens. Very local!!
26 locals recommend
Cafe Svejk
31 SmallegadeAwesome beer bar. No smoking. The owner imports a very special Czech beer, Bohemia Regent, which comes in light or dark. No food, just a beer after a walk in Frederiksberg Gardens. Very local!!
Go here after 22.00 and you'll see all the locals! There may be a guy who plays the piano, the bartender is a raving lunatic and the atmosphere is - well, very unique. Just go for one beer.
18 locals recommend
Restaurant Alléenberg
4 AllegadeGo here after 22.00 and you'll see all the locals! There may be a guy who plays the piano, the bartender is a raving lunatic and the atmosphere is - well, very unique. Just go for one beer.
Awesome wine bar and light tapas restaurant. Sit in the bar, chat to the hot bartenders and watch most of Copenhagen's 30+ crowd wander in and out.
http://bibendum.dk/menu-in-english/
89 locals recommend
Bibendum
45 NansensgadeAwesome wine bar and light tapas restaurant. Sit in the bar, chat to the hot bartenders and watch most of Copenhagen's 30+ crowd wander in and out.
http://bibendum.dk/menu-in-english/
Falernum on a hot summer evening is the perfect place to enjoy a viewing of Danes passing by to and from Vesterbro. Sisterbar to Bibendum
196 locals recommend
Falernum
16 VærnedamsvejFalernum on a hot summer evening is the perfect place to enjoy a viewing of Danes passing by to and from Vesterbro. Sisterbar to Bibendum
Old smokey pub/bodeda on Frederiksberg. Ordering a 'slow beer' means you are getting a small beer (pot size) while waiting for your pint to settle. Can you stomach the smoke, you'll be okay. LOCAL!
30 locals recommend
Vinstue 90
90 Gl. KongevejOld smokey pub/bodeda on Frederiksberg. Ordering a 'slow beer' means you are getting a small beer (pot size) while waiting for your pint to settle. Can you stomach the smoke, you'll be okay. LOCAL!
One of my FAVORITE wine bars in town. Owned by a full blooded Argentinian, you must accept his love of Malbec wine and let yourself be overflowed with his love of wine and intensity!
6 locals recommend
Tango & Vinos
9 Herluf Trolles GadeOne of my FAVORITE wine bars in town. Owned by a full blooded Argentinian, you must accept his love of Malbec wine and let yourself be overflowed with his love of wine and intensity!
150 DKK cocktails in this Prohibition Style bar. Fnd the black non-descripted door, let yourself in through the narrow corridor and down the rabbit hole to find absinth style cocktails
18 locals recommend
The Union
19 Store Strandstræde150 DKK cocktails in this Prohibition Style bar. Fnd the black non-descripted door, let yourself in through the narrow corridor and down the rabbit hole to find absinth style cocktails
These guys know their beer. It's a great place to start your night before heading into the MeatPacking district. The barmen are friendly and will answer any questions abour Beer and Copenhagen.
102 locals recommend
Fermentoren
29C HalmtorvetThese guys know their beer. It's a great place to start your night before heading into the MeatPacking district. The barmen are friendly and will answer any questions abour Beer and Copenhagen.
Kick off here, then bar-hop to the neighbouring bars like Bird and the Churchkey, Fugu's and Condesa. Just go!
34 locals recommend
Madam Chu's
40 Gammel StrandKick off here, then bar-hop to the neighbouring bars like Bird and the Churchkey, Fugu's and Condesa. Just go!
Part of the Gammel Strand scene of bar-hopping. I'm not too impressed with the place, but it's on the way...
62 locals recommend
FUGU
42 Gammel StrandPart of the Gammel Strand scene of bar-hopping. I'm not too impressed with the place, but it's on the way...
THIS is an amzazing Gin/Tonic and Beer bar! Go here and stay a while - even on a weekday, some the Young Professional Political animals (Yoppols (my word)) can be seen here :-) Order the LiqouriceGT
Gammel Strand 44
44 Gammel StrandTHIS is an amzazing Gin/Tonic and Beer bar! Go here and stay a while - even on a weekday, some the Young Professional Political animals (Yoppols (my word)) can be seen here :-) Order the LiqouriceGT
Awesome bar, chilled atmosphere in the middle of central Cph. Friday drinks place for people working in the the nearby shops and newspapers.
8 locals recommend
Trykbar
24 MøntergadeAwesome bar, chilled atmosphere in the middle of central Cph. Friday drinks place for people working in the the nearby shops and newspapers.
Essentials
The best Danish pastry can be found in this little local, baker shop. Have a chat with the local girls, who work the counter and take the pastry to go and enjoy somewhere in the sun
22 locals recommend
Det Franske Konditori
44 H. C. Ørsteds VejThe best Danish pastry can be found in this little local, baker shop. Have a chat with the local girls, who work the counter and take the pastry to go and enjoy somewhere in the sun
The nearest super market, it is right next to the metro station. Open 08.00 - 22.00 all days.
352 locals recommend
REMA 1000
1 HammerichsgadeThe nearest super market, it is right next to the metro station. Open 08.00 - 22.00 all days.
Everything Else
Search out this 'secret garden'. The students of the Faculty of Life manage the plants and trees in this miniature botanical garden. There is a small cafe (near Stigbøjlen) for your coffee needs
140 locals recommend
Horticultural Gardens, University of Copenhagen
17 BülowsvejSearch out this 'secret garden'. The students of the Faculty of Life manage the plants and trees in this miniature botanical garden. There is a small cafe (near Stigbøjlen) for your coffee needs
Sightseeing
You should get a bike while in Copenhagen. Basikli is a cheap place in Copenhagen to rent bikes and if you are not up for the walk (3 km), you can take Bus 30 (http://goo.gl/617q5P). Worth it!
151 locals recommend
Baisikeli
2 IngerslevsgadeYou should get a bike while in Copenhagen. Basikli is a cheap place in Copenhagen to rent bikes and if you are not up for the walk (3 km), you can take Bus 30 (http://goo.gl/617q5P). Worth it!
The Meat Packing district.
http://www.kødbyen.dk/en
Copenhagen municipality did some renovations and now this vibrant area of Copenhagen is filled with awesome restaurants (book in advance) and bars
1635 locals recommend
Meatpacking District, Copenhagen
The Meat Packing district.
http://www.kødbyen.dk/en
Copenhagen municipality did some renovations and now this vibrant area of Copenhagen is filled with awesome restaurants (book in advance) and bars
Take the train to Klampenborg station, step off and take a long walk in what used to be King's personal hunting grounds. The deer still roam free and you'll find lovely open ranges (and a golf course!
72 locals recommend
Dyrehaven
DyrehavenTake the train to Klampenborg station, step off and take a long walk in what used to be King's personal hunting grounds. The deer still roam free and you'll find lovely open ranges (and a golf course!
Taking a bike ride out of Copenhagen could be one to Dragør. An old fishing village founded by Dutch potato farmers, there is still a preference for tulips :-) www.dragoerlive.dk
120 locals recommend
Dragør
Taking a bike ride out of Copenhagen could be one to Dragør. An old fishing village founded by Dutch potato farmers, there is still a preference for tulips :-) www.dragoerlive.dk
The Residence of the Danish Crown Prince Couple, Frederik and Mary, during the summer months. The city itself is an old-fashioned Danish town. Use www.journeyplanner.dk to plan your trip there.
13 locals recommend
Fredensborg
The Residence of the Danish Crown Prince Couple, Frederik and Mary, during the summer months. The city itself is an old-fashioned Danish town. Use www.journeyplanner.dk to plan your trip there.
Take the B-train straight to Hillerød, step off and wander through this quaint old city with its magnificent Frederiksborg Castle with its french inspired gardens and 17th century furniture
200 locals recommend
Frederiksborg Castle
10 Frederiksborg SlotTake the B-train straight to Hillerød, step off and wander through this quaint old city with its magnificent Frederiksborg Castle with its french inspired gardens and 17th century furniture
Hamlet's Castle in Elsinore. Take the regional train to Elsinore (Helsingør) and visit the castle that used to protect the lucrative toll business for ships passing through Øresund into the Baltic
436 locals recommend
Kronborg
1B KronborgHamlet's Castle in Elsinore. Take the regional train to Elsinore (Helsingør) and visit the castle that used to protect the lucrative toll business for ships passing through Øresund into the Baltic
Copenhagen Harbour is quite clean and a few years ago, the municipality isolated part of the harbour and made it into a pool. You can jump in the harbour and get chilled down!
563 locals recommend
Havnebadet Islands brygge
14 Islands BryggeCopenhagen Harbour is quite clean and a few years ago, the municipality isolated part of the harbour and made it into a pool. You can jump in the harbour and get chilled down!
Shopping
This area is called Stefansgade area, and is filled with particular shops, great Michelin recommended restaurants, coffee collectives and unique stores. Chill out in this part of Copenhagen.
1140 locals recommend
Jægersborggade
JægersborggadeThis area is called Stefansgade area, and is filled with particular shops, great Michelin recommended restaurants, coffee collectives and unique stores. Chill out in this part of Copenhagen.
They call it "Little Paris". There are some awesome deli shops, wine bar Falernum, french gourmet stuff and clothes shops. Just check it out!
437 locals recommend
Værnedamsvej
VærnedamsvejThey call it "Little Paris". There are some awesome deli shops, wine bar Falernum, french gourmet stuff and clothes shops. Just check it out!
This tiny street between Nørrebrogade and Sct. Hans Torv is a sweet spot of 20-something swagger cool. Awesome clothes stores, new and 2nd hand, sushi and core Nørrebro. Just walk through it :-)
498 locals recommend
Elmegade
ElmegadeThis tiny street between Nørrebrogade and Sct. Hans Torv is a sweet spot of 20-something swagger cool. Awesome clothes stores, new and 2nd hand, sushi and core Nørrebro. Just walk through it :-)
High end shopping district. The area "behind" the newly refurbished Hotel D'Angleterre is teething with designer stores, wine bars and sandwich shops. Take a wander
12 locals recommend
Grønnegade
GrønnegadeHigh end shopping district. The area "behind" the newly refurbished Hotel D'Angleterre is teething with designer stores, wine bars and sandwich shops. Take a wander
2nd hand furniture stores are located on this street. Take a stroll down this street to get an insight into Danish furniture mentality
229 locals recommend
Ravnsborggade
Ravnsborggade2nd hand furniture stores are located on this street. Take a stroll down this street to get an insight into Danish furniture mentality
Normann Copenhagen
12 Niels Hemmingsens GadeDanish Design store. Get inspired
Design and furniture store. It's a nice shop with lots of inspiration. It's a bit expensive, but you'll get inspired
Fick
148 Gl. KongevejDesign and furniture store. It's a nice shop with lots of inspiration. It's a bit expensive, but you'll get inspired
Danish Organic Farmers Market. Get your fresh groceries straight from where Danish organic farming started.
Fri: 13-18, Sat+Sun: 10-15
www.aarstiderne.com/Om-aarstiderne/Aarstiderne-in-english
24 locals recommend
Krogerup Avlsgaard A / S
3 c KrogerupvejDanish Organic Farmers Market. Get your fresh groceries straight from where Danish organic farming started.
Fri: 13-18, Sat+Sun: 10-15
www.aarstiderne.com/Om-aarstiderne/Aarstiderne-in-english
Awesome shop with loads of Scandinavian style fashion. Get inspired! Istedgade has some awesome designer stores with local Danish designers displaying their stuff. Go buy!!
93 locals recommend
Kyoto
95 IstedgadeAwesome shop with loads of Scandinavian style fashion. Get inspired! Istedgade has some awesome designer stores with local Danish designers displaying their stuff. Go buy!!
Arts & Culture
World Music. The music scene is pretty good i Copenhagen and this place specialises in world music: http://www.globalcph.dk/
You can buy tickets online, don't buy in door, they may be sold out
42 locals recommend
Alice CPH
12 LindehøjenWorld Music. The music scene is pretty good i Copenhagen and this place specialises in world music: http://www.globalcph.dk/
You can buy tickets online, don't buy in door, they may be sold out
Take the regional train from Copenhagen Central Station to Humlebæk station. Get off and get into the beautful modern museum of Louisiana. http://en.louisiana.dk/exhibitions/current
1372 locals recommend
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
13 Gl StrandvejTake the regional train from Copenhagen Central Station to Humlebæk station. Get off and get into the beautful modern museum of Louisiana. http://en.louisiana.dk/exhibitions/current