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 Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:45 am Post subject: NIGHTLIFE IN DENMARK (COPENHAGEN)/ DENMARK NIGHTLIFE GUIDE |
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NIGHTLIFE IN DENMARK (COPENHAGEN)
GENERAL
Though the city boasts an ever-changing variety of nightclubs, there are several major venues that are worth mentioning.
Copenhagen's discos and clubs do not tend to get really going until after midnight, so many clubbers choose to spend time in the city's super-hip pre-club bars, such as Stereo Bar and Ideal Bar. On top of this, many of Copenhagen's venues develop as each evening progresses, from bar to restaurant to club, locally termed as hybrids.
The Copenhagen jazz scene has an enviable international reputation, and there are also several excellent blues and rock clubs in the city.
LIVE MUSIC
Jazz
Jazz is quite popular, and Copenhagen has been the home of many international stars through the years. Several jazz clubs can be found in the downtown area, the Copenhagen Jazzhouse being, perhaps, the best known. Their programme is published on their homepage, and with luck you could be there when one of the world celebrities drop by.
Live Dinnershow
At Wallmans Saloner a spectacular floor show is performed from one of the 7 stages. During the evening a multi course gourmet supper is served - and lo and behold - you might recognize the person serving at your table! He or she is likely to have been among the performers on stage.
Blues and folk
For this type of music try Mojo or Drop Inn, where there is often live music, especially by the end of the week. It happens that musicians just drop by and play a number or two.
Lades Kælder offers live music 365 days a year. All types of music from the world of rhythmic music are played: rock, soul, country, jazz, lounge and R&B.
CLUBBING
Downtown
Just off Kongens Nytorv is Baron Boltens Gård with a number of bars and discos. At the Copenhagen Jazz House off Strøget, the pedestrian street , the evening starts off with live jazz. This means that if you come for the jazz, be sure to come when the programme start. Later, around midnight, it is transformed into a regular disco for the younger crowd.
Classy Østerbro
The trendy Park Diskotek has nothing to do with soccer in spite of its proximity and similar name to PARKEN, Denmark's national soccer stadion. There are several dance floors, where you can dance to disco music all night long beneath crystal chandeliers and surrounded by marble columns. The music is the latest, hottest and most popular right now!
Red Hot Nørrebro
This is the red, hot district of Copenhagen. Up-and-coming, trendy and alternative. There are a number of Salsa, Samba and Latin joints. At Rust some of Denmark's best DJs meet with guest DJs from the rest of the world. Inspiring surroundings, cool drinks and the informal atmosphere takes care of the rest.
HYBRID BARS
A new and popular genre in Copenhagen are the so-called 'hybrid bars' of 'fusion restaurants'. Everywhere these new phenomena are appearing that combine restaurants and bars.
Aura
One of these is Aura at Nytorv. Uncomplicated food with a lot of good taste is on the menu. You can check out Aura's concept of using fantasy together with skill by ordering one of their menus. Eight, eleven or fourteen courses, each one an exquisite experience. Restaurant, cocktail bar and surround sound add to the special Aura universe.
Viva
Boat restaurants are another popular addition. At Viva, a type of houseboat with outdoor serving on the top deck, you'll find a cocktail bar and lounge. Mediterranean specialities, fish, shellfish with a Scandinavian twist is what you see on the menu.
Restaurant Olsen
Next to the old canal accross from the Christiansborg Palace is Restaurant Olsen. The menu depends very much on the season and seasonal vegetables, fruit etc. You have international influence on Danish traditional dishes. Thursday, Fridays and Saturday the bar is open until 2am.
BEER & COCKTAIL BARS
A recent phenomenon in the Copenhagen nightlife is the growing popularity of specialized bars, in particular beer and cocktail bars.
Fusion drinks
Oak Room in Egegade is one of the hot, new cocktail bars. Classic cocktails are mixed in new exciting ways - try a Mango Mojito or a s*** Mary - but remember to order a large glass of water to accompany it! Boutique Lize in the district of Vesterbro specializes in martinis and ice teas.
Home-brewed beer
Fadøl, Thomas NykrogIn less than five-six years, Denmark has gone from being the country in Europe with the fewest breweries to being the country with most breweries per capita! Many of these micro breweries are found in Copenhagen.
* Nørrebro Bryghus is located in an old metalworks from 1857. The vast copper tanks, where the beer is brewed, are visible on the premises.
* Bryggeriet Apollo, just next to the main entrance to Tivoli, has been brewing its own beer since 1990. The production of a monthly special is served in extraordinarily shaped beer glasses.
* Færgekroen in Tivoli will be serving two hand-brewed beers to their happily sing-along crowd of guests.
* Carlsberg, the giant, has joined the trend and opened a micro brewery in connection with their visitors centre on Gammel Carlsbergvej. The Semper Ardens range of beers are recommended by a number of top chefs as ideal for baking, marinading and cooking - apart from the pure pleasure of drinking it, of course!
Many pubs offer special brews - all waiting for you to go beer cruising..... |
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