Must-see nightlife in Jutland

  • La Cabra

    Aarhus

    First-rate bean sourcing and roasting combine with fine barista skills to make La Cabra the city's best coffee spot, and the queue for a takeaway brew…

  • Løve's Bog- & VinCafé

    Aarhus

    This snug 'book and wine cafe' is full of book-lined shelves and old furniture, and reading/laptopping regulars. Occasional poetry readings and live music…

  • Mikkeller Bar

    Aarhus

    Copenhagen's renowned nomad brewer has a popular outpost in Frederiksbjerg, and it's a bright, Scandi-streamlined place in which to sample one (or many)…

  • Irish House

    Aalborg

    It’s almost too beautiful a setting in which to get sloshed. Inside a 17th-century building loaded with timber carvings and stained glass, this cheerful…

  • Wharf

    Aalborg

    Beer-lovers' heaven, this surprising slice of the UK in deepest Jutland is dedicated to cask ale and serves up to 70 different British, Belgian, Danish,…

  • Under Masken

    Aarhus

    Artist-run Under Masken keeps things kooky with its jumble of gilded mirrors, African tribal masks, sailor pictures and glowing fish tanks. Slide in for a…

  • Søgaards Bryghus

    Aalborg

    Every Danish town worth its salt has a microbrewery, and Aalborg’s is a cracker. With loads of outdoor seating and a long meaty menu of beer…

  • Ris Ras Filliongongong

    Aarhus

    The vintage furniture and quirky titbits make Ris Ras (named after a children's nursery rhyme) feel like the living room of a cool local friend. This…

  • Sherlock Holmes Pub

    Aarhus

    This is a real English-style pub, dim and cosy and with a calendar full of live music, karaoke, quiz nights, jam sessions and televised football. You can…

  • Skagen Bryghus

    Skagen

    Lots of summertime live music, a snack-worthy menu and a big beer garden make this microbrewery an ideal spot for a lazy afternoon. Sample your way…

  • Great Coffee

    Aarhus

    Doing exactly as its name suggests, this industrial-cool space makes top-notch, award-winning brews (limited food). Head through to the courtyard to find…

  • Cross Cafe

    Aarhus

    Location, location, location. You can’t miss this cafe – it’s right on the corner by one of the main bridges over the river. Food is not its strong point,…

  • GBar

    Aarhus

    Aarhus' main gay bar and club, open and welcoming to all. See its Facebook page for events and parties.

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