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Brown Bodegas

Dive bars with soul, smoke, shots and cold beer

7 places Updated Aug '26

Café Intime

frederiksberg

Gay-friendly bar since 1912 in Frederiksberg. Known for talent nights, cabaret, and live music in a cozy setting.

Bo-Bi Bar

Bar / indre by

A Copenhagen institution; pub with cheap bottled beer and inside smoking.

Toga Vinstue

København K

Copenhagen pub and lunch spot, around for a century. Known for lively political discussions and Danish beer.

Palæ Bar

Bar / indre by

Classic bar in Indre By. Known for traditional smørrebrød (open sandwiches) and beer.

Byens Kro

indre by

Iconic Copenhagen pub in Indre By. Cheap beer and indoor smoking.

Eiffel Bar

chr. havn

Dive bar in Christianshavn with Parisian-style decor. Known for cheap beer, smoky atmosphere, and eclectic clientele.

Vinstue 90

Bar / Frederiksberg C

Old-school bar in Frederiksberg C, established in 1916. Known for its slow beer, poured the traditional way.