Discover Vesterbro’s 24 best spots for your trip in Copenhagen

Osteria 16

★ 4.5 · 628 reviews

Discover Osteria 16, the Vesterbro Italian spot with a kitchen you can almost sit inside. Share raw tuna with herbs and other Italian plates alongside good wine in a warm, lively room.

Prolog Coffee Bar Meatpacking District

★ 4.6 · 1,414 reviews

Pull up a seat at Prolog Coffee Bar in Vesterbro's Meatpacking District. Sip a carefully pulled espresso or brewed coffee with a cardamom bun, indoors or at the outdoor tables.

Lidkoeb

★ 4.5 · 1,530 reviews

Discover Lidkoeb, a multi-level cocktail bar in Vesterbro that locals count among the city's cornerstones. Work your way up the floors, from cocktails and beer below to whisky at the top.

Kødbyens Fiskebar

★ 4.3 · 4,939 reviews

Head to Kødbyens Fiskebar, the industrial-style seafood restaurant in Vesterbro's old meat market. Share an oyster tasting and shrimp on toast over a glass of natural wine in a buzzing room.

Mikkeller Bar

★ 4.6 · 3,440 reviews

Discover Mikkeller Bar, the cosy basement original of Denmark's famous craft brewery in Vesterbro. Work through a rotating tap list of Mikkeller and guest micro-brewery beers in a small, hygge setting.

Buna & Co.

★ 5.0 · 424 reviews

Seek out Buna & Co. in Vesterbro, a café so well liked that visitors come back several times in one trip. Sip a strong, distinctive coffee and sample the thoughtful food menu in a calm, welcoming room.

MOTHER in the meatpacking district

★ 3.8 · 3,819 reviews

Pop into MOTHER in the Meatpacking District for sourdough pizza fresh from the wood-fired oven. Share a pie and a bottle of wine in an unpretentious room that's busy from lunch to late.

John’s Hotdog Deli

★ 4.5 · 662 reviews

Stop at John's Hotdog Deli, Vesterbro's go-to spot for a proper Danish hot dog. Order the bacon-wrapped pølse with fried onions and sauce, and eat it in minutes while chatting with the friendly owner.

ORSA

★ 4.6 · 632 reviews

Start the day at ORSA in Vesterbro, an early-opening cafe with outdoor seating. Order a smooth matcha or cappuccino and enjoy a relaxed break with a view over the city.

Café Dyrehaven

★ 4.1 · 854 reviews

Pop into Café Dyrehaven, a Vesterbro hangout dressed in deer antlers and quirky décor. Settle in for eggs and bacon or open-faced smørrebrød, with a coffee and a front-row view of the neighbourhood.

Hart

★ 4.5 · 759 reviews

Pick up a flaky pastry at Hart, a favourite bakery in Vesterbro. Grab a seat, order a coffee and enjoy a relaxed breakfast.

Elephant Gate and Tower

Find the Elephant Gate and Tower, one of Vesterbro's most unusual architectural sights. Study the elephant sculptures and ornate detailing up close, then continue exploring the neighbourhood on foot.

Hija de Sanchez Kødbyen

★ 4.3 · 2,219 reviews

Grab a bite at Hija de Sanchez Kødbyen, the lively taco spot in Vesterbro's meatpacking district. Order a taco combo plate with chips and salsa, then eat at the outdoor tables among the converted market buildings.

Jolene Bar

★ 3.7 · 917 reviews

Discover Jolene Bar, a Vesterbro favourite that blends a laid-back outdoor space with a lively dance floor. Sip well-priced cocktails, then dance to house, trance and techno until the early hours.

Rist

★ 4.5 · 318 reviews

Warm up at Rist, a small, cosy Vesterbro cafe with a touch of French charm. Sip a strong coffee and try a freshly baked pastry or yoghurt with granola in an unhurried neighbourhood setting.

Politically Incorrect Beer Tasting Walking Tour

★ 4.9 · 378 reviews

Join the Politically Incorrect Beer Tasting Walking Tour and see Vesterbro through a very different lens. Stroll the old meatpacking streets, hear irreverent local stories and sample eight Danish beers with a sociable group.

Enghaveparken

★ 4.3 · 1,417 reviews

Take a break in Enghaveparken, a friendly neighbourhood park in Vesterbro. Wander past flower beds, picnic on the lawns, or in winter lace up skates on the free ice rink.

Les Trois Cochons

★ 4.1 · 1,332 reviews

Settle into a former butcher's shop for classic French country cooking. Order simple, comforting dishes in a bright, white-tiled room.

Lund and Malmö 2-Country Tour

★ 4.7 · 4,687 reviews

Cross two countries in a single day on the Lund and Malmö 2-Country Tour from Copenhagen. Ride a coach and ferry via Helsingør, explore two Swedish towns at your own pace, and return over the Øresund Bridge.

Shrig Shop

★ 4.9 · 414 reviews

Drop into Shrig Shop, a Vesterbro gallery-shop devoted to witty, offbeat illustration. Flip through prints, posters and oversized cardstock postcards, and pick out a piece of original Copenhagen art worth framing.

SURT

★ 4.2 · 708 reviews

Pull up a seat at SURT, Vesterbro's open-kitchen pizzeria for Neapolitan-style pies. Watch the dough being stretched and fired, then follow your slice with espresso and tiramisu.

Walk & Canal Tour: Copenhagen Highlights + Changing of Guard

★ 4.7 · 179 reviews

See Copenhagen on foot and by water with the Walk & Canal Tour: Copenhagen Highlights + Changing of Guard. Follow a local host past the major landmarks, catch the royal guard ceremony, then glide across the harbour by ferry.

Small Group Neighborhood Tour with Beer & Pubs

★ 4.8 · 87 reviews

Trade the postcard sights for a pint on the Small Group Neighborhood Tour with Beer & Pubs in Vesterbro. Walk the district with a guide, hear how it changed, and sample one traditional and two craft beers.

Six Forgotten Giant Sculptures Tour by Bus

★ 4.8 · 86 reviews

Leave the city behind on the Six Forgotten Giant Sculptures Tour by Bus. Ride out to the western countryside and walk through woods and fields to meet Thomas Dambo's recycled-wood giants one by one.