Copenhagen: Nightlife

Culture Box This is a club for people into serious electronic music. Culture Box prides itself on the caliber of guest DJs from Denmark and around the world and the fact that they promote non-commercial music. The attitude is that the music is more important than how you look. Admission most nights, but occasionally free. Town Center; Kronprinsessegade 54; 011-45-33-32-50-50; www.culture-box.com
trendy | dancing | dj | cover | electronica

Fox Kitchen and Bar Come here for drinks mixed by an Englishman called Gromit, a genius bartender who is able to produce classic drinks or more inventive creations while maintaining pleasant banter with customers. He’s exploring the use of cocktails paired with food – using ingredients as diverse as turnip puree and cloudberries – that are served in the adjoining restaurant. Town Center; Jarmers Plads 3; 011-45-33-38-70-30; www.hotelfox.dk
bar | bar menu

Karriere New York isn’t the only city with a hip meatpacking district. This ambitious bar, restaurant, and lounge hosts regular art exhibitions, concerts, conversations with artists, video screenings and even prints its own newspaper full of cultural articles. Vesterbro; Flæsketorvet 57; 011-45-33-21-55-09; www.karrierebar.com
restaurant | lounge | bar

Nasa Technically a members-only club, you can often get into the orbit of Nasa if you look the part – that is to say, glamorous, fashionable and able to afford the drinks. It has three bars (one serving only champagne) and striking interior décor that feature lots of gleaming white to suit its space-age name. Town Center; Gothersgade 8F; 011-45-33-93-74-15; www.nasa.dk
smart splurge | trendy | expensive | cover

Ruby Sophisticated Danes in search of late-night drinks love this wonderfully atmospheric cocktail bar hidden away on a quiet street. There’s no sign outside, which makes it feel even more special. Town Center; Nybrogade 10; 011-45-33-93-12-03; www.rby.dk
bar | local favorite

Rust There are many places in Copenhagen where your appearance matters, but the locals flock to Rust simply to enjoy a few of hours of live music before the DJs take over. It covers three floors, with a large dancefloor and, in the summer, an outdoor yard. Known for its midweek hip-hop parties. Nørrebro; Guldbergsgade 8; 011-45-35-24-52-00; www.rust.dk
great value | live music | local favorite | dj | cover