Copenhagen
in Denmark

Roastery, bakehouse and great BMO's, it's a CPH classic. Don't be surprised to find us popping in for a coffee and leaving laden with pain suisse, pistachio cube croissants and their iconic garlic baguettes. 

Assistens Kirkegård is a burial site in the middle of Nørrebro that also happens to be an important green, garden space for the neighbourhood. Though it was at first inaugurated in 1760 as a cemetery for the poorer districts, many acclaimed figures (Hans Christian Andersen, Niels Bohr, Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, amongst many) were to be buried here after the Golden Age. Now, the garden is a beautifully preserved, peaceful space to stroll, read, and relax in. 

This heavenly bakery has the most mouthwatering freshly baked pastries and traditional Danish sourdough bread. We can't seem to walk past without being lured in by the heavenly smells!

From the space, to the food, to the ambience, everything at Baka d'Busk is just perfection. With their very own Instagram page dedicated to their art alone, this veggie bistro makes for one of the hippest hangouts in Copenhagen. 

If aesthetics is what you're after then a trip to BeitSalma is a must. The food is sensational. Pop by for breakfast or lunch, and you'll most likely be heading back for a coffee and pistachio bun. 

A local living room of stellar, on-rotation blend coffee and some of the freshest bakes in the city, Darcy's is a three location hotspot. Darcy's Kaffe is the Nørrebro variant and straddles the Rantzausgade corner with its royal blue stone façade. Inside, is a merriment of locals settling down for a BMO, a hefty slab of banana loaf or a seasonal sando. It's a place for the whole family; amidst the wooden planked skirting and the floor-to-ceiling art-covered walls expect some little ones running raucous. Though that really is the beauty of this place! 

When the weekend rolls around, particularly come the spring and summer, Copenhagen's streets transform into bustling hives of flea markets. From farmer's markets, children-focused sales, pre-loved furniture havens to simple closet clear outs, a list is published at the beginning of the week for where to go, when to head and guides to shop. Det grønne loppemarked, nestled on the square between Jaftvej and Rantzausgade along the green cycle path, is no exception. Here, amongst the rails of CPH's coolest garments, are plant-based food stalls, a conversation lounge, a chess space, book exchange, workshops, tarot readings and a mental health corner. It's a whole day occasion. 

Rivalling up there with the best pizza in CPH is Diamond Slice. This low-key slice shop has found its groove in the Danish capital and now resides in two locations. Both equally chic, both with great vibes, and both serving the cheesiest, crispiest slices one could want. Though the toppings change on the regular, you can never go wrong with the hot honey slice. 

Two of our favourite things: coffee and sandwiches. And not just any old sandwich. At Doomsday, oven roasted aubergine is doused in a miso paste dressing and topped with cilantro mayo, pickled onion and rocket and the curried egg salad is piled high on homemade sourdough. If this doesn't become your regular, we'd be surprised. 

You may be tired of hearing about rotating menus but reading up on the upcoming dishes that Dzidra will rustle up is impossibly exciting. From green dashimaki, pissaladière served with a crispy green salad, to its classic scrambled eggs and rice bowls, the range is exceptional. What is more, with its recent extension, queuing for a table is that bit easier! 

A trattoria and bottega tucked away off the bustling Nørrebrogade, it's here where fresh pasta is rolled and twizzled using age-old Bologna techniques, sauce is tossed through with olive oil from the family's Tuscan olive grove and fresh limoncello is bottled and stored for a post-diner digestif. Book well in advance for the dinner service, but nab a spot in the bottega at lunch for a panini if all else fails. 

Klovnen's LED lit sign lights up its corner-side holding as the flock of post-work Copenhageners spill from the bar and onto the extensive terrace. During the day, sip on a pilsner and play a board game on one of the vibrantly painted trestle table. After 5pm a table, especially one in the sun, is near impossible to cadge therefore milling on the surrounding grass is sometimes the only option. The result? Impeccable, far-reaching vibes. 

Straddling yet another street corner along Rantzausgade is Kølster, a beer and cider hangout in which everything that is served is wholly organic. Upon opening in 2014 it was awarded "Byens Bedste" for its gloried beer tastings, and since then it continues to be the bustling hive of Nørrebro activity from open to close, weekday or weekend. Nudge shoulders with the flocks of cool locals and scramble for a blue-licked trestle table spot in the sun. Order a bottle of Kølsters cider, made with local Danish apples, and if you're lucky settle down for a competitive quiz tournament. 

Following in the mighty footsteps of all-day, affordable hangout Minas and its sister wine bar, Yellow, is the newly revamped and reopened, Lille Musling. There's a sprawling outdoor terrace, filled with vibrant red benches and striped parasols, and an interior finished with stainless steel rimmed fridges jammed with sodas. The display cabinet is loaded with bowls of hummus, labneh, beetroot dips and stuffed focaccia; and there's a menu scribbled on a neon sign by the bar. Edging on the more affordable side of the city, it's all too telling from the packed tables that Lille Musling is becoming the trendy spot for locals to flock.  

This former pop-up has earned a permanent place in Copenhagen, and for good reason - its bao buns are insanely delicious! These Taiwanese steam buns come with a variety of fillings, like the classic pork belly or fried tofu. Don't forget to leave room for one of their original dessert buns!

Beer enthusiasts can enjoy Mikkeller's micro-brewed beer (plus beer from other innovative breweries from around the world) at this trendy bar. Their unique beers feature everything from Szechuan peppercorns to blackthorn berries.

Whether you go à la carte or full whammy with the tasting menu, you can bet that OMAR won't disappoint. It's family style; as the fried gnocchi with buttermilk and marjoram and monkfish lathered in a seafood bisque and gooseberries find their way onto your table, be prepared to share! If the sun is out, this spot is also a wine hangout; order a glass of orange to keep you going before dinner!

OTP's opening hours may be limited to a two-day bender, though a visit to this contemporary art gallery is worth coordinating into any weekend jaunt. Here, the British art dealer and now Danish expat Oscar Gilbert, showcases his wonderful curations through a various range of media (painting, drawing, sculpture and installations). 

The owners of the wine bar Pompette have come up with the most eccentric idea of opening up a fried chicken shop across from their well-known natural wine bar, as there is no pairing like it! After a night of heavy pours, you can get the yummiest and crispiest fried chicken sandwiches a stone's throw away.

Lampshades, trinkets, bedside tables and ludicrously ornate candelabras, Quriosa is an emporium of vintage treasures. Dart, duck and dive through the numerous antiques scattered haphazardly inside. Though, it's by rummaging through the street-side boxes where the true collectibles can be found. One man's trash is another man's treasure after all!