Hannah Rees-Middleton

Sømunken all too often feels like the life and soul of Rantzausgade; it's never without a queue and there will always be a Nørrebro local chatting to owner and founder of Denmark's Green Fish Traders, Christoffer Skov Pedersen. Except the freshest, locally-caught, seasonal fish at the counter alongside loaves of eco rye from Skipper, tine of gourmet sardines and a few bottles of natural wine and cider perched precariously on the shelves. The prices are scribbled in black marker against the white tiled wall alongside miniature figurines (all ocean related) and reminders to order your infamous Lille Bakery loaf for the weekend. If you're not in the market for the full seafood haul, stop by for a fish-centric to-go lunch.

Nihao YAO has become a street food institution and a beckoning family-run affair. Cadge a seat on one of the communal tables scattered with water jugs, green tea, gallons of soy and a hot, spicy chili oil before ordering a bunch of snack-sized bites (or xiǎo chī). With a Mapo tofu special, iconic guabao's and the must-try Taiwanese potsticker (pan-fried dumplings), a feast is beckoning. 

Cleo is yet another dining delight along the chock-block Rantzausgade. Offering a touch more of fancy to this Nørrebro culinary highway, Cleo is the spot for a seven serving feast. Dazzling plates, ranging from sea bass crudo to a white asparagus doused in a baksuld hollandaise, are whisked to the intimate wood tables all to be shared (though, a more laid-back fare can still be chosen on the à la carte). The food is exceptional, the decor an interior designers marvel and the outside terrace a prime sun-trap. 

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. 

Nothing much can rival a stellar kitchen and deli hybrid. A place where you can take blue and some fresh produce to-go, or hop upon a wooden stool and tuck in to the daily specials. A quiet oasis on an otherwise bustling Godthåbsvej, Auren's Deli does just this. Gourmet groceries are piled high in one corner, though it's the central, wooden bench that takes centre stage. It's here that the dishes, using mostly if not all local produce, are rustled up. From simple sandwiches, sharing dishes to mighty flavoursome plates all washed down with a glass of wine or elderflower kombucha, it's a neighbourhood favourite. 

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. 

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. 

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). 

Social Pottery began as a teaching and mentoring space for fellow creatives to turn, model and cast plaster and pots. It's now transgressed into an entire creative hub of wheel courses, ceramic markets and glaze theory immersive courses. Whether it be a year, a month, or a quick stop-by purchase, that ideal cuppa mug beckons. 

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!