Kølsters Tolv Haner
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.
where to next?
Neighbouring its sibling spot, Kølsters Tolv Haner, is Pastaria; a relatively new venture by Esben Kølster. The concept is simple, the atmosphere wholly relaxed. There is no table service so you head to the bar and order one of the pasta dishes from their incredibly concise menu. If you're sipping on a Kølster's beer on the terrace outside you'll receive a flashing disk which will beep in dizzy merriment when your dish is prepared. Keeping most, if not all, of the seasonal menu below 150 kroner and ensuring that all of the ingredients are homemade and organic, results in a mostly vegetarian fare. Arancini is rustled up with a beetroot and goat cheese stuffing, orecchiette is doused in a rich pecorino sauce and the special welcomes the likes of a saucy melanzane alla parmigiana.
