COFFEE
GRANOLA, Værnedamsvej, Vesterbro
'Coffee is science and at Granola they’ve studied hard. Order here to take away or drink with the locals in this 1950s-style café. And don’t forget to explore the great shopping on Værnedamsvej.' Thomas Hoedholt, graphic designer
VERDENS MINDSTE KAFFEBAR, Tullinsgade, Vesterbro
'The name of this café, the World’s Smallest Coffee Bar, rings true. What this tiny place doesn’t offer spacewise, it makes up for in cosiness and care for your coffee. Enjoy the creative interior and the inexpensive prices.' Anna Brink, music agent
BARS
KULBY, Oehlenschlægersgade 53a, Vesterbro
'A small but edgy place in the heart of Vesterbro. Order a cheap beer from the friendly bartenders while listening to a spot of Morrissey. The bar is usually full by midnight until closing time (3am). If Vesterbro is a party, this is the kitchen where the witty guests gather to chat and drink.' Ulrik Kreutzfeldt, project leader
UNDERWOOD INK, Ryesgade, Nørrebro
'Named after the old typewriters, Underwood Ink is a place for the literati. Poets and other lost souls will instantly feel at home in the small, book-filled bar. Small servings of food are available all day.' KDE
SALON39, Vodroffsvej, Frederiksberg
'Thanks to bars like Salon39, the cocktail scene in Copenhagen has been growing rapidly for the last few years. Competent bartenders and delicate servings of food are the main attraction. What else do you need?' Nicklas Pape, graphic designer
LUNCH
L’EDUCATION NATIONALE, Larsbjørnsstræde, København K
'A piece of Paris in the lovely area of Pisserenden. Expect white and red checked tablecloths and French waiters serving a wide range of evergreen dishes, moules marinières and steak frites among them. Finish with the splendid crème brûlée.' Daniel Toke Hansen, entrepreneur
AAMANNS, Øster Farimagsgade, Østerbro
'A must-visit for foodies. Aamanns is a pioneer in traditional Danish ‘open sandwiches’ and this lunchtime restaurant takes the tasty servings to a whole new level. Reservations are a good idea.' Lise Borup Krogsgaard, press secretary
DINNER
PATE PATE, Slagterboderne, Vesterbro
'This newly opened hot spot can be found in the booming meat-packing district, attracting a hip crowd. Great servings, relatively cheap
and a superb way to start a Friday night before heading on to the clubs and bars in the area.' Sine Cecilie Laub, freelance writer
PASTIS, Gothersgade, København K
'They serve French food here and have been doing it forever. And they do an awesome job. This place is intimate and unpretentious with sublime food and friendly waiters. You get value for money and can sit outside on warm nights.' SCL
BIBENDUM, Nansensgade, København K
'Located in the lively area of Nansensgade, this bar and restaurant has become a second living room for lots of Copenhageners. Low-key furnishing, excellent food, and the main attraction: wine! The staff live and breathe for the stuff and are more than happy to give advice.' KDE
DAY TRIP
LOUISIANA MUSEUM OF MODERN ART Humlebæk
Louisiana is located in Northern Sealand, 30 minutes by train from Copenhagen, in a picturesque setting overlooking the ocean with a view to Sweden. The exhibitions change every three months, focusing on everything from urban planning to photographer Richard Avedon. KDE
MALMØ
A short trip by train across the Øresund and you are in Sweden. Often called Copenhagen M because of its close proximity to Denmark, Malmø is the little brother of the Danish capital, offering great shopping and good restaurants. The train ticket will pay for itself because of the lower Swedish prices. UK
DANISH PRIDE
LOCAL DESIGN
Not having a museum for Danish design, the four-storey furniture warehouse Illums Bolighus may be the closest we get in Copenhagen. It’s full of Danish classics such as Arne Jacobsen and Hans Wegner, as well as international design. AB
BIKES
Bikes are everywhere and the preferred way of transport for the majority of the city’s inhabitants. Rent your own or borrow one of the ‘city bikes’ available all around and explore Copenhagen on two wheels – definitely the best way to do it, if you ask the locals. DTH
HIDDEN SPACE
THIEMERS MAGASIN, Tullinsgade, Vesterbro
'A café, bookstore and hangout in one – a great combination. There’s a wide variety of international magazines and hand-picked novels, and you are more than welcome to stay and read while having a coffee.' TH
