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Brønnum
★ 4.0(1 review)Café
sophisticatedhistoriclively
About the Vibe
Brønnum is the kind of cocktail bar that makes you feel like you've stumbled into a Copenhagen secret — tucked inside a beautifully restored listed building on August Bournonvilles Passage, right next to the Royal Theatre. The interior oozes history with Japanese gilt-leather wallpaper and artwork by a Skagen painter, but the vibe is anything but stuffy: plush seating, warm lighting, and a crowd that ranges from theatre-goers to locals who know the bartenders by name. Come for the thoughtfully curated cocktails (and Cuban cigars if that's your thing), stay for the atmosphere that shifts from elegant early-evening to table-dancing late-night.
Why it's worth it
Historic listed building with gilt-leather wallpaper and Skagen artwork, serving curated cocktails and Cuban cigars next to the Royal Theatre.
Highlights
curated cocktailsCuban cigarshistoric interiorpost-theatre
Before you go
Go early (before 8pm) for the sophisticated, intimate atmosphere — the place gets progressively louder and more party-like as the night goes on.
Known For
- •curated cocktails
- •Cuban cigars
- •historic listed building interior
- •post-theatre drinks
Best For
date nightpost-theatre drinkspre-dinner cocktails
1 review
City InsidersEditorialMarch 31, 2026
Sophisticated cocktails in a historic theatre-district gem
Brønnum feels like a proper Copenhagen institution tucked away in an elegant listed building next to the Royal Theatre. The atmosphere is sophisticated without being stuffy — think plush seating, warm lighting, and a crowd that actually knows how to hold a conversation over a drink. The interior is genuinely stunning: Japanese gilt-leather wallpaper, artwork by a Skagen painter, and a bar made from 100-150 year-old apothecary wood. Their cocktail list is thoughtfully curated, and the bartenders are happy to make something off-menu if you're feeling adventurous. You'll find locals mixing with theatre-goers, all united by a love for quality drinks and good company.
The location in August Bournonvilles Passage is perfect for a post-theatre wind-down or an evening out before dinner. They also stock Cuban cigars to pair with your cocktail, which is a rare touch in Copenhagen. While it's definitely on the pricier side, the quality of the drinks and the ambiance justify the cost. If you're looking to impress a date or have a meaningful business conversation, this is it.
One thing to know: the noise level picks up as the night goes on, and the place can get quite lively — the kind of lively where people might end up dancing. So this isn't a quiet spot for deep conversation late in the evening, but it's perfect for socializing and letting the night take you somewhere. Go early if you want the sophisticated, intimate vibe; go late if you want the party.