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Portvinsbaren
★ 4.0(1 review)Bar
cozyintimateunpretentious
About the Vibe
Denmark's first and only port wine bar, tucked away on a quiet street in Vesterbro's Humleby neighborhood. Five passionate friends opened this cozy, unpretentious spot back in 2014, and it's still the go-to place in Copenhagen for anyone curious about the golden drops from Portugal's Douro Valley — whether you're a seasoned tawny drinker or a complete beginner.
Why it's worth it
Denmark's first and only port wine bar, where five passionate friends pour 40+ ports in a tiny Vesterbro living room — tastings, cheese pairings, and zero snobbery.
Highlights
40+ port winestastingscheese pairingscozy interior
Before you go
It's only open Thursday through Saturday — show up early on weekends as the tiny space fills up fast, and ask the staff for a beginner's tasting flight if you're new to port.
Known For
- •40+ port wines by the glass
- •port wine tastings for beginners
- •cheese and chocolate pairings
- •Denmark's first port wine bar
Best For
date nightslow drinking with friendswine education
1 review
City InsidersEditorialJuly 6, 2026
Denmark's only port wine bar — cozy, passionate, and refreshingly unpretentious
You wouldn't stumble into Portvinsbaren by accident — it's on a quiet stretch of Kingosgade in Vesterbro's charming Humleby area, and that's exactly the point. This is Denmark's first and only dedicated port wine bar, opened in 2014 by five friends who simply love the stuff. The interior is small, warm, and delightfully unpretentious — no velvet ropes, no attitude, just shelves of bottles and people who genuinely want to talk about what's in your glass.
What makes this place special is the staff. Edward and the team are passionate to the point of geeky, but never snobby. They'll walk you through the difference between a ruby and an aged tawny, recommend pairings with cheese, chocolate, or almonds, and happily set up a beginner's tasting flight if you're new to port. With over 40 ports served at the right temperature in proper glassware, even seasoned drinkers will find something they haven't tried. It's only open Thursday through Saturday, which adds to the speakeasy feel — plan accordingly.
Lire en français
Vous ne tomberez pas sur Portvinsbaren par hasard : c'est discrètement installé rue Kingosgade, dans le quartier charmant de Humleby à Vesterbro, et c'est justement tout son charme. C'est le premier et seul bar à porto du Danemark, ouvert en 2014 par cinq amis passionnés. L'endroit est petit, chaleureux et sans prétention — pas de chichi, juste des étagères de bouteilles et des gens qui ont vraiment envie de parler de ce qu'il y a dans votre verre.
Ce qui distingue ce bar, c'est son personnel. Edward et son équipe sont d'une passion presque encyclopédique, mais jamais pédants. Ils vous expliqueront la différence entre un ruby et un tawny vieilli, vous conseilleront des accords avec fromage, chocolat ou amandes, et organiseront volontiers une dégustation pour débutants si vous le souhaitez. Avec plus de 40 portos servis à la bonne température dans des verres adaptés, même les amateurs éclairés trouveront leur bonheur. Le bar n'ouvre que du jeudi au samedi, ce qui renforce son côté secret — prévoyez votre visite à l'avance.