When the owners of Ruby, Copenhagen’s most renowned cocktail institution found a free-standing, heritage listed building (once an 18^th century apothecary lab) hidden in a back alley behind a supermarket, they turned it into Lidkoeb ”“ now one of the city’s most stylish watering holes.

Situated in Copenhagen’s boho neighborhood Vesterbro, Lidkoeb begins with a lively outdoor courtyard, which can be made use of in the summer months. Expertly mixed cocktails can be had in the light, bright first floor bar, which has been designed thoughtfully in contemporary Danish fashion. Think smooth and supple Børge Mogensen’s Spanish Chairs, a roaring fireplace, oversized arched windows, tanned leather banquettes strewn with sheepskin throws ”“ all making Lidkoeb a rather inviting and cozy space in which to imbibe one’s cocktail.

Upstairs the mood completely changes into something reminiscent of an upper class social club. Darker and slightly more melancholy with leather Chesterfield chairs, the upstairs bar is where guests go to engage in quiet conversation as they swirl fine whiskey or sip on an elegant Scotch-based cocktail.

http://lidkoeb.dk/

Lidkoeb Copenhagen
Vesterbrogade 72B, 1620 KØBENHAVN V, Denmark

(This trip was sponsored by Norwegian Air, all opinions are our own. The Norwegian 787 Dreamliner flies direct from New York JFK to Copenhagen CPH. Check their website for the best fares).

Jenny is Melting Butter’s Founding Editor. She’s NYC based via Melbourne, London and Amsterdam. Her hotspot recommendations have also appeared in The Observer, ForbesLife, Belle Magazine, National Geographic Traveler Magazine and Gotham Magazine.Read about Jenny’s favourite hotspots here

(All photos courtesy of Lidkoeb Copenhagen)

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