Mikkeller Baghaven
Indre By, Copenhagen
Bar in Copenhagen, Denmark
Book with PearlWhy go
Mikkeller Baghaven is worth choosing for a relaxed beer-led date or casual group stop in Refshaleøen, especially when booking difficulty matters. Skip it for a cocktail-first or food-first night; Sir, Vino Spiro, or Nebbiolo Winebar are better fits for those briefs.
About Mikkeller Baghaven
Mikkeller Baghaven is listed in Copenhagen with a casual dress code and regular weekly hours. Plan around the opening times and the casual setting.
Plan around the hours
This is easiest to frame as a casual Copenhagen stop rather than a formal dining plan. The dress code is casual, the hours make it workable for afternoon or evening plans: Monday through Thursday from 2–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12 PM–12 AM, Sunday from 12–10 PM.
If you are comparing options, keep the decision practical. Sir, Vino Spiro, Nebbiolo Winebar, Bottega Barlie, Admiral Terrace may all suit different kinds of nights out; for Mikkeller Baghaven, plan around its Copenhagen location, casual dress code, opening hours.
The experience is casual, not occasion-heavy
Set expectations simply: treat Mikkeller Baghaven as a casual venue in Copenhagen and check directly with the venue for any current menu, booking, seating, or event information.
That makes the planning decision simple. Use the hours to decide whether it fits before, after, or instead of another Copenhagen stop. For a later finish, Friday and Saturday are the latest listed days, with hours until midnight; on the other days, closing is listed at 10 PM.
Who should choose it
Choose Mikkeller Baghaven if the brief is a casual Copenhagen outing with clearly listed hours and no need for a dressed-up setting. Do not make it the anchor for a plan that depends on food details, a specific seating setup, or a particular service format. For broader planning, use Copenhagen guide to decide how it fits into the day or evening.
Planning details
- Location
- Refshalevej 169B, 1432 København, Denmark
- Website
- mikkeller.com/locations/mikkeller-baghaven
- Phone
- +45 31 16 14 09
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mikkeller Baghaven occupies a warehouse on Refshaleøen and reads like a lab for serious fermentation. The space feels industrial and purpose-built for barrel programmes and extended conditioning, attracting a crowd that comes informed rather than by accident. It’s part of Copenhagen’s experimental food-and-drink quarter, so the atmosphere is contemporary and lively but focused: people are here to taste and to parse complexity rather than to drink casually by the pint. The venue rewards attention and patience, offering an experience that sits between a specialized taproom and a small-scale cellar.
Best For
Baghaven is best for dedicated craft-beer aficionados and curious drinkers who are willing to make the trip to Refshaleøen with intention. It suits groups of enthusiasts and anyone interested in barrel-aged, spontaneously fermented beers that develop acidity and Brett character over months or years. This is not a place for cruise-ship tourists or high-throughput session drinking; it’s a destination for people who want to explore aging programmes, compare release notes and treat beer tasting with the same deliberation typically reserved for natural wine.
Ordering Tips
Order with attention: the house focuses on wild-fermented and barrel-aged beers that show pronounced acidity and evolving Brett notes. These pours are often not meant for volume consumption, so choose smaller tastes or shared pours to work through a range of conditioning ages. Read the barrel-release notes when they’re available and ask staff about conditioning periods or specific barrel programmes—the description emphasises extended conditioning measured in months or years, and staff can point you to recent releases and comparative pours.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed and welcoming with sun-soaked outdoor terrace, spacious indoor bar, and vibrant atmosphere enhanced by DJ events and sunset views.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Beer Bar
- Music
- Eclectic Dj (house, Afro House)
Planning details
Location
Refshalevej 169B, 1432 København, Denmark · Directions
Also consider
Where to Go If This Does Not Fit
Pick Sir if the night needs classic cocktails and a more drink-program-led decision. Pick Vino Spiro or Nebbiolo Winebar if wine is the main reason for going out.
Bar context
How It Compares
Mikkeller Baghaven is the beer-led choice in this Copenhagen set, it is easier to treat casually than the cocktail or wine alternatives. Choose it when value means a relaxed evening with less booking pressure. Choose Sir when the drink quality needs to center on classic cocktails rather than beer.
For ambiance, Bottega Barlie and Admiral Terrace are better cross-shops if the night needs a more bar-room-driven feel. Mikkeller Baghaven is stronger when the setting itself is part of the plan and the group wants something low-pressure.
Wine drinkers should not force the decision. Vino Spiro and Nebbiolo Winebar are more direct picks for a bottle-led evening, while Mikkeller Baghaven makes more sense for beer, space, an informal Copenhagen detour.
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Compare Mikkeller Baghaven
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikkeller Baghaven | Copenhagen | ; | No published awards |
| Bottega Barlie | Copenhagen | ; | No published awards |
| Sir | Copenhagen | Cocktails / classic cocktails | No published awards |
| Admiral Terrace | Copenhagen | ; | No published awards |
| Vino Spiro | Copenhagen | ; | No published awards |
| Nebbiolo Winebar | Copenhagen | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mikkeller Baghaven open late?
Yes on Friday and Saturday, when the listed hours are 12 PM–12 AM. Monday through Thursday are listed as 2–10 PM, Sunday is listed as 12–10 PM.
Is Mikkeller Baghaven good for a date?
It suits a casual, timing-based plan in Copenhagen. Friday and Saturday have the latest listed closing time, while the casual dress code keeps the plan low-pressure.
