Restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark
Reffen
100Pearl PointsOpen-Air Food Hall
About Reffen
Reffen is worth choosing when the plan needs flexibility: groups, casual celebrations, Copenhagen visitors who do not want a formal reservation-heavy meal. Skip it for a wine-led dinner, business meal, or polished special occasion; Koan and Alchemist are stronger for that level of structure.
On a second visit to Copenhagen, the smarter play is often to stop treating every meal as a reservation project. Reffen fits a casual role: it is a better match for an informal plan than for a hushed, formal dinner. If the goal is a polished special occasion, compare it carefully with other options; if the goal is a direct casual stop, this is a sensible pick.
The verified basics are simple: Reffen is in Copenhagen, the dress code is casual, hours run from 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, with later hours until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Beyond that, avoid assuming a specific menu, service style, drinks program, price point, or dining format unless you confirm it directly before going.
Use it for a casual plan, not a wine-led dinner
Do not make Reffen the centerpiece if a specific wine program, pairing structure, or tasting format is the main reason for the meal; those details are not verified here. For a celebration where Reffen does not seem like the right fit, compare it with other named options such as Koan or Alchemist, depending on what kind of meal you want.
Where Reffen is easiest to place is as a casual Copenhagen option. It can be useful when the plan is informal or when a full evening commitment is not the point. Copenhagen has plenty of other dining options, Our full Copenhagen restaurants guide is the right next stop if the meal needs a firmer culinary identity.
Better as a casual plan than a white-tablecloth occasion
For date night, the verdict is mixed: go if the plan is casual, skip it if the occasion needs a more formal setting. For business meals, it may be too informal unless the meeting is intentionally relaxed. For informal gatherings, the casual dress code and long daily hours can make planning easier.
The practical move is to treat it as a timing-sensitive choice rather than a hard-to-secure fine-dining booking. Earlier hours may suit visitors who want a simpler daytime plan; the later Friday and Saturday closing time gives more room for an evening outing. For readers building a full Copenhagen itinerary, pair this with Our full Copenhagen bars guide, Our full Copenhagen hotels guide, Our full Copenhagen experiences guide, Our full Copenhagen wineries guide rather than forcing it to carry the whole night.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Reffen?
There is no verified dish or menu recommendation here, so do not plan around a specific order without checking current information directly. Treat Reffen as a casual Copenhagen stop and choose based on what is available when you go.
What are alternatives to Reffen in Copenhagen?
If Reffen does not fit the outing you want, compare it with Alchemist or Koan. Øens Have and Lille bakery are also options to consider depending on the kind of outing you want. Amass is another option to compare if you want to look beyond Reffen.
Is Reffen good for a special occasion?
Use it for a relaxed occasion rather than a formal one. Reffen's casual dress code and daily hours, with later hours on Friday and Saturday until 1 AM, fit informal celebrations better than formal dinners. If the occasion needs a different kind of restaurant setting, compare it with Amass or Koan instead.
Can Reffen accommodate groups?
Reffen can be considered for a casual group plan, especially if the group does not want a formal restaurant setting. If you need a different kind of meal, Alchemist or Koan may be worth comparing. Confirm any practical group requirements directly before going.
Does Reffen handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy details are not verified here. If anyone in your party has strict requirements, check directly with Reffen before visiting rather than assuming a specific accommodation.
Is lunch or dinner better at Reffen?
Reffen is open daily from 11 AM, so both daytime and evening visits are possible. Monday through Thursday and Sunday hours run until 10 PM, while Friday and Saturday hours run until 1 AM. Choose based on whether you want a daytime stop or a later casual outing.
What should I wear to Reffen?
Dress casually. Reffen's verified dress code is casual, so comfort matters more than formality. If you are coming from a dressier dinner elsewhere, this is a clear step down in formality.
Location
Refshalevej 167A, 1432 København K, Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
Compare Reffen
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reffen | Copenhagen | , | , |
| Alchemist | Copenhagen | Progressive, Creative | €€€€ |
| Øens Have | Copenhagen | , | , |
| Koan | Copenhagen | New Nordic, Kaiseki, Creative | €€€€ |
| Lille bakery | Copenhagen | Bakery | , |
| Amass | Copenhagen | , | , |
How Reffen Copenhagen compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Alchemist, Progressive, Creative, €€€€
- Øens Have, Notable alternative
- Koan, New Nordic, Kaiseki, Creative, €€€€
- Lille bakery, Bakery, Bakery
- Amass, Notable alternative
How Reffen compares in Copenhagen
Choose Reffen over Alchemist or Koan when ease matters more than ceremony. Alchemist and Koan sit in the high-budget, highly structured category, with creative cooking as the point of the evening. Reffen is the opposite decision: lower commitment, easier logistics, a looser atmosphere for groups.
Lille bakery is the better call for a bakery-led daytime stop, while Reffen works better when the group wants a broader casual outing. Øens Have and Amass are closer in spirit for readers drawn to informal Copenhagen dining, but Reffen is the easier pick when the guest list is mixed and no one wants a fixed-format meal.
For value, Reffen makes sense as the flexible option in the set. For quality of experience at the high end, Alchemist and Koan are stronger. For a relaxed daytime plan, Lille bakery competes well. The decision is not which venue is more ambitious; it is whether the night needs ambition at all.
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