a night on the town
One thing that the people of Copenhagen have gotten damn good at over the years is enjoying themselves. The city has a thriving nightlife, from small, tucked-away bars to an internationally-renowned electronic music and dance scene. Some of the worlds best DJs are coming out of Denmark and that's testament to the party-goers demand for the ultimate in party-til-dawn entertainment.
Most of the best bars can be found amongst the 19th century charm of the Norrebro and Vesterbro districts. By day the streets are lined with bustling cafes, but as the night rolls on the tables are cleared and the drinkers storm in as the shop-fronts are transformed into throbbing night-spots.
If you're seeking out the city's best Martini, head for K Bar in Ved Stranden. There's over a dozen varieties of the popular drink, from the classic to the weird and wonderful. Get in early because this tiny place almost bursts at the seams as the hours pass into the early morning.
The Oak Room,in the city's Latin quarter, is upon first glance a no-frills, everyday type bar full of bohemian types and Danish hipsters. But the real charm of this place hits you when you glance at the cocktail menu. With inventive concoctions dreamed up by their mad-scientist bartenders, you're sure to find your new favorite drink here. Just make sure you take notes on how they mix it so you can impress your friends when you get home.
For a touch of refined class, head into the Plaza Hotel for the Library Bar. The shelves are lined with leather-bound books and antique oil paintings and you could almost trick yourself into thinking you've stumbled into an eccentric old millionaires haunted mansion. Order yourself a stiff brandy and a good cigar from the humidor and you'll fit right in.
