Duck and Cover - Cocktailbar
Known For
- •Flapper (sloe gin, crème de cacao, porse snaps, prune syrup, cream)
- •Tomatio cocktail
- •Peachy Bastard cocktail
- •Tiki Verde (ginger-forward cocktail)
- •Rum drink with port reduction
Insider Tips
Best Time
Arrive after 9pm for the full cozy ambiance and attentive service; weeknights offer a more relaxed vibe.
Ideal For
Pro Tip
Don’t hesitate to order off-menu classics—the bartenders welcome special requests and will mix them up with precision.
Duck and Cover hides itself just off the main Vesterbro drag, but step inside and you're enveloped by a hush of candlelight, low-slung mid-century furnishings, and the clink of glasses in a room that feels equal parts Danish living room and cosmopolitan den. The bartenders work with laser focus, crafting both classic concoctions and wild seasonal spins—think sloe gin, porse snaps, or ginger-forward tiki blends—that reveal a respect for tradition without being shackled by it. Locals slip in after work for a lingering chat or solo escape at the bar, while travelers find themselves swapping recommendations over artful drinks. It’s intimate: the kind of place where bartenders remember your face, not just your order. Duck and Cover acts as a cultural bridge between Copenhagen’s old-school hospitality and the city’s modern cocktail movement, serving as an anchor for those who appreciate quiet excellence over brash showmanship. There’s a sense that you’re being let in on a local secret—a well-kept one at that.
Price Level
$$$
Website
duckandcoverbar.dkContact
+45 28 12 42 90
Reservations Available
Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Thursday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Saturday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Sunday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Drifter Insights
Acclaimed spot with broad recognition
TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#296 of 3539)
Popular With
Tourist Awareness
TripAdvisor: #296 of 3,539 Places to Eat in Copenhagen
- Reservations accepted