Copenhagen: Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour with Shots & Photos

Summary

Five wild bars, good chaos and laughter in Copenhagen’s heart

You’ll dive straight into Copenhagen nightlife with a local guide leading you through five lively bars—shots included, plus beer and plenty of new faces to meet. Expect spontaneous moments (and maybe some embarrassing photos), laughter over language fails, and that honest city energy you only get after midnight.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the neon flicker outside Den Jyske Ambassade — that weird blue glow on everyone’s faces as we tried to figure out who was actually on the pub crawl and who just wandered in for happy hour. Our guide, Jonas (he wore a viking helmet for at least half the night), rounded us up with this big grin and handed out wristbands like it was some secret club. The air smelled like rain on old stone and spilled beer, which sounds gross but honestly felt right for downtown Copenhagen.

We hit five bars in total — I lost count after the third shot, but Jonas kept us moving. At Aloha Beach Bar, there were these plastic palm trees and someone played “Dancing Queen” way too loud. I tried saying “skål” to a group from Berlin; Li laughed when I butchered it in Danish. There was this moment at our third stop where we all squeezed into a booth that definitely wasn’t made for eight people. Some guy from Madrid started teaching us Spanish drinking games. My hands still smelled faintly of lime from one of the shots (tequila? Maybe). It got loud and messy but never mean — just strangers being weirdly open because everyone knew they’d forget half of it anyway.

Somewhere between bar four and five, Jonas took a group photo. He promised they’d end up on Facebook (“unless you look too tragic,” he joked). The last place had sticky floors and cheap beer — not fancy at all, but no one cared by then. We stumbled out past midnight into the cool air near Strøget, laughing about nothing in particular. I still think about that walk home, shoes damp from puddles, ears ringing just a little bit. It wasn’t pretty or polished — but it felt real.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Experience Copenhagen nightlife pub crawl

• Meet at first venue by 8:30pm
• Visit 5 different central bars
• Drink and socialize with others
• Party hard and enjoy debauchery
• Guide takes photos during crawl
• View photos on Facebook and Instagram

Top questions

How many bars do you visit on the Copenhagen pub crawl?

The tour visits five different venues in central Copenhagen.

Are drinks included during the pub crawl?

Yes, you get four shots and one beer throughout the night.

Where does the Copenhagen pub crawl start?

On weekdays it starts at Den Jyske Ambassade; weekends at Aloha Beach Bar.

What’s the minimum age for joining?

The minimum age is 18 years—bring your ID if you look under 21.

Is there hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup; you meet at the first bar listed for your date.

Can I join if I arrive late?

You can join at the first stop until 8:30pm if you’re running late.

Is this suitable for solo travelers?

Yes, everyone looking to socialize is welcome—it’s very group-friendly.

Will there be photos taken during the tour?

Your party guide takes photos throughout; they’re uploaded to Facebook after.

What’s included

Your night includes entry to five central Copenhagen bars with four shots and one beer along the way, plus a party host who takes photos so you don’t have to remember every detail yourself—just show up ready to meet people and enjoy whatever happens next.