Aarhus Street Food

The Aarhus Street Food space is the brand-new and, arguably, hippest addition to the Aarhus dining scene. With a collection of dozens of cafes and restaurants serving all kinds of world cuisines imaginable under one roof, the now refurbished former garage is an excellent place to go if you don't quite know what you're in the mood for.

• Web:

  www.aarhusstreetfood.com/en

• Address:

  Ny Banegårdsgade 46, Aarhus

• Opening hours:

  Sunday - Thursday 11.30 - 21.00, Friday - Saturday 11.30-22.00

Bryggeriet Sct Clemens

The St. Clement’s Brewery is the only pub with its own built-in brewery. This place serves mouth-watering spare ribs, along with a wide selection of dishes ranging from casual sandwiches to fancier fish dishes. Enjoy outdoor seating during the summer.

• Web:

  www.bryggeriet.dk

• E-mail:

  aarhus@a-h-b.dk

• Address:

  Kannikegade 10-12, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 86 13 53 25

• Opening hours:

  Monday - Thursday 17.30 - 23.00, Kitchen: 17.30 - 22.00, Friday - Saturday 12.00 - 24.00, Kitchen 12.00 - 22.00, Sundays and public holidays 17.30 - 23.00, Kitchen 17.30 - 21.00

Gyngen

Gyngen offers good value, flavour-packed meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. Food isn't the only one of the establishment's draws - Gyngen also plays host to various musical events and welcomes diners to evenings of live jazz, folk, rock, and other music genres (and happenings).

• Web:

  www.gyngen.dk

• E-mail:

  gyngen@gyngen.dk

• Address:

  Mejlgade 53, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 8619 2255

• Opening hours:

  Kitchen opening hours: Tuesday - Friday 11.00 - 14.30 and 17.30 - 20.30, Saturday 17.30 - 20.30

OliNico

A dinner at OliNico is worth the inevitable wait - the restaurant cum deli serves incredible value meals, with excellent three-course dinners that come at a price of coffee and cake elsewhere in town. No reservations are accepted, and take-away us just as popular as dining in.

• Web:

  www.olinico.dk

• Address:

  Mejlgade 35, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 86 25 05 70

Pho C&P

Pho C&P has received overwhelming praise for its authenticity - the Vietnamese Pho soup broth is reported to be so flavourful one might be in doubt as to whether or not they are, indeed, still in Denmark. Vietnamese spring rolls, bahn mi sandwiches and mains are all on offer.

• Web:

  www.pho-cp.dk

• Address:

  Sønder Allé 14, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 86 16 16 42

• Opening hours:

  Sunday - Thursday 12.00 - 20.30, Friday - Saturday 12.00-21.00

Restaurant Pinden

This restaurant’s speciality is hearty, traditional Danish food - scrumptious pork loin with potatoes and parsley sauce, for example. The menu is comprehensive yet concise, the ambience rather laid-back, and meals are rumoured to be incredible value.

• Web:

  www.pinden.dk

• E-mail:

  Restaurant@pinden.dk

• Address:

  Skolegade 29, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 8612 1102

• Opening hours:

  Monday - Wednesday 12.00 - 23.00, Thursday - Saturday 12.00 - 01.00

Fatter Eskil

Fatter Eskil is ideally located in the city centre, and offers a great variety of live music performances (featuring primarily Danish bands and musicians) and beer. See website for upcoming events. Entry charges may apply depending on the night/performer.

• Web:

  www.fattereskil.dk

• E-mail:

  mail@fattereskil.dk

• Address:

  Skolegade 25, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 86 19 44 11

• Opening hours:

  Monday closed, Tuesday - Check live program, Wednesday 20.00 - 00.00, Thursday 20.00 - 02.00, Friday 16.00 - 05.00, Saturday 20.00 - 05.00, Sunday - Closed

Fonden VoxHall

VoxHall is one of the city’s best venues that has hosted some of the finest of Danish and international acts of all genres (heavy metal to hip-hop to rock). You can buy a ticket in advance - check their website to see what's on when you're in town.

• Web:

  www.fondenvoxhall.dk

• E-mail:

  voxhall@fondenvoxhall.dk

• Address:

  Vester Allé 15, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 8730 9797

Herr Bartels

Located right on the riverbank, Herr Bartels is a lively cocktail bar with an extensive drink list, reasonable prices, and good music playing in the background. Herr Bartels tends to get quite busy, but doors close when the bar is full to capacity, which prevents overcrowding.

• Web:

  www.herrbartels.dk

• E-mail:

  herrbartels46@gmail.com

• Address:

  Åboulevarden 46, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 86180833

• Opening hours:

  Wednesday - Thursday 20.00 - 03.00, Friday - Saturday 20.00 - 03.00

Løve’s Bog- og VinCafe

The bohemian "book and wine cafe" takes its literary ambition very seriously, and even goes as far as to host literature and poetry readings on occasion, interspersing those with live jazz shows. It opens in the morning and works until midnight on most days, making it a good round-the-clock location.

• Web:

  www.loeves.dk

• Address:

  Nørregade 32, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 27 83 16 33

Pinds Cafe

This is one of Aarhus’ oldest establishments and somewhat of a local institution. First established in 1936, Pinds Cafe soldiers on under new ownership and still serves traditional Danish food, as well as coffee and cocktails. Open half-day four days a week.

• Address:

  Skolegade 11, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 8612 2060

• Opening hours:

  Wed-Thurs 4-11pm, Fri-Sat 2pm-11pm

Sherlock Holmes Pub

Sherlock Holmes Pub is the quintessential English pub in Aarhus, complete with a solid selection of international beer and more than 40 different kinds of whisky. Live music plays 5 nights a week, live sporting events are broadcast, and there is an indoor smoking area available.

• Web:

  www.sherlock-holmes.dk

• E-mail:

  sherlock@hotmail.dk

• Address:

  Frederiksgade 76d, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 8612 4050

• Opening hours:

  Monday 12.00 – 00.00, Tuesday, Wednesday 12.00 – 03.00, Thursday - Saturday 12.00 – 06.00, Sunday 13.00 – 00.00

Cafe Gemmestedet

Cafe Gemmestedet is a really cosy cafe with a relaxed atmosphere and classic cafe dishes. There is a selection of board games so you can enjoy a game of chess or backgammon. In the evenings, the cafe takes on a new ambience of a casual bar, with special 2-for-1 offers available on cocktails of the day.

• E-mail:

  cafegemmestedet@gmail.com

• Address:

  Gammel Munkegade 1, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 8613 5500

Cafe Jorden

The popular Cafe Jorden ("Earth Cafe"), serves quality brunches until mid-afternoon. It is also a great place for a really good breakfast in quiet, stylish surroundings. The cafe's location in the downtown area, combined with its old-time ambience, make for a solid choice in Aarhus.

• E-mail:

  cafejorden@yahoo.dk

• Address:

  Badstuegade 3, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 8919 72 22

Cafe Smagløs

This was one of the city’s first cafes. Cafe Smagløs is definitely worth a visit, enticing visitors with its unique style and relaxed atmosphere. The cafe remains open late into the night on Fridays and Saturdays, when the ambience receives more of a bar-like quality.

• Address:

  Klostertorvet 7, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 8613 5133

Cross Cafe

The Cross Cafe offers both delicious brunches and late-night DJ's, and is a great choice any time of day, whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The cafe serves substantial meals and good rinks. The outdoor seating area is especially popular during the summertime.

• Web:

  www.crosscafe.dk

• Address:

  Åboulevarden 66, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 8731 7510

• Opening hours:

  Monday - Wednesday 8.30 - 00.00, Thursday 8.30 - 01.00, Friday 8.30 - 02.00, Saturday 9.00 - 02.00, Sunday 9.00 - 23.00

Emmerys

Emmerys bakery and cafe enjoys several locations across Aarhus. It's an excellent choice for brunch or a short stop for coffee and cake in town. All the bread and cakes they produce are made with organic ingredients exclusively. Try their speciality pesto and hummus.

• Web:

  www.emmerys.dk

• E-mail:

  info@emmerys.dk

• Address:

  Guldsmedgade 24-26, Aarhus

• Phone:

  +45 5185 7697

• Opening hours:

  Monday - Friday 7.00-19.00, Saturday 7.00-18.00, Sunday 7.00-17.00