The Union Bar

Fabulous! I loved how the barmen did the cocktails! The cocktails are original and very good balanced with alcohol. Definitely the best place!

Sehr nettes ruhiges Café. Gratis wifi, Jazzmusik, gutes Frühstück. Perfekt für den ruhigen Morgen.

So I have tried the Union Bar a few times since my cousin knew a bartender there. Maybe I’m a bit biased but I have always had a good time there. I do like that it’s a speakeasy, almost too much to the point that we had to wait to get in. yes, the cocktails are super pricey, but they are executed well. The only downside is sometimes the bartenders are a bit… closed off. More like, that they clearly have regulars, and will make a point to serve people they know before people they don’t, so that shows that there is a strong regular crowd. I like the old school décor and theme, and the friends I have brought there from out of town think it’s fun and something a bit different. Just be prepared to pay and don’t expect amazing service.

After a few visits at The Union Bar, I am afraid that my review of the place is very clear: This is not a venue to waste your time at! There are many good cocktail bars in the city. Quite a few has chosen the appearance of ‘speakeasy’, where you need to know where to knock to gain entrance. The Union was one of the first to adopt this trend, it seems their early success has really corrupted the place, its drinks and service level.
There is often a crowd at the union. From what I can tell, it’s mostly from the continuous crowd of know-​nothing tourists that keep circling the place, fueled from old reviews in Lonely Planet.
Don’t let this mislead you! The union is basically a scam. You get overpriced, really poorly mixed creepy cocktails, at a serious price premium compared to almost anywhere else in the city.
My only advice: DON’T GO THERE. Rather check out anywhere at Gammel Strand, Congo, Umami or Nørrebro/​Vesterbro. The Union Bar just sucks, don’t be misled.