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Jailhouse

Jailhouse CPH - LGBT+ EVENT BAR & RESTAURANT - Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen, Denmark
3.7
198 reviews

Neighbourhood

Copenhagen

Category

Bars

Vibe

Cocktails, Food +1

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About Jailhouse

Jailhouse CPH is one of Copenhagen’s most unique gay bars, blending fun with a quirky twist. Located in the city center on Studiestræde, this lively venue immerses you in a full prison-themed experience—think bars, handcuffs, and even seating in “cells.” It’s like stepping into your cheekiest daydream, but with better drinks! This basement bar is famous for its bartenders, all decked out in police uniforms, serving cocktails with playful names like ""Blue Lights"" and ""Handcuffs."" With happy hour running daily from 3 PM to 9 PM, it’s the perfect place to kick back and enjoy a few drinks on the cheap before your night out heats up. The vibe is always friendly and warm, and they host themed nights to keep things fresh—so expect plenty of eye candy and fun conversations with locals and visitors alike. Whether you're catching up with mates or making new ones, Jailhouse’s laid-back atmosphere, combined with its cheeky décor, makes for a memorable night out. For those who fancy a meal, the upstairs restaurant is open on select nights, offering a cozy spot to fuel up before diving into the action below. A must-visit spot for anyone exploring Copenhagen's vibrant LGBTQ+ scene!

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Jailhouse CPH, Studiestræde, Copenhagen, Denmark

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3.6

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San Aren
San Aren

3 weeks ago

The young bartenders have attitude are not very welcoming and was very interesting talking with eachother. Bar was ok crowd so so. A lot of drunk people. And not so social. Might be better places. Get new bartenders to start with to due the atmosphere more welcoming.

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exafanisi
exafanisi

4 months ago

Well, I was here with my boyfriend and two friends on New Year’s Eve, and I didn’t really like the experience. My boyfriend was already drunk when we arrived, and we were asked to leave by someone we believe was the owner of the place. I think that’s fair and I can understand that position, even though we weren’t bothering anyone or causing any trouble. What I didn’t like was the way he physically pushed us all the way to the exit. It was very crowded, we couldn’t just teleport through people, and there was really no need to shove us like that, bro. After we went outside, I wanted to ask him if my friends, who hadn’t been drinking at all, could stay while my boyfriend and I would leave. He kept interrupting me with “this is not a discussion club.” Fine, I’m not trying to debate with you, just let me finish what I’m saying. In the end, my friends also had to leave the bar. Overall, it felt very unpleasant to be treated like the worst criminals in the world just because one person in our group was drunk. I’m giving a bad rating purely because of this rude guy.

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Reniel Tiu
Reniel Tiu

9 months ago

LGBT bar in central Copenhagen. The vibe is laid back, synonymous to its shabby, dated charm. A nice place to chitchat with like-minded friends, though it can get a bit loud.

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Boldest Sandman
Boldest Sandman

4 years ago

I absolutely love this bar and I think the bartenders are super friendly. I would give less stars because of the smoking but it’s a general thing in Copenhagen bars. Would love if there was more fans or ventilation for those of us who don’t smoke. The music is always SO GOOD so keep that up.

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When I moved to Copenhagen, this was my favorite bar. Nice atmosphere. Friendly bar staff. Tasty beer and cool music from the speaker... And although it's still a bar where you can smoke and I'm a non-smoker, I liked going there. Unfortunately, like everywhere else, a lot has changed since the pandemic. The service can be unpleasant at times, the air conditioning doesn't work well and when there are more people you can't stay there for more than a few minutes... The good music isn't like it used to be either... I rarely go there because I prefer places where I feel like a guest and not like an intruder.

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