Bar Next Door

Executive summary: I’m a fan!
As the latest addition to Madklubben’s Copenhagen portfolio, Bar Next Door is located next to the string of 3 restaurants by the lakes (Gran Torino, Hanzō, and my beloved Alabama Social), with the most beautiful view over the lakes.
The place is not huge, but super cozy and the interior is well thought out, together with the music it creates a bit of a Great Gatsby vibe. It fits in well with the style of the other restaurants — as we walked in, we briefly asked ourselves if we’d taken the wrong door and instead walked into Alabama Social!
The cocktail menu is short, but exclusive — you have your classics (Aviation, Old Fashioned, and the likes) — the only thing that was a bit off for me was the Piña Colada on the menu, but hey, I guess it’s a popular drink. Could be interesting to try when it’s not served in a 0,5l glass with tons of fruit on it.
With our cocktails, we were served water, which many, but not all, good bars do. As they had a happy hour thing going on, we ordered two of their signature drinks for the price of one. First, we tried No 9, with Japanese bourbon, genmaicha popcorn tea, white pepper, and lemon curd. Yes, it was a good as that sounds! Next up was No 5, with vodka, apple syrup, Peychauds bitters, and jasmine tea. Another excellent choice, if I do say so myself!
Prices are in line with other higher-​end cocktail bars in Copenhagen. For me, this place will definitely become part of the regular rotation!