Apollo Bar

"A Copenhagen museum café where guests dine in the company of statues."

"Tucked into the courtyard of the historic Kunsthal Charlottenborg, the exhibition gallery at the Royal Danish Academy of Art, Apollo Bar & Kantine is a hidden Copenhagen treasure. The interior has soaring ceilings and great Danish design elements, including Poul Henningsen lights, as well as plaster-cast statues from the surrounding museum. Daily lunch specials attract students from the Academy; there's also breakfast, dinner—homemade spaghetti, grilled octopus with chimichurri—and teatime treats (don't miss the lemon meringue pie)." - Mary Holland

"Where will we find this spot? Tucked into the courtyard of the historic Kunsthal Charlottenborg, the exhibition gallery at the Royal Danish Academy of Art, Apollo Bar & Kantine is a hidden Copenhagen treasure. The interior has soaring ceilings and great Danish design elements, including Poul Henningsen lights, as well as plaster-cast statues from the surrounding museum. Who else has made their way here? Locals and students from the Royal Danish Academy grabbing lunch. What's on offer at the bar? Interesting non-alcoholic drinks (think: coffee berry skins with tonic and rose) and funky wines. What about the food menu? Anything especially notable? This daytime cafe and bar offers uncomplicated dishes (soups, salads, stews) that may seem simple, but prove seriously big on flavor. Daily lunch specials attract the nearby students; there's also breakfast, dinner—homemade spaghetti, grilled octopus with chimichurri—and teatime treats (don't miss the lemon meringue pie). How are the staff members? Good—friendly and efficient. What's your recommendation for an outing to Apollo? A quick morning pastry or a long, lazy lunch with friends—preferably outside in the courtyard." - Mary Holland

"GO HERE: to see what the super stylish Café Atelier September folks did for their encore. (Hint: It’s even cooler than their Insta-favorite a few minutes away.) Anchored near the modern art museum right off the touristy Nyhavn canal, Apollo offers a well-edited menu with several ways to enjoy some of the best bread in town, whether it’s with whipped butter or mascarpone. ORDER THE: Comté with bread; ricotta with olive oil and berries; ceviche of the day; and matcha-dusted “Kermit cake.” Natural wines, cocktails, healthy juices, matcha (no lattes, thanks), and house-made shrubs round out the drinks. THE VIBE IS: student art league clubhouse in early ‘60s Eastern Europe, from the life-size classical sculptures to the paint-encrusted chairs. Diners range from Café Atelier September regulars to befuddled museum tourists. And come summer, the courtyard seating is the place to be. Make sure to shop the bookstore and, if you’re really lucky, you’ll be there for the monthly flea market! PRACTICAL STUFF: Open Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday. Book online, just to be safe. —Christine Muhlke" - Condé Nast