14 Postcards
At Barr, perched on Copenhagen’s stunning waterfront, enjoy expertly crafted Northern European comfort dishes like schnitzel and frikadeller, paired with an impressive selection of craft beers.
"While German Danish chef Thorsten Schmidt is a pioneer of New Nordic Cuisine, you won’t find ants on a bed of moss with hay gel at Barr. Housed in Noma’s former home overlooking Copenhagen’s inner harbor, Barr serves the Scandinavian hits."
"Legend has it that a diner with a serious seafood allergy once accidentally booked a table at NOMA during seafood season. Upon realizing the error, the NOMA team summoned one of Barr’s infamous pork schnitzels for the guest, who greatly enjoyed their meal and evening. While this tale can be neither confirmed nor denied, the evening-saving properties of Barr’s schnitzel are 100% accurate. Served with lashings of brown butter and capers, it’s a dish worthy of repeat visits, no matter how long you’re visiting for. Barr is also a prime lunch spot, with an outdoor terrace that looks out onto Copenhagen’s waterfront, and the perfect way to try smørrebrød – Denmark’s famous open-faced sandwiches. Inside the wood-paneled restaurant, there’s a beer bar with 10 taps and many bottles sourced from local craft brewers. But to be frank, make sure to try some herby aquavit too. Pinch your nose, knock it back, and think of the schnitzel to come." - sorcha mccrory
"A laid-back quayside restaurant with wood-clad walls. Its name means ‘Barley’ and it has an amazing array of cask and bottled beers (some custom-brewed), along with beer pairings to match the food. Intensely flavoured, rustic dishes have classic Nordic roots but are taken to new heights; the sweet cake is a must." - Michelin Inspector
"Other local chefs speak about Thorsten Schmidt with a bit of awe, in part because diners can come to Barr over and over and always receive the same high level of food and service. This harborfront eatery celebrates the flavors of the European beer belt with plenty of craft brews, a show-stopping schnitzel, and some very luxurious smørrebrød. The wine list carries some of the natural wine world’s most popular labels, like Frank Cornelissen and Tschida." - Anna Norström, Gabe Ulla
"At Barr in Copenhagen, which serves traditional Danish foods with a modern nod and flair, chef Thorsten Schmidt's tribute to brunkager is serving it as an ice cream sandwich with a preserved cherries ice cream filling." - Marisel Salazar
