Restaurant Schønnemann
A legendary smørrebrød restaurant founded in 1877, famous for over sixty traditional lunch options and more than a hundred varieties of aquavit.
Founded in 1877 and located at Hauser Plads, this historic establishment retains its old-world charm with dark wood interiors. The menu features over sixty types of open-faced sandwiches (smørrebrød) and daily specials, with the "Shooting Star" (fried fish fillet with shrimp) and pork liver pâté being frequent favorites. The bar boasts over a hundred varieties of aquavit. A single smørrebrød costs about 115–225 DKK, while a traditional four-course lunch paired with spirits runs around 600–900 DKK. The restaurant focuses on lunch, served in two seatings, and reservations 2–4 weeks in advance are highly recommended. Located in the city center, it is easily accessible on foot from the Nørreport area.
Opening hours
Daily 11:30–17:00 (Lunch served in two seatings: 11:30/12:00–14:00 and 14:15–17:00); Thu–Sat from Nov 12 to Dec 23 also offers Christmas dinners 18:30–23:00; Closed Dec 24–Jan 5
Nearby sights
- Rundetaarn (Round Tower)
- Rosenborg Castle
- Strøget
- Copenhagen Botanical Garden
- Torvehallerne
- National Gallery of Denmark (SMK)
- Christiansborg Palace
- National Museum of Denmark