I spent a year in Denmark, living and working within the city of Aalborg. Within two weeks, the…read moreWharf had become my regular after-work hangout. Now that I'm back in the US, there's almost nothing I miss more. The Wharf is one of a small number of bars outside the UK that has the Cask Marque certification for serving real ale (cask beer) properly, and it's earned that distinction in spades. Ian, Fergus and the rest of the staff curate the casks wonderfully, keeping them in a specially-constructed refrigerator and ensuring that they're properly conditioned before serving. I'm not sure I've ever had a better beer in my life than a pint of St. Austell Proper Job or Thornbridge Kipling served at the Wharf. It's not just about the real ale, though: The Wharf also carries a number of good Danish and German beers on draft, and has bottles of Cantillon and Trappist ales on hand too. If it were just about the beer, it'd be reason enough to go. But the Wharf is the acme of the neighborhood bar: cozy decor and furnishings, with friendly bar staff who are eager to chat and become instant friends. The owner, Ian, can be a prickly bastard himself, but only in the best of ways, and is always a riot to talk with. Aalborg's expat community frequents the bar, but there's also a large contingent of native Danish regulars, especially when there's a game of football or rugby on television. The bar can get crowded on weekends and on game days, but is always worth visiting. Whether you're a Dane, a tourist or just some random bloke who likes good beer, it's imperative that you visit the Wharf.

The John Bull Pub is right in the center of the action at the ship port downtown. It is a classic…read moreEnglish bar featuring tin ceilings (plastered with football jerseys) and sports on the telly. World Cup anyone? Gayle and I both very much enjoyed a "wee Danish pint" and friendly pub conversations (inside) during our recent day in Aalborg. I especially appreciated the good selection of heavier beers on the porter/stout end of the spectrum, and the helpful and hardworking bar keep.

A nice and wonderful pub in the middle of Aalborg. We have…read morealways a good and funny time here!

From the owner: From Friday to Saturday you can experience live music at Aalborg's most cozy music bar. The vibe is…read morebuzzin' at Andy's low key venue, where you can be served ice cold beers and delicious cocktails. Here, you can enjoy great music and hang with your friends

If you are looking for an ordinary cheap (10 Kr) cup of black coffee while reading or working this…read moreis the place. It is served by volunteers in a nice atmosphere, which is usually quiet in the morning and more lively in the afternoon. They also have a selection of other coffee types, but these are made by machine. Upstairs there is a reading hall available for university students, which you can bring the coffee to, if you want to work in a quiet environment.

From the owner: Til daglig en hyggelig bar med afslappet stemning, kaffe, øl, snak og latter. Transformeres flere…read moregang om ugen til koncertsted, litteraturcafé, debatsalon eller noget helt fjerde.

Standard cafe food menu. I ordered vegetarian salad and it was a pretty big portion. Dressing was…read morereally nice. My boyfriend ordered a club sandwich and it was generous in portion too. Price was pretty standard, not too expensive not too cheap at around 100kr per dish. Like I said... Standard... Oh it transform as a club at night if that's what you're looking for