6 Westgate Arcade
Town Centre
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 1DJ
info@kobenhavn.beer
Modern Town Pub
København certainly stands out from its neighbours with its light, neutral colours, large windows and minimalist design, all elements of ‘Scandi’ style. (Or at least the UK’s vision of Scandi style – I’m not sure how many bars in Copenhagen or Stockholm actually look like this). But it certainly makes a statement and is a breath of fresh air in the town centre.
It’s a mainly a specialist beer bar with six handpulled cask ales and 24 keg taps, but is also one of the few pubs in town serving food, with burgers, hot dogs, hot wings, nachos and more on the menu. The pub is quite bold in its choice of beer and runs Pucker Up, an annual festival of sour beer. I was both amused and gratified to see the award of Summer Pub of the Year 2025 from that most traditional of beer campaign groups, the Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood (West Riding branch), going to this very modern bar.
København’s location in a covered arcade means that the large area of ‘outdoor’ seating can be used all year round. A short walk south from the arcade takes you to the famous Piece Hall, an 18th century cloth hall which is well worth a visit. The Piece Hall is also a live music venue in the warmer months and the bar is a popular pre and post-gig venue.
