Taphouse

What Taphouse does

Taphouse A/S operates a single-location craft beer bar at Lavendelstræde 15 in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded on April 30, 2014 by Jan Hansen and brothers Lars and Ulrik Nørregaard (who previously co-founded Ølbaren in Nørrebro in 2002). The venue features 61 rotating draft taps sourced from 52 microbreweries across 12 countries, spanning 45 beer styles including IPA, Dark Ale, Wheat, Fruit/Sour, Pale Lager, Dark Lager, Porter/Stout, Belgian Style, and Cider. The core technical differentiator is a large cold storage room system that chills beer in bulk storage rather than along standard keg-to-tap lines, enabling maintenance of 61 active taps while preserving beer freshness. Taphouse complements its draft beer service with a Tap-to-Go canned beer takeaway program (50 cl cans at 30% pre-order discount), a structured tasting program (Standard at 195 DKK, Flight at 160 DKK, and a Monthly Blind Tasting competition at 225 DKK), free table reservations for groups up to 20, private event hosting for groups of 20+, and event programming including weekly quiz nights and international brewery tap takeovers with partners such as Cantillon, Vault City, Alder Beer Co., O/O Brewing, Nano Cinco, Bad Seed Brewing, and Funky Fluid. The 250-guest capacity venue operates Monday-Thursday from 15:00 and Friday-Sunday from 12:00.

The business model is direct-to-consumer across four revenue streams: (1) per-glass draft beer sales (25 cl from 43 DKK, 40 cl from 66 DKK, with a 30% happy hour discount Monday-Thursday and Sunday until 18:00), (2) takeaway canned beer sales via pre-order email, (3) ticketed tasting experiences priced 160-225 DKK per person, and (4) group reservation and private event bookings. Distribution is entirely single-venue and domestic (Denmark), supported by organic social channels (Facebook and Instagram), Untappd integration on the beer menu, and event-driven word-of-mouth. The company is privately held by its three founders with no disclosed external funding, no subsidiaries, and no patents or trademarks on record.

Name

Taphouse

Legal name

Taphouse A/S

Website

https://taphouse.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Taphouse is a single-location craft beer bar in Copenhagen operating 61 rotating draft taps sourced from 52 microbreweries across 12 countries, serving individual consumers, groups, and tasting event attendees seeking premium beer variety and guided tasting experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Bar

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF)

Keywords

• Craft beer bar
• Draft beer selection
• Beer tasting events
• Microbrewery tap house
• Tap-to-go service

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Draft beer sales (onsite consumption): Sale of draft beer by the glass (25 cl or 40 cl) and tasters (10 cl from 29 DKK) for onsite consumption at the bar. Includes happy hour discounts (30% off selected taps Mon-Thu, Sun until 18:00).
2. Tap to-go (canned beer sales): Sale of 50 cl cans for takeaway with 30% discount for pre-orders. Includes optional purchase of cooling bag for 30 DKK. Revenue from packaged beer sales for off-site consumption.
3. Beer tasting events: Revenue from structured beer tasting experiences: Standard tasting (195 DKK, 5 beers with guidance), Flight tasting (160 DKK, self-guided), Monthly blind tasting (225 DKK, 7 beers with competition). Group bookings and private events also generate revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Taphouse operates a single-location craft beer bar in Copenhagen (Lavendelstræde 15) offering 61 rotating draft beer taps featuring quality beers from 52 microbreweries across 12 countries. The venue provides on-site draft beer consumption by the glass (25 cl or 40 cl), structured beer tastings (Standard, Flight, and Monthly Blind formats), tap-to-go canned beer sales for off-site consumption, table reservations for groups up to 250 guests, and regular events including brewery tap takeovers and weekly quiz nights.

Product overview

Taphouse is a single-location craft beer bar in Copenhagen offering one unified service centered around an extensive draft beer selection. The core product is 61 rotating taps of quality beer from international microbreweries. The offering is complemented by beer tasting experiences (Standard, Flight, and Monthly Blind Tasting formats), a Tap-to-Go canned beer service, table reservations for groups up to 250 guests, and regular events including quiz nights and brewery tap takeovers. The products collectively serve beer enthusiasts seeking variety, education, and tasting experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Draft Beer Selection (61 Taps) One of Europe's largest draft beer selections with 61 rotating taps featuring quality beers from 52 microbreweries across 12 countries, spanning 45 different beer styles including IPA, Dark Ale, Wheat, Fruit/Sour, Pale Lager, Dark Lager, Porter/Stout, Belgian Style, and Cider. Available in 25 cl or 40 cl servings for individual consumers visiting the Copenhagen bar.
• Tap to-Go Customers can purchase beers on tap as 50 cl cans to take away. Pre-orders placed via email before 17:00 (15:00 Fri-Sat) receive a 30% discount. A cooling bag holding 4 cans is available for purchase at 30 DKK. Available for pickup one hour after ordering, same day only.
• Beer Tasting - Standard Guided tasting experience priced at 195 DKK per person, featuring 5 beers (10 cl each) with knowledgeable bartender explanation in Danish. Available for groups of 2-12 persons (approximately 1½ hours), held Tuesdays at 18:00, Thursdays at 18:00, Saturdays at 14:00 and 16:00, and Sundays at 18:00.
• Beer Tasting - Flight Self-guided tasting format priced at 160 DKK per person where 5 glasses of 10 cl are presented at once, selected to span different beer styles. Bartender provides brief explanations before leaving guests to explore at their own pace.
• Monthly Blind Tasting Blind tasting competition held monthly on Sundays at 16:00 where participants taste 7 carefully selected beers and guess beer type, alcohol percentage, style, and brewery. Priced at 225 DKK per participant, guided by quizmaster Christian. Teams up to 3 people or solo participants. Approximately 2 hours duration, conducted in Danish.
• Table Reservations Free table reservation service for groups up to 20 people, bookable up to two weeks in advance. No reservations after 16:00 on Fridays and Saturdays; latest reservation time is 20:00 on other days. Larger groups (20+) can contact directly for custom arrangements including food options.
• Events (Quiz Nights, Tap Takeovers) Regular events including weekly Quiz Nights (Quiz på Taphouse) held on Mondays at 20:00 for 60 DKK per person, and brewery tap takeovers featuring specific international breweries such as O/O Brewing, Alder Beer Co., Vault City, Cantillon, Nano Cinco, Funky Fluid, and Bad Seed Brewing.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Funky Fluid (PL)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Special World Cup-themed tap takeover featuring 8 beers brewed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the Full Final Eight Release with specialty beers like Gelato, Jojo, and Space Rock varieties.
• O/O Brewing (SE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2026Tap takeover event featuring O/O Brewing's barley wines and specialty beers including Long Boil Barley Wine (2024 and 2021 vintages) and Evergreen Gluten Free.
• Various microbreweries (52 breweries from 12 countries)coreOthers · 23 May 2026Ongoing supplier relationships with 52 microbreweries from 12 countries providing rotating selection of quality craft beers across 45 different beer styles including IPAs, stouts, sours, lambics, and more.
• Alder Beer Co. (IT)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026Tap takeover event featuring Alder Beer Co.'s New Zealand and Australian IPAs including This is Riwaka, Buffalo River IPA, and TDH Rockfield IPA.
• Vault City (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Tap takeover event featuring Vault City's smoothie sours including Tonka Black Forest Gateau, Blueberry Maple Glaze Bun, and Lemon Meringue varieties.
• Cantillon (BE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Tap takeover event featuring Cantillon's traditional Belgian lambic beers including Kriek 100% Lambic, Rosé de Gambrinus, Saint Lamvinus, and Cantillon Gueuze.
• Nano Cinco (CA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Tap takeover event featuring Nano Cinco's Double New England IPAs with specialty hops including Riwaka, NZ Cascade, Waimea & Manilita.
• Bad Seed BrewingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Regular weekly Braufrisch releases - Bad Seed Brewing's concept of brewing fresh lager at the start of the week and tapping at Taphouse by Thursday. This is an ongoing partnership with new releases regularly featured.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Himmeriget: Copenhagen craft beer bar with a curated rotating tap list and enthusiast focus. Comparable to Taphouse on the curated-draft, craft-enthusiast target customer, competing for overlapping Copenhagen beer tourism.
• BRUS: Copenhagen craft brewery and bar/restaurant on Refshaleøen offering house-brewed and guest craft beers with a kitchen. Closest comparable to Taphouse on the rotating-craft-tap core, differentiated by on-site brewing and stronger food offering.
• Apollo Brewing (Apollo Bar): Copenhagen craft brewery with an attached taproom/ bar serving house-brewed and guest beers. Comparable to Taphouse on the craft-beer-venue experience, though differentiated by its own production focus and Christianshavn tourist catchment.
• Mikkeller Bar: Copenhagen-based craft beer bar chain from the Mikkeller brand, offering a large rotating draft selection of quality craft and experimental beers to enthusiasts and tourists. Directly comparable model to Taphouse: tap-centric bar, curated international microbreweries, premium positioning in the same city.
• Nørrebro Bryghus: Historic Copenhagen brewpub combining on-site brewing with a draft-heavy bar and full kitchen. Comparable to Taphouse as a destination craft beer venue in Copenhagen, but anchored by own-brand brewing and food service rather than a pure curated tap list.
• Fermentoren: Copenhagen craft beer bar focused on a wide, frequently rotating selection of international and Danish microbrewery beers. Highly comparable to Taphouse in target customer (beer enthusiasts), curated tap model, and Copenhagen location, making it a primary direct competitor for enthusiast footfall.

Regional players

• Koelschip: Rotterdam-based specialty craft beer bar with a curated, frequently rotating international tap list and enthusiast focus. Comparable to Taphouse in operating philosophy (curation-led tap bar, no on-site brewing) but serves a different geographic market.

Broad incumbents

• BrewDog Copenhagen: Global craft beer bar chain with Copenhagen locations offering a large rotating tap list alongside branded food. A broad incumbent in the same craft-tap category as Taphouse, but with chain scale, broader food menu, and lower specialization on rare/allocated microbreweries.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/taphouse.dk
• Instagraminstagram.com/taphousecph
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taphouse

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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