Welcome to
The oldest restaurant in Copenhagen
Traditional Danish food
The little Pharmacy dates all the way back to 1720 and is therefore Copenhagen’s oldest restaurant. The many years of experience may be the reason why “Apoteket” is still an incredibly popular dining spot, with around 70,000 visitors from all corners of the globe.
The little Pharmacy offers classics based on old original recipes. Whether you’re into Danish open sandwiches, traditional egg cake, or a warm sole fillet with homemade remoulade, you’ve come to the right place. The menu also features wiener schnitzel, roast duck with browned potatoes, and the famous Apothecary stew.
A visit to The little Pharmacy is a journey back in time. The restaurant is divided into four separate rooms with low ceilings and oil lamps, glowing on the old paintings of forest gods and nymphs. At The little Pharmacy, you’ll find genuine Danish coziness and nostalgia.
We look forward to welcoming you!
The 1st guest entered the door at 1720
When you eat at The little pharmacy, you sense the wings of history. Perhaps you are sitting where some of Denmark’s greatest artists had their regular table. Among the many who have visited The little Pharmacy are H.C. Andersen, Axel Sandemose and Peter Faber.
The famous Danish poet frequented the The little Pharmacy every day in 1854, while he wrote The ugly duckling and enjoying the lunch and a snaps. H. C. Andersen’s favorite dish was 3 kinds of herring with onion, capers, bread, fat and butter. Imagine what can come from a good herring and a snaps…
Holiday menus
Eve of saint martins day 2024
Christmas 2024
Book a table
Restauranten every day 11.30 am – 11.00 pm
Kitchen every day 11.30 am – 4.30 pm & 5.30 – 8.30 pm.
Kitchen closed 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm
We recommend booking a table before your arrival (especially for the evening menu), since we are often fully booked during peak hours: 17:00 – at 19:00
When ordering a table for more than 8 people, you should make your order per telephone or email, precisely so that we can find the right solution for you.
