Welcome to Nyhavns Færgekro
Tradition, served without ceremony
At Nyhavns Færgekro the herring is not a detail on the menu. It is a way of seeing the world. The herring table at lunch, the classics in the evening and a story in every mouthful. Down to earth and refined, without having to choose. In the early 1900s the steamship companies had their offices in Nyhavn, and at Nyhavn 5 the White Star Line sold tickets to the routes of the world. The Titanic windows, with “New York” scratched into the glass, are still here. Ask the staff. They know the stories.
Menu
The herring table, the smørrebrød and the classics
The herring table is always served at lunch, a tribute to Copenhagen’s history. Alongside it, smørrebrød made from scratch, Finn’s meatballs and the classics of Danish food culture, changing with the season.
Smørrebrød with fish
Plaice fillet with house-made remoulade 130 kr
Crisp-fried plaice fillet with house-made remoulade, fried capers and lemon on organic rye bread.
Plaice fillet with Skagen salad 145 kr
Crisp-fried plaice fillet with Skagen salad, vendace roe and lemon on organic rye bread.
Fish cakes 125 kr
Miss Berg’s prize-winning fish cakes from Gl. Skagen. Served with pickled cucumber and house-made remoulade on organic rye bread.
Cured salmon 125 kr
Cured salmon with mustard and dill sauce on organic wheat bread.
Egg and hand-peeled prawns 135 kr
The classic: egg, hand-peeled prawns, mayonnaise and vendace roe on organic wheat bread.
Salmon mousse 125 kr
Salmon mousse with rye bread crisps on organic rye bread.
Skagen toast 145 kr
Skagen salad with vendace roe and lemon on toasted organic wheat bread.
Smørrebrød with meat
Warm liver pâté 125 kr
Warm liver pâté with bacon, mushrooms, beetroot and cucumber salad on organic rye bread.
Finn’s warm meatballs 120 kr
Traditional Danish meatballs with house-made potato salad, pickled red onion and cress on organic rye bread.
Roast beef 120 kr
Roast beef topped with house-made remoulade, crispy onions, cucumber salad, horseradish and watercress on organic rye bread.
Confit pork belly 135 kr
Confit pork belly with apple compote, Dijon mayonnaise, pickled mustard seeds and crisp crackling on organic rye bread.
Chicken salad 135 kr
Chicken salad with truffle, white-wine-steamed mushrooms, Madagascar pepper and black garlic on organic rye bread.
Celeriac salad 125 kr
Celeriac salad with toasted hazelnuts, pickled mushrooms and Jerusalem artichokes on organic rye bread.
Smørrebrød with cheese
Gamle Ole 95 kr
Served on organic rye bread with dripping, aspic and onion rings, splashed with dark rum at the table.
Snacks
Nordic snack board 185 kr
Almonds, olives, two Danish cheeses, two kinds of sausage and pickles. Served with organic rye bread, wheat bread and butter.
Cheese plate 95 kr
Tårn, Hvid Dame and Blå Kornblomst served with compote and crackers.
Green olives 45 kr
In house-made rosemary and garlic marinade.
Soy-roasted almonds 35 kr
Lunch dishes
The Færgekro burger 215 kr
With beef, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickled cucumber and the Færgekro burger dressing. Served with fries.
Wiener schnitzel 245 kr
With fried potatoes, peas and gravy.
Lentil salad with kale and apple 135 kr
A hearty salad with kale, pomegranate seeds, apple, avocado and vinaigrette. Add salmon +45 kr.
Desserts
Classic Danish apple trifle 95 kr
Stewed apples, old-fashioned toasted breadcrumbs and whipped cream.
Chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream 95 kr
House-made dark chocolate cake with house-made vanilla ice cream.
Cheese plate 95 kr
Tårn, Hvid Dame and Blå Kornblomst served with compote and crackers.
Petit fours 65 kr
The chef’s selection of small sweet cakes, 3 pcs.
Coffee & tea
Espresso 45 kr
Cortado 50 kr
Café latte 55 kr
Cappuccino 55 kr
Americano 55 kr
French press 55 kr
Hot chocolate with whipped cream 55 kr
Our selection of tea 45 kr
Green – Zhang Mao
Black – Nyhavns Færgekro special blend
Chai – Rooibos
The Færgekro coffee set 145 kr per person
A hot drink of your choice, coffee, tea or hot chocolate. 3 petit fours, the chef’s selection of small sweet things. 3 cl digestif, choose between Martell VS Cognac, Baileys, Calvados, Havana Club 7 rum & Jameson Whiskey.
Digestifs
Irish coffee (4 cl) 125 kr
Port, 10-year tawny (5 cl) 85 kr
Quinta de la Rosa, Douro, Portugal.
Port, 20-year tawny (5 cl) 110 kr
Quinta de la Rosa, Douro, Portugal.
Cognac Martell XO (4 cl) 150 kr
Cognac Martell VS (4 cl) 120 kr
Other digestifs (4 cl) 95 kr
Baileys, Calvados, Cointreau, Jameson Whiskey, Havana rum. More on the shelf, just ask your waiter.
Enjoy a lunch with the best of Nyhavns Færgekro: six small servings of the restaurant’s favourites, served in bowls on a silver platter. With organic rye bread, wheat bread and butter.
The silver platter 315 kr per person
For a minimum of 2 people.
Marinated herring fillets
In house-made mayonnaise, crème fraîche and sautéed curry.
Egg and hand-peeled prawns
With dill mayonnaise and lemon.
Crisp-fried plaice fillet
With house-made remoulade and lemon.
Cured salmon
With mustard and dill sauce.
Traditional Danish meatballs
With house-made potato salad, pickled red onion and cress.
Roast beef
With house-made remoulade, crispy onions, cucumber salad, horseradish and watercress.
The herring table is a tribute to the classic Danish lunch, with the herring in the leading role. We serve 12 house-made herring specialities, marinated and matured after old traditions and new interpretations alike.
Herring table 195 kr per person
Curry herring
Marinated herring fillets in small pieces, folded into a sauce of house-made mayonnaise, crème fraîche and sautéed curry.
Mustard herring
Marinated herring fillets in small pieces, folded into a sauce of house-made mayonnaise, crème fraîche and Dijon mustard.
Crown herring
Herring fillets cured in vinegar, salt, allspice, pepper and bay leaves, with red onion, fresh dill and ground sandalwood.
Dream herring
Herring fillets in house-made mayonnaise with anchovies, onion and Dijon mustard.
Onion herring
Herring marinated for at least 6 months, which gives a very particular texture and a rounded, full flavour, with freshly chopped onion.
Smoked herring
Whole smoked herring. Often eaten with an egg yolk, as in “Sun over Gudhjem”.
Matjes herring
Long-matured red spiced herring. The word matje comes from Dutch and means maiden. This herring is a little smaller, but plump and soft.
Long-matured old-fashioned herring
Long-matured herring fillets in small pieces, cured in sugar, vinegar, salt and spices.
Apple herring
Marinated herring fillets in small pieces, folded into a sauce of house-made mayonnaise, crème fraîche and diced apple.
Fried herring
Herring in warm vinegar brine with Dijon mustard, rolled in rye flour and fried in butter.
Rollmops
Fresh herring fillets poached in white wine and filled with Dijon mustard and dill.
Herring of the month
Fresh herring fillets in the marinade of the month.
The herring table also comes with potatoes, red onion, chives, onion, capers, radishes, organic rye bread, butter and dripping.
Snacks
Nordic snack board 185 kr
Almonds, olives, two Danish cheeses, two kinds of sausage and pickles. Served with organic rye bread, wheat bread and butter.
Cheese plate 95 kr
Tårn, Hvid Dame and Blå Kornblomst served with compote and crackers.
Green olives 45 kr
In house-made rosemary and garlic marinade.
Soy-roasted almonds 35 kr
Starters
Jerusalem artichoke soup 115 kr
Creamy soup of baked Jerusalem artichokes with toasted hazelnuts and herb oil. With grilled organic wheat bread.
3 herring specialities 150 kr
The chef’s selection of herring specialities.
Cured salmon 145 kr
Cured salmon with mustard and dill sauce and organic wheat bread.
Vendace roe 185 kr
Served with crème fraîche, red onion and lemon. With grilled organic wheat bread.
Warm tartlets, 2 pcs 120 kr
Filled with chicken and pickled white asparagus.
Lentil salad with kale and apple 135 kr
A hearty salad with kale, pomegranate seeds, apple, avocado and vinaigrette.
Nyhavns Færgekro’s 3-course menu
3-course menu 425 kr per person
Starter
Cured salmon with mustard and dill sauce and organic wheat bread.
Main course
Pink-roasted striploin with oven-baked carrots and baked potato. Choose between mushroom or Provençale sauce.
Dessert
House-made dark chocolate cake with house-made vanilla ice cream.
Main courses
Finn’s meatballs 195 kr
The head chef’s meatballs served with creamed white cabbage and potatoes.
Striploin 275 kr
Pink-roasted striploin with oven-baked carrots and baked potato. Choose between mushroom or Provençale sauce.
Lamb shank 265 kr
Lamb shank with mashed potatoes and rosemary sauce.
Danish beef patty 215 kr
Beef patty with soft onions, gravy and fried potatoes.
Grilled salmon 265 kr
With white wine sauce, potatoes and seasonal greens.
Butter-fried herring 235 kr
Traditional Swedish butter-fried herring with mustard, potatoes, green asparagus and parsley sauce.
Baked cauliflower 195 kr
Baked cauliflower with mashed potatoes, cauliflower purée and toasted hazelnuts.
Warm tartlets, 3 pcs 185 kr
Filled with chicken and pickled white asparagus.
Fried pork belly with parsley sauce 230 kr
Fried pork belly with potatoes, parsley sauce and pickled cucumber.
Sides
Side salad 65 kr
Crisp leaves in a creamy French dressing, topped with toasted pumpkin seeds and grated Emmental.
Desserts
Classic Danish apple trifle 95 kr
Stewed apples, old-fashioned toasted breadcrumbs and whipped cream.
Chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream 95 kr
House-made dark chocolate cake with house-made vanilla ice cream.
Cheese plate 95 kr
Tårn, Hvid Dame and Blå Kornblomst served with compote and crackers.
Petit fours 65 kr
The chef’s selection of small sweet cakes, 3 pcs.
Coffee & tea
Espresso 45 kr
Cortado 50 kr
Café latte 55 kr
Cappuccino 55 kr
Americano 55 kr
French press 55 kr
Hot chocolate with whipped cream 55 kr
Our selection of tea 45 kr
Green – Zhang Mao
Black – Nyhavns Færgekro special blend
Chai – Rooibos
The Færgekro coffee set 145 kr per person
A hot drink of your choice, coffee, tea or hot chocolate. 3 petit fours, the chef’s selection of small sweet things. 3 cl digestif, choose between Martell VS Cognac, Baileys, Calvados, Havana Club 7 rum & Jameson Whiskey.
Digestifs
Irish coffee (4 cl) 125 kr
Port, 10-year tawny (5 cl) 85 kr
Quinta de la Rosa, Douro, Portugal.
Port, 20-year tawny (5 cl) 110 kr
Quinta de la Rosa, Douro, Portugal.
Cognac Martell XO (4 cl) 150 kr
Cognac Martell VS (4 cl) 120 kr
Other digestifs (4 cl) 95 kr
Baileys, Calvados, Cointreau, Jameson Whiskey, Havana rum. More on the shelf, just ask your waiter.
Two courses 295 kr per person
Two courses at a set price, served so you make it to the theatre. Arrival between 4.30 and 5.30 pm, and the table is yours for two hours.
Jerusalem artichoke soup
With roasted hazelnuts, herb oil and grilled wheat bread.
Finn’s meatballs
With creamed white cabbage and potatoes.
Extras
Classic Danish apple trifle 70 kr
With toasted breadcrumbs and whipped cream.
Good to know
The menu is booked and paid online, and you can cancel up to 24 hours before. Each booking is for up to 10 guests. For larger groups, send us an enquiry. Extras are arranged at the table.
Daily 11 am to 5 pm
Lunch offer 250 kr
The head chef’s smørrebrød (2 pcs) with a beer, water or glass of wine of your choice 250 kr
Tuesdays from 5 pm
Tartlets, 3 pcs 175 kr
With chicken in asparagus, or vegetarian with mushrooms.
Thursdays from 5 pm
Fried pork belly, all you can eat 175 kr
With parsley sauce and potatoes
Champagne & sparkling
Prices are per glass / bottle.
Champagne Blanc de Noirs 105 kr / 550 kr
Champagne, Michel Gonet 69, France.
Cava Dibon Rosé 85 kr / 400 kr
Garnacha, Bodegas Pinord, Penedès, Spain.
Blanc de Blancs 85 kr / 400 kr
Immortale, Veneto, Italy.
Rosé
House rosé: Fontanet Les Terrasses 85 kr / 385 kr
Grenache & Cinsault, Fontanet, Languedoc, France.
Château Roubine Cru Classé 115 kr / 550 kr
Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Tibouren, Château Roubine, Provence, France.
White wine
House white: Beau Chêne 85 kr / 400 kr
Chardonnay, Beau Chêne, Vin de France, France.
Sauvignon de Touraine 95 kr / 425 kr
Sauvignon Blanc, Château de la Presle, Loire, France.
Sancerre, Château de Fontaine-Audon 600 kr
Sauvignon Blanc, France. Bottle only.
Thanisch 1648 “Traditions” 105 kr / 475 kr
Riesling, Weingut Thanisch, Mosel, Germany.
Kurtatsch Pinot Grigio 525 kr
Pinot Grigio, Cantina Kurtatsch, Alto Adige, Italy. Bottle only.
Red wine
House red: Beau Chêne 85 kr / 400 kr
Syrah, Beau Chêne, Vin de France, France.
La Cour des Dames 95 kr / 475 kr
Pinot Noir, Pays d’Oc, France.
Fleurie 550 kr
Gamay, Domaine Chanson, Beaujolais, France. Bottle only.
Clos del Mas 600 kr
Cabernet Sauvignon, Clos del Mas, Priorat, Spain. Bottle only.
Corte Majoli – Valpolicella Ripasso 95 kr / 475 kr
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Corte Majoli, Italy.
Sin Sin 500 kr
Zinfandel, Alexander Valley Vineyards, California, USA. Bottle only.
House-made spiced snaps
House-made spiced snaps 85 kr
After Rigmor’s recipe, flavoured with the season’s berries and herbs. 5.5 cl.
Snaps 75 kr
Rød Aalborg · Jubilæums Aalborg · Linie Akvavit · O.P. Anderson. 5.5 cl.
Sailor kit 275 kr
2 Carlsberg Pilsner and 2 house-made spiced snaps.
Aperitifs & drinks
The Færgekro autumn special 125 kr
Nyhavns Færgekro G&T 125 kr
Monkey 47 Gin & Tonic 135 kr
Aperol Spritz 115 kr
Hugo Spritz 115 kr
Limoncello Spritz 115 kr
Draught beer
40 cl.
Carlsberg 65 kr
Tuborg Classic 70 kr
Jacobsen Yakima IPA 80 kr
1664 Blanc 75 kr
Bottled beer
Skands Bryggeri (DK) 80 kr
Esrum Kloster · Elmegade IPA · Hops All Night (50 cl) · Pils All Night (33 cl).
1664 Blanc 0.0 % (33 cl) 70 kr
Cider
Nørrebro Bryghus apple cider 75 kr
4.9 % – 33 cl.
Lemonade & soft drinks
House-made lemonade 85 kr
Classic or elderflower.
Soft drinks (25 cl) 50 kr
Cola, Cola Zero, Schweppes Lemon.
Filtered water, still or sparkling 25 kr
Free refills, price per guest.
Celebrations in the spirit of Emma Gad
White tablecloths, fine china and room for everyone, from the family lunch to the big party on the first floor overlooking Nyhavn. We lay the table for christenings, confirmations, weddings, milestone birthdays and memorial gatherings. That is how we have always done it.
Events
What’s on at Nyhavns Færgekro
Theatre menu
Jerusalem artichoke soup and Finn’s meatballs with creamed white cabbage, served so you make it to the theatre. Arrival 4.30–5.30 pm. 295 kr per person.
Theatre menu at Nyhavns Færgekro in NyhavnSt Martin’s Eve
On Tuesday 10 November we lay the table for a classic St Martin’s Eve in Nyhavn, with the story of Martin and the geese, candlelight and a view of the canal.
Danish food culture, served every day. Nyhavns Færgekro in Nyhavn
Sunday cake table
The great Sunday cake table: home-baked cakes, coffee and homely warmth in Nyhavn. See the season’s dates and book a table in good time, as the seats fill quickly.
Sunday cake table at Nyhavns Færgekro in Nyhavn
Christmas lunch 2026
The classic Christmas lunch in Nyhavn: herring, roast pork, pork ribs and the house snaps. A tradition since 1972 for colleagues, family and friends.
Christmas lunch 2026 at Nyhavns Færgekro in Nyhavn
New Year’s Eve 2026
See out the year with us: a grand New Year’s Eve menu in the best Danish tradition.
New Year's Eve 2026 at Nyhavns Færgekro in NyhavnFind us
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Meetings, events and Christmas lunches at Nyhavns Færgekro
Hold your meeting, company party or Christmas lunch somewhere the history is in the walls, with food from our own kitchen and one contact who takes care of it all.
Gift cards
Give a gift card to Nyhavns Færgekro
Give lunch at the herring table or an evening of Danish food in Nyhavn. The gift card arrives by email straight away, so it can be given the same day.
Frequently asked questions
At lunchtime, every day. The lunch menu is served until 5 pm.
The big cake table with home-baked cakes and coffee, on selected Sundays. See the dates and book a table in good time.
We are open every day of the year, including 24 and 25 December.
The inn’s own spiced snaps, made to the house recipe for the past 40 years.
Yes. Danish food is very child-friendly, and we have room for prams and grandparents alike, and of course high chairs.
Yes, tell us when you order. The kitchen cooks everything from scratch and will find a good alternative.