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McJoy's Choice.

McJoy's Choice is a rustic Scottish-style gastropub overlooking the Nyhavn canal, pouring beer and serving Danish pub classics alongside live music five nights a week and live sports. It sits in a historic Nyhavn building, sharing the address with Nyhavnskroen as a separate business.

McJoy's Choice
Foto: Staging — replace at launch
Kitchen
Scottish gastropub, Danishlunch · dinner
Price band
kr kr
Open today
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Address
Nyhavn 471051 København K
Reservations
Walk-in only
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About this venue.

McJoy's Choice is a rustic Scottish-style gastropub overlooking the Nyhavn canal, pouring beer and serving Danish pub classics alongside live music five nights a week and live sports. It sits in a historic Nyhavn building, sharing the address with Nyhavnskroen as a separate business.

Signature dishes

  • Dish with three kinds of Herring
  • Roast Beef with remoulade, fried onions and horseradish (125 DKK)
  • Fillet of Plaice with remoulade (145 DKK)
  • McJoy's Burger (165 DKK)

What guests say

A well-liked pub for its atmosphere, service and live music; a few reviews flag coffee quality and pricing on some items.

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Practical

How to get there.

Metro
Kongens Nytorv (M3, M4) — about 4 min walk along the quay.
Bus
Lines 1A, 2A and 23 stop at Kongens Nytorv; line 9A at Holmens Kirke is 6 min walk.
Bike
Public racks along Nyhavn 1–9. Donkey Republic stand at Kongens Nytorv.
Accessibility
Street-level entry; check venue for steps and toilet accessibility.
Cash & cards
All major cards. MobilePay typically accepted. Tips appreciated, not expected.
Other places nearby

Three more along the quay.

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