About
Hidden behind the shelves of a former bookstore dating back to 1919, Curfew is a speakeasy cocktail bar in Copenhagen created to transport guests to the elegance, mystery, and romance of the 1920s and 1930s.
Beyond the hidden entrance, dimmed lights, vintage details, and the sounds of jazz, swing, and Charleston music set the stage for an experience inspired by the Golden Age of cocktails. Every element has been carefully considered to create the feeling of stepping into another era while enjoying the comfort and standards of a modern world-class cocktail bar.
Curfew was founded by Portuguese bartender Humberto Marques, whose career spans more than two decades across some of Europe’s most respected bars and hotels.
Throughout his journey, he has worked in renowned establishments including the prestigious Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland and Oloroso in Edinburgh, led by celebrity chef Tony Singh.
His passion for cocktails, hospitality, and the history of drinking culture has earned recognition through ambassador roles, international cocktail competitions, and inclusion in Gary Regan’s respected publication 101 Best New Cocktails. Winning cocktail competitions in both Denmark and the United Kingdom, Humberto developed a reputation for combining technical precision, creativity, and a deep respect for classic cocktail traditions.
Those experiences eventually led to the creation of Curfew — a place where craftsmanship, hospitality, history, and atmosphere come together to offer something genuinely unique.
From inventive twists on the classics to rare vintage spirits and cocktails prepared with original vintage spirits and liqueurs from past decades, Curfew offers guests the opportunity to experience cocktail history in a way that few bars can. Guests can explore a carefully curated collection of vintage bottles dating from the 1940s through the 1980s, enjoying them either on their own or in classic cocktails recreated with the original ingredients of their time.
Curfew is also home to original restored hand-crank cocktail shaker machines from the Golden Age of cocktails, including the historic Coles Shaker and Imperial Shaker. These remarkable machines remain an active part of service, offering guests a glimpse into a forgotten chapter of bartending history that is rarely seen today.
Whether visiting for a modern creation, a forgotten classic, a rare vintage spirit, or simply to discover what lies behind the shelves, Curfew was created for those who appreciate craftsmanship, hospitality, history, and the timeless romance of the cocktail age.
Because some experiences are worth searching for.