Jakobs Café & Bar

Skagen


The terrace of this all-day cafe-bar is primed for people-watching, and the comprehensive menu has favourites such as brunch plates, smørrebrød, burgers, salads and steaks. On summer nights the place is generally heaving with young Danes enjoying warm-up drinks. The kitchen closes at 9pm (10pm Friday and Saturday); DJs or live music kick off at 10.30pm.


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