Blå is all things to everyone, with DJs (it happens to be the city's best spot for hip-hop), live gigs and jazz. On Sundays there is a live big band that's been playing here every week for years, or just come early for a drink at one of the pretty riverside tables. Hours (much like the service) are vague; check listings for event timings.
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Blå
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