15 Best Bars in Södermalm, Stockholm

Holidays American Bar brings an American-inspired restaurant-and-bar concept to Götgatan, pairing cocktails, beer and spirits with food served at the bar. Pizza is a particularly appealing choice alongside the drinks menu.

Haket - Sportbar & Karaoke brings together sport, music, food and cocktails in a lively Södermalm setting. Karaoke and dancing give it a clear evening focus, while the menu covers burgers, Neapolitan pizza, beer, cocktails and spirits.

Hernö Gin Bar - Stockholm is a cocktail bar built around gin-led drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. The bartenders bring knowledge and creativity to the menu, with inventive serves such as Spice and White Negroni standing out for visitors exploring beyond the usual classics.

Omnipollos hatt brings beer and pizza together in a lively Stockholm bar where the tap selection is central to the experience. Local brews are a strong draw, including a distinctive sour beer served with a slushy top, while friendly service makes it easy to explore different pours. Wine is also available for those looking beyond beer.

Bar Kaja brings a compact, neighborhood feel to Stockholm, with a cozy interior and an unpretentious atmosphere that suits relaxed drinks rather than a grand night out. Its small size is part of the charm, while outdoor seating offers another option in pleasant weather.

Mikkeller Söder is a beer-focused bar with pizza, craft taps and a relaxed Södermalm atmosphere. The selection includes local and international beers, with sour styles among the more distinctive choices, while the kitchen provides both familiar and creative pizzas.

Stigberget’s Foot is a Södermalm craft bar centred on experimental beer from Stigbergets Brewery and a rotating mix of local and international guest producers. The selection is broad enough for serious beer exploration, with different serving sizes making it easier to compare styles.

Shotluckan Södermalm turns a round of shots into a miniature performance. Bartenders combine theatrical presentation, playful special effects and lively delivery, making the drinks as much about the moment as the serve itself.

Märtha is a floating restaurant, bar and rooftop venue on Stockholm’s waterfront, offering wide views across the city and water. Set aboard a historic ship, it creates a calm, scenic backdrop for drinks, food and sunset visits.

Katarina Ölkafé is a cosy Södermalm beer bar with a carefully varied selection on tap, plus bottles and cans for further exploration. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, while a small patio out front adds an appealing outdoor option.

Bar Afterglow brings a playful, cosy feel to Stockholm’s cocktail scene, with cocktails, spirits, wine, beer and food served for relaxed evenings in. Its drinks menu is distinctive and thoughtfully curated, with a complete refresh each year that keeps the selection feeling original.

The easygoing setting works equally well for a date night, a catch-up with friends or a casual drink at the bar, with table service available alongside the food offering.

Snotty Sound Bar is a small, friendly Stockholm bar with a welcoming atmosphere and a soundtrack that helps shape the evening. The intimate size makes it an easy choice for an informal drink, while the relaxed service gives the place a sociable, unpretentious character.

It is particularly suited to lingering over a beer, chatting with friends or settling in for a low-key night where music and conversation matter as much as the drinks.

Yttons Bar brings a candlelit, intimate feel to Stockholm, with carefully chosen music and a compact layout. Limited seating means the mood can range from a quiet solo drink or reading stop to a livelier, louder evening where standing is part of the scene.

Bar food includes a satisfying curry pie, filling without feeling oversized, with beer also part of the offering.

Carmen combines a lively Stockholm bar atmosphere with a broad drinks offering: beer, cocktails, wine and spirits, complemented by food and outdoor seating. Its welcoming, home-like character makes it a natural meeting point for different kinds of evenings, from an early drink to a longer night out.

Happy-hour drinks add an extra reason to drop by, while seating and table service make the bar practical for groups as well as more relaxed visits.

Molly Malone’s Södermalm is an Irish pub in Stockholm built around a relaxed, sociable atmosphere. It works well for lunch, dinner or an informal drink, with beer, cocktails, wine, coffee and food available for both solo visits and larger groups.