15 Best Bars in Stockholm

Erlands is a compact Stockholm cocktail bar with a warm, carefully designed interior spread across a bar level and an upper floor. Soft lighting, cosy details and a music-led atmosphere give it a polished yet intimate feel, while seating and table service make it suitable for a considered evening out.

Bar Talea is a wine bar in Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with a charming, intimate scale and a focus on wine and champagne. The drinks list also includes cocktails and beer, while food at the bar turns a short aperitif into a more complete stop.

Set in Gamla Stan, Stampen is a compact live-music bar built around daily jazz and rhythm-and-blues performances. Its historic former-pawnshop setting gives the room a distinctive Old Town character, while the close quarters create an intimate club feel: seating is limited, with places beside the stage, at the bar and near the large windows, and standing is part of the experience.

Savant Bar is a small, intimate natural wine bar in Stockholm, pairing carefully selected wines by the glass or bottle with seasonal food. Its warm atmosphere is well suited to an aperitivo, a quiet solo drink or an evening focused on thoughtful combinations of wine and food.

Bar Elisabeth is a cosy Stockholm bar with a relaxed, intimate mood, charming decor and a carefully committed theme. The drinks range from pilsner and cocktails to wine, spirits and homemade lemonade, with food at the bar for a casual bite alongside a drink.

Tucked behind Victory Hotel, Leijontornet Bar offers a dark, intriguing setting shaped by leather seating, antique wooden figures and maritime curios. The atmosphere feels distinctive without becoming overly formal, making the bar equally suited to a quiet solo drink or a more leisurely evening at the table.

Othilia is a cocktail bar at Operakällaren, bringing a playful, creative energy to a setting with timeless sophistication. Its central Stockholm location makes it a natural choice for drinks before or after a cultural evening, while the warm interior and comfortable seating suit longer stays as well.

Le Hibou is a rooftop bar in Stockholm designed around views, atmosphere and flexible seating. Guests can choose between indoor tables, a covered terrace or an open terrace, making it an appealing setting for everything from a sunset drink to a more sheltered evening above the city.

Corner Club Rescued by Sovel is a Gamla Stan cocktail bar for adventurous drinking, with a menu spanning cocktails, spirits, wine and beer. The intimate bar setting rewards sitting at the counter, where the drinks and service become the focus of the evening.

Corner Bar is a compact Stockholm bar with distinctive interior details, a broad drinks selection and a food menu that makes it more than a quick stop. Beer, cocktails, wine and spirits cover the basics, while table service and dine-in seating keep the experience relaxed.

Noppe is a compact cocktail bar in Stockholm with the feel of a private members’ club. Its intimate size gives the room a close, sociable atmosphere, while the mix of ages keeps the setting from feeling tied to a single scene.

Brännerian is the living-room and distillery bar of Stockholms Bränneri, bringing a cosy, ingredient-led feel to Stockholm’s cocktail scene. Its drinks focus on cocktails, spirits, beer and wine, with seasonal creations that reward curiosity and make the menu feel connected to the distillery identity.

Jackie’s Sake Bar gives Stockholm a focused destination for sake, with a welcoming atmosphere and a bottle selection suited to both enthusiasts and newcomers. The drinks offering also includes beer, cocktails, wine and spirits, while food and table service make it easy to turn a tasting stop into a longer evening.

Americain is a Stockholm cocktail bar with a glamorous, old-school interior of velvet seating and sparkling details. The lively setting works especially well for an evening out, while the cocktail list balances recognisable classics with distinctive creations such as the Hermosa.

Guldbaren is a central Stockholm cocktail bar known for its gold-toned, mirror-lined interior and sophisticated evening mood. The setting is particularly convenient for hotel guests, but its polished design and focused drinks offering also make it a destination for visitors planning a refined night out.