13 Best Cocktail Bars in Stockholm

Eker is a Stockholm drinks bar and local bistro built around inventive cocktails, friendly hosting and a relaxed neighbourhood feel. The menu takes creative ingredients seriously, while the team gives each drink enough explanation to make the visit feel engaging rather than purely transactional. Food is available alongside the drinks, with bar seating and outdoor seating adding flexibility.

Galdrs Krypta makes atmosphere part of the drink. Set in cellar vaults with roots reaching back to the 1400s, this Stockholm cocktail bar has an unusual, almost otherworldly character that rewards a slower visit. The setting is matched by inventive drinks and a food offering that includes fresh, flavourful vegan Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberries .

Lucy’s Flower Shop is a Stockholm cocktail bar with a relaxed, intimate feel and a menu designed around seasonal flavours, thoughtful infusions and well-matched spirits. The drinks are the main attraction, offering enough variety for a short solo visit as well as a longer evening with food and table service.

MELT Bar & Restaurant turns a cocktail outing into a full evening of live entertainment. Styled as a 1920s-inspired speakeasy, the venue combines cocktails, burlesque and cabaret across three floors, creating a theatrical setting that feels markedly different from a conventional Stockholm bar. Guests can settle in for drinks, food and a lively programme rather than treating the venue as a quick stop.

Stjärtilleriet is a Stockholm bar and restaurant on Östermalm where an imaginative drinks menu meets an inviting dining-room atmosphere. The standout feature is a set of eight unusual special drinks, presented with playful creativity and enough flavour to make the menu worth exploring. Smooth jazz performances can add an especially atmospheric dimension to an evening visit.

Kura Stockholm combines a cocktail bar with an Asian fusion restaurant, creating a flexible setting for both drinks and dinner. Its cocktail menu is seasonal, experimental and idea-driven without becoming needlessly complicated; each drink is built around a clear story and carefully considered flavour direction.

Rex Bar is a rooftop bar eight floors above Kungsholmen, pairing Stockholm views with a relaxed drinks-led setting. The terrace is the obvious draw, while the interior offers a comfortable alternative with friendly, knowledgeable service and an extensive selection of cocktails, beer, wine and spirits.

Papillon is a cosy Stockholm cocktail bar where classic favourites and attentive service share the spotlight. The espresso martini is a natural starting point, while the wider menu covers cocktails, spirits, wine, beer and food for a more unhurried visit.

Sophies Bar at Bank Hotel is a dark, cosy Stockholm bar designed for a drink or two before continuing the evening. Its intimate atmosphere makes it feel more like a stylish pause than a destination for a long, expansive night out.

The setting works especially well as a meeting point, with an easy transition from an early drink into dinner or another venue. A welcoming team and a comfortable, softly lit interior keep the experience relaxed and polished.

Pontus Frithiof Le Bar combines panoramic Stockholm views with a cosy, drinks-first atmosphere. It is particularly well suited to cocktails, wine and relaxed evening gatherings, with a menu that includes distinctive creations such as Sakura Bloom and Lillet Thymes. The elevated setting gives even a short stop a sense of occasion.

Sally’s Cocktailbar pairs New York cocktail culture with a Scandinavian sensibility inside Sheraton Stockholm. The setting works for cocktails and food, with a menu spanning spirits, wine, beer and bar-friendly dishes. Its urban character makes it a convenient meeting point for a drink before dinner, a relaxed evening stop or a drink-led night in the city.

Vänster brings a playful, welcoming edge to Stockholm’s cocktail-bar scene. The drinks are creative, unexpected and balanced while remaining approachable, and themed cocktails give the menu a visual and conversational hook. Old menus displayed on the wall add a sense of continuity and curiosity to the room.

Charles Rooftop offers a polished Stockholm cocktail-bar setting with panoramic city views and a strong sense of occasion. The terrace is compact and can become crowded when the weather is fine, so it is best approached as a drinks destination where the view and atmosphere take centre stage.