15 Best Pubs in Stockholm

Set near Odenplan in Vasastan, The Old Brewer brings the easygoing character of an English pub to a food-led gastropub setting. Beer is a natural draw, with cocktails and coffee broadening the choice, while lunch, dinner and late-night food make it useful across the day.

Oxsvansen is a Stockholm pub with a welcoming, local feel and a strong whisky focus. The atmosphere suits both visitors and regulars, while the personable service makes it easy to settle in for a relaxed drink.

Its whisky selection includes hard-to-find bottles at approachable prices, giving the bar particular appeal to curious whisky drinkers and anyone seeking a characterful night out.

Restaurant Akkurat brings a relaxed gastropub setting to Södermalm, with an especially broad beer selection that suits both casual drinkers and committed enthusiasts. Welcoming, informed guidance at the bar is a defining strength, particularly for anyone keen to explore local beers rather than default to a familiar pour.

Wirströms Pub Gamla Stan brings an Irish pub atmosphere to Stockholm’s Old Town, with atmospheric cellar rooms, beer on tap and classic pub favourites. It is an inviting stop for a late drink, a casual meal or an evening built around live music.

The friendly, knowledgeable team adds to the charm, while sports screenings and quiz nights give the venue a social rhythm beyond the bar.

Tudor Arms offers a proper English pub setting in central Östermalm, with a relaxed atmosphere, table service and a menu suited to both a full meal and a drink at the bar. The London Pride and fish and chips are natural choices for a classic pub visit, complemented by beer, cocktails, wine and spirits.

It also works well for solo diners looking for an easygoing place with attentive service.

Pub Anchor is a Stockholm rock pub built around music, drinks and a lively late-evening atmosphere. Karaoke, live bands and quiz nights give the venue a clear entertainment identity, while its extensive beer range makes it equally suitable for a casual pint or a longer night out.

Pickwick Restaurang & Pub has been part of central Stockholm’s pub scene for 30 years, offering an English-style setting at the Drottninggatan and Fredsgatan intersection. The menu moves from lunch and dinner to bar snacks, while the drinks list gives beer lovers and cocktail drinkers plenty of room to choose.

Churchill Arms Stockholm is an English pub with 28 draught beers, a varied bottled selection and a menu combining familiar classics with seasonal ingredients. Its relaxed atmosphere and inviting terrace make it a comfortable place to unwind after exploring the city, while the beer knowledge behind the bar helps visitors choose with confidence.

The Bull and Bear Inn is a British gastropub in central Stockholm, combining classic pub dishes with a substantial beer and drinks selection. Its compact setting on Grev Turegatan 1 suits a quick drink as readily as a longer meal, with table service, bar food and seating indoors or outside.

The Liffey is an Irish pub and restaurant in Stockholm’s Gamla Stan, combining a characterful interior with live music, sport on screen and regular events. The lower level offers a quieter setting when the main room is lively, while quiz nights and karaoke add variety to the evening.

Its food selection includes a notably careful approach to gluten-free fish and chips, with separate fryers and staff who understand cross-contamination concerns.

The Auld Dub is a Stockholm Irish pub with a small, welcoming character that suits a relaxed drink, lunch or casual dinner. Outdoor seating, takeaway and a broad bar selection give it flexibility, while the friendly team helps create an easygoing atmosphere for both solo visitors and groups.

Wirströms Pub City is a central Stockholm Irish pub focused on comfort food, classic dishes and a friendly, relaxed setting. Its lunch menu is especially practical, with generous portions and hearty choices such as ribs, while the broader offering includes Sunday roast and familiar pub favourites.

The King's Fox by Bolaget is a Stockholm pub where the evening can move easily from a pint or cocktail to live music, sport on a big screen, karaoke or a quiz. Its menu focuses on well-made dishes, while happy-hour food and drinks give the venue a practical after-work appeal.

Kloster Pub & Bar is a compact Stockholm venue with a cosy atmosphere, affordable drinks and a straightforward pub setting. Beer, cocktails, wine and spirits cover the bar essentials, while table service and seating make it suitable for a casual drink or an informal bite.

Its intimate scale is best suited to visitors looking for a small, relaxed bar rather than a large event venue.

The Bishops Arms Vasagatan is a gastropub beside Stockholm’s central station, pairing a broad beer and whisky selection with a seasonal, varied menu. The kitchen is a particular draw, with hearty dishes such as salmon with mash and Swedish meatballs complementing the drinks-led setting.