Places we checked ourselves.
42 places in Stockholm, with what we know about each and when we last checked it. The order is kind, then area, then name: a reference of what we vetted, not a ranking. Nothing here is listed or ordered for a fee.
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Bar Lido
Bar Lido is the film bar inside Bio Skandia, Drottninggatan 82: Italian small plates and selected wines in a historic cinema setting, suitable before/after a screening or as a standalone drop-in. General hours Thu 17:00–22:00, Fri 16:00–22:00, Sat–Sun 13:00–22:00, but actual opening follows film screenings: opens with the cinema and closes after the last film. No reservations; check the screening schedule/Instagram for deviations. Contact info@barlido.se.
MAP Petite Maison
MAP Petite Maison, Vasagatan 38: intimate premium cocktail and whisky bar with curated spirits (including Japanese whisky), classic and experimental mixology, art/music, tapas-style plates, afternoon tea, whisky flights, tastings and cocktail classes. Official hours Mon–Wed 15:00–23:00, Thu 15:00–01:00, Fri–Sat 12:00–01:00, Sun 12:00–23:00. Phone +46 73 956 38 41; reservations@mapetitemaison.se. Booking recommended for small capacity; walk-ins subject to space.
Holidays American Bar
Holidays American Bar, Götgatan 67, Södermalm: American-style bar/restaurant with burgers, fries, ribs and Tex-Mex; cocktails, beer, sports on large screens, outdoor seating and balcony for groups. Official site lists Mon–Thu 13:00–01:00 and Fri–Sun 12:00–01:00; daily Power Hour 21:00–23:00. Phone 08-550 980 50; holidayssthlm@outlook.com. Strong fit for casual group drinks, sport and late-night food. Sources: official holidaysamericanbar.se; Visit Stockholm.
Riche Fenix
Bar and restaurant on Götgatan 40 in Södermalm, combining globally influenced small plates, cocktails, wine, music and rotating art. Good for an energetic after-work or sharing-plates date; spontaneous drop-ins and table bookings are both offered. Saturday brunch runs 12:00–15:00, with the regular menu also available. Official hours: Mon closed; Tue–Thu 16:00–01:00; Fri 14:00–01:00; Sat 12:00–01:00; Sun closed. Sunday exclusive hire accommodates up to 65 seated or 150 standing, with tailored menus and DJ support.
The Bar at Fotografiska
Bar inside the Fotografiska photography museum on the Södermalm waterfront, with window seats over the water, cocktails, wine, local craft beer and snacks; pair it with an exhibition, as entry needs a ticket.
Udda Bar
UDDA, Kocksgatan 19, Södermalm: independent craft-beer and natural-wine bar with sparkling wine and cocktails, Italian tigelle breads, Swedish crispbread pizzas and snacks. Unusual concept also combines a laundrette and event space (about 30 seated/60 standing); Sunday–Tuesday can be booked for private gatherings. Official hours Wed–Thu 15:00–22:00, Fri–Sat 15:00–23:00, Sun–Tue closed. Four-minute walk from Medborgarplatsen. Contact hej@udda.nu; phone 070-797 36 66.
Pharmarium
An award-winning cocktail bar on Stortorget in Gamla stan that pairs mixology with food; a fine first or last stop in the old town.
Eker
Eker (Bistro Eker), Fleminggatan 45, Kungsholmen near Fridhemsplan: neighbourhood bistro/cocktail bar with a strong gin and gin-and-tonic selection, dinner, quiz nights and occasional live music; dog-friendly. Directory hours Tue 16:00–23:00, Wed–Sat 16:00–00:00; no reliable Sunday/Monday hours found. Phone/email listed via bistroeker.se; verify before visiting.
Orangeriet
Waterfront cocktail bar and Italian-leaning restaurant at Norr Mälarstrand, Kajplats 464, with views over Riddarfjärden, a fireplace, music-led evening atmosphere, lunch, fika, cocktails, handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza and grilled dishes. Particularly appealing for a waterside drink or lively evening date; dogs are welcome. No table reservations: seating is first come, first served, so arrive early at peak times. Friday after-work session with DJ and drinks/snacks is advertised by the venue.
Bar Othilia
Bar Othilia, Karl XII:s Torg 3, beside Operakällaren: premium cocktail and wine bar with a playful, elegant setting, crafted signature/classic cocktails, Nobiskällaren wines and snacks. Official hours Wed–Sat 17:00–01:00; walk-ins welcome, limited cocktail reservations available. Current menu lists signature cocktails around SEK195 and non-alcoholic options around SEK132. Contact contact@barothilia.se.
Guldbaren at Nobis Hotel
Compact cocktail bar in the Nobis Hotel with gold-tinted mirrored walls and ceiling and an onyx-look counter; signature cocktails and bookable tables make it an easy dressed-up evening for two.
Jokes Aside
Independent cocktail bar focused on carefully constructed drinks using Swedish techniques and international flavour references; intentionally relaxed rather than formal. Open Mon–Sat 16:00–00:30; official contact and current details are on the venue site.
MELT Bar & Restaurang
A three-level 1920s New York-style speakeasy with cocktails, burlesque, singing and live performances moving through the room. Choose Thursday for free-entry Burlesque Bingo or book dinner and a show on Friday or Saturday.
Röda Huset
Scandinavian cocktail and wine destination combining a dedicated cocktail bar with a separate Wine & Dine service; good for a more considered drinks date or dinner. The official site publishes different opening hours for the restaurant and cocktail bar and supports reservations.
The Bar at Lydmar Hotel
First-floor cocktail bar in Lydmar Hotel on the Blasieholmen waterfront, serving drinks and snacks from morning until late; DJs and live music set the tone for an evening out for two.
The Cadier Bar
Grand Hôtel's classic bar with deep sofas, cocktails and a Champagne focus; a bar menu is served and tables can be booked online, so two can settle in for a long, unhurried evening.
Lucy's Flower Shop
A high-craft cocktail speakeasy hidden behind an abandoned-flower-shop entrance near Stureplan. Finding the unmarked door is part of the date; inside, cocktails arrive with an explanation of their ingredients. Limited seating, so reservations are sensible.
Tilt Bar
Social cocktail bar on Nybrogatan 16 that combines drinks and food with billiards, shuffleboard, darts, pinball, foosball and board games. A strong activity-led date option: book a game slot, then stay for cocktails and a bite. Official activity prices: shuffleboard SEK 120/person/hour, billiards SEK 100/person/hour, dart SEK 80/person/hour, pinball SEK 20/game; foosball and board games free. Under-18s are not admitted after 21:00. The venue publishes separate booking and activity-price pages.
Bar Lilla Compagniet
Bar Lilla Compagniet, Katarinavägen 18 above Slussen: intimate Art Deco/1920s-inspired cocktail bar with signature drinks and after-work atmosphere. Third-party directory lists daily opening from 16:00, but published closing times conflict; verify directly before visiting. Phone 08-650 94 95. Treat directory hours as provisional, not official.
Bar Zeppelin at Gondolen
Top-floor bar above Gondolen at Slussen, reached by the Katarina lift or the footbridge from Mosebacke; cocktails, wine and beer high above the city, with food from the restaurant menu.
Brännerian
Reported 4.6; craft spirits and cocktails suit a casual drinks-led date.
Cocktailbaren at Hotel Rival
Hotel Rival, Mariatorget 3: retain as a cocktail-bar experience but clarify its relationship to Watson’s Bar. Hotel site still lists an art-deco Cocktailbaren; Watson’s is the main public bar. Update: Watson’s expanded into the former Bistro area; new upper floor opened 11 Sep 2026 with cocktails, food, music and DJs, no booking required. Watson’s hours Mon–Sat 11:00–01:00, Sun 11:00–23:00; Watson’s Upstairs Thu–Sat 15:00–01:00. Do not assign these hours to Cocktailbaren without confirmation. Phone 08-545 789 00.
Häktet
Bistro and bars inside an 18th-century former prison on Hornsgatan; the Vänster cocktail bar has a creative list, jazz nights are common and DJs play at weekends, with French-Nordic food to share.
Hernö Gin Bar – Stockholm
Hernö Gin Bar Stockholm, Hornsgatan 1 near Slussen: gin-led cocktail bar/restaurant with signature and classic cocktails, Swedish snacks, four pizzas and lunch. Official hours: lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00; evenings Mon–Tue 16:00–23:00, Wed–Thu 16:00–00:00, Fri 16:00–01:00; Sat 14:00–01:00; Sun 16:00–23:00. Pre-booked Swedish gin tastings Thu/Fri 18:00 and Sat 16:00; five gins, SEK525/person, age 18+. Phone 073-095 90 00.
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