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The 16 Best Bars in Stockholm

Stockholm drinks with a strong sense of season. The best bars in Stockholm run from Östermalm and Norrmalm to Södermalm and Hornstull, and many build their drinks on Nordic flavors like sea buckthorn, meadowsweet, lingonberry, birch and blackcurrant. Tjoget, which has anchored Hornstull since 2012, was named The Best Bar in Sweden at Europe's 50 Best Bars 2026 and stands at No. 51 on The 50 Best Bars 51-100 list in 2026, with Röda Huset at No. 83. Lucy's Flower Shop hides its purple basement bar behind an empty florist on Birger Jarlsgatan. The hotels hold their own: Le Hibou, on the top floor of Bank Hotel, was Best Cocktail Bar for Sweden at the Bartenders' Choice Awards in 2025 and 2026, and The Cadier Bar is in the Grand Hôtel, across the water from the Royal Palace. Several bars take walk-ins only, and Le Hibou takes cards only. These are the sixteen we would start with.

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  1. Röda Huset
    50 BESTCocktail Bar

    Röda Huset

    'Sweden's best bartender in Stockholm's new icon': Röda Huset adds a splash of color to Sergels torg with world-class cocktails, dinner and a serious wine list, plus the Scandinavian Cocktail Experience, a 75-minute seasonal tasting journey (650 SEK) through honey, apples, meadowsweet and blackcurrant. No. 83 on The 50 Best Bars 51-100 list in 2026, after No. 35 in 2025. It sits at No. 43 on Europe's 50 Best Bars 2026.

    Order thisScandinavian Cocktail Experience~75-minute seasonal tasting journey: Honung & Fanny, Äpplen, Svarta vinbär, Jordgubbar & Grädde
    Malmskillnadsgatan 9, 111 57 StockholmCocktail bar Tue-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-01:00; Wine & Dine Mon-Thu 5-23:00, Fri-Sat 15:00-01:00
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  2. Tjoget
    50 BESTCocktail Bar

    Tjoget

    A modern neighborhood restaurant with a world-class bar, Tjoget has anchored Hornstull since its cocktail bar opened in 2012, founded by bartenders Andreas Bergman and Joel Söderbäck, spread across dining room, wine bodega, beer café and cocktail bar, with flavors drawn from southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The Best Bar in Sweden 2026 and No.37 on Europe's 50 Best, after six straight years on the world list. It currently stands at No. 51 on The 50 Best Bars 51-100 list in 2026, after No. 76 on the 51-100 list in 2025. At the Bartenders' Choice Awards for Sweden it won Best Atmosphere in 2026 and People's Choice every year from 2023 to 2026.

    Order thisPolo Lounge MartiniAbsolut vodka, Cocchi Americano, browned butter, sage
    Hornsbruksgatan 24, Stockholm 117 34Mon-Thu & Sun 17:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-03:00
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  3. Lucy's Flower Shop
    50 BESTCocktail Bar

    Lucy's Flower Shop

    Lucy's Flower Shop opened in November 2019 in a basement on Birger Jarlsgatan in Östermalm, and the way in is through a florist with nobody behind the counter. Ola Carlson and Alex Skärlén built it as a 1960s-inspired room in shades of purple with 38 seats. The signature cocktails are named after their ingredients, such as Rye & Apple, and many come in low-alcohol or alcohol-free versions. It placed No. 35 on The World's 50 Best Bars in 2021 and No. 49 in 2022, and won Best Cocktail Bar in Sweden at the Bartenders' Choice Awards in 2022 and 2023. Some seats are always kept for walk-ins.

    Birger Jarlsgatan 20, 114 34 StockholmTue-Sun 17:00-01:00, closed Mon
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  4. Othilia
    BARTENDERS' CHOICECocktail Bar

    Othilia

    Bar Othilia is the cocktail bar of Operakällaren on Karl XII:s torg, across the water from the Royal Palace, pouring cocktails alongside wines from the Nobis cellar. It opened with bartender Johan Evers leading the drinks and won Best New Cocktail Bar for Sweden at the 2026 Bartenders' Choice Awards. A few tables can be booked for cocktails and walk-ins are welcome, Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm.

    Karl den XII:s torg 3, 111 47 StockholmWed-Sat 17:00-01:00, closed Sun-Tue
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  5. Bar Afterglow
    BARTENDERS' CHOICECocktail Bar

    Bar Afterglow

    Afterglow is a neighborhood cocktail bar on Erstagatan in Södermalm run by bartenders Josephine Sondlo and Jack Parker, with an original cocktail list in a homely room where dogs are welcome. It won Best New Cocktail Bar for Sweden at the 2025 Bartenders' Choice Awards and was nominated for Best Cocktail Bar and Best Cocktail Menu in 2026. It has no website; hours and news go out on Instagram.

    Erstagatan 17, 116 36Wed-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-01:00, closed Sun-Tue
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  1. Le Hibou
    BARTENDERS' CHOICEHotel Bar

    Le Hibou

    Le Hibou is a cocktail and terrace bar on the top floor of Bank Hotel in Stockholm, designed to evoke an exclusive Parisian suite with a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. The bar serves specially composed cocktails alongside a large selection of non-alcoholic drinks and operates on a drop-in basis, with parties of ten or more asked to contact the bar in advance. The venue is cash-free, accepting bank cards only. It won Best Cocktail Bar for Sweden at the 2026 Bartenders' Choice Awards.

    Arsenalsgatan 6, 111 47 StockholmMon-Tue 16:00-23:00; Wed-Sat 15:00-01:00; Sun 16:00-23:00
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  2. Stjärtilleriet
    BARTENDERS' CHOICECocktail Bar

    Stjärtilleriet

    Stjärtilleriet calls itself Östermalm's most unserious cocktail bar, with a stated philosophy that not taking themselves seriously is what they take most seriously. The bar positions its drinks as a 'taste-wise lawless zone' where every component fights to be front and center in the flavor profile. It also offers a Cocktail Omakase experience and is run alongside Restaurang Artilleriet on the same street. It won Best Cocktail Menu for Sweden at the 2026 Bartenders' Choice Awards.

    Artillerigatan 13, 114 51 StockholmTue-Thu 16:00-00:00; Fri 16:00-01:00; Sat 15:00-01:00; closed Sun-Mon
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  3. The Cadier Bar
    BARTENDERS' CHOICECocktail Bar

    The Cadier Bar

    The bar of the Grand Hôtel Stockholm on the Blasieholmen waterfront, facing the Royal Palace across the water. It is named after Régis Cadier, the French chef who founded the hotel, and serves cocktails alongside breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. A smart casual dress code applies.

    Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, 103 27Mon-Fri 07:00-01:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-01:00
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  4. Vänster at Häktet
    BARTENDERS' CHOICESpeakeasy

    Vänster at Häktet

    A speakeasy-style cocktail bar operating inside the Häktet restaurant on Hornsgatan, entered by ringing a doorbell. It keeps late hours Wednesday through Saturday and is presented as a relaxed late-night counterpart to the adjoining bistro. Häktet occupies an 18th-century building that also houses a dining room, a kitchen bar and private rooms. At the Bartenders' Choice Awards it won Best Atmosphere for Sweden in 2019.

    Hornsgatan 82, 118 21Wed-Thu 21:00-03:00; Fri-Sat 18:00-03:00; closed Sun-Tue
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  5. Bar Charles
    Rooftop Bar

    Bar Charles

    Charles is the seasonal rooftop bar on the eighth floor of the Radisson Collection Strand Hotel at Nybrokajen, opened in spring 2025 with views over Strandvägen, Djurgården and the harbor. The list mixes classics and signatures, all at one price, alongside wine and a few snacks, and DJs play on many evenings. It opens from spring until the end of the season.

    Radisson Collection Strand Hotel, Nybrokajen 9, 111 48 StockholmSeasonal (spring to autumn): Mon-Thu 16:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 14:00-23:00, closed Sun
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  6. Bar Ninja
    Wine Bar

    Bar Ninja

    Bar Ninja is a small wine bar on Katarina Bangata in Södermalm run by the wine importer Wine Trade, with a list that is roughly four-fifths natural wine and one-fifth classics. It is a plain room built for conversation at the bar, with simple food, regular DJs and outdoor seating in good weather, and it takes no bookings.

    Katarina Bangata 29, 116 39 StockholmTue-Fri 16:00-00:00, Sat 14:00-00:00, closed Sun-Mon
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  7. Black Milk Gastro Bar
    Cocktail Bar

    Black Milk Gastro Bar

    Black Milk Gastro Bar is an omakase-style counter on Birger Jarlsgatan, entered through its sister restaurant Leche Negra, where no menu is published and a run of small dishes is paired with cocktails rather than wine. The cooking draws on South America, Asia and Europe. It won Best New Cocktail Bar for Sweden at the 2024 Bartenders' Choice Awards and is listed in the Michelin Guide; seats are by booking only.

    Birger Jarlsgatan 32, 114 29 StockholmTue-Thu 18:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 18:00-01:00, closed Sun-Mon
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  8. Coquetel Social
    Cocktail Bar

    Coquetel Social

    Coquetel Social is a small classic-cocktail bar at Stureplan, run by Stureplansgruppen with the team behind Calle P, and it stays open until 3am every night. The room is built around high seats at the bar and works as an after-work stop, an after-dinner drink or a first stop on a night out, with snacks and mid-sized plates served late. It won Best Atmosphere for Sweden at the Bartenders' Choice Awards in 2022 and 2023 and has been nominated in that category every year since.

    Birger Jarlsgatan 20, 114 34 StockholmMon 20:00-03:00, Tue-Sat 17:00-03:00, Sun 20:00-03:00
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  9. Gondolen
    Cocktail Bar

    Gondolen

    Gondolen is a restaurant and bar on the twelfth floor of Katarinahuset at Slussen, by the top of the Katarinahissen lift, with views across Stockholm. Its cocktail bar sits in the middle of the room with a jazz band most evenings and serves four versions of the Dry Martini; the house Dry Martini won Best Signature Cocktail for Sweden at the 2025 Bartenders' Choice Awards. Upstairs, Bar Zeppelin has walls painted by the artist Marie-Louise Ekman and stays open until 2am at weekends.

    Stadsgården 6, 116 45 StockholmMon-Fri 11:30-01:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-01:00
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  10. Sally's
    Hotel Bar

    Sally's

    Sally's is a cocktail bar inside the Sheraton Stockholm at Tegelbacken, opened on 13 November 2025 by bartender Bobby Hiddleston with head bartender Niklas Forslin, formerly of Tjoget. It takes its name and its 1970s New York mood from the original Sally's at the New York Sheraton and a Studio 54 regular, Sally Lippman. The list mixes classics such as a Gimlet, a freezer Martini and a White Russian topped with browned marshmallow with house drinks like the Disco Sally's, and it is walk-in only. It was nominated for Best New Bar in Sweden at the 2026 Bartenders' Choice Awards.

    Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, Tegelbacken 6, 101 23 StockholmSun-Thu 12:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-01:00
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  11. Savant Bar
    Wine Bar

    Savant Bar

    Savant is a natural-wine bar on Tegnérgatan pouring a rotating selection of more than ten wines by the glass alongside a bottle list, with a seasonal, mostly vegetable kitchen built on Swedish produce. The team has imported natural wine directly from growers since 2020 and runs the Natural Mystics wine festival. It is walk-in only apart from a bookable chef's table.

    Tegnérgatan 4, 113 58 StockholmMon 2-23:00, Tue-Fri 14:00-00:00, Sat 13:00-00:00, Sun 1-23:00
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