Guide to cheap bars in Stockholm

Guide to cheap bars in Stockholm

Stockholm is packed with style-conscious bars and expensive hipster hangouts, but there are also plenty of popular affordable alternatives for when your wallet's feeling rather thin. Follow our guide to a bunch of budget bars in Stockholm where you'll find cheap beer, as well as wine and spirits at really reasonable prices. Choose from regulars haunts, unpretentious pubs and well-loved, atmospheric "dive bars". Whether you've got a thirst for a cold beer, a budget cocktail or a glass of house red, you're sure to find what you're looking for.

In this guide
  1. Good, cheap bars in Stockholm
    1. Hirschenkeller – Laid-back hangout since 1976
    2. Baras – Decent prices
    3. Harvest Home – Regulars haunt in Södermalm
    4. Gröne Jägaren – Popular with Hammarby fans
    5. Restaurang Carmen – Reliable Södermalm hangout
    6. Retro – Sports bar with a retro feel
    7. Crazy Horse – Wild West vibes
    8. Lion Bar – Happy hour every hour
    9. The Laughing Duck – Open 365 days a year
    10. Hellströms – Between Mariatorget and Medborgarplats
    11. Dovas – Regulars haunt
    12. Holidays Bar – Entertainment included
    13. Pub Kloster – Wide selection
    14. Teodoras – Buzzy regulars' haunt
    15. Honey Honey – Cosy pub

Good, cheap bars in Stockholm

Hirschenkeller Götgatsbacken – Cheap bars
Hirschenkeller Götgatsbacken
Hirschenkeller Fridhemsplan – Cheap bars
Hirschenkeller Fridhemsplan
Hirschenkeller Hornsgatan – Cheap bars
Hirschenkeller Hornsgatan
Hirschenkeller Sveavägen – Cheap bars
Hirschenkeller Sveavägen
Hirschenkeller Götgatsbacken – Cheap bars
Hirschenkeller Götgatsbacken
Hirschenkeller Fridhemsplan – Cheap bars
Hirschenkeller Fridhemsplan
Hirschenkeller Hornsgatan – Cheap bars
Hirschenkeller Hornsgatan
Hirschenkeller Sveavägen – Cheap bars
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Hirschenkeller Fridhemsplan
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Hirschenkeller Hornsgatan
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Hirschenkeller Götgatsbacken
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Hirschenkeller Sveavägen Hirschenkeller Fridhemsplan Hirschenkeller Hornsgatan Hirschenkeller Götgatsbacken

Laid-back hangout since 1976

There are numerous Hirschenkellers around town and the name is synonymous with a laid-back pub setting and unpretentious atmosphere, but the bars are perhaps best known for their extremely good-value food and drink. This is the place to hang out with your crew, drink beer and perhaps have a steak, bratwurst or burger. The first Hirschenkeller opened in 1976. 

  • Sveavägen 61, Vasastan Sankt Eriksgatan 22, Kungsholmen Hornsgatan 136, Södermalm Götgatan 46, Södermalm
    Hirschenkeller Sveavägen
    Sveavägen 61, Vasastan
    Hirschenkeller Fridhemsplan
    Sankt Eriksgatan 22, Kungsholmen
    Hirschenkeller Hornsgatan
    Hornsgatan 136, Södermalm
    Hirschenkeller Götgatsbacken
    Götgatan 46, Södermalm
  • Hirschenkeller Sveavägen
    hirschenkeller.se
    Hirschenkeller Fridhemsplan
    hirschenkeller.se
    Hirschenkeller Hornsgatan
    hirschenkeller.se
    Hirschenkeller Götgatsbacken
    hirschenkeller.se
    Hirschenkeller Sveavägen
    08-30 40 05
    Hirschenkeller Fridhemsplan
    08-121 464 56
    Hirschenkeller Hornsgatan
    08-84 56 10
    Hirschenkeller Götgatsbacken
    08-641 36 53
  • Hirschenkeller Sveavägen Hirschenkeller Fridhemsplan Hirschenkeller Hornsgatan Hirschenkeller Götgatsbacken
Baras Imperium Baras Ställe Baras Backe Bara Enkelt Baras Gemenskap
Baras Imperium
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Baras Backe
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Bara Enkelt
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Baras Backe
@barasbacken
Bara Enkelt
@baraenkelt
Baras Imperium Baras Ställe Baras Backe Bara Enkelt Baras Gemenskap

Decent prices

Baras runs several establishments around Södermalm which have made a name for themselves for their extremely wallet-friendly prices for beer, wine and cocktails. A great place to come to enjoy a night out without feeling robbed afterwards.

  • Medborgarplatsen 25, Södermalm Västgötagatan 4, Södermalm Götgatan 33, Södermalm Skånegatan 59, Södermalm Sankt Paulsgatan 2, Södermalm
    Baras Imperium
    Medborgarplatsen 25, Södermalm
    Baras Ställe
    Västgötagatan 4, Södermalm
    Baras Backe
    Götgatan 33, Södermalm
    Bara Enkelt
    Skånegatan 59, Södermalm
    Baras Gemenskap
    Sankt Paulsgatan 2, Södermalm
  • Baras Imperium
    baras.se
    Baras Ställe
    baras.se/baras-stalle
    Baras Backe
    baras.se
    Bara Enkelt
    baras.se
    Baras Gemenskap
    baras.se
    Baras Imperium
    08-669 58 55
    Baras Ställe
    08-669 58 55
    Baras Backe
    08-669 58 55
    Bara Enkelt
    08-669 58 55
  • Baras Imperium Baras Ställe Baras Backe Bara Enkelt Baras Gemenskap
Harvest Home – Cheap bars
Harvest Home
Harvest Home – Cheap bars
Harvest Home
Harvest Home – Cheap bars
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Harvest Home – Cheap bars
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Harvest Home – Cheap bars
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Harvest Home – Cheap bars
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Harvest Home – Cheap bars
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Harvest Home – Cheap bars
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Harvest Home – Cheap bars
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Harvest Home – Cheap bars
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Harvest Home – Cheap bars
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Harvest Home – Cheap bars
Harvest Home

Harvest Home

Regulars haunt in Södermalm

Harvest Home is a popular regulars spot for many. Cosy in its simplicity and homely atmosphere, guests are welcome to come by for a cold beer, a glass of wine or to eat some snacks or a full dinner. The premises are relatively small so it's a good idea to book in advance.

Gröne Jägaren

Popular with Hammarby fans

Whether you want to have something to eat, enjoy a cold beer, sing karaoke, play Black Jack or roulette, or perhaps watch a match, you're welcome at Gröna Jägaren, a stone's throw from Medborgarplatsen. It's worth remembering that they're open 365 days a year!

Restaurang Carmen

Reliable Södermalm hangout

If you've hung out on Södermalm a lot and are a fan of cheap beer, you'll probably have stumbled across Carmen, a stone's throw from the little park called Björns trädgård. A classic Södermalm hangout with an unpretentious atmosphere and punters of all ages. Relax and forget all about being trendy.  

Retro Sveavägen – Cheap bars
Retro Sveavägen
Retro SoFo – Cheap bars
Retro SoFo
Retro Kungsholmen – Cheap bars
Retro Kungsholmen
The Crib by Retro – Cheap bars
The Crib by Retro
Retro Sveavägen – Cheap bars
Retro Sveavägen
Retro SoFo – Cheap bars
Retro SoFo
Retro Kungsholmen – Cheap bars
Retro Kungsholmen
The Crib by Retro – Cheap bars
The Crib by Retro
Retro SoFo Retro Hornstull Retro Sveavägen The Crib by Retro Retro Kungsholmen
Retro SoFo
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Retro Hornstull
retrobar.se
Retro Sveavägen
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The Crib by Retro
retrobar.se
Retro Kungsholmen
retrobar.se
Retro Kungsholmen
@retrosthlm
Retro Sveavägen
@retrobar.se
Retro SoFo Retro Hornstull Retro Sveavägen The Crib by Retro Retro Kungsholmen

Sports bar with a retro feel

Seventies and Eighties nostalgia combine with USA-influenced dishes and cheap beer at Retro's modern sports bars. Watching a big match is probably the main reason to come here, but it's not the only one. Prices can vary somewhat between bars.        

  • Bondegatan 25a, Södermalm Hornsgatan 136, Södermalm Sveavägen 120, Vasastan Sveavägen 55, Vasastan Sankt Eriksgatan 22, Kungsholmen
    Retro SoFo
    Bondegatan 25a, Södermalm
    Retro Hornstull
    Hornsgatan 136, Södermalm
    Retro Sveavägen
    Sveavägen 120, Vasastan
    The Crib by Retro
    Sveavägen 55, Vasastan
    Retro Kungsholmen
    Sankt Eriksgatan 22, Kungsholmen
  • Retro SoFo
    retrobar.se
    Retro Hornstull
    retrobar.se
    Retro Sveavägen
    retrobar.se
    The Crib by Retro
    retrobar.se
    Retro Kungsholmen
    retrobar.se
    Retro SoFo
    08-651 44 18
    Retro Hornstull
    08-84 56 11
    Retro Sveavägen
    08-612 99 64
    The Crib by Retro
    08-30 24 22
    Retro Kungsholmen
    08-653 50 50
  • Retro SoFo Retro Hornstull Retro Sveavägen The Crib by Retro Retro Kungsholmen
Crazy Horse Saloon & Bar – Cheap bars
Crazy Horse Saloon & Bar
Crazy Horse Saloon & Bar – Cheap bars
Crazy Horse Saloon & Bar
Crazy Horse Saloon & Bar – Cheap bars
Crazy Horse Saloon & Bar
Crazy Horse Saloon & Bar – Cheap bars
Crazy Horse Saloon & Bar
Crazy Horse Saloon & Bar – Cheap bars
Crazy Horse Saloon & Bar
Crazy Horse Saloon & Bar – Cheap bars
Crazy Horse Saloon & Bar

Crazy Horse

Wild West vibes

Saloon-inspired budget bar on Sveavägen with slightly loftier ambitions. You can combine a cheap glass of wine or a beer with, for example, a grilled hamburger or a few snacks. The bar menu is broad with, unsurprisingly, a strong focus on beer. 

Lion Bar Hornstull Lion Bar Sveavägen
Lion Bar Hornstull
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Lion Bar Sveavägen
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Lion Bar Hornstull Lion Bar Sveavägen

Happy hour every hour

A convivial atmosphere and unusually low food and drink prices - Lion Bar is quite simply THE place for anyone looking for an unpretentious budget night out. Order a cold beer or a cocktail and eat fish and chips, hamburgers and other similar dishes. The beer selection includes everything from major breweries to microbreweries.

  • Hornsgatan 154, Södermalm/Hornstull Sveavägen 74, City/Vasastan
    Lion Bar Hornstull
    Hornsgatan 154, Södermalm/Hornstull
    Lion Bar Sveavägen
    Sveavägen 74, City/Vasastan
  • Lion Bar Hornstull
    lionbar.se
    Lion Bar Sveavägen
    lionbar.se
    08-20 76 41
  • Lion Bar Hornstull Lion Bar Sveavägen
The Laughing Duck – Cheap bars
The Laughing Duck
The Laughing Duck – Cheap bars
The Laughing Duck
The Laughing Duck – Cheap bars
The Laughing Duck
The Laughing Duck – Cheap bars
The Laughing Duck
The Laughing Duck – Cheap bars
The Laughing Duck
The Laughing Duck – Cheap bars
The Laughing Duck
The Laughing Duck – Cheap bars
The Laughing Duck
The Laughing Duck – Cheap bars
The Laughing Duck

The Laughing Duck

Open 365 days a year

Good-value beer, simple food, great music and nice vibes are the order of the day at The Laughing Duck. Until 3am every day, 365 days a year. People of all ages hang out here over something to eat and drink, to watch a match or just relax after work. The volume increases as the evening progresses, ending up in a party atmosphere in the wee hours. 

Hellströms

Between Mariatorget and Medborgarplats

This budget joint is located behind Medborgarplats, and every Wednesday is party time with DJs, beerpong and special drinks prices. Anyone with a thirst for beer has come to the right place on any day of the week because it's good and cheap here.

Dovas

Regulars haunt

Dovas has long been famous for their modest beer prices, which draw in a mixed crowd and masses of regulars. Dovas used to have branches all over Stockholm, but now only their Hornsgatan bar remains.

Holidays Bar

Entertainment included

Eat and drink cheaply while you hang out and listen to live music. The premises near Medborgarplatsen are spread out over two small and intimate floors and during the summer months the outdoor area is the place to be.

Pub Kloster

Wide selection

A great spot for a post-work drink if you want to sample some limited edition craft beers or just have a cheap beer. Pub Kloster on Hornsgatan has more than 100 kinds of beer to choose from. You'll also find reasonably priced wine if that's what you fancy.

Teodoras

Buzzy regulars' haunt

Over the years, Teodoras has managed to gather quite a few regulars who come here to crack a beer with good friends, eat classic pub food and maybe throw a few darts. During the summer months, the place's outdoor seating area attracts social gatherings. The selection of beers is as generous as the opening hours, and you can satisfy your hunger and thirst without breaking the bank.

Honey Honey

Cosy pub

As its name suggests, Honey Honey celebrates the music of ABBA. Drink a cold beer, selected wines and classic cocktails, or eat lunch and dinner. The menu includes hearty dishes such as fish and chips, meatballa and burgers. Come and stay for the evening or just drop by for a quick beer.

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