Time to unwind with a glass of wine, an ice-cold beer or a fabulous cocktail at a really great bar in Malmö? It's not always easy to find your way to the hidden gems, particularly if you're new to the city, so we've done the groundwork for you and uncovered the top players on the Malmö bar scene. This guide will lead you to bars to suit all tastes and occasions, from hipster hangouts to city-centre favourites. Skål!
The guide to Malmö's best bars
The best bars in Malmö
The best bars, wine bars and cocktail bars in Malmö
Small-scale and locally-produced drinks
If you're in the mood for an exciting wine from a small-scale producer, or a cocktail with many of the ingredients picked in Malmö gardens, BISe is the place to be. They've gathered together a restaurant, wine bar and cocktail bar under the same roof; the cocktail bar is called Bar Bisous.
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Norra Vallgatan 88, Malmö Centrum
- Website • 040-643 63 65
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Fantastic bar scene in Davidshall
A fantastic range of wine, delicious craft beer and spirits such as mezcal are served up by the knowledgeable staff at Riket. Throw in a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the charming Davidshall district and a small selection of simple yet tasty seasonal dishes and the result is, quite simply, a really great bar.
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Erik Dahlbergsgatan 5, Malmö Centrum
- Website • 070-918 32 48
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Cosmopolitan
Is there any occasion that doesn't warrant a visit to MJ's? Highly doubtful. As well as being a stylish, modern hotel, it's one of Malmö's hottest meeting places for both locals and visitors passing through. The bar is open every day of the week and beer, wine and creative cocktails flow freely along with the music.
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Mäster Johansgatan 13, Malmö Centrum
- Website • 040-664 64 00
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Hanging with Mrs Brown
As the numerous wine glasses on the tables suggest, a wide range of carefully selected European wines are served here, but the drinks options don't end there. The bar delivers on all fronts with Leffe on tap, Mrs Brown's own ale and gorgeous cocktails mixed by skilled bartenders, among other alternatives. Hang out in the mingle-friendly bar area or the al fresco area on Davidshallstorg.
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Storgatan 26, Malmö Centrum
- Website • 040-97 22 50
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Party in the park
Quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger at this charming, quirky little wooden cabin in the middle of Folkets Park. There's an extensive and constantly updated selection of wines, bubbles and beer to choose from - either to enjoy with a meal or hanging out at the bar. Far i hatten also hosts regular live music performances.
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Amiralsgatan 35, Möllan
- Website • 040-605 32 58
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DJs and drinks
Laid-back Metro is a Möllan institution, and their extensive list of great beers can cause agonies of indecision. If a Brooklyn Lager or Mikkeller isn't your thing, the bar also serves a small selection of wines. DJ performances are a regular event at Metro.
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Ängelholmsgatan 14, Möllan
- Website • 040-23 00 63
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Manhattan in Malmö
Grand Öl & Mat has distinct hipster-hang New York vibes, not least because it's accessed via a metal fire escape staircase from an unprepossessing courtyard. Throw in a crowd of culture vultures and other Möllan regulars enjoying fantastic beers and other well-selected and varied drinks and you have a little taste of Manhattan in Malmö.
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Monbijougatan 17, Möllan
- Website • 040-12 63 13
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