French, Spanish, Asian, South American, Polynesian, American, Swedish... Vasastan's bar scene takes its inspiration from all corners of the globe. Whether you're in the mood for experimental cocktails or a great glass of wine, this part of town has something for even the most discerning of drinkers. From Sibirien to Röda bergen and the areas bordering the city centre, we've picked out Vasastan's best bars.
The best bars in Vasastan
In this guide
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Vasastan's best bars
- Tiki Room – Tur och retur till Söderhavet
- Bar Nombre – Poppis AW-hak
- 20hundra5 – Skilled craftsmanship
- Ambar – Niche
- Brasserie Balzac – Parisian vibes
- Grus Grus – Lively, intimate wine bar
- Lådan – For beer nerds
- The Churchill Arms – British in Vasastan
- Acaza – Mediterranean vibes
- Oljebaren – Olive oil, cocktails and wine
- Tranans Bar – Timeless beer café
- Svartengrens – Experimental Swedish flavours
- Man in the Moon – 650 types of beer
- L'Avventura – Italian wines
- Molly Malone's – Classic Irish pub
- Erlands – Cocktails and live music
- Hard Rock Cafe – Local watering hole
- Combo Vinbaren – Next door to the city library
- Rummel – Drop by for a drink
- Paladar de Cuba – Sweden's largest selection of rum
- Marco's – Exciting cocktails
- Yuc – Party all week
Vasastan's best bars
Tur och retur till Söderhavet
Mai Tai, Navy Grog, Kava och Missionary's Downfall – Tiki Room hämtar inspiration från Västindiens övärld och bjuder på mängder av romfyllda drinkar. Nere i källaren mitt i Birkastan får man en tur och retur-resa till Polynesien med bambuinredning, tropiska drinkar och personal i Hawaii-skjortor.
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Birkagatan 10, Vasastan
- Website • 08-33 15 55
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Poppis AW-hak
Spanska charkuterier, goda viner eller drinkar i baren – på Bar Nombre råder en avslappnad stämning som flörtar med mat- och dryckeskulturen i Sydeuropa. När sommaren är i antågande öppnar man upp en härlig trottoarservering mitt på Odengatan.
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Odengatan 36, Vasastan
- Website • 08-612 14 20
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Skilled craftsmanship
Drinks take centre stage at 20hundra5 on Vanadisplan, although snacks also get a look in. There's a playful attitude to ingredients and relaxed atmosphere, but mixology is taken seriously here and the bartenders shake and jiggle to create world-class cocktails.
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Sankt Eriksgatan 102, Vasastan
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Niche
This exciting wine bar on Tomtegatan specialises in amber-coloured drinks. Choose from wine, beer, cognac and Japanese whiskey, and you can accompany your drink with Japanese small dishes such as gyoza.
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Tomtebogatan 22, Vasastan
- Website • 073-158 51 53
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Parisian vibes
The Parisian influences are apparant the moment you enter Brasserie Balzac. The long cocktail bar stretches through the room to a backdrop of pattered floors, elegant stucco work and red leather sofas. The drinks menu includes an extensive wine list and skilfully blended cocktails.
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Odengatan 26, Vasastan
- Website • 08-120 543 38
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Lively, intimate wine bar
Right next door to Tranan you'll find the classic restaurant's wine bar, Grus Grus. It's buzzy, intimate and feels slightly international. Choose between well-loved labels and exciting, funky natural wines - there's something to suit all tastes here.
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Karlbergsvägen 14, Vasastan
- Website • 08-610 66 00
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For beer nerds
In addition to serving high-quality fast food, Lådan also has a wide range of craft beers from microbreweries, from Sweden and beyond. If you're not sure what to choose you can always ask the knowledgeable staff who are happy to give recommendations. Follow their Instagram to keep track of their latest beers.
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Luntmakargatan 63, City/Vasastan
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British in Vasastan
Is there anything more relaxing than a good old-fashioned British pub, complete with bookshelves and comfy leather armchairs? The Churchill Arms serves 28 types of draft beer and a wide range of bottled beers. They also have a good selection of cider and wine, as well as single malt whisky from all over the world, and a menu full of ambitious pub grub. Drop by with friends or colleagues for a quiz night or post-work drink.
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Tulegatan 21, Vasastan
- Website • 08-15 00 61
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Mediterranean vibes
If you've ever found yourself at a lively food bar in one of Lisbon's sunny neighbourhoods, then you have an idea of what to expect from a visit to Acaza. The food and drink are authentically Portuguese, and the atmosphere is as relaxed and welcoming as Mediterranean eateries can be. You're as welcome for dinner as you are for a casual hangout at the bar with a cold beer, a glass of wine or a cocktail, perhaps accompanied by some nibbles.
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Upplandsgatan 56, Vasastan
- Website • 08-777 41 13
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Olive oil, cocktails and wine
This neighbourhood restaurant is a little hidden gem in Birkastan that serves both food and drink. The restaurant has a homely feeling, with plenty of space for hanging out at the bar and celebratory meals. Choose from handpicked wines, beers and their own cocktails - why not try the "Oljebaren Original" with bourbon, lime, sugar and their signature ingredient, olive oil.
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Torsgatan 48 B, Vasastan
- Website • 08-31 51 50
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Timeless beer café
Classic Tranan is famous for more than their renowned off-menu meatballs. Their cellar houses a popular bar where the restaurant's timeless homecooking is accompanied by wine, beer, cocktails and DJs.
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Karlbergsvägen 14, Vasastan
- Website • 08-527 281 00
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Experimental Swedish flavours
The bar inside Svartengrens restaurant on Tulegatan is a firm favourite. Mixologists blend cocktails with unexpected yet familiar flavours such as lingonberries, violets, dark chocolate, browned butter and maple syrup. Take a seat at the bar or get comfy in the dining room as you sip on your drink.
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Tulegatan 24, Vasastan
- Website • 08-612 65 50
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650 types of beer
This gastropub has been pouring beers for thirsty guests since 1994. They boast an extensive range of whiskys, but their crowning glory is their selection of beers, which includes some 650 different types, 30 draft beers and a cellar packed with barrel-aged beers.
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Tegnérgatan 2C, City/Vasastan
- Website • 08-458 95 00
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Italian wines
Italian L'Avventura on Odenplan doesn't just make really great pasta, they also know to mix up a pretty mean cocktail. The spectacular premises, which used to house a cinema, is home to not just one, but two, bars that serve aperitivo drinks and classic Italian cocktails such as bellinis, negronis and americanos.
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Sveavägen 77, Vasastan
- Website • 08-519 422 74
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Classic Irish pub
This warm, welcoming Irish pub is handily located on Odenplan. There's a homely atmosphere and a friendly buzz that increases in volume as the evening goes on. The bar mixes up cocktails, pulls pints (there's Guinness, of course) and the kitchen produces both bar snacks and international main courses.
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Odengatan 83, Vasastan
- Website • 08-30 18 66
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Cocktails and live music
Erlands has a delightful cocktail bar with Fifties and Sixties influences, decorated with antiques and flea market finds. The menu includes small and larger dishes depending on how hungry you are. You can also count on enjoying some live jazz while you're here.
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Gästrikegatan 1, Vasastan
- Website • 08-30 41 07
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Hard Rock Cafe
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In the middle of Vasastan, close to Stockholm Public Library you'll find Hard Rock Cafe, an iconic restaurant that's become something of a local landmark. They serve American favourites such as steaks, sandwiches, classic salads and Hard Rock's signature hamburgers alongside all kinds of drinks - not least milkshakes. A couple of evenings a week, at weekends, you can also listen to live music of various genres.
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Sveavägen 75, Vasastan
- Website • 08-545 494 00
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Next door to the city library
Who doesn't love a small, intimate wine bar? Combo is run by the same team that's behind timeless success stories such as PA & Co and Bistro Süd. Take a seat by the window in the small bar and enjoy carefully selected grape varieties as you watch the world go by on Odengatan and admire the iconic facade of the city library. The wine selection is extensive.
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Odengatan 52, Vasastan
- Website • 08-522 256 52
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Drop by for a drink
Elegant Rummel in Hagastan consists of two parts, a dining room and a cocktail bar. Sip contemporary and classic cocktails in the bar while people-watching through the large windows and maybe having a bite to eat. Their aim is to offer a little more colour and noise in life, when everyday life feels a little quiet and bland.
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Norra Stationsgatan 59, Vasastan
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Sweden's largest selection of rum
In Spanish, paladar means both the sense of taste and a kind of small, Cuban, privately owned restaurant in someone's home. These were common in Castro's Cuba in the Nineties, with twelve covers or fewer, affordable food and access to unique ingredients. Paladar de Cuba wants to recreate that feel, and an important part of that is, of course, the rum. They stock what they estimate is Sweden's largest range of rums, with over 400 different varieties.
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Tegnérgatan 19, City/Vasastan
- Website • 08-21 22 52
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Exciting cocktails
Marco's have made a name for themselves with their slightly eclectic menu, which includes sushi, pizza and burgers, all of which are equally high quality. You can also drop by for a cocktail and enjoy the relaxed neighbourhood restaurant feel.
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Torbjörn Klockares gata 1-3, Vasastan
- Website • 08-30 55 33
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Party all week
At Yuc, they aim to create a festive, Mexican taqueria atmosphere every day of the week. Meet up over tacos, cocktails and upbeat music pouring out of the speakers.
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Norrtullsgatan 15, Vasastan
- Website • 08-30 00 81
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