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.
Guide to cheap bars in Stockholm
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Cheap bars in Stockholm
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1Hirschenkeller Laid-back hangout since 1976
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2Retro Sports bar with a retro feel
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3Baras Decent prices
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4Gröne Jägaren Popular with Hammarby fans
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5Dovas Regulars haunt
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6Crazy Horse Wild West vibes
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7Holidays Bar Entertainment included
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8Lion Bar Happy hour every hour
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9Harvest Home Regulars haunt in Södermalm
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10The Laughing Duck Open 365 days a year
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11Bongo Kök & Bar Cheapest in Östermalm?
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12Pub Kloster Wide selection
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13Teodoras Buzzy regulars' haunt
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14Honey Honey Cosy pub
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15Shotluckan Shots for all budgets
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Cheap bars in Stockholm
Good and affordable bars.
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.
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Sveavägen 61, Vasastan Sankt Eriksgatan 22, Kungsholmen Hornsgatan 136, Södermalm Götgatan 46, SödermalmHirschenkeller Sveavägen
Sveavägen 61, VasastanHirschenkeller Fridhemsplan
Sankt Eriksgatan 22, KungsholmenHirschenkeller Hornsgatan
Hornsgatan 136, SödermalmHirschenkeller Götgatsbacken
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hirschenkeller.seHirschenkeller Fridhemsplan
hirschenkeller.seHirschenkeller Hornsgatan
hirschenkeller.seHirschenkeller Götgatsbacken
hirschenkeller.seHirschenkeller Sveavägen
08-30 40 05Hirschenkeller Fridhemsplan
08-121 464 56Hirschenkeller Hornsgatan
08-84 56 10Hirschenkeller Götgatsbacken
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Hirschenkeller Sveavägen Hirschenkeller Fridhemsplan Hirschenkeller Hornsgatan Hirschenkeller Götgatsbacken
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.
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Bondegatan 25a, Södermalm Hornsgatan 136, Södermalm Sveavägen 120, Vasastan Sveavägen 55, Vasastan Sankt Eriksgatan 22, KungsholmenRetro SoFo
Bondegatan 25a, SödermalmRetro Hornstull
Hornsgatan 136, SödermalmRetro Sveavägen
Sveavägen 120, VasastanThe Crib by Retro
Sveavägen 55, VasastanRetro Kungsholmen
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retrobar.seRetro Hornstull
retrobar.seRetro Sveavägen
retrobar.seThe Crib by Retro
retrobar.seRetro Kungsholmen
retrobar.seRetro SoFo
08-651 44 18Retro Hornstull
08-84 56 11Retro Sveavägen
08-612 99 64The Crib by Retro
08-30 24 22Retro Kungsholmen
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Retro SoFo Retro Hornstull Retro Sveavägen The Crib by Retro Retro Kungsholmen
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.
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Medborgarplatsen 25, Södermalm Västgötagatan 4, Södermalm Götgatan 33, Södermalm Skånegatan 59, Södermalm Sankt Paulsgatan 2, SödermalmBaras Imperium
Medborgarplatsen 25, SödermalmBaras Ställe
Västgötagatan 4, SödermalmBaras Backe
Götgatan 33, SödermalmBara Enkelt
Skånegatan 59, SödermalmBaras Gemenskap
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baras.seBaras Ställe
baras.se/baras-stalleBaras Backe
baras.seBara Enkelt
baras.seBaras Gemenskap
baras.seBaras Imperium
08-669 58 55Baras Ställe
08-669 58 55Baras Backe
08-669 58 55Bara Enkelt
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Baras Imperium Baras Ställe Baras Backe Bara Enkelt Baras Gemenskap
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!
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Götgatan 64, Södermalm
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Gröne Jägaren
08-640 96 00 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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Hornsgatan 90, Södermalm Långholmsgatan 12, Södermalm/HornstullDovas Hornsgatan
Hornsgatan 90, SödermalmDovas Långholmsgatan
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Dovas Hornsgatan Dovas Långholmsgatan
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.
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Sveavägen 60, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm
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Crazy Horse Saloon & Bar
08-644 25 60 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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Götgatan 67, Södermalm
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Holidays Bar
08-550 980 50 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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Hornsgatan 154, Södermalm/Hornstull Sveavägen 74, City/Vasastan Roslagsgatan 20, Vasastan Hornsgatan 55, Södermalm Furusundsgatan 20, GärdetLion Bar Hornstull
Hornsgatan 154, Södermalm/HornstullLion Bar Sveavägen
Sveavägen 74, City/VasastanLion Bar Vasastan
Roslagsgatan 20, VasastanLion Bar Mariatorget
Hornsgatan 55, SödermalmLion Bar Gärdet
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lionbar.seLion Bar Sveavägen
lionbar.seLion Bar Vasastan
lionbar.seLion Bar Mariatorget
lionbar.seLion Bar Gärdet
lionbar.se/barer/gardetLion Bar Sveavägen
08-20 76 41Lion Bar Vasastan
08-509 063 40Lion Bar Mariatorget
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Lion Bar Hornstull Lion Bar Sveavägen Lion Bar Vasastan Lion Bar Mariatorget Lion Bar Gärdet
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.
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Bondegatan 50, Södermalm
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Harvest Home
08-643 16 16 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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Vasagatan 7, City/Norrmalm
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The Laughing Duck
08-20 49 39 - Read more on Thatsup
Cheapest in Östermalm?
Östermalm may not exactly be known for its cheap bars, but Bongo is something of an exception that proves the rule. Here, beer and bubbly don't cost the earth, and on Friday evenings the prices drop even further. In other words, it's a popular spot for both after-work drinks and weekend celebrations.
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Birger Jarlsgatan 37, City/Östermalm/Norrmalm
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Bongo Kök & Bar
08-23 61 01 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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Hornsgatan 84, Södermalm
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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.
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Sankt Eriksgatan 55b, Kungsholmen
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Teodoras Pub & Bar
08-704 00 03 - Read more on Thatsup
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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Folkungagatan 59, Södermalm
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Honey Honey
08-644 77 90 - Read more on Thatsup
Shots for all budgets
Party vibes and shots take centre stage at Shotluckan, and not just any old shots. They offer numerous exciting and entertaining drinks, served with a flourish by the bartender, who may well provide a fire show or take on the role of an eccentric scientist when mixing and serving drinks. As well as shots, they serve a selection of beers, ciders, and wines for those who prefer them. The menu provides a good overview of the price ranges of the shots, making it easy to control how expensive the evening will be.
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Götgatan 68, Södermalm
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Shotluckan
08-38 99 00 - Read more on Thatsup