Stockholm's Old Town used to have a reputation as a bit of a tourist trap but in recent years it's become one of the city's culinary meccas - not least on the bar front. Some of the absolute best cocktail bars in town can be found here, serving up everything from innovative and ambitious creations to timeless classics. Use this guide as a map to the best bars hidden away among the narrow cobbled alleyways of the Old Town.

The best bars in the Old Town
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Old Town's best bars
- 1Pharmarium Magic and medicine
- 2Österlånggatan 17 Friendly neighbourhood hangout
- 3Wirströms Pub Irish live music pub
- 4Engelen Live entertainment every evening
- 5Geronimo's FGT America in Stockholm
- 6Sovel Two bars under the same roof
- 7Ardbeg Embassy Unique restaurant and pub concept
- 8Bistro Marie Snug, cosy and welcoming
- 9Bar Brahe Welcoming hotel bar
- 10The Bishops Arms Cosy meeting place
- 11Skeppsbar Relaxed budget bar
- 12Zum Franziskaner Swedish/German beer institution
- 13The Liffey Irish
- 14Tritonia All about craft beer
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Magic and medicine
In a former apothecary on Stortorget, Pharmarium has become a melting pot for all cocktail fanatics who love the mysteries of mixology. Cocktails consist of healing herbs, top-notch spirits and much more, from classics to crazy combos. The presentation is often spectacular, too, with smoke, foam and incredible attention to detail.
- Stortorget 7, Old Town
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Friendly neighbourhood hangout
This lively neighbourhood restaurant is part of the same group of restaurants as Nybrogatan 38 and it's a great place to meet up for a bite to eat or something to drink. Don't miss the al fresco dining area that transforms this part of Österlånggatan into a picturesque oasis during the summer months.
- Österlånggatan 17, Old Town
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Irish live music pub
There's always something going on at Wirströms - if it's not a quiz, it's live music. The pub is decorated in traditional Irish style and has seating over two floors. Socialise, listen to music, tuck into pub grub and drink one of the many craft beers available on tap and by the bottle.
- Stora Nygatan 13, Old Town
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Live entertainment every evening
If you've ever heard the music streaming across Kornhamnstorg in the evenings, it's probably coming from Engelen. They put on live music seven nights a week, from music students to big bands, which draws in crowds of all ages. There's also a large and popular outdoor terrace that gets the sun almost all day during the warmer months.
- Kornhamnstorg 59 B, Old Town
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America in Stockholm
Geronimos is a little bit of Southwestern America in amongst the winding alleyways of the Old Town. Quench your thirst with beer, Mexican mules or margaritas, and if you're hungry there's good grub on the menu. Live music performances and other events regularly pop up.
- Stora Nygatan 5, Old Town
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Two bars under the same roof
Sovel, on Mälartorget in the classic Old Town venue that used to be home to Flying Elk, houses not one, but two bars. On the first floor, the cocktail bar Corner Club Rescued by Sovel serves innovative drinks to the sounds of music played by DJs, while in the basement Vingrottan, you can enjoy selected wines in cosy surroundings. If you're feeling peckish, there are several small dishes to choose from.
- Mälartorget 15, Old Town
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Unique restaurant and pub concept
Ardbeg Embassy serves ambitious food combined with microbrewed beer and whisky and they're passionate about both drinks. In 2015 they were named Sweden's best whisky restaurant. They aim to provide the very best whisky, beer and food in Scottish distillery-inspired surroundings.
- Västerlånggatan 68, Old Town
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Snug, cosy and welcoming
Bistro Marie is such a classic bistro it feels as though it's always been there. The restaurant includes a dining room, Continental outdoor dining area and a cocktail and wine bar which serves wines from all over the world. Cosy, snug and welcoming are the watchwords here.
- Stora Nygatan 28, Old Town
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Welcoming hotel bar
Within Hotell Reisen you'll find both Restaurant Reiss' hotel bar and Bar Brahe - a good old-fashioned speakeasy. There's plenty of room in the hotel bar and the bar serves up international cocktails with an elegant touch. Large and small parties alike are welcome - whether you're on a date, having a post-work drink with colleagues or enjoy a big night out. If you get hungry you can grab a table in the restaurant.
- Bredgränd 4, Old Town
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Cosy meeting place
Just a stone's throw from the underground station in the Old Town, you'll find the gastropub The Bishops Arms, a cosy British-style meeting place that serves seasonal pub grub and a wide selection of beers and whiskies. Take a seat at the bar and choose from nearly 30 beers on tap, 200 types of bottled beers, and a plethora of whiskies, bourbons, and rums.
- Tyska Brinken 36, Old Town
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Relaxed budget bar
If you're looking for a budget bar in the Old Town, Skeppsbar is a good option. With generous opening hours, friendly prices and an atmosphere that gets more and more lively as the evening draws on, this is a popular spot for both young and mature crowds.
- Skeppsbron 44, Old Town
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Swedish/German beer institution
Zum Franziskaner, or "Zumen", is one of the city's oldest restaurants and opened in the late 19th century. Much of the old Art Nouveau decor comes from the beerhall era, with wood paneling and booths to sit in. The theme is Swedish-German and offers a wide range of beers from both countries, with an extra emphasis on unpasteurised draft beer and beer from Franconia.
- Skeppsbron 44, Old Town
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Irish
You'll find this Irish pub tucked away among the narrow alleyways of the Old Town. The bar is famous and popular for its live performances, great atmosphere and drinks selection. Every Tuesday they hold a quiz evening, a perfect night out for a group of friends.
- Stora Nygatan 40, Old Town
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All about craft beer
This part of the Old Town has a long history of beer brewing, and Tritonia Ölverkstad builds on this heritage. From classic brews to crazy hybrids - you'll find all kinds of craft beers here.
- Stora Nygatan 20, Old Town
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