The best beer bars in Stockholm

Sink into a leather armchair among bookshelves and booths and soak up the atmosphere at this British pub. The bar stocks 28 kinds of beer on tap and even more by the bottle. They often have beers from exciting guest breweries too, both large and small. Combine your beer with ambitious pub grub.

This beer and whisky mecca in Södermalm, also known for its mussels, boasts a huge selection of beers, some of which are prized ones that have to be aged in the cellar. They've been working with really small breweries since the Nineties to help protect the local beer flora.

Luntmakargatan's first brewery opened in 1722 and The Old Brewer's name is a tribute to this fact. This modern gastropub opened in autumn 2020 and is run by former Londoners with high culinary ambitions. Drink local and international craft beers, as well as traditional ales on tap.

Oliver Twist gives the classic pub atmosphere their own unique touch - Oliver's own twist, if you like. There's an extremely extensive range of beers, with more than 20 taps and 200 varieties by the bottle and can. Combine your beer with some hearty pub grub and you're all set for the evening. 

Brewery, bar and restaurant in Hammarby sjöstad. Nya Carnegiebryggeriet is a collaboration between Carlsberg Sverige and Brooklyn Brewery and they brew their own beer here inspired by both old and new beer culture. You can take part in a beer tasting and learn more about the American craft beer tradition.

This taproom and nanobrewery in Skanstull has a passion for small-scale craft beer. They serve beers from their own brewery as well as from other selected producers, and you can find everything from IPA to stout and lager on offer. If you get hungry, you can also order Detroit pizza or bangers and mash to go with your beer.

This "beer workshop" is located next door to its sibling Barrels Burgers & Beer. Tritonia is wholeheartedly dedicated to artisanal craft beer - draft and bottled and pays tribute to century-old craftsmanship with experimental and innovative brew flavour combinations.

If you're in search of German craft beer and homemade sausages, you've come to the right place. Bierhaus extends the Oktoberfest experience in classic beer hall surroundings, attracting hoards of beer lovers. The bar offers a wide variety of German beer on tap to sample, including Berliner Kindl, Bitburger, and Jever.

At Omnipollo microbrewery's first bar on Hökens gata they conjure up creativity out their hat – combined with some of the city's most innovative pizzas. In spring 2020, the business also established itself in Sundbyberg, in an old church, where as well as quality beer they also serve hamburgers with sides. 

Lådan aims to be a laid-back "beer hall" with some 150 covers and tasty fast food. The beers they stock change regularly and you can browse among a range of different craft beers from microbreweries, both Swedish and foreign.

In addition to rustic bar dishes such as homemade sausages and spätzle, Central European Bar Central serves quality beer and wine with labels from the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria. Behind the bar are Stockholm's very first trained head tapster bartenders, who ensure that the beer is handled and served in the optimal way.

A really popular beer café where you can also find some tasty accompaniments on the menu. The style is influenced by a typical "East Coast deli" and the beer selection is consciously curated: drinks come from local breweries.

If you prefer to raise a toast in locally produced craft beer, you're almost guaranteed to enjoy yourself at Omaka. The brewery is run by Hedda Spendrup, from the famous Spendrups beer family, and in addition to beer from its own brewery, it also offers well-matched food. Hang out at the bar or settle down in the dining room, from where you can peer into the brewery where the beer is produced.

This Gothenburg brewery has established itself in Södermalm, where they serve various craft beers on tap that you probably haven't come across before. They serve a menu of burgers and other international street food.

Danish phantom brewery Mikkeller has branches all over the world, including in Stockholm. The original Danish concept is recreated in this Swedish beer bar with a wide selection of beers on tap as well as bottled beer from Mikkeller and their friends. In addition to beer, they also serve Danish street food such as smörrebröd open sandwiches and sausages.

Södermalm restaurant Tjoget is as well known for its good food as it is for its lively party nights and well-curated bars. Under one roof, you'll find a restaurant, cocktail bar, wine bar, and beer bar. In the beer bar, you can enjoy small dishes, snacks, coffee, craft beer, and pilsner served Czech style from Tankovna.

Beer lovers will be in heaven at this basement spot on Brahegatan; there are some twenty taps in the bar and fridges full of bottles. They have a large selection of both innovative and classic brews from both Swedish and foreign breweries - but don't get too attached to your favourites; they're not afraid to change the selection regularly. If you get hungry, they serve modern Swedish and European home cooking, and you can choose from both larger and smaller dishes.

The fact that Ratebeer, the largest beer website in the world, named Man in the Moon Sweden's best beer restaurant and listed them high on a list of the world's best beer joints gives you a good idea of the standards at this gastropub. They offer some 650 types of beer and some of the bar's 30 taps include their own brews. They also store beers from the Eighties onwards in their own beer cellar.

Despite its slightly anonymous exterior, this hidden gem is a mecca for beer enthusiasts. The bar offers an impressive assortment of brew - over 750 kinds to be exact. Feeling peckish? Pressklubben serves a mean burger to wash down all of that artisanal beer.

There's a good reason The Bishop Arms has managed to establish itself in over 30 locations in the country - pub fans gather here to socialise over a beer and maybe a bite to eat in a relaxed environment. Choose from around 30 types of beer and pub grub such as schnitzel, fish and chips and burgers. The cosiest branch is on Bellmansgatan on Mariaberget.

This historic beer hall on Skeppsbron serves beer from small, independent breweries in both Sweden and Germany. The beer flows along with a passion for the drink; since 2017 the restaurant has been run by Stene Isacsson from well-respected Akkurat.

The emphasis at Stockholm Brewing Company in the Frihamnen dock area is on organic craft beer. The beer they serve hasn't travelled far - they offer more than ten beers on tap direct from the brewery. They also serve a wide range of lagers, IPA, stout, sour beers and beers that have been aged in a cask for up to 30 months. There's something to suit most tastes, whether you're a dyed-in-the-wool beer nerd or a new convert. 

One of the city's oldest beer halls, located next to Björns Trädgård on Medborgarplatsen. Beer lovers, club kids and hungry diners all meet up here in a wonderful mix. Choose between the large rustic main hall or the newer Czech beer hall a little further in.

If you're a fan of Austrian delicacies, this Södermalm pub could be something for you. Moldau shines the spotlight on schnitzel in general, and wiener schnitzel in particular. Of course, it's best washed down with a good beer, not least in the summer when they open up the outdoor terrace with a view of the waters of Bergsunds strand.

The masterminds behind this innovative concept combined their love of homebrewed artisanal craft beer and dogs. Bring your four-legged friend along for a beer – non-alcoholic doggy beers are also served. The rustic industrial-style décor enhances the relaxed ambiance.

Beer, good vibes and activities are the order of the day at this cosy spot in Södermalm. The selection of local beer varieties is generous, and the menu includes beer-friendly dishes such as burgers and buffalo wings. Guests can entertain themselves with arcade and board games.

Kelly's feels like a classic pub, albeit heavily influenced by rock music. Enjoy several different kind of beers as you enjoy the party atmosphere that prevails both day and night. Come by with your family or a group of friends.

Ardbeg Embassy has a unique selection of beers and whiskies, with numerous Swedish microbrews on tap and hundreds of different single malts. In modern but typical pub surroundings you can have a drink at the bar or order food from the menu which focuses on Swedish flavours and game. They also arrange beer and whisky tastings.

PangPang, Stockholm's first microbrewery, run PangPang Festaurang in Hornstull - a popular destination for beer aficionados. You'll find beer from their microbrewery in Hökarängen, where they create innovative, exciting flavour combinations. If you get hungry there's a dinner menu filled with delicious small and medium-sized dishes, and if you want to learn more about beer they also organise beer tastings.

Soldaten Svejk serves Czech draught beer in rustic, Prague-inspired surroundings on Östgötagatan. They're passionate about beer and the knowledgeable staff can recommend beers to suit all tastes. Hearty Czech food is served alongside.

As well as tankards of mead, you can also find a wide selection of more modern beer varieties at this underground medieval tavern in the Old Town. Pick and choose from over 100 bottled options and several beers on tap.