The best beer bars in Stockholm

Ratebeer favourite

The fact that Ratebeer, the largest beer website in the world, named Man in the Moon Sweden's best beer restaurant 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.

Over 750 kinds of beer

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.

Thoroughly British

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.

Modern craft beer brewery

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.

Gastropub in an old brewing district

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.

Brewed on site

Münchenbryggeriet's spacious beer garden doesn't just serve exciting streetfood from all over the world. They also serve organic craft beer brewed on site in this historic brewery. In autumn 2020 they created a new selection of beers specially brewed for the season. Beer aficionados will find plenty to choose from.

Micro and nanobreweries

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.

A classic biergarten

Bierhaus fuses 1930's influences with a modern pub setting. German artisanal beer and homemade bratwurst are served in a classic beer hall setting with wooden panelling, communal tables and benches.

Experimental beer-magic

This microbrewery conjures 'fruit taps', 'magic taps', innovative stouts and IPAs as well as other one-of-a-kind creations. In addition to beer, Omnipollos hatt serves some of the best pizzas in the city with experimental toppings.

Mead à la 1435

Hop on a time machine and head back to the Middles Ages. Located on a cobblestone alleyway the restaurant serves traditional Swedish fare reminiscent of the 1400's. Chug a jug of homebrewed mead or enjoy over 100 varieties of bottled and draft beer.

Beer and open sandwiches

According to celebrity chef Melker Andersson, who runs this gastrobrewery with master brewer Hans Andersson, the best beer is one you want to return to again and again. Vört brew their own beers on site, with top-quality ingredients and hi-tech craftsmanship with no shortcuts or funny business. Contemporary open sandwiches are served alongside.

Brewery and bar with beer courses

Waza on Norrmalm is a combined restaurant and brewery. Come along and take part in a beer tasting, learn to brew beer or just have a glass. They have an extensive beer list including everything from Waza's own home brews to international brands.

Texas meets Stockholm

Brisket & Friends are famous for their popular Texan BBQ, but they also go all-in on craft beer from Stockholm. Tuck into smoky flavours and sample their selection of exciting beers. The list of beers served on tap is updated regularly.

Swedish microbrews

Ardbeg Embassy has a unique selection of beers and whiskies, with 24 Swedish microbrews and around 300 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.

For the beer connoisseur

This rustic tavern has appealed to a wide audience sine the 90's and is famous for its extensive beer collection. Akkurat is home to about 200 different types of beer both imported and homebrewed. Additionally 400 malt whiskeys are part of their repertoire.

Beer and sandwiches East Coast deli-style

This bustling joint pays homage to East Coast delis. Enjoy a classic Reuben sandwich, tuna melt or mac 'n' cheese and wash it down with artisanal beer. The offering includes beer from local breweries such as Sthlm Brewing Co., Fjäderholmarna’s brewery and Södra maltfabriken.

Oldie but goodie

Kvarnen is one of the oldest beer halls in the city, dating back to 1908. The rustic venue complete with checked floors, intimate booths and brass lamps exudes a quaint neighbourhood feel. Traditional Swedish fare such as meatballs, herring and black pudding is served as well as bountiful amounts of beer.

A passion for beer

This ancient 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 the well-respected Akkurat.

"Join the craft beer revolution"

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.

Czech beer hall

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 such as schnitzel and gulasch is served alongside.

Their own lagers and local beers

In the heart of Södermalmstorg by Slussen you'll find this beer hall which serve their own lager and homemade snaps in uber-classic surroundings. You can also choose from beers from masses of local breweries such as Fjäderholmarnas Bryggeri and Södra Lager (in Södermalm), as well as gluten-free IPA from Slottkällans Bryggeri.