Uppsala's best bars

Uppsala's best bars

A perfectly balanced dry martini really sorts the wheat from the chaff bar-wise, particularly when serving beer as fast and cheaply as possible seems to be the main aim of many joints. Uppsala has a few really fabulous bars, from laid-back haunts to glamorous cocktail bars and sophisticated lounges serving artisanal drinks. If you care about well-made cocktails and other drinks, both classic and creative, follow our guide to Uppsala's best cocktail bars.

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  1. The best bars in Uppsala
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      Stationen A touch of London
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      Basta Italian cocktails
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      Plock Creativity behind the bar
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      Miss Voon
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      Shotluckan Get the evening started
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      Iberico & Iberico Plan2
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      The Melody Club
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      Grand Hotell Hörnan Old school cocktails
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      Katalin and all that Jazz Jazzy bar scene
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      Terrassen Kök & Bar River views
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      7 Flaskor Award winning

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The best bars in Uppsala

Stationen

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A touch of London

Meet up with friends for a meal or a late-night glass of wine at Stationen's London-inspired bar. They serve up everything from lunch to afternoon tea and lively evenings. The bar specialises in gin, with a range of exciting gin-based cocktails and there are occasional appearances from DJs and other performers.

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Basta

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Italian cocktails

At Basta they live by the motto “Dolce Far Niente”, “the sweet pleasure of doing nothing”, with Italian gastronomic joy and refreshing cocktails in a glamorous 70s-inspired environment. Order antipasti, homemade pasta and Neapolitan pizzas while sipping on classic Italian cocktails like Aperol spritz and Basta's own signature cocktails.

Plock

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Creativity behind the bar

Uppsala's top tapas bar is also one of the city's best cocktail bars. You can of course order a classic cocktail, but it's the bartenders' own concoctions that really stand out. From totally out-there mixtures with beetroot, Campari and vodka to more pared-back cocktails such as Absolut Mango elegantly blended with pineapple and mango.

Shotluckan

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Get the evening started

This spectacular bar is known for its focus on shots, and not just any old shots - they're almost always served accompanied by a show or other fun element, from fire performances to chemical experiments and other forms of interaction with the guests. Perfect as a pre-party to get the evening started.

Grand Hotell Hörnan

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Old school cocktails

You'll find what is probably Uppsala's most conservative cocktail bar in the lobby of the Grand Hotel Hörnan. Forget made-up newfangled cocktails and embrace perfectly balanced Cosmopolitans, sparkling Bellinis and bone-dry Dry Martinis served by equally dry, unpretentiously professional staff.

Katalin and all that Jazz

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Jazzy bar scene

Katalin and all that Jazz, housed in an old railway goods shed next to Östra Station, is a combined music venue, restaurant and jazz bar. You'll find the programme of upcoming concerts on Katalin's website.

Terrassen Kök & Bar

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River views

With views over Nybron bridge and the Fyris river, Terrassen serves classic bistro dishes and boasts a huge drinks selection including beer, wine and cocktails. Come as much for the drinks and food as for the location and buzzy Fri day and Saturday nights.

7 Flaskor

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Award winning

As the name suggests, the menu here always consists of just 7 flaskor (bottles) and 7 cocktails, with carefully selected drinks and well-balanced cocktails. The bar was named Bar Concept of the Year in 2018 and since then has become a popular part of Uppsala's nighlife.

Bars – About the guide

Uppsala's best bars - The guide to the best bars in Uppsala is updated regularly. Please email us at [email protected] if you know of any really great bars in Uppsala we've left out, or if you spot any errors in the guide. Have you visited any of the bars mentioned in the guide? Don't forget to write a review on Thatsup.

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