7 wine bar restaurants worth the trip across Sweden, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Sweden.

Bar La Lune ★ 4.6 · Gothenburg

vasastaden · Vasa Kyrkogata 1, 411 36 Goteborg

Sommelier Oskar Ahlvin's natural wine bar on Vasa Kyrkogata brings Paris bistro energy to Gothenburg with French-technique small plates and glass.

Tip: Table reservations only, so call or book online; walk-ins fill the bar spots if there are any.

Bord 27 ★ 4.5 · Gothenburg

Haga · Haga Kyrkogata 14, 411 23 Goteborg

Just 27 seats in a quietly elegant room on Haga Kyrkogata. The kitchen draws on Asian, French and Spanish flavours, and the natural wine selection.

Babette ★ 4.4 · Stockholm

vasastan · Roslagsgatan 6, 113 55 Stockholm

Babette on Roslagsgatan in Stockholm's Vasastan is the wine-bar pioneer that put Italian-leaning pizza and natural pours on the city map ten years ago.

Tip: Walk-in only, dinner from 17:00. The counter clears first; the back tables turn after 21:00.

Wine Mechanics ★ 4.3 · Gothenburg

Gamlestaden · Lilla Waterloogatan 15, 415 02 Goteborg

Sweden's first urban winery in Slakthuset produces its own wines and runs a lively Gothenburg restaurant with an ambitious sommelier-led wine list.

Tip: The wine garden event in late May is a Gothenburg institution; book far ahead for that Saturday.

Wine Mechanics ★ 4.3 · Gothenburg

Gamlestaden · Lilla Waterloogatan 15, 415 02 Goteborg

Sweden's first urban winery in Slakthuset makes its own wines from European grapes. Located in Gamlestaden. Kitchen leans swedish winery restaurant.

Tip: The annual Wine Garden event in late May is the city's best outdoor wine party; book months ahead.

Wine Mechanics ★ 4.3 · Gothenburg

Gamlestaden · Lilla Waterloogatan 15, 415 02 Goteborg

Sweden's first urban winery operates out of the Slakthuset area in east Gothenburg. Located in Gamlestaden. Led by chef Wine Mechanics kitchen team.

Bar Bulot ★ 4.1 · Gothenburg

centrum · Kungstorget 15, 411 17 Goteborg

Bar Bulot inside Stora Saluhallen at Kungstorget is a casual wine bar. Whipped chicken liver on toast and steak tartare bring regulars back repeatedly.

Tip: Inside the market hall, so the atmosphere is lively and shared with the rest of Saluhallen. Good for a mid-market stop.