7 editor picks across Sweden.
7 wine bar restaurants worth the trip across Sweden, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Sweden.
Sommelier Oskar Ahlvin's natural wine bar on Vasa Kyrkogata brings Paris bistro energy to Gothenburg with French-technique small plates and glass.
OrderPork fat and duck liver rillette with pickles on toasted bread, a classic that anchors the snack menu.
TipTable reservations only, so call or book online; walk-ins fill the bar spots if there are any.
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 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.
OrderThe nduja pizza and a glass off the natural-wine list; sit at the counter.
TipWalk-in only, dinner from 17:00. The counter clears first; the back tables turn after 21:00.
Sweden's first urban winery in Slakthuset produces its own wines and runs a lively Gothenburg restaurant with an ambitious sommelier-led wine list.
OrderAny dish paired with the house wine; the sommelier team tailors pours to what's on the plate.
TipThe wine garden event in late May is a Gothenburg institution; book far ahead for that Saturday.
Sweden's first urban winery in Slakthuset makes its own wines from European grapes. Located in Gamlestaden. Kitchen leans swedish winery restaurant.
OrderHouse-produced wine with the seasonal food menu; the sommelier team builds the pairing at the table.
TipThe annual Wine Garden event in late May is the city's best outdoor wine party; book months ahead.
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 inside Stora Saluhallen at Kungstorget is a casual wine bar. Whipped chicken liver on toast and steak tartare bring regulars back repeatedly.
OrderWhipped chicken liver mousse with crispy bread and the steak tartare on the same visit.
TipInside the market hall, so the atmosphere is lively and shared with the rest of Saluhallen. Good for a mid-market stop.
