8 bars in Gothenburg, editor-picked for bars open late. Bars serving past 23:00. All bars in Gothenburg.

Ego Distillers ★ 4.6

Gamlestaden · Vaverigatan 7, 415 11 Goteborg

Hours: Wed 16:00-22:00, Thu 16:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-01:00

Ego Distillers occupies a dramatic former engine room at Gamlestadens Fabriker, producing aquavit and gin on-site and serving tastings and cocktails.

Nefertiti ★ 4.5

Centrum · Hvitfeldtsplatsen 6, 411 20 Goteborg

Hours: Mon-Thu 18:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 18:00-04:00, Sun 18:00-00:00

Nefertiti is Gothenburg's legendary jazz club, open since 1988, offering live music almost every night alongside a well-stocked bar in a basement.

Bar Bruno ★ 4.4

Centrum · Gotabergsgatan 28, 411 34 Goteborg

Hours: Tue-Thu 17:00-02:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 20:00-02:00

Bar Bruno is a Goteborg cocktail favourite on Gotabergsgatan, mixing classic and seasonal drinks with Swedish spirits in a warm interior that draws a stylish.

O/O Brewing Taproom ★ 4.4

Centrum · Klangfargsgatan 8, 426 52 Goteborg

Hours: Mon-Fri 16:30-23:00, Sat-Sun 15:00-23:00

O/O Brewing is a Gothenburg craft institution, and its taproom pours the full OO range from clean lagers to barrel-aged imperials, with a passionate team.

Sad Robot Brewing ★ 4.3

Hisingen · Lindholmspiren 7, 417 56 Goteborg

Hours: Fri-Sat 16:00-00:00

Sad Robot Brewing occupies a Lindholmen waterfront space on Hisingen, serving its hoppy and experimental range alongside simple food in a laid-back setting.

Bishop Arms ★ 4.1

Centrum · Kungsportsavenyn 6, 411 36 Goteborg

Hours: Mon-Tue 14:00-22:00, Wed-Thu 14:00-00:00, Fri 14:00-01:00, Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 14:00-22:00

Bishop Arms on Avenyn pours one of Gothenburg's largest whisky selections alongside a strong craft beer tap list, in a reliable pub setting that suits.

Yaki-Da ★ 4.1

Centrum · Storgatan 47, 411 38 Goteborg

Hours: Wed 20:00-03:00, Fri 17:00-04:00, Sat 22:00-04:00

Yaki-Da spreads a bar, restaurant and nightclub across four floors on Storgatan at the edge of Avenyn, with multiple dance floors and a rooftop terrace.

Barrique Wine Bar ★ 4.1

Centrum · Kungsportsavenyn 8, 411 36 Goteborg

Hours: Mon 17:00-23:00, Tue-Fri 11:30-23:00, Sat 12:00-23:00

Barrique on Avenyn combines an accessible wine list with classic cocktails in a relaxed ground-floor setting, making it an easy choice for a pre-dinner drink.