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Gothenburg's drinking scene blurs the line between cocktail bar, taproom and late room, and Centrum holds the densest run of it. Bar Bruno on Gotabergsgatan and OT on Ostra Larmgatan work the cocktail side, while Nefertiti on Hvitfeldtsplatsen ties drinks to its long-running jazz programme. The craft brewers keep their own counters too, from Stigbergets Bryggan out on Ringon to Ego Distillers in Gamlestaden.
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Order Ego aquavit neat, Gin and tonic with house gin, Aquavit tasting flight
Ego Distillers occupies a dramatic former engine room at Gamlestadens Fabriker, producing aquavit and gin on-site and serving tastings and cocktails.
Order Stigbergets West Coast IPA, Seasonal release, Kellerbier lager
Stigbergets Bryggan is the riverside tap bar for one of Sweden's finest craft breweries, pouring the full Stigbergets range in a converted industrial space.
Order Sour of the season, New England IPA, Lager and pretzel
Beerbliotek's Kungssten taproom on Varholmsgatan pours the brewery's bookish range of IPAs, sours and lagers directly from the source, with rotating guest.
Order Negroni with Swedish gin, Seasonal sour, House spritz
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.
Order Scandinavian single malt, Swedish craft lager, Whisky flight
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.
Order Lager 4.7, Imperial stout seasonal, Pale ale fresh from tank
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.
Order Craft beer during set, House cocktail, Swedish whisky neat
Nefertiti is Gothenburg's legendary jazz club, open since 1988, offering live music almost every night alongside a well-stocked bar in a basement.
Order Nordic gin sour, Aquavit old fashioned, Seasonal tasting menu cocktails
OT on Ostra Larmgatan is a sophisticated Goteborg cocktail bar serving creative seasonal drinks with Nordic ingredients in a minimal interior that feels like.
Order Swedish craft lager, House wine, Bar snacks
Andrum is a relaxed Centrum bar with a buffet dinner during the week and a strong drinks program on weekends, serving Swedish craft beer, wine and simple.
Order Cocktail on the terrace, Long drink at the public-house bar, Champagne in the VIP room
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.
Order Classic martini, Swedish spirits showcase, Champagne by the glass
The bar at Elite Grand Hotel on Sodra Hamngatan is Goteborg's grandest hotel bar, serving expertly mixed classic cocktails beneath a vaulted ceiling.
Order Aperol Spritz, French white by the glass, Seasonal cocktail
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.
Order Swedish craft lager, Afternoon beer on the terrace, Campus bar snacks
Kuggen Bar serves the Chalmers Lindholmen campus on Hisingen with affordable craft beers, Swedish ciders and light bites in a student-friendly setting.
Order Beer during the set, Late whisky, House cocktail after midnight
Nefertiti jazz club stays open until 02:00 on weekends with live music almost every night, making it the best late-night cultural destination in Gothenburg.
Order Cocktail on the terrace, Long drink at the public-house bar, Bar snack between dance sets
Yaki-Da on Storgatan runs four floors of bar, restaurant and dance floors until 04:00 on Saturdays and 03:00 midweek, making it Gothenburg's most reliable.
Order Nordic aquavit sour, House signature late-night cocktail, Calvados digestif
OT on Ostra Larmgatan continues its Nordic cocktail program well past midnight, offering the city's most considered late-night drinks menu to a grown-up.
Order Swedish craft beer, House cocktail, Bar snack board
Andrum transitions from a dinner restaurant to a late-night bar after 22:00 on weekends, with DJs, a full drinks menu and a crowd that mixes neighbourhood.
