Akkurat is a bar in Sodermalm, Stockholm.
Akkurat on Hornsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm runs the city's reference beer bar; 30 taps of Belgian, Swedish and American craft, plus a whisky list of 500-plus bottles.
Food program: Bar food, mussels, sausages
Tip: The Belgian lambic rotation is the standout. Open until 02:00 on weekends.
Address: Hornsgatan 18, 118 20 Stockholm
Kvarnen on Tjärhovsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm has poured beer since 1908; a 200-cover beer hall with the late-night Södermalm crowd and Hammarby supporters on game nights.
Signature drink: Pilsner with brännvin shot
Food: Swedish husmanskost
Tip: Bar until 03:00 on weekends. The front beer hall fills with Hammarby fans; the back room is calmer.
Marie Laveau on Hornsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm runs a New Orleans-themed bar and basement club; mezcal cocktails, tacos and a soul-and-funk DJ programme below.
Signature drink: House mezcal cocktail
Food: Tacos and burritos
Tip: Bar runs upstairs to 01:00; basement club opens 23:00 Thursday to Saturday.
Side Track on Wollmar Yxkullsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm is the longest-running gay bar in the city; mixed pop and house, leather-and-bear nights and a Mariatorget walk-in counter.
Signature drink: House beer with Mariatorget vibe
Food: Bar snacks
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open from 18:00 Wednesday to Sunday; the bear-and-leather nights are the busiest sittings.
Kvarnen on Tjärhovsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm has poured beer since 1908; a 200-cover beer hall with the late-night Södermalm crowd and Hammarby supporters on game nights.
Signature drink: Pilsner with brännvin shot
Food: Swedish husmanskost
Tip: Bar until 03:00 on weekends. The front beer hall fills with Hammarby fans; the back room is calmer.
Tweed Bar on Lilla Nygatan in Stockholm's Gamla Stan is the wood-panelled cocktail room inside Victory Hotel; Chesterfield armchairs, a 15,000-bottle wine cellar and bar food shipped over from Djuret on the same block.
Signature drink: Classics on the rocks from a 2,800-bottle wine cellar
Food: Triple-fried fries, burgers and steak tartare from Djuret next door
Tip: Tue-Sat 17:00-01:00, closed Sunday and Monday. Reservation strongly advised; the room is small and they cap by seats.
Marie Laveau on Hornsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm runs a New Orleans-themed bar and basement club; mezcal cocktails, tacos and a soul-and-funk DJ programme below.
Signature drink: House mezcal cocktail
Food: Tacos and burritos
Tip: Bar runs upstairs to 01:00; basement club opens 23:00 Thursday to Saturday.
Bar Hommage on Arsenalsgatan in Stockholm's Norrmalm is the Bank Hotel cocktail room; an Art Nouveau vault with classics-driven martinis and a quiet bartender-led counter.
Signature drink: Classic martini, dry
Food: Small plates
Tip: Walk-in friendly during the week. The booth tables book a few days ahead on weekends.
Side Track on Wollmar Yxkullsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm is the longest-running gay bar in the city; mixed pop and house, leather-and-bear nights and a Mariatorget walk-in counter.
Signature drink: House beer with Mariatorget vibe
Food: Bar snacks
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open from 18:00 Wednesday to Sunday; the bear-and-leather nights are the busiest sittings.
Stampen on Stora Nygatan in Stockholm's Gamla Stan has run a jazz and blues club in a 17th-century vault since 1968; live music Wednesday through Saturday, walk-in friendly from the Royal Palace.
Signature drink: House beer with live jazz
Food: Bar snacks
Tip: No cover Wednesday through Friday before 21:00. Saturdays a small entry. Music starts 20:30.
