Pharmarium is a bar in Gamla Stan, Stockholm.
Pharmarium on Stortorget in Stockholm's Gamla Stan occupies the city's first public pharmacy from the 17th century; alchemy-themed cocktails served in beakers and bitters.
Food program: Small plates, charcuterie
Tip: Best for the apothecary-themed program; the seated counter is the spot for the bartender-led flight.
Address: Stortorget 7, 111 29 Stockholm
Corner Club on Lilla Nygatan in Stockholm's Gamla Stan is the Frantzén Group cocktail room behind the Lilla Nygatan facade; classic-leaning drinks, a small bartender-led counter and a tucked-away Old Town address.
Signature drink: Smoky Pineapple with smoky whisky
Food: Bar snacks
Tip: Walk-in friendly. The counter is the bartender-led seat; book ahead on weekends.
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.
Corner Club on Lilla Nygatan in Stockholm's Gamla Stan is the Frantzén Group cocktail room behind the Lilla Nygatan facade; classic-leaning drinks, a small bartender-led counter and a tucked-away Old Town address.
Signature drink: Smoky Pineapple with smoky whisky
Food: Bar snacks
Tip: Walk-in friendly. The counter is the bartender-led seat; book ahead on weekends.
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.
Signature drink: Belgian lambic on tap
Food: Bar food, mussels, sausages
Tip: The Belgian lambic rotation is the standout. Open until 02:00 on weekends.
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.
