A stemless glass filled with dark brown beer with a frothy tan head on a round, gray table. The glass is placed on a white and yellow coaster. The background includes part of a bench and a person wearing a gray shirt. — Stigbergets Fot in Stockholm

If you’re in Stockholm for the craft beer scene, you’ll be spending a lot of time in Södermalm. These seven places are only a selection of the places you can go, so use this as a guide to start you out and have fun exploring!

Omnipollos Hatt in Stockholm

Omnipollos Hatt: A Craft Beer and Pizza Oasis

Omnipollos Hatt is located at Hökens gata 1A, just off Götgatan near the Slussen subway stop. They have 10 taps, mostly their own beers with a few beers from other Swedish breweries and/or Omnipollo collaborators in the mix. This list typically includes at least one sour beer served slushy-style and at least one imperial stout, and they’re good at keeping their minimalist website updated with the current beers on tap. They also have a few non-alcoholic beers and other non-alcoholic options. In addition to beer, Omnipollos Hatt serves fantastic pizza – in fact, people often come here just for the pizza at lunchtime. They open every day at noon, and it's a small space that can get crowded fast, especially on weekend evenings. You’re most likely to find a table earlier in the afternoon on weekdays.

A man wearing a black baseball cap and black t-shirt sitting at a table with two glasses of dark beer and a bottle labeled "Blend #6." He is smiling and has arms crossed on the table. The setting is a cozy bar with a warm atmosphere. — Stigbergets Fot in Stockholm

Stigbergets Fot: Where Craft Beer and Burgers Unite

Stigbergets Fot is just down the street from Omnipollos Hatt at Götgatan 5. They open at 4:00 pm Monday-Wednesday and noon Thursday-Sunday and offer a large selection of Stigbergets beers plus a variety of other local and international craft beers. Their food menu, mainly burgers and bar snacks, is a collaboration with Barrels Burgers & Beer, and they also serve a selection of wines. Stigbergets Fot is usually crowded, so you may have to wait for a table – check out the bar seating facing the window toward Götgatan, that can be a good spot to find an empty seat or two.

Akkurat in Stockholm

Akkurat: The Cozy Craft Beer and Whiskey Haven

Akkurat, located at Hornsgatan 18, has more of an old-fashioned pub vibe, with the mission of serving the best beers from small craft breweries. They open at 4:00 pm Monday-Thursday, 3:00 pm Friday, 1:00 pm Saturday, and 3:00 pm Sunday. The selection of beer is international, with some from Sweden, a lot from Belgium, and a variety from other countries too. Akkurat is also a whiskey bar, with almost 400 different kinds according to their website. They’re usually crowded, and it can be difficult to find a table or even a place at the bar. Getting there just after they open can help, or they do take reservations for dinner, which is traditional Swedish food.

A dish featuring sautéed mushrooms topped with shaved cheese served on a light blue plate. Surrounding the plate are several glasses, including a glass of water, a glass of amber-colored beer, and a glass of red beer. — LIVS in Stockholm

LIVS: A Culinary Craft Beer Experience

LIVS, located at Bjurholmsgatan 18, is more of a restaurant than a bar, but they do have a small bar area where you can sit and have a few craft beers if you’re not eating there. They open at 5:00 pm Tuesday-Saturday and they take reservations for dinner. The beers on tap are a small selection of craft beer including at least a couple from Sweden, and the food is mainly small plates with some vegetarian options, so you can try a few different things.

A pint glass filled with a golden, slightly hazy beer topped with a white frothy head on a dark table. Next to the glass, there is a lit candle in a clear glass holder, casting a warm glow. The background features a dimly lit bar setting. — The Whippet Lab in Stockholm

Whippet Lab & Social Justice Club: Where Craft Beer, Culinary Creativity, & Social Justice Meet

Whippet Lab & Social Justice Club, on Rutger Fuchsgatan 5 near the Skanstull subway stop, is a unique concept – as described on their website, Sweden’s first social justice restaurant and microbrew lounge. They have a resident dog named Sherlock (other dogs also welcome) and they open at 5:00 pm Tuesday-Saturday. The food consists of imaginative, delicious, and mostly vegetarian smaller plates (they recommend ordering 2-3). In addition to a selection of local and international craft beers, they serve craft cocktails. It’s a large space, so usually not a problem to get a table, but they do also take dinner reservations. They also co-organize events with nonprofits that advocate for social justice, and they have a membership for activist networking. Good food, good beer, and good causes.

A tulip glass filled with a dark beer topped with a creamy, frothy head on a rustic wooden table. In the background, a person wearing a dark jacket is using a smartphone, partially visible but out of focus. The setting is a cozy bar. — BrewDog Södermalm in Stockholm

BrewDog Södermalm: Where Craft Beer and Vegan-friendly Fare Collide

BrewDog Södermalm, also near the Skanstull subway stop at Ringvägen 149B, opens at 4:00 pm Monday-Friday and 2:00 pm Saturday-Sunday. In addition to serving a variety of BrewDog beers, they have a selection of local and international craft beer. They also have burgers and other bar snacks with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. BrewDog can get crowded later in the evening, but it’s generally easier to get a table if you go earlier.

A man standing at the counter in a trendy, industrial-style bar. The bar has a brick design with wooden elements, and various beer signs and decorations are visible on the walls. The bar area is well-lit, with refrigerators stocked with beverages. — Beer n’ Play in Stockholm

Beer n’ Play: Craft Beer, Burgers, and a Variety of Games

Beer n’ Play is in the Hornstull area of Södermalm, on Hornsgatan 138, and opens at 4:00 pm Monday-Thursday, 3:00 pm Friday, and 1:00 pm Saturday-Sunday. They offer a large selection of local and international craft beer, burgers and pizza including vegetarian and vegan options, and the unique feature of this place is the games. Beer n’ Play has shuffleboard, pool, air hockey, Skee-Ball, various arcade games, and various board games (the board games are free to play, the others have a small additional cost). A fun place to hang out!

Omnipollos Hatt in Stockholm

So, if you find yourself in Stockholm with a thirst for top-notch craft beer, look no further than Södermalm for a diverse and vibrant selection of places. Whether you’re a beer connoisseur or just looking to try some unique and delicious brews, Stockholm’s craft beer scene in Södermalm has something for everyone. Cheers to an unforgettable beer adventure!