Published January 25, 2025 · Last updated April 26, 2026 · Reviewed by the barsforKings editorial team

Our Take on House of Daughters

House of Daughters sits in Sodermalm, Stockholm, and earns its reputation as one of the city's most reliable after work bars. The room is calibrated for the work it does. Lighting is low without being theatrical, the seating is built for two- to four-person conversations, and the bar itself is the focal point rather than the music or the decor.

The list rewards the curious. The Daughters Spritz is the headline pour and a useful first order. From there, classics are built to spec and the originals lean on technique rather than novelty. Pricing sits at $$ for the city — fair for the precision and the room.

Service is the differentiator. Bartenders here read the table quickly and pace drinks to the conversation. Crowd notes: rating of 4.5 reflects steady delivery rather than a moment in the sun. House of Daughters has been pouring at this level long enough that locals treat it as a standard, not a destination.

For our editors, House of Daughters sits comfortably in the conversation about the best after work bars in Stockholm. If you have an evening here, build it around the signature, then explore the rest of the menu.

What to Order

Daughters Spritz

The house signature. Order this first to understand what House of Daughters is about and how the bar approaches its category.

Bartender's Choice

Tell the bartender two flavours you enjoy and one spirit you do not. The team here is skilled enough to deliver something off the menu that fits.

House Old Fashioned

A useful benchmark drink. The Old Fashioned is where you can read the bar's stocking philosophy and the bartender's technique side by side.

Late Night Pour

Move to a longer aged spirit, a fortified wine, or a single-cask whisky for the back half of the evening. House of Daughters keeps a thoughtful back bar.

Best Time to Visit

Weekdays from 6pm to 8pm is the sweet spot. House of Daughters thins out by 10pm on weeknights — enough to linger without rushing.

Who It Is For

Co-workers winding down, friends meeting before dinner, and anyone who needs a reliable spot for a Tuesday pint.

More options nearby in our Hidden Gem Bars in Stockholm guide. The full After Work Bars in Stockholm roundup expands the picks across the city, and our Stockholm Bar Guide covers every occasion.