Södermalm is the bar heart of Stockholm, a dense south island that runs from the beer halls of Slussen to the cocktail rooms of Hornstull. The list below covers the rooms our editors return to, from craft beer benchmarks to rooftop views. Compare them with our best cocktail bars in Stockholm and the full Stockholm bar guide.
Hornstull · $$$
Tjoget anchors Hornstull with a long marble bar, a respected wine list, and a seasonal cocktail menu that ranks among the best in the city. The room fills with a design and industry crowd after nine, so book ahead on weekends.
Söder · $$
Pelikan keeps the old beer hall tradition alive under high painted ceilings on Blekingegatan. Locals come for herring plates, tall steins, and a room that has barely changed in a century. It stays busy and loud past midnight.
Söder · $$
Omnipollos Hatt pairs the Stockholm brewery's experimental beers with sourdough pizza slices. The taps rotate fast and the fruited sours draw beer travelers from across Europe. Seats are tight, so arrive early on weekends.
Söder · $$
Akkurat built Stockholm's craft beer reputation, pouring Belgian lambics, cask ales, and one of Sweden's deepest whisky lists. Difford's Guide cites it as a benchmark. The cellar list rewards a slow evening.
Söder · $$$
Little Quarter runs a tight cocktail program in a snug Södermalm room. The bartenders favor precise classics over spectacle, and regulars rate the service among the warmest in the city.
Söder · $$
Sjögräs holds one of Sweden's largest rum and punsch selections, a quiet specialist bar loved by spirits geeks. Bartenders walk newcomers through the back catalogue without any pretension.
Slussen · $$$
Eriks Gondolen hangs above Slussen with one of the widest views in Stockholm. The long bar serves classic highballs and a strong whisky list while the harbour lights spread out below. Sunset seats go first.
Söder · $$
Kvarnen is a 1908 beer hall turned late night institution, equal parts football pub and dance floor. Hammarby supporters fill it on match days. Expect a line after midnight on weekends.
Söder · $$$
Himlen sits on the 26th floor of the Skrapan tower with a wide view over the south island. The cocktail list is short and the draw is the height. Reserve a window table near sunset.
Söder · $$
Lemur is a small neighbourhood cocktail bar with a playful menu and fair prices for the city. The team leans into seasonal produce and an easy, unhurried welcome.