The 10 Best Bars in Vasastan, Stockholm

50s and 60s cocktail bar with a modern twist Inspired by a bar in Oslo, the founder of Erlands established this bar in 2013. The bar interweaves its vintage interior with a contemporary touch. The decorations are kept in the 1950s and 1960s style, giving you a nostalgic feeling. The work clothes and the background music are modern and urban. The bar features cocktails and beers, perfect for you to chill out in this vintage meeting place. Starting from this year, Erlands also serves a wide selection of international cuisine. Price: mid-range Opening hours: Tue-Thu 4pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-12am Watch out for: the Passionsfrunk cocktail, the wines

Icy cocktail experience at -5 degrees You don’t have to travel north to Jukkasjärvi, where IceHoteloriginated, to have a drink in IceBar: you can get the most authentic Arctic experience from IceBar in Stockholm. You are invited to enter a freezing bar, and appreciate how the lights strike and reflect on the icy surfaces. The cocktails served in IceBar are inside an ice-crafted cup. Many guests have praised this experience as once-in-a-lifetime, and, for those going to Vasastan, make a reservation in advance to enjoy this icy bar experience. Price: mid-range Opening hours: Sun-Wed 11.15am-12am; Thu-Sat 11.15am-1am Watch out for: vodka-based cocktails

Mexican styled bar with original Latino cocktails Are you ready for some Latin flavors for your evening? Yuc Mexican brings you the most authentic Mexican dining experience in Vasastan. You don’t need to travel to Mexico, as the the room is filled with Latin music and South American patterns. You can get a glimpse of Mexican flavor when you order cocktails and spirits in Yuc Mexican. The drinks are original in the bar as the bartender has mixed classic cocktails ingredients with Mexican spirits, giving you the extra flavor for a tropical and joyful evening. Price: mid-range Opening hours: Sun-Mon 5pm-11pm; Tue-Thu 5pm-12am; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm Watch out for: Yuc! Mexican originals, tapas

Restaurant and cocktail bar with Oriental flavours Berns Asiatiska is one of the oldest Chinese restaurants in Sweden, and was established in 1940s. The restaurant is elegantly decorated with dark wood furniture and dim lighting, providing a relaxing yet luxurious atmosphere for you. The Chinese cuisine served here is impressive and authentic, and is well complemented by the beverages. Their signature ‘Saucy Citronella Yamasaki’ is irresistible. Combing elderflower and lemon grass with Japanese whisky, this cocktail is surely a fusion between the east and the west. Price: mid-range Opening hours: Sun-Thu 11.30am -1am; Fri-Sat 11.30am-3am Watch out for: the Saucy Citronella Yamasaki

Contemporary bar with Spanish hospitality With Spanish influences, Bar Nombre serves you with Iberian passion and hospitality. The contemporary and soft tone decoration may not make a clear statement of Bar Nombre’s origin, but if you take a close look at the menu, you will realize you’ve just embarked on a journey through authentic Spanish cuisine and wines. The menu highlights the theme of simplicity in this bar. The variety of wines may not be the greatest, but they serve you genuine wines imported from Spain, giving you the most exotic and authentic Spanish bar experience. Price: mid-range Opening hours: Mon-Tue 5pm-11pm; Wed-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri 4pm-1am; Sat 5pm-1am; Sun 5pm-10pm Watch out for: baked trout and Spanish wines

Timeless Italian cocktail bar Buco Nero prioritizes the timeless beauty of the authentic Italian dining experience, despite of the evolving culinary cultures of the world. Using black and white as the main colors of the restaurant, Buco Nero is a modern bar with minimalist design. Perhaps this design has created a perfect atmosphere for rendezvous, as this bar has more than 1,500 regular guests who come to visit and enjoy a cocktail. The cocktails serves in Buco Nero are masterpieces of the bartender’s craftsmanship, creativity and professionalism. Price: mid-range Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7am-10pm; Sat-Sun 9am-10pm Watch out for: the cocktails, the carne di maiale