Cocktail bars in Gothenburg
A great cocktail bar is worth crossing town for, and Gothenburg has 12 cocktail bars on the local map. Here are the real ones, with ratings. When in doubt, call ahead. Gothenburg spots tend to keep their own hours.
Cocktail bars in Gothenburg
The serious-drinks map of Gothenburg: real venues, real ratings. Menus change with the seasons — ask the bartender. If the menu does not list it, ask anyway; the best drinks are often off-menu.
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Drinking cocktails in Gothenburg
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Gothenburg is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Gothenburg vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Gothenburg
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden (coordinates 57.70, 11.97, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Gothenburg: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
Common questions
Where do these Gothenburg cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Gothenburg with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Gothenburg?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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