The best bars and cafés Gothenburg

This is probably one of the most surprising bars in Gothenburg, not only because of its name, which, if you understand Spanish can be striking... What is most surprising is its decoration, directly inspired by a brothel in Tijuana that belonged, in the 1900s, to an ancestor of the family that now owns the bar. The cosy atmosphere, the period paintings and photos on the walls and the red curtains make this place a pleasant intimate bar where you can chat for hours over a drink.

The atmosphere of this place is quite unique and very representative of the spirit of Gothenburg: Dirty Records is both a used record shop and a vegetarian café! The border between the two is so porous that you can get up to browse the record boxes while your coffee cools down a bit. It's the perfect place to have a fika after browsing the neighborhood thrift stores, but you can also have lunch there (a unique dish, but different every day) or a glass of wine in the evening.

In the heart of the Trädgårdsföreningen garden, this charming café is housed in a building built in 1874. It goes without saying that it is at its most pleasant during the summer season, when a large terrace allows you to sip a hot or cold drink while enjoying the sun, and especially the countless plants and flowers of the garden. It is an ideal place to take a break between two visits and to cut yourself off from the hustle and bustle of the city for a few hours. It is also possible to have lunch or to taste pastries.

A little piece of paradise in the middle of Gothenburg, that's what the owners of the place have tried to create. On the 23rd floor of the Gothia Towers Hotel, this cocktail bar with its large, wide windows offers a sublime panoramic view of the city. If you're hungry, try a shrimp sandwich on the spot, as it's the house specialty. In fact, it's the biggest shrimp sandwich in the world! The bar is open late, so you can spend a long time contemplating the view or making new friends!

A very good address. A wooden house in the Haga district houses this very popular café, which is frequented by both locals and tourists. The mismatched furniture and the cosy decoration make the charm of the place. The various sandwiches offered, all fresh and appetizing, are also consistent and will not leave you hungry! Finally, the service is always top notch and the good atmosphere is there, whatever the time. In short, the ideal place to go after a day of visits.

One of the restaurant-bars in Linnégatan with a large terrace in a good location. The drink menu is interesting. On Fridays between 4 and 6 pm, when the week ends and the after work begins, the Linnéterrassen offers a small free buffet to its customers. A live jazz band performs every Friday from 6 to 8 pm. A very nice place for a classy and successful start of the evening. You can also taste some very good food and delicious aperitifs can be served with your drink.

An integral part of the Hagabion independent cinema (French films in particular), Café Kino is a fashionable little bar that looks like a living room, small, warm and carefully decorated. The tired piano that lines one of the walls reinforces the feeling of being in an old house. The welcome is charming, the tables are low, the furniture is both old-fashioned and designer, and it is a golden youth who comes here to drink glasses of wine or pints of beer. You can also order food here for a small fee. Outside, a nice terrace overlooks Linnégatan.

This small café is located at a crossroads of the bohemian district of Haga, a place for students looking for a fika, regular residents and tourists looking for a warm and atypical address. The decor is indeed tasteful, from the ^18th century façade to the mosaics on the ceiling. Great choice of pastries (with the biggest kanelbullar of the city!) of teas and sandwiches at correct prices. A lot of places to sit in the two rooms of the establishment. A good address, one passes there with pleasure!

Another beautiful address in Gothenburg, to drink and eat pleasantly while contemplating from the heights the city. A bar with a sublime terrace above the water. The ideal place to enjoy a tasty cocktail in front of the setting sun or to party in the open air. Depending on the day, different events take place: karaoke, billiards, music quiz, DJ... so keep an eye on their website to not miss an opportunity to party in this unique place. Dance, drink, laugh, meet people, everything is allowed in Henriksberg!

In need of sun and latino atmosphere? Don't worry, Gothenburg has what you need! Tranquilo is a bar with a very colorful Latin decoration, at the crossroads of Mexico and Brazil. An excellent cocktail menu completes the whole and allows you to feel in the tropics for good, while remaining in Sweden! If you are very hungry, let yourself be tempted by the very good burgers of the menu (one of the specialities of Tranquilo). The music is also there, to put you in the atmosphere and spend a good evening!

A very nice little design bar on the roof of the Scandic Hotel in the city. Good electronic music and great views of Gothenburg. Whatever the weather, the place is welcoming and you will be protected from the wind and rain. The bartenders are very passionate about their work and will be happy to make you exotic and original cocktails, adapted to each season. The ideal place for an aperitif while admiring the sunset and to meet the trendy population of the city. In addition, the place is really Gay friendly!

One of the best espressos in the city is served at Da Matteo. Coffee fans will be in heaven. The address located in the heart of the Viktoria passage is really nice. The decoration is very original, since the philosophy of the place is to arrange the interior by bringing the street inside the café! The idea is that the place is open, raw and alive, like the cafés in the markets of the past. A concept that has been very successful since there are now five Da Matteo's in the city of Gothenburg, and maybe others will open soon!

Sjöbaren Fish Seafood is a seafood restaurant located in Gothenburg. The restaurant offers on-site dining as well as take-away, but does not offer a delivery service. The restaurant also has another address in Gothenburg, on Lorensbergsgatan 14.

The bar where you can have a drink as well as party. Theme nights are organised at weekends. Beer lovers will be delighted, as there are 200 brands of beer available at the bar. The bar also organises quiz nights, usually in Swedish, which are well attended and make for a great atmosphere. Even if you don't understand anything, it's always a good opportunity to meet the locals and if you are convincing enough, maybe the questions will be translated for you! A nice place for a lively drink.

Beer lovers, don't miss your chance to pay your respects to this institution! Built in the 1900's, Ölhallen 7: an is Sweden's oldest beer bar, really! At the beginning of the ^20th century, the square had 14 breweries and wine taverns and four liquor taverns. Traders would come here at the end of the day for a well-deserved break. The restored interior, with wooden walls, is original and will take you back in time. Be sure to try the house beers Ljusare än det ena and Mörkare ändet andra.

During the day, the Bar Centro is a café where they serve a very good espresso and soft focaccias. We stop there for a fika break with friends, a lunch break, or a late afternoon snack. But the Bar centro is also, as its name suggests, a bar, and as soon as the evening starts, you can enjoy good beers, quality wines, cheese and cold cuts plates, and many other very good things! So don't miss it, whatever the time of day, because even though it's a small place, it has a charm all of its own!

Neither really inside nor outside, Kafé Magasinet is located in a remarkable place: the inner courtyard of a brick building, covered by a large glass roof. The floor is paved, shrubs and green plants proliferate, and the light bulbs coming down from the glass ceiling bring a little warmth when the sun goes down. It is one of the trendy places of Gothenburg, quickly taken over in the evening by the young people of the district who come to drink beers, but if one stops there during the day for a coffee, the atmosphere is more quiet.