Göteborg Top Beer Places – Pub Guide – Ölkrogar
Latest Places update: June 24th, 2024.
Latest Beer Events and News update: July 25th, 2024
An Alphabetical list of places has now been added.
Göteborg (Gothenburg) is sometimes said to be the Capital city of beer in Sweden – and it is very easy to agree when you walk around among many nice beer places, serving beers from many local breweries as well as from many other countries.
With reservations for any (sudden) alterations made at these places.
Content
A Some recent major News, Alterations or Additions
E Places Bubbling Under or Nice to Know
F Old Time Classic Institutions
H Contact
Some recent major news, alterations or additions
– A special beer place cluster has last years developed itself at Hisingen Ringön. Tram stop: Frihamnen. There you have walking distance to the following places: Ivan’s Pilsnerbar, Stigbergets Ringön, Två Feta Grisar, Two Fat Pigs and Vega Bryggeri Taproom.
– A special Brewery bus runs Saturdays during the Summer 2024: Hop On Hop Off Brewery Bus – Runs: Järntorget Pustervik – Beerbliotek – Vega Bryggeri Taproom – Stigbergets Ringön – Spike Brewery Taproom – Poppels Citybryggeri – Järntorget Pustervik. Free entry. Check Stigbergets on Facebook for timetable details.
– Heurlins enters the list at 11 points, a restaurant having 4 local Craft Beer taps.
– Krog Axet enters the list at 10 points. A place belonging to Gyllene Prag.
– Rotary Pub rises to 11 points for having 4 rotating Craft Beer taps and around 120 interesting Craft Beer bottles/cans. Being a student hangout the place is however summer closed from June 1st. It will open again September 4th, or maybe some days earlier.
– Kranen is a new place in Skandinavium arena having 6 taps, 4 taps pilsner and 2 taps IPA. The fridges having around 110 Craft Beers from 27 different local breweries.
– Stigbergets Bryggeri has opened a bar at Hisingen, Ringön – Stålverksgatan 2. The place enters this list at 17 points.
– Poppels has a second and a special brewery, Poppels Citybryggeri, with taproom in the new Platinan house at CT – Vikingsgatan 1. Very close to Lilla Bommen and the river Göta Älv. It is an Oak Barrel based pilsner brewery. You can also book a table with an own beer tap.
– O/O Tap Room at SB – Bangatan 8 has increased the number of taps to 8 taps serving O/O beers only.
– Dirty Records – the record store – has opened a restaurant at AL – Andra Långgatan 4A, entering the list at 14 points.
– Bearded Rabbit Brewery has a Taproom in Göteborg city at SM – Norra Ågatan 10D (in the Stampen area). It enters the list at 13 points.
– Barlind Beer has a Taproom at Björkö in the Göteborg archipelago. Located pretty far from Göteborg city, this place is not rated, but listed under “Bubbling under or Nice to know” as a nice beer excursion destination.
– Ostindiska Ölkompaniet, Olskroken – Danska Vägen 110, has a Real Ale tap.
– Bishops Arms Plaza at CT – Västra Hamngatan 3 has got a permanent Real Ale tap with rotating beers from UK brewery Timothy Taylor only, being the first bar outside UK to have this arrangement.
– Gyllene Prag has opened a Pilsner Café, called Snyt Pilsnerkafé, in the same house where they are already located. The concept is not repeating Gyllene Prag, but have still inspiration from the Central Europe and the Czech Republic. Schnitzelplatz Lagerhuset nowadays also cooperating with Gyllene Prag.
Beer Events
Mondays – Fridays after 5 pm, or Saturday Afternoons: O/O Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting at Ivan’s Pilsnerbar. Minimum number of people is 10. From 599 swedish crowns per person. Book by writing to booking@ivanspilsnerbar.com – – – starting at O/O Brewing, Hisingen – Exportgatan 35, with transport to Ivan’s Pilsnerbar, Hisingen Ringön – Järnmalmsgatan 4
August 1st: Hazebomb Showcase – with Beers from Fuerst Wiazek, Northern Monks, Ringu and Ten Hands – – – Brewdog Bar, MA – Kungsgatan 10B
August 1st – 3rd: IPA Days at Brewers Beer Bar – – – Both Brewers Beer Bars, MA – Magasinsgatan 3 and AL – Tredje Långatan 8
September 19th – 29th: Cask Ale Week – – – Bishops Arms Plaza, CT – Västra Hamngatan 3
September 21st: Oktoberfest. Book at: https://secure.tickster.com/sv/7ldzv0ykxu8l0ef/selectproductgroup – – – Trägår’n, AV – Nya Allén 11
December 7th, 1 pm – 9 pm: Real Ale Festival – – – Haket Bar å sånt, MH – Masthuggstorget 5
2025 May 10th: Beer Festival Batch #8 – – – Haket Bar å sånt, MH – Masthuggstorget 5
Some explanations
This pub guide on Göteborg Top Beer Places, is compiled and updated from how fun Beertil think it is to visit these places from a Craft Beer point of view. Places with lower ratings can naturally be very good from other points of views.
Neither Food, Whiskey, Wine nor Drink selections are included in the ratings. Ratings are considered over time, some places vary, some don’t. If not otherwise stated references are made to beers coming from Craft Beer breweries.
Highest rating is 20. Rating before the name of the place. The name of a place is clickable to reach the place’s website.
OS = Outdoor seating summertime or when the weather allows.
BREWPUB = A brewery including a pub.
CONCEPT = The place has a certain concept.
U = The place has the beer selection listed on Untappd. In case you do not have the app, google the name of the place and the name Untappd.
RA = Real Ales are being served. Click to more easily find these places.
W = Also specializes in a great Whisky selection. (Other places may very well have a fine Whisky selection too).
= Dogs welcome.
♫ = Places with live music, in some cases DJ music only as stated.
Current: More or less temporary alterations or reductions on a place are given in blue below the previous text block. These details may sometimes show to change very quickly – or sometimes takes a long time.
Area codes:
AL – Andra Långgatan and the blocks around
AV – Avenyn avenue and the blocks around.
CT – The central island inside the canal.
JH – Johanneberg area
JT – Järntorget square
LI – Linnégatan street and the blocks around.
MA – Magasinsgatan street and the area west of this street
MH – Masthuggstorget area
MJ – Majorna area
SB – Stigberget area
SM – Stampen area
Places without area code but instead the full area name, are located in more suburban parts of Göteborg.
Further details:
- Rather common places are closed Sundays and/or Mondays.
- During the summer (June, July and August) some places have a bit more limited selection on tap and bottle.
- At more and more places you are welcome to have smaller glasses (15 cl, 20 cl or “half glasses”) – in order to be able to try some more beers.
Göteborg Top Beer Places
Alphabetical list of places. Click at the place and you will find it in the Main list.
15 Restaurang 2112
12 9:ans Ölhall
12 Barley Food Factory
Bu Barlind Brewey Taproom
13 Basque
13 Bearded Rabbit Brewery
15 Beerbliotek Tap Room
14 Beerista
7 Bhoga Restaurang
8 Biljardpalatset
15 Bishops Arms Järntorget
15 Bishops Arms Park Avenue
16 Bishops Arms Plaza
16 Brewdog Bar
18 Brewers Beer Bar Magasinsgatan
18 Brewers Beer Bar Tredje Långgatan
13 Brisket & Friends
Bu Ceviche, Kville Saluhall
Bu Crippas Café
12 Dansken
14 Dirty Records
16 Dugges Pils
9 Eli’s Corner
11 Flying Barrel
7 Fyrens Ölkafe
10 The Golden Days
10 Gyllene Prag
14 Hagabions Café/Bar Kino
19 Haket
10 Het Amsterdammertje
11 Heurlins
8 Hops
15 Ivans Pilsnerbar
11 Järntorgets Brygghus
7 John Scott’s Palace
7 John Scott’s Stable
7 Karlssons Garage
10 Krog Axet
14 Kungstorgets Brygghus
7 Kville Biljard
10 Kville Hop & Deli
9 Le Pub
15 Majornas Bryggeri
13 NOBA Nordisk bar/gastro
9 Nya Plankan Bar & Kök
15 O/O Tap Room
11 Oceanbryggeriet
9 Oceanen
12 Old Beefeater Inn
C Ölhallen 7:an
17 Ölrepubliken
12 Ölstugan Tullen Andra Lång
14 Ölstugan Tullen Gamlestan
14 Ölstugan Tullen Johanneberg
12 Ölstugan Tullen Kålltorp
14 Ölstugan Tullen Kville
12 Ölstugan Tullen Lejonet
13 Ölstugan Tullen Majorna
14 Ölstugan Tullen Mölndal
14 Ölstugan Tullen Wärdshuset
17 Ostindiska Ölkompaniet
16 Ostindiska Ölkompaniet VG
8 Paddingtons
17 Poppels Citybryggeri
C Port Arthur Pub & Brygghus
12 Porter Pelle
14 Red Lion (Blöta Lövet)
11 Rotary Pub
15 Sad Robot
10 Schnitzelplatz Lagerhuset
7 Sejdeln
15 Restaurang Shangri-La
11 Smokey Dog
10 Snyt Pilsnerkafé
9 Soho Beer House
16 Spike Brewery Tap Room
15 Station Linné
16 Steampunk Bar
17 Stigbergets Bryggeri
17 Tre Små Rum
Bu Tugg Burgers
14 Två Feta Grisar Taproom
15 Two Fat Pigs
15 Vega Bryggeri Restaurang
12 Victorian Steampunk Lab
8 Wurst
13 Zamenhof
Göteborg Top Beer Places – The Main List
19 Haket Bar å Sånt – Visited May 2024
MH – Masthuggstorget 5 U OS RA W
An institution of beer in Göteborg. There are sometimes more than 20 Craft Beer taps. The place has had several refrigerators filled with local and imported Craft Beer bottles/cans. However, there are also two different cellars filled with vintage beer bottles/cans under the pub, making a very interesting selection that is now a bit difficult to overlook. It has been said there is an impressive selection of around 430 bottles/cans. Around 160 bottles/cans listed on Untappd, but everything is obviously not listed. The place runs beer events regularly, like beer releases and tap takeovers. Once a year they host their ”Haket beer festival” within the pub, presenting local as well as foreign breweries. And in December they usually runs the Real Ale Festival. Tram stop. Masthuggstorget
BEER EVENT: December 7th, 1 pm – 9 pm: Real Ale Festival
BEER EVENT: 2025 May 10th: Beer Festival Batch #8
18 Brewers Beer Bar Magasinsgatan – Visited June 2024
MA – Magasinsgatan 3 OS U
This second Brewers Beer Bar is a great addition to the Göteborg Craft Beer scene. It is situated in another hip area close to both the 2112 and Basque places, and may attract a somewhat wider crowd than the sister bar at Tredje Långgatan. Similar tap beer selection, with 14 local and foreign taps rotating frequently. Bottle/can selection holds around 80 different beers including Belgian sours. Taps are listed on Untappd, while the bottles/cans list is in their Brewers Beer Bar App. Beer Events occur pretty often – sometimes together with the other Brewers Beer Bar Tredje Långgatan, sometimes only here. Tram stop: Domkyrkan. (Opened 2018).
BEER EVENT: August 1st – 3rd: IPA Days at Brewers Beer Bar
18 Brewers Beer Bar Tredje Långgatan – Visited June 2024
AL – Tredje Långgatan 8 OS U
A beer bar that is highly acclaimed for its frequent rotation and for having almost only interesting beers on the 14 taps. Around 80 bottles/cans. Bottles/cans list on Untappd, and in their Brewers Beer Bar App. There are often great events with Tap Takeovers from visiting breweries. Tram stop: Järntorget.
BEER EVENT: August 1st – 3rd: IPA Days at Brewers Beer Bar
17 Ölrepubliken – Visited June 2024
CT – Kronhusgatan 2B
A solid hangout on the Göteborg beer scene since 2009 (where the classic bar Delirium Cafe once was located). 34 taps in total with around 24 Craft Beers including some Belgian ones. Not all taps rotate, but with around 250 bottles/cans on the list and a full food menu, one can spend a long evening here. Occasionally, there are beer events. Tram stop: Lilla Bommen, Brunnsparken or Stenpiren.
17 Ostindiska Ölkompaniet – Visited June 2022
Olskroken – Danska Vägen 110 U OS
Located just outside central Göteborg this bistro pub has a clean and nice interior. There are around 21 taps Craft Beers (apart from some Carlsberg brand taps), including 1 house lager from E.I.L. Also 1 tap Real Ale. There is also a good bottle/can selection with around 90 items including a wide selection of local brews. And there is a special board with upcoming beers. Bottles/cans list on Untappd. Tram stop: Redbergsplatsen.
17 Poppels Citybryggeri – Visited May 2024
CT – Vikingsgatan 1 OS BREWPUB
A second Poppels brewery – the world’s biggest Oak Barrel based pilsner brewery (according to their website). It is located north of Göteborg Central Station and very close to Lilla Bommen and Göta Älv river, The brewery is close to a pretty big Taproom, with pleasantly decorated interior. It do really work as a restaurant as well. There are 16 taps and around 50 bottles/cans – all their own brews. Every Saturday there is a 20 minutes Brewery tour at 3 pm with some Beer Tasting. For smaller groups no booking is needed. However, bigger groups have to book in advance, and can also have the event at other times. Groups can also book a table with an own beer tap. Tram stop: Nordstan or Lilla Bommen. (Opened 2023)
17 Stigbergets Bryggeri – Visited May 2024
Hisingen, Ringön – Stålverksgatan 2 OS
Stigbergets Bryggeri is located in pretty big premises at Ringön, and the Taproom there would rather be called a Tap Hall. There are 20 taps, but sometimes some beers are doubled, so, at the visit in May, there were 11 different beers on tap. Naturally, the amount of different beers probably varies. Around 35 bottles/cans, and also this amount varies a lot – beers come and go. All beers are of their own brews. Tram stop: Frihamnen.
17 Tre Små Rum – Visited May 2024
AV – Kristinelundsgatan 4 OS BREWPUB
The original brewpub in Göteborg, with its own small batch brewery served exclusively in this place. Around 8 taps own beers and 8 taps with only Craft Beer of local and imported origin. Reza, the owner, claims he has served Tripel Karmeliet for sixteen years uninterrupted. There is also a quite impressive bottle/can selection on display of around 80 bottles/cans including many Belgian and some vintage as well as a few rarities ”not for sale”. But the actual numbers of available beers is rather 150 bottles/cans. Dogs are welcome if the neighbor tables give their allowance. Tram stop: Valand or Vasaplatsen.
Some “museum bottles” not for sale.
16 Bishops Arms Plaza – Visited May 2024
CT – Västra Hamngatan 3 OS U RA
Cozy cellar bar in recognizable Bishops Arms style with inspiration from English pubs. Around 15 Craft Beer taps (26 taps in all). 3 taps serving Real Ale/Cask, and one of them is a rotating Real Ale tap with beers from UK brewery Timothy Taylor only. This is the first place outside UK having this arrangement. Around 100 different Craft Beer bottles/cans, in some fridges well visible from the bar. Make sure to look around for many nice seating areas in the many vaults. Tram stop: Domkyrkan.
BEER EVENT: September 19th – 29th: Cask Ale Week
16 BrewDog Bar – Visited June 2024
MA – Kungsgatan 10B U OS
The 17th Brewdog bar outside UK, opened in Göteborg in 2014, one year after the very first one in Stockholm. Mostly 12 or 13 Brewdog beers on tap and 11 or 12 guest taps. Varying selection of circa 50 bottles/cans. The burger menu is worth checking out. Tram stop: Domkyrkan or Grönsakstorget.
BEER EVENT: August 1st: Hazebomb Showcase – with Beers from Fuerst Wiazek, Northern Monks, Ringu and Ten Hands
16 Dugges Pils – Visited May 2024
LI – Plantagegatan 3A U OS
Dugges own restaurant where they offer the possibility to combine beer and food in an exciting way. The menu consists of many piquant small dishes. Pleasant modern style place with 10 taps, serving mainly Dugges beers, but now and then a few collaboration beers or beers from other breweries as well. Around 50 bottles/cans mainly from Dugges. Beer selection listed on Untappd. There is also around 12 bottles/cans with maximum 3,5 % alcohol, these you are also allowed to buy and bring home. Tram stop: Prinsgatan.
16 Ostindiska Ölkompaniet VG – Visited May 2024
AL – Värmlandsgatan 18B U OS
Their second place in Göteborg, located in a real beer place cluster area – The “Långgatorna” area. Pleasant nice interior and atmosphere. Around 13 Craft Beer taps and 40 bottles/cans. Bottles/cans list on Untappd. Tram stop: Masthuggstorget or Järntorget.
16 Spike Brewery Taproom – Visited May 2024
Gamlestaden – Slakthusgatan 10 OS BREWPUB
Spike Brewery has a great Taproom from where the brewery is visibel. They serve great beers as well as some nice food. 20 taps pouring their own beers, and maybe a few bottles/cans with beers not on tap. There is also some shelves with old beer cans no longer produced. Great view into the brewery. Tram stop: Gamlestaden.
16 Steampunk Bar – Visited May 2024
MA – Kungsgatan 7A U OS
A ‘striking’ interior and waiters dressed in bowler hats, corsets and 1920’s goggles along some militaria. You may find impressive and heavy stuff on the 8 Craft Beer taps. Also an impressive list of around 105 bottles/cans. Bottles/cans list also on Untappd. Dogs are allowed if there are no dogs before. Tram stop: Domkyrkan or Grönsakstorget.
15 Restaurang 2112 – Visited June 2024
MA – Magasinsgatan 5 OS
Busy burger and beer bar with Rock memorabilia on the walls. The name of the place being inspired by the rock group Rush’s album called exactly 2112 from 1976. 10 Craft Beer taps (out of 23 taps) and around 30 nice bottles/cans. Serves their own house Pale Ale called “2112 Tempale Of Syrinx” made by the local brewery Odd Island. This place also runs a wine and cocktail venue very close by, called MG5, also at Magasinsgatan 5, with 3 Craft Beer taps and around 4 Craft Beer bottles/cans. Tram stop: Domkyrkan.
15 Beerbliotek Tap Room – Visited June 2024
Sandarna – Varholmsgatan 4 OS BREWPUB
One of the pioneering brewery tap rooms of American standard – except for some limitations in serving due to legislation. The room is simply decorated, being a part of the brewery. Serves 15 cl/6 oz samples. 8 of their own beers on tap and around 25 bottles/cans. These may sometimes include a few collaboration or guest beers like for instance from All In Brewing. In addition there are also around 5 bottles/cans with maximum 3,5 % alcohol beers you can either have there or bring home. The Tap Room is open Fridays and Saturdays. Certain weekends may alter the opening days, check Facebook. You can also have a game of Billiard, Dart or other games, while having a beer or two. Tram stop: Sandarna.
15 Bishops Arms Järntorget – Visited May 2024
JT – Järnorget 6 U OS
Accessible and friendly Bishops Arms very close to the very heart of the Swedish West Coast Craft Beer area – The “Långgatorna” area. A lot of taps including around 14 Craft Beers and around 90 bottles/cans, including 10 big ones suitable for sharing. Taps listed on Untappd. Tram stop: Järntorget.
15 Bishops Arms Park Avenue – Visited May 2024
AV – Kungsportsavenyn 36 U OS
Pretty cozy bar in a basement. On weekdays a dinner place for hotel guests, but living up to a proper pub hangout on weekends. 30 taps including around 14 Craft Beer taps with a fair rotation. Around 85 bottles/cans, among which there are a few big bottles from Belgium and The USA. The beer selection is listed on Untappd. As at other Bishops Arms pubs, there is a good whisky selection. Don’t miss the two floor rounded outdoor seating with some own taps. Tram stop: Valand or Berzeliigatan.
15 Ivan’s Pilsnerbar – Visited May 2024
Hisingen, Ringön – Järnmalmsgatan 4 U OS ♫
Spectacular and colorful bohemian interior, with for example old TVs in a dead tree. Music comes from speakers once used by Europe at their Final Countdown tour. 10 Craft Beer taps with a focus on German pilsner – naturally! The house pilsner, Pivot Pils, brewed by O/O Brewing. There are some other beer styles as well. The tap selection listed on Untappd. Around 5 bottles/cans when they find something interesting. Tram stop: Frihamnen.
BEER EVENT: Mondays – Fridays after 5 pm, or Saturday Afternoons: O/O Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting at Ivan’s Pilsnerbar. Minimum number of people is 10. From 599 swedish crowns per person. Book by writing to booking@ivanspilsnerbar.com – – – starting at O/O Brewing, Hisingen – Exportgatan 35, with transport to Ivan’s Pilsnerbar, Hisingen Ringön – Järnmalmsgatan 4
15 Majornas Bryggeri – Visited May 2024
MJ – Karl Johansgatan 88 OS BREWPUB
Very nice brewpub, where you also can have a view into the sometimes specially lit brewery behind glass walls. 15 taps running Majornas’ beers, except now and then 1 or 2 guest beers. Around 60 bottles/cans including 15 Majornas bottles/cans. Tram stop: Chapmans Torg.
15 O/O Tap Room – Visited May 2024
SB – Bangatan 22 BREWPUB
Small very nice tap room serving O/O Brewing beers. Located in a pretty simple and bohemian, still cozy and pleasant area. There are 8 taps and around 12 bottles/cans O/O beers. Tram stop: Stigbergstorget or Fjällgatan.
BEER EVENT: Mondays – Fridays after 5 pm, or Saturday Afternoons: O/O Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting at Ivan’s Pilsnerbar. Minimum number of people is 10. From 599 swedish crowns per person. Book by writing to booking@ivanspilsnerbar.com – – – starting at O/O Brewing, Hisingen – Exportgatan 35, with transport to Ivan’s Pilsnerbar, Hisingen Ringön – Järnmalmsgatan 4
15 Sad Robot – Visited May 2024
Hisings Backa – Aröds industriväg 40 OS BREWPUB
The brewery Sad Robot has a brewpub in the very brewery. Just 10 minutes north of terminal Hjalmar Brantingsplatsen by bus number 42. 15 to 20 taps with their own beers, including a few collaborations now and then. Pretty common with beers classified “EXP.”, being interesting experimental small batches. Also a varying amount of bottles/cans, but mostly around 6 of their own beers. Open Fridays and Saturdays. Bus stop: Stora Arödsgatan.
The outdoor seating, behind the colored fence, has an own tap station with 6 taps.
15 Restaurant Shangri-La – Visited May 2024
SB – Gamla Varvsgatan 1 OS
Stigbergets Bryggeri has a restaurant in their old brewery premises in Majorna, close to Stigbergstorget. Some of the interior has been kept, but nevertheless the place has turned into a nice restaurant for beers and food. 8 – 10 beers on tap, mostly Stigbergets beers, but sometimes a few guest beers as well. Also around 40 Stigbergets bottles/cans. Nice outdoor seating on different levels. Will now and then run Tap Takeovers. Tram stop: Stigbergstorget. (Opened 2022)
15 Station Linné – Visited May 2024
LI – Linnéplatsen 9 U OS
Modern style interior in an area with not so many Craft Beer places. Despite located close to a roundabout, the outdoor seating shows to be in surprisingly green surroundings summertime. 15 taps providing around 8 Craft Beers. A good selection of around 60 Craft Beer bottles/cans. Bottles/cans list on Untappd. Tram stop: Linnéplatsen.
15 Two Fat Pigs – Visited June 2024
Hisingen, Ringön – Stenkolsgatan 15 OS
A nice restaurant in Göteborg, though it is located in this old industrial area. Some Belgian beers are imported from Belgium, while others are brewed in the same house by owner brewery Två Feta Grisar. This brewery has also another trademark, De Vos. These beers are brewed at Två Feta Grisar brewery by a brewer who is brewing Belgian style beers only. So these beers sometimes turns up at the restaurant as well. There are 10 taps and around 30 bottles/cans, of which 20 is brewed by own brewery Två Feta Grisar. Just 8 minutes walk from tram stop Frihamnen, first stop north of Hisingsbron bridge. (Opened 2022). Tram stop: Frihamnen.
15 Vega Bryggeri Taproom – Visited May 2024
Hisingen, Ringön – Manufakturgatan 2 OS BREWPUB ♫
A place with high ambition, being a welcome addition to the BrewPubs in Göteborg. Serving exclusively their own beers on 10 taps. Sometimes there is also a Cask beer. Around 20 of their bottles/cans. Live music every week! Open most Fridays and Saturdays. Pretty easy to get there with tram 5, 6, 10, 13 or 14 to stop Frihamnen. Then maybe 10 minutes walk eastbound. Tram stop: Frihamnen. (Opened 2018)
14 Beerista – Visited June 2024
AV – Kristinelundsgatan 13 OS
A restaurant just off main street Kungsportsavenyn, attracting a mixed crowd. The name might sound more ambitious than it is, but there are nice beers. There are 7 taps including 2 Göteborgs Nya apart from a couple of S:t Eriks and Lagunitas. There is also a wide sortiment of around 200 Craft Beer bottles/cans, both local Swedish breweries as well as Belgian ones and other ones. They also have a special stout fridge in order to keep the right temperature for these dark beers. Tram stop: Valand.
14 Dirty Records – Visited May 2024
AL – Andra Långgatan 4A OS
An old genuine record shop upgraded with some nice beers to the music. Bohemian interior with music memorabilia and stars on the walls. 10 Craft Beer taps and around 15 Craft Beer bottles/cans. Tram stop: Järntorget.
14 Hagabions Café/Bar Kino – Visited June 2024
LI – Linnegatan 21 OS CONCEPT: Stigbergets Beers
Old cinema, still in operation, with a food Cafe that is owned by the same people as Stigbergets Brewery. Hence an always interesting selection of 9 Stigbergets’ beers on the taps, both upstairs and at the groundfloor, besides unfiltered Pilsener Urquell. The cozy bar at the ground floor has a big outdoor seating. There are around 20 – 30 bottles/cans maybe half of them is Stigbergets beers. As usual, beers come and go. There are also 10 bottles/cans “folköl” beers, maximum 3,5 % alcohol. Food is vegetarian and highly appreciated by local hipsters. Beer events do occur. Tram stop: Prinsgatan.
14 Kungstorgets Brygghus – Visited May 2024
CT – Kungstorget 11 U OS
A good example of mixing selection from a major distributor with independent Craft Beers. Of the 20 taps there are around 10 Craft Beers apart from a couple of Brooklyn. Craft Beer taps may include for instance O/O, Apex, Friends and Basqueland. The fridge holds around 120 bottles/cans including Belgian, American and lots of local Craft Beers. Bottles/cans list on Untappd. Dogs are welcome if they are of the smaller kind. Tram stop: Kungsportsplatsen
14 Ölstugan Tullen Gamlestan – Visited May 2024
Gamlestaden – Treriksgatan 1 OS CONCEPT: Swedish Beers
Pretty new addition to the Ölstugan Tullen places, this one in a bit suburban area. Nice modern Ölstugan in two floors, the upper floor is a kind of an inside balcony. 8 Craft Beers on tap and circa 100 bottles/cans. One house IPA, True Love IPA, brewed by Ocean. Tram stop: SKF (Opened 2022)
Classic swedish dish Köttbullar.
14 Ölstugan Tullen Johanneberg – Visited June 2024
JH – Utlandagatan 14 OS CONCEPT: Swedish Beers
A surprisingly mixed crowd in an area with a lot of students. At sunny days the outdoor seating is really baking. Taps of mainly Swedish non-Craft breweries including the regular Gotlands brews, but still 7 taps with rotating, mainly local, Craft Beers. One house IPA, True Love IPA, brewed by Ocean. Around 75 (Swedish) bottles/cans including a good selection of for example Omnipollo and Brewski brews as well as a good assortment of local breweries including Electric Nurse, Dugges, Mohawk and Poppels. However, as usual, beers come and go. The students in the area testify that the food is worth having – at modest prices. Bus stop: Utlandagatan, or Tram stop: Liseberg Södra or Almedal.
14 Ölstugan Tullen Kville – Visited June 2024
Hisingen – Herkulesgatan 3A OS CONCEPT: Swedish Beers
Located in and old industrial house with old style interior having black painted wood in the ceiling. There are 28 taps of which around 7 are Craft Beers. One house IPA, True Love IPA, brewed by Ocean. There are around 70 bottles/cans, of which a lot are on display above the bar counter. As at the other Tullen bars, the food menu is classic and worth the modest prices. Tram stop: Hjalmar Brantingsplatsen.
14 Ölstugan Tullen Mölndal – Visited June 2024
Mölndal – Mölndals Torg 6 OS CONCEPT: Swedish Beers
A welcome establishment in an area with not many Craft Beer places, having the classic Ölstugan interior. Convivial atmosphere and guests of all ages. 8 Craft Beers on tap. One house IPA, True Love IPA, brewed by Ocean. Around 80 bottles/cans from all over the country in different styles and tastes. Simple dishes in the Ölstugan tradition. Tram stop: Mölndals Innerstad. (Opened 2019)
14 Ölstugan Tullen Wärdshuset – Visited May 2024
AV – Kungsportsavenyn 32 OS CONCEPT: Swedish Beers
As this Ölstugan is located at ”Avenyn”, it is often busier than the other Tullen bars, and is frequented by a range of customers, including youngsters, shoppers, turists and one or another chronic. 20 taps of which around 8 taps are Craft Beers. One house IPA, True Love IPA, brewed by Ocean. Around 100 bottles/cans including a fair selection of Brekeriet and Omnipollo among several local brews. As usual, the beers come and go. Tram stop: Valand.
14 Red Lion (Blöta Lövet) – Visited May 2024
MJ – Mariagatan 11 U OS
A classic Göteborg hangout for drinking pints. The nickname “Blöta Lövet” (Wet Leaf) being a Swedish pun. Around 12 Craft Beer taps and around 60 bottles/cans. Bottles/cans list on Untappd. Interior draws inspiration from classic English pubs. Soccer on big screen. There is a permanent ”outdoor” seating area, covered and heated when needed. Tram stop: Älvsborgsgatan or Mariaplan.
14 Två Feta Grisar Taproom – Visited June 2024
Hisingen, Ringön – Ringögatan 10 BREWPUB
Pleasantly located in the Craft Beer cluster at Ringön. 8 of their own beers on tap – fresh from their storage tanks. Most of their own 23 beers available in bottles/cans in the fridge. In the same house you can play padel tennis, dart, boule and more. There is also a restaurant “Two Fat Pigs”, they arrange beer tastings and you can also book for conference. Days open are often Thursday, Fridays and/or Saturdays. Check Google as open days varies. Tram stop: Frihamnen.
13 Basque – Visited May 2024
MA – Magasinsgatan 3 OS
As close to the Basque country you get in Göteborg. The 5 beers on tap are not very interesting, but shelves are reaching the ceiling, and are showing around 140 bottles/cans. Selection includes several Belgian and American sours as well as local hop juice and German Pilsner. However, there are in fact some 300 bottles/cans available. Serves bar made pintxos – mouth-bites on bread – as well as Basque cider and wine. Tram stop: Domkyrkan.
13 Bearded Rabbit Brewery & Taproom – Visited June 2024
SM – Norra Ågatan 10D
Located on a street where you more seldom happen to pass by, but it is still very easy to get there – close to tram stop Svingeln. When you enter, there turns up a feeling of walking into a factory, but inside it is nicely transferred into a Taproom. There are 6 taps with their own beers, and around 15 bottles/cans, also with their own beers. The amount naturally varies, depending on what is produced and sold. Tram stop: Svingeln.
13 Brisket & Friends – Visited May 2024
CT – Vallgatan 21 (or Södra Larmgatan 16) OS
Very good Texas BBQ oasis in the middle of the city center with two-floor outdoor seating. The upper floor you can reach both indoors and through the decorative staircase outside. 12 taps with around 8 Craft Beer taps at the main bar upstairs. The other taps of more standard kind. Always some PKLK and Big Bone Brews on tap, as PKLK brewery in Stockholm is an owner of the place. Big Bone Brews is their second trademark produced to especially cling to the BBQ food. Tram stop: Domkyrkan or Grönsakstorget.
13 NOBA Nordisk bar/gastro – Visited May 2022
MA – Viktoriagatan 1A U OS CONCEPT: Beers from the Nordic Countries
A late night hangout in weekends, in between Järntorget square and major street Avenyn. 4 Craft Beer taps among the 15 taps in total. The other taps have the Spendrups and Gotland selection. There’s a fine selection of around 90 nice Nordic bottles/cans available, including for instance Apex, Duckpond, Dugges, Fermenterarna, Lervig, Mikkeller, Omnipollo, O/O, Poppels, Stigbergets and more – they varies a lot. Bottles/cans list on Untappd. Tram stop: Hagakyrkan or Vasaplatsen.
13 Ölstugan Tullen Majorna – Visited May 2024
MJ – Mariagatan 15 OS CONCEPT: Swedish Beers
A wide selection of Swedish beer, with a lot of local breweries represented. 8 Craft Beer taps including rotating local brews. One house IPA, True Love IPA, brewed by Ocean. Around 80 different bottles/cans of Craft Beer. Quite spacious inside with wooden interior and a built-in outdoor seating area, covered and heated when needed. The food is worth trying with solid, traditional Swedish meals at modest prices. Dogs allowed only at the built-in outdoor seating. Tram stop: Älvsborgsplan or Mariaplan.
13 Zamenhof – Visited May 2024
JT – Esperantoplatsen 5 OS
A bit special addition to Göteborg hipster food scene, is this conglomerate of a club, a lunch café, a craft beer bar and a gaming hall inside. Find your way far inside, to the big Craft Beer menu telling of some 8 Craft Beer taps. There are maybe 10 Craft Beer bottles/cans. The brunch menu is very nice, including a nice smoked salmon and pickles. Tram stop: Järntorget or Stenpiren.
12 9:ans Ölhall – Visited May 2024
AL – Andra Långgatan 9 OS
One of many bars on ‘beer street’ Andra Långgatan with a selection of Craft Beers along standard distribution. There are often 8 interesting Craft Beer taps and some 30 Craft Beer bottles/cans. Tram stop: Järntorget.
12 Barley’s Food Factory – Visited May 2024
Hisingen – Kvilletorget 20 OS
An honored burger place with some impressive graffiti style wall paintings. 6 Craft Beers on tap – including 2 especially brewed collaboration beers by Barley’s Food Factory together with Spike and Akia breweries. These two beers are designed to cling very well with their burgers. There are also around 50 Craft Beer bottles/cans. Tram stop: Hjalmar Brantingsplatsen or Vågmästareplatsen.
12 Dansken – Visited May 2024
AL – Andra Långgatan 8 OS CONCEPT: Danish theme
Open until 3 am on weekends, this Danish themed joint attracts a mixed crowd. Naturally Tuborg beer, but also 6 Craft Beers on tap. Around 20 Craft Beer bottles/cans. You can, of course, have Danish typical smørrebrød and schnapps. Tram stop: Järntorget.
12 Old Beefeater Inn – Visited June 2024
LI – Plantagegatan 1 OS
Nice Old English-style pub with 15 taps of which 8 are Craft Beer taps. 2 – 3 Craft Beer bottles/cans. Sometimes a bit cramped, especially at lunch time, but also cozy. Tram stop: Prinsgatan. (Opened 1991).
12 Ölstugan Tullen Andra Lång – Visited May 2024
AL – Andra Långgatan 13 OS CONCEPT: Swedish Beers
A wide selection of Swedish beers, with a lot of local breweries represented. 6 Craft Beer taps including rotating local beers, besides some standard beers like Norrlands Guld. One house IPA, True Love IPA, brewed by Ocean. Around 50 bottles/cans. The food is worth trying with solid, traditional Swedish meals at modest prices. Inspired by the very first Ölstugan Tullen opened in 1892. Tram stop: Järntorget or Masthuggstorget. (Opened 2010)
12 Ölstugan Tullen Kålltorp – Visited May 2024
Kålltorp – Björcksgatan 39 OS CONCEPT: Swedish Beers
The interior that you recognize from the other Tullen beer bars, and similar setup. Modestly priced, hearty food and Swedish beers. Here in a somewhat cozy but smaller setting as well as narrower beer selection. 6 taps of craft, beside the macro stuff, and around 50 bottles/cans. One house IPA, True Love IPA, brewed by Ocean. Tram stop: Munkebäckstorget or Solrosgatan.
12 Ölstugan Tullen Lejonet – Visited June 2024
SM – Friggagatan 27 OS CONCEPT: Swedish Beers
A nice but simple interior in the Ölstugan style, with both a table seating area and a spacious bar seating area as well. 20 taps of which 6 are Craft Beers. One house IPA, True Love IPA, brewed by Ocean. Around 110 bottles/cans of Swedish Craft Beers. Robust Swedish dishes at moderate prices, as at the other Tullen bars. A pleasant place sunny afternoons. Tram stop: Svingeln.
12 Porter Pelle – Visited May 2024
Klippan – Adolfs Edelsvärds Gata 11 OS
The place is located in what is now a cultural reserve area, “Klippans Kulturreservat”, and actually in a house belonging to the famous old porter brewery “Carnegiebryggeriet”. It was started 1808, got its name 1836, when Scotsman David Carnegie Jr bought the bankrupt company. In 1928 it was bought by Pripps (Nowadays Carlsberg). The famous Carnegie Porter (oldest trademark in Sweden), is still brewed, but since 1976 elsewhere. 1 Porter on a guest tap (for instance from Majornas or Ocean), 14 different Porters in bottles/cans and 12 other Craft Beers in bottles/cans. Also 2 Nya Carnegiebryggeriet on tap. Don’t miss the taps upstairs to the left. Sometimes tastings of different porters. Walking tours are arranged, sometimes including tastings. Also the close by Waterfront Hotel, where the old Carnegie Brewery was located, have some knowledge of the walking tours. Tram stop: Jaegerdorfsplatsen or Vagnhallen Majorna.
A view towards Älvsborgsbron bridge. And lots of historic memorabilia on the walls.
12 Victorian Steampunk Lab – Visited May 2024
MA – Viktoriagatan 2B OS ♫
Their second place giving a similar impression of a ‘striking’ interior and waiters dressed in bowler hats, corsets and 1920’s goggles along some militaria. This is however more of a cocktail bar, but here are still 6 Craft Beers on tap and around 17 bottles/cans. Downstairs there is a drink mixing lab, which groups can rent for events or drink mixing lectures, when the participators can be dressed in special lab rocks to create the right atmosphere. Also live music may occur. Tram stop: Hagakyrkan or Vasaplatsen.
11 Flying Barrel – Visited May 2024
AV – Kristinelundsgatan 3 OS
Across the street from 3 Små Rum, this more ordinary pub is located. Yet a solid Craft Beer place with 4 rotating Craft Beer taps besides standard taps and a Beavertown. Around 20 bottles/cans from a widely varied origin adds to the pleasure. Tram stop: Valand or Vasaplatsen.
11 Heurlins – Visited June 2024
JT – Järnbäraregatan 6A
A pretty new big restaurant with pleasant kind of standard atmosphere – enlightened with some decorative colors. The 15 taps has 4 “Local Favorites” Craft Beers from Göteborg breweries, apart from some Brooklyn and Nya Carnegiebryggeriet beers. There are also around 25 bottles/cans Craft Beers, Tram stop: Järntorget.
11 Järntorgets Brygghus – Visited May 2024
JT – Järntorget 4 OS
Open until 3 a.m. this pub/nightclub attracts a varied crowd including the partying youth. Beside the standard Spendrups taps there are around 4 Craft Beer taps, apart from a couple of Brooklyn and Nya Carnegiebryggeriet. There are around 50 Craft Beers in bottles/cans. Smaller dogs are welcome, if there aren’t too many before, but somewhat bigger dogs preferably during the day instead of crowded nights. Tram stop: Järntorget.
11 Oceanbryggeriet – Updated May 2022
Mölndal – Ragnar Thorngrens Gata 12
There is a restaurant, but it is not yet open on regular basis. Contact them at info@oceanbryggeriet.se to check availability. They create events at specific occasions with beer tasting, brewery visit and food. Around 17 own bottles/cans but no taps. Tickets from www.biljettkiosken.se when needed. Bus stop: Stallbacken västra or Jolen norra.
11 Rotary Pub – Updated May 2024
JH – Richertsgatan 2
Here is a somewhat odd bar in the Göteborg beer scene. Being a student bar, you find very modest prices – as well as modest interior design. They do welcome non-student guest as well! Don’t be fooled by the humble setting, though, there is an interesting beer assortment spreading through different tastes and styles. There are 4 rotating Craft Beer taps. apart from one S:t Eriks lager. And there are around 120 Craft Beer bottles/cans, spreading from Belgian, Lambics, Barrel Aged beers, Stouts to Barley Wines. You can find the beer selection at http://rotarypub.se/sv-inne Smaller nice dogs are welcome. Easiest way to get there is using the bus stop Spaldingsgatan. Pretty long way to walk from the tram stops. Bus stop: Spaldingsgatan, or Tram stop: Chalmers or Liseberg Södra.
Current: Being a student hangout the place is summer closed from June 1st. The place will open again September 4th at the latest – it may even occur some days earlier.
11 Smokey Dog – Visited June 2024
Krokslätt – Mölndalsvägen 87 U OS
Located 20 min walk south of Liseberg amusement park, or use tram stop Varbergsgatan. This establishment serves burgers along with a fair assortment of beers. There are 5 Craft Beer taps and around 60 Craft Beer bottles/cans, showing a nice variation with both local and other beers as well. Bottles/cans list on Untappd. Tram stop: Varbergsgatan.
10 Krog Axet – Visited June 2024
Hisingen Eriksberg – Bratteråsgatan 38 OS BREWPUB, CONCEPT: Czech style beers
A pretty new place at the ground floor in a new sky scraper. Pilsner Urquell on tap served in 3 different manners (Hladinka, Mliko and Snyt). 5 taps naturally including Pilsner Urquell, but also some of own brewer Maria Trilska’s different beers, Husman, Vardag and Afton. Around 15 Craft Beer bottles/cans. This place is run by the Gyllene Prag place. Tram stop: Eriksbergstorg. (Opened 2023)
10 The Golden Days – Visited May 2024
CT – Södra Hamngatan 31 U
A classic institution in Göteborg. Located in the old site of the free masons, this old pub has a genuine touch. None the less it’s worth visiting for its Craft Beer selection, including some 7 Craft Beer taps (besides the several non-Craft ones) and around 30 Craft Beer bottles/cans including Belgian, Local brews and some others. Sometimes they run beer tasting events. Tram stop: Brunnsparken. (Opened 1975)
10 Gyllene Prag – Visited May 2024
LI – Sveagatan 25 OS BREWPUB, CONCEPT: Czech style beers
A solid hangout since 50 years, for all crowds. Pilsner Urquell on tap served in 3 different manners (Hladinka, Mliko and Snyt). Own brewer Maria Trilska producing 4 different beers, Husman, Vardag, Afton and a very special beer in bottle. 3 Czech bottles Bernard and 2 bottles/cans from Swedish Poppels. There are also up to 10 temporary Guest beers in bottles/cans. Dogs welcome in the porch. This place also runs the Snyt Pilsnercafé, Schnitzelplats Lagerhuset and Krog Axet with about the same beer selection. All these places listed at 10 points. Tram stop: Olivedalsgatan or Seminariegatan. (Opened 1973)
10 Het Amsterdammertje – Visited June 2024
SM – Odinsgatan 19-21 OS CONCEPT: Dutch theme
Your unusual Dutch themed bar with pretty rustic food and a vintage touch. Around 40 bottles/cans being Dutch and Belgium ones, for instance De Molen. The five taps holds for example two Dutch beers, Bavaria and Budels, and 2 Belgian beers. Tram stop: Ullevi Norra or Centralstationen.
10 Kville Hop & Deli – Visited June 2024
Hisingen – Brämaregatan 14 CONCEPT: 3,5 % PLACE
Actually a bottles/cans shop, but it is still possible to sit down and have a beer or two. Maximum 3,5 % alcohol only. No Craft Beers on tap as such are too seldom produced these days. But there are around 220 Craft Beers in bottles/cans. Nice shop, but naturally not many tables. Tram stop: Vågmästareplatsen.
10 Schnitzelplatz Lagerhuset – Visited May 2024
JT – Heurlins Plats 1 OS BREWPUB, CONCEPT: Czech style beers
A Czech schnitzel restaurant in an old warehouse close to the Göta Älv river. Pilsner Urquell is naturally served in the three classic manners – Hladinka, Milko and Snyt. There are also 3 taps of their own Maria Trilska beers. There are up to 10 temporary Guest Craft Beers in bottles/cans. The place is run by the Gyllene Prag place. Tram stop: Järntorget.
10 Snyt Pilsnerkafé – Visited May 2024
LI – Sveagatan 25 OS BREWPUB, CONCEPT: Czech style beers
A new variation of their classic place Gyllene Prag, also listed at 10 points. Pilsner Urquell on tap served in 3 different manners (Hladinka, Mliko and Snyt). The 4 taps also include beers brewed by Maria Trilska. She is producing 4 different beers, Husman, Vardag, Afton and a very special beer in bottle. There are also up to 10 temporary Guest Craft Beers in bottles/cans. The place is run by the Gyllene Prag place. Tram stop: Olivedalsgatan. (Opened 2023)
9 Eli’s Corner – Visited May 2024
SB – Stigbergstorget 2
A popular and hip place. 3 Craft Beer taps from Stigbergets and maybe 10 Craft Beer bottles/cans. Tram stop: Stigbergstorget
DJ music played in evenings.
9 Le Pub – Visited May 2024
AL – Nordhemsgatan 22 OS
Nice old-time rustic place with balconies round the room and a French touch. Considering the competition in Craft Beer, in the same block, this might be an odd bar. Around 4 Craft Beer taps apart from a couple of the very common Sigtuna and S:t Eriks. Around 20 Craft Beer bottles/cans – mostly local – including their house pale ale from local Hönö brewery. Tram stop: Järntorget.
9 Nya Plankan Bar & Kök – Visited May 2024
MJ – Kommendörsgatan 12 OS
Nice place with a suburban feeling. 3 Craft Beers on tap and around 20 Craft Beer bottles/cans. The tap beers include one house beer from Göteborgs Nya Bryggeri, another beer from the same brewery and one other, for example an Omaka from Stockholm. Tram stop: Kaptensgatan or Stigbergstorget.
9 Oceanen – Visited May 2024
SB – Stigbergstorget 8 OS
Nice big place with a fine outdoor seating – perfect in the summer. 3 Craft Beer taps and around 30 Craft Beer bottles/cans. Tram stop: Stigbergstorget.
9 Soho Beer House – Visited May 2024
AL – Andra Långgatan 5 OS
One of the many beer bars around Järntorget with a modernistic interior wall painting. The beer fridges holds some 80 bottles/cans of Craft Brews, though the 12 taps are of standard selection of non-craft beers. Dogs are maybe not allowed on crowded weekends. Tram stop: Järntorget.
8 Biljardpalatset – Visited May 2024
MA – Ekelundsgatan 11 U OS
Somewhat unexpected as a Craft Beer bar, this pool and shuffleboard venue is more stylish than your average murky hangout. The 25 beer taps include around 3 Craft Beer taps. There are around 12 Craft Beer bottles/cans. Tram stop: Domkyrkan.
8 Hops – Visited May 2024
MH – Masthuggstorget 3 OS
A local bar, connected to macro brewer and distributor Spendrups, which gives the 16 taps a certain bias towards macro lager. But they include around 2 Guest taps and for instance occasionally Beavertown. Around 40 bottles/cans of mostly local Craft Beers. Tram stop: Masthuggstorget.
8 Paddingtons – Visited June 2024
Olskroken – S:t Pauligatan 1 OS
Nice English pub with semi-outdoor seating. 4 Craft Beer taps including 3 Poppels and 1 tap for instance Pine Ridge. No interesting bottles/cans. Tram Stop: Redbergsplatsen,
8 Wurst – Visited May 2024
LI – Djupedalsgatan 2 OS CONCEPT: German beers and sausages
Nice simple place serving German food and artisan sausages. They use local raw material to produce their sausages. The menu also gives recommended beers suitable with the food. Also a short information of the different beer styles can be found on the menu. 8 beers on tap, maybe not so interesting, but the German concept of the place do work. Also 8 bottles/cans, where certainly Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier is great with some sausages. Tram stop: Prinsgatan.
7 Bhoga Restaurang – Visited May 2024
CT – Norra Hamngatan 10
A nice ambitious restaurant close to the canal with some 25 Craft Beer bottles/cans with a good variation. No Craft Beer taps. Tram stop: Domkyrkan or Stenpiren.
Current: The place is closed, while the house is being refurbished.
7 Fyrens Ölkafé – Visited June 2024
SB – Stigbergstorget 1
This beer café is located In the entrance to Bengans Record Store. 2 Craft Beer taps, most often from Stigbergets, and some 25 bottles/cans Craft Beers. Tram stop: Stigbergstorget.
7 John Scott’s Palace – Visited June 2024
CT – Södra Hamngatan 2 OS BREWPUB
This is the John Scott’s Flagship restaurant/pub in town with a few sister restaurants as well. Their own brewery visible inside the premises making 4 different house brews on tap, including lager, pale ale and also a wit, which is ambitious. However, these beers haven’t really been that impressive. There are 2 taps Odd Island beers, but nearly no interesting bottle/can selection. Dogs welcome in the in-built outdoor seating. Tram stop: Brunnsparken.
Current: No beers are brewed at the moment. Brewing is said to start again in 2025.
7 John Scott’s Stable – Visited May 2024
CT – Kyrkogatan 33
The most cozy of the John Scott’s places. 4 taps pouring different John Scott’s own brews (brewed at John Scott’s Palace). Around 3 Craft Beer taps, all for instance from Odd Islands, and around 5 bottles/cans, of limited interest. Tram stop: Brunnsparken or Kungsportsplatsen.
Current: No beers are brewed at their own brewery at the moment. Brewing is said to start again in 2025.
7 Karlssons Garage & Bar – Visited May 2024
LI – Linnégatan 54 OS
Nice classical folksy place with friendly interior and atmosphere. Pretty good selection with circa 35 Craft Beer bottles/cans and 1 Craft Beer on tap. The other taps are all the Spendrups selection. Tram stop: Olivedalsgatan.
7 Kville Biljard – Visited May 2024
Hisingen – Kvilletorget 2
A pleasant Billiard game hall with a good selection of Craft Beers, though no interesting taps. Around 30 Craft Beer bottles/cans. Tram stop: Vågmästareplatsen.
7 Sejdeln – Visited May 2024
AL – Andra Långgatan 28
Nice simple beer café. 2 Craft Beer taps and around 20 Craft Beer bottles/cans. Tram stop: Masthuggstorget.
Places Bubbling Under or Nice to Know
Barlind Beer Taproom – Not visited (as far from Göteborg as the city Kungälv)
Bohus-Björkö – Hamravägen 6
Brewing a lot of beers. In case you want a relaxing beer excursion out into the archipelago, check Facebook or their website barlindbeer.se to see when they are open. Travel to bus stop Lilla Varholmen, then go by boat to Björkö, and then bus # 3. The trip from Brunnsparken takes around one hour in all to go there.
Ceviche, Kville Saluhall – Visited June 2024
Hisingen – Gustaf Dalénsgatan 2 CONCEPT: Peruvian theme
4 beer bottles/cans from Peru and 2-4 Craft Beers in bottles/cans including Vega. Peruvian food, as the name suggests. Tram stop: Vågmästareplatsen.
Crippas Café – Visited June 2024
MJ – Kusttorget 1 OS ♫
Cozy bohemian place with 1 Craft Beer tap, an own house beer. Around 6 Craft Beer bottles/cans.. Tram stop: Chapmans Torg.
Tugg Burgers – Visited May 2024
CT – Drottninggatan 21 OS
Basic, rustic and a bit dark interior, harmonizing perfectly with the burgers – and with around 17 Craft Beer bottles/cans. But there are no interesting taps. Tram stop: Domkyrkan.
Old Time Classic Institutions
10 The Golden Days
CT – Södra Hamngatan 31
See main list above.
Port Arthur Pub & Brygghus – Visited June 2024
Hisingen – Gamla Ceresgatan 3 OS ♫
This place was built in 1918 and is the very last remaining venue for the sailors and ship builders in the old times. No Craft Beers, neither on taps nor bottles/cans – only part of the Spendrups selection. Small dogs are welcome in the bar counter area. Tram stop: Bus stop: Sannegårdshamnen or Polstjärnegatan. (Opened 1918)
Ölhallen 7:an – Visited May 2024
CT – Kungstorget 7
A historical landmark for beer in Göteborg. This place opened in 1900 and has been a beer bar ever since! The interior resembles the original, with dark wooden paneling and low stools. Impressive lots of empty vintage bottles along the walls as decoration. The legend has it that the sketched portraits covering the walls are all regulars that frequented the place every single day for at least thirty years. Not known if this is really true, but when you see the place it does seem very possible. Today, there are only major brands in 15 taps, including Leffe Blond, and a few bottles/cans. Carnegie Porter might be worth having at the traditional tavern, though. Tram stop: Kungsportsplatsen. (Opened 1900)
Places Closed Down
16 Omnipollos Gothenburg
LI – Plantagegatan 3A OS
Omnipollo opened their second bar in Sweden early 2018, in Göteborg just off Järntorget. Like the sister bar in Stockholm, there are 10 good taps, but this place has around 20 interesting bottles. Every now and then, there are some highly sought after beers on tap (from collaborating breweries like Tired Hands, Monkish and Crooked Stave). Occasionally there are beer events, e.g. with Superstition Meadery or Stigbergets and a lot of others. There is a sea food-themed menu with frequent rotation. (Opened 2018)
16 The Rover
AL – Andra Långgatan 12 OS W
One of the traditional water holes in Göteborg – for beer aficionados and normally also for brewers. The 24 Craft Beer taps have a pretty good rotation – there is always a great selection of both foreign and local beers on tap. There is also some non-Craft beer taps – the change of owners in late 2017 brought a few non-Craft Brews. Bottle selection holds around 100 entries including Belgian sours. Occasionally there are tap take-overs or other Craft Beer events. The food menu is solid, including staff special and burgers. (Opened 2006)
11 Fölk
MA – Hvitfeldtsgatan 10
Very nice bottle shop as well as a place to sit down for a 3,5 % beer or two. Around 80 bottles.
8 Studio Hpksm
AV – Storgatan 22 OS
A hip and acclaimed Italian restaurant that is not too pricy. You might don’t want to go only for the bar, but with your osso busso or tagliatelle, you can usually get around 20 different cooled beer bottles/cans out of 30 rotating ones, from Italian brewery Elav only. Also 1 tap with Italian beer and 2 others like Lagunitas and TT.
7 Bang Matbar
SB – Bangatan 22 OS
Small nice rustic and trendy place. Usually 2 Craft Beer taps, often one from O/O Brewing and around 20 bottles. Simple out-door seating with just plain seating benches.
City Pub
Lorensbergsgatan 6
Delirium Café
Kronhusgatan 2
Deliverket
Ostindiefararen 61
Kellys
AL – Andra Långgatan 28
Around 25 Craft Beer bottles/cans. No interesting beers on tap. Dogs allowed in the first part close to the window.
Mitt Andra Hem
Andra Långgatan 31
Pannrummet (Ödman Brewery)
Gamlestadsvägen 4
Plain Kitchen
Risåsgatan 8
The Temple Pub
Linnégatan 42-44
Wiser’s Pub
Linnégatan 59 CONCEPT: Canadian theme
Pleasant pub with some maybe odd, but still interesting decorations. One Craft Beer on tap (Last time Poppels). The unusual thing are the bottles from Canadian Dieu De Ciel. The selection is slightly varying, but keeps being around 15 to choose from. There is also another 15 bottles including some Australian beers.
Contact
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