Gothenburg’s 31 top wine bars & restaurants 2024

Gothenburg boasts a number of top notch restaurants and wine bars where wine lovers will be welcomed with a smile and great wine lists. Here are our favourite wine bars and wine restaurants in Gothenburg.

  1. Address: Olof Palmes plats 2, Göteborg

    Draken is the cinema at Järntorget in Gothenburg where I went to see movies as a kid - the Star Wine List Empire Strikes back dates me! The beautiful movie theatre remains as a stage but is now part of the Draken complex with restaurants, bars and a beautiful highrise hotel with a view over the port of Gothenburg. Just get to the 33d floor to enjoy the views and the fine dining brasserie with an experienced staff. serving brasserie classics along with a few twists such as pizza and canard à la presse (!). The wine list is seriously built by Andreas Hiller (formerly Austrian wine list champion...

  2. Phone: +46 31 20 21 61

    Address: Götabergsgatan 28, Göteborg

    Restaurant 28+ has held its Michelin star for over 30 years, a record in Sweden. In 2016, they opened the wine bar Vinbaren 28+, a cosy corner with exclusive wines served by a very knowledgeable service staff. Snacks, small dishes and a small set menu accompanies the fine wine.

  3. Phone: +46 31 80 25 21

    Address: Södra Hamngatan 2, Göteborg

    Emma Ziemann, Swedish Sommelier champion 2018 about the restaurant Atelier at Hotel Pigalle in Gothenburg: "I am fond of Art Nouveau... This is a place I go to with my friends who are not wine nerds. The wine list has a lot of things, some straight-up good wines and some gems so that everyone finds something they like. It's a fun decor and you can drink cocktails! It's a place to relax at and just have a good time."

  4. Phone: +46 31 701 79 79

    Address: Viktoriagatan 12, Göteborg

    Björns Bar is one of Gothenburg’s most classic wine bars and local and visiting wine lovers have enjoyed its casual atmosphere and tasty small dishes since 2006. Björn stands for restaurateur Björn Persson who also runs the star restaurant Koka upstairs.

  5. Phone: +46 73-773 80 03

    Address: Norra Hamngatan 8, Göteborg

    Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Sweden 2023

    Restaurant Bulot by the Norra Hamngatan canal in central Gothenburg is the restaurant sibling of the wine bar in Saluhallen. A la carte and set menus are served in a modern casual environment, and we were very impressed by the tasty and creative takes on classic west coast seafood like mackerel. Wine-wise, the Bulot wine list is a good read, varied and dominated by France but you'll find wines from further away as well. There is also a bar section and a few seats outside when the season and weather permits.

  6. Phone: +46 31-320 43 63

    Address: Södra Vägen 30, Göteborg

    The group including restaurant Natur and others opened Brasserie Lavette during 2020 and we’re happy they have weathered the pandemic. The outdoor terrace is a plus in summer and the location near Korsvägen is well placed if you’re heading to the major arenas in the area. Lavette is open for lunch and dinner all days of the week, with a brunch menu during weekends. The kitchen highlights seafood and grill and draws inspiration from Paris and New York. On the wine list too, you can find quite a few French and American wines, all the way up to US royalty like Ridge Montebello.

  7. Phone: +46 31-12 53 30

    Address: Olivedalsgatan 14B, Göteborg

    Emma Wennberg (front of house) and Mathias Graner (chef) have created Odette, a small French bistro in the Linné area of Gothenburg. Of course you’ll find French music and French art on the walls, but the food serves up a tastier use of spices than you’ll find in most Paris bistros. We like it a lot. The ambiance is welcoming and professional, with plenty of wine-knowledge. The wine list is great but we’re happy to let the team choose our wines by the glass.

  8. Phone: +46 31-20 86 90

    Address: Berzeliigatan 18, Göteborg

    Barrique is a city center wine bar and bistro, strategically located between the Avenue and the arenas Scandinavium and Ullevi. Value for money and accessible wines are the name of the game (they even announce their low markups on their site).

  9. Phone: +46 736 362600

    Address: Viktoriagatan 8, Göteborg

    The wine bar and restaurant Barsac in Gothenburg has a relaxed atmosphere, attracting both dinner guests and wine lovers on their way home from work. A massive bar allows for spontaneous mini-tastings by the glass, while tasty bistro dishes are served from the kitchen.

  10. Phone: +46 31 309 99 69

    Address: Kyrkogatan 13, Gothenburg

    Niche Wine List Of The Year Nordic 2019

    The Champagne bar Kyrkogatan 13 imports their own champagnes which means you can find a unique selection of grower champagnes here, but you will also find grandes marques, and other types of wines. The champagne bar, formerly known as Forssén & Öberg, is one of the Gothenburg favourites of Swedish sommelier champion Emma Ziemann 2018: "It is a magical place to go after work, for an apéro or for a drink on the way home. It is a really good champagne bar with a cosy courtyard, what could go wrong?"

  11. Phone: +46 31 790 10 00

    Address: Trädgårdsgatan 6, Göteborg

    California Wine List of the Year Sweden, presented by California Wines 2022

    Hotel and restaurant Dorsia in Gothenburg is like a world of its own, drenched in gold, velvet curtains and Belle Époque-style. The restaurant is spacious and international. For both travelers and locals, Dorsia is a place to meet at any time of day. In summer, the bistro is open in the courtyard.

  12. Phone: +46 31 10 10 05

    Address: Lilla torget 1, Göteborg

    Fiskekrogen is a classic in central Göteborg. Seafood has been served here since 1972 and the dining room is grand, with large windows facing Lilla torget and the main harbour canal. The current version of Fiskekrogen is popular and god knows how how many kilos of shellfish plateaus are carried from the kitchen each day. Get a seat in the dining room or in the bars and enjoy the show. If you like wine with your fish, and of course you do, you are in for a treat. The Champagne offer is very solid, as is the Chablis, Puligny and Chassagne sections. Germany and US drinkers get their fix too. On...

  13. Phone: +46 31-20 79 79

    Address: Arkivgatan 7, Göteborg

    Familjen (the family) is part of Björn Persson's little gastro group (Koka, Björns bar). This friendly bistro is located near the Avenue and in summer you will enjoy the large outdoor terrace. The wine list has some unique wines that the group imports.

  14. Phone: +46 031-53 15 33

    Address: Risåsgatan 8, Göteborg

    Fine dining is dead, they say. No way. Restaurant Human welcomes you with professional and warm service, continuing a particular Gothenburg tradition of delivering fine dining without making it stiff. The kitchen delivers a string of tasty dishes, with complex but quite mild flavours, letting the especially the seafood dishes shine. The wine list has started on its own journey, a bit unlike other Gothenburg eateries. We expect it will grow too. We’ll be back for more.

  15. Phone: +46 31 750 88 05

    Address: Mässans gata 24, Göteborg

    International Special Jury Prize 2023

    Heaven 23 has much more to offer than just the stunning view from the Gothia hotel restaurant’s 23rd floor. Here you’ll find the iconic King Size shrimp sandwich (over one million served) but also plenty of other tasty dishes with locally sourced produce.

  16. Phone: +46 31 701 79 79

    Address: Viktoriagatan 12, Göteborg

    Koka is one of Sweden’s best restaurants with a star from the Michelin guide and top ratings from White guide. Moreover, Koka has a solid wine heritage from Kock & Vin which the restaurant used to be called. Owner and wine lover Björn Persson has kept many classics in the cellar and on the wine list, such as mature vintages from Bordeaux, Rhone and Piedmont, but more modern and edgy wines can often be found in the wine pairings. The restaurant also has a direct import from Domaine Michel Magnien in Burgundy.

  17. Phone: +46 31 18 15 01

    Address: Aschebergsgatan 23B,Göteborg

    Italian Wine List of the Year Sweden, presented by Mandrarossa 2023

    Trattoria La Strega is an Italian living room in the middle of Gothenburg. Rustic, relaxed and genuine, it is a favourite among chefs and sommeliers. As in Italy, produce takes centre stage here. Sommelier Andrea Consonni and his wife and chef Nina Rydqvist create a lovely northern Italian restaurant in Gothenburg.

  18. Phone: +46 31-55 06 62

    Address: Skanstorget 10, Göteborg

    Mestiza means mix and it’s Mariuxi Ingber Robles who mixes up international cuisines to create the tasty mid-sized dishes. Her partner Kiki Ingber runs the mostly natural beverage program. You will not find a wine list here, but you can browse the shelves to see what they have. The ambiance is casual and lively, especially during summer when the service pours out onto the Skanstorget pavement.

  19. Phone: +46 31 309 52 60

    Address: Tredje Långgatan 9, Göteborg

    The wine bar Olssons vin is situated on Tredje Långgatan. It serves small plates and a bunch of wines by the glass. The courtyard terrace that it shares with other venues is an oasis in summer.

  20. Phone: +46 31 18 18 58

    Address: Södra Vägen 45, Göteborg

    Project is the wine bar and restaurant that serves both set menus and a la carte and it has been rewarded with a star by Guide Michelin. The menu is internationally inspired.

  21. Phone: +46 31 16 08 88

    Address: Geijersgatan 12, Göteborg

    Tasty, exciting and uncomplicated. The kitchen at restaurant Natur in Gothenburg serves up beautiful dishes in modern, Nordic style. The wine list focuses on natural and organic producers, mainly from Europe.

  22. Phone: +46 31-348 40 00

    Address: Knipplekullen 8-10, Göteborg

    Swedish Wine List of the Year Sweden 2023

    Sankt Jörgen Park is an upscale hotel and spa resort on Hisingen, about 15 minutes from central Gothenburg. Here you can relax next to outdoor and indoor pools and enjoy several restaurants and bars. A golf course is just next door. Victor Fuentes Quezada, one of the top sommeliers of the city, has been given carte blanche with the wines. This has resulted in a varied and eclectic wine list and a plot of solaris grapes planted on the front lawn slope. We look forward to coming back to try the house wine.

  23. Phone: +46 31 81 25 80

    Address: Johannebergsgatan 24, Gothenburg

    Top chef Stefan Karlsson has created a warm and cosy fine dining restaurant, rewarded with a Michelin star. The food is built on a Swedish tradition and you can order either a la carte or several tasting menus. There are wine pairings to go with the tasting menus but do not miss the wine list at SK Mat & Människor.

  24. Phone: +46 31 775 59 20

    Address: Adolf Edelsvärds gata 5, Göteborg

    Sjömagasinet is one of the most classical seafood restaurants on the west coast. It's beautifully located on the docks in the harbor, and in summer you'll do well to get a table outside. Although it no longer has a michelin star or has a massive wine cellar like before, we still like coming here.

  25. Phone: +46 31 42 42 11

    Address: Mariagatan 17, Göteborg

    This charming place in Majorna in Gothenburg serves tapas-style dishes in a Spanish style with influences from both Sweden and France. Apart from smaller snacks like charcuterie and bread with aioli, the dishes of the day are listed on the blackboard. The service is relaxed and homely, yet attentive and knowledgable. In short, a great spot for some snacks and a glass of wine – or a full dinner and some bottles.

  26. Phone: +46 31-25 12 44

    Address: Kyrkogatan 13, Göteborg

    Right next door to the Champagne bar just off Västra Hamngatan- you’ll find the Jazz bar and bistro Unity Jazz. Check out the schedule for live music and a good selection of beverages to go with the groove. Ask for the wine list as it has a serious selection of natural wines.

  27. Phone: +46 31 363 67 77

    Address: Östra Larmgatan 18, Göteborg

    Ulf Wagner is a living legend on the Gothenburg fine dining scene. Both a restaurateur and serious wine lover (and collector), Mr Wagner is offering a classic service with table cloth at his latest bistro, Wagners. The food is fairly classic too, both tasty and wine friendly. The wine list has a serious weight of Burgundy of both colours, along with Bordeaux, Rhône and other French regions. (Although friends of Italy and the US will not be unhappy).

  28. Phone: +46 31 136131

    Address: Vasagatan 40, Göteborg

    Vilda at Vasagatan in Gothenburg opened in December 2021. The food menu and interior reflect the Nordic nature, and the food is made from wild, local and sustainably produced ingredients in season. The interior is austere and light, with a lot of wood. The food is served as five- or seven-course tasting menus, but there is also an à la carte menu in the wine bar. You will find plenty of good stuff on the wine list, mainly from France, but also some bottles from Spain, Italy and Portugal. There are around 35 wines to choose from by the glass, and the prices – both by the glass and bottle – are...

  29. Phone: +46 31 787 98 08

    Address: Södra Larmgatan 2, Göteborg

    Vinbaren, close to Grönsakstorget, might not be the place for those who want to drink rarities and exclusive icon wines. But the welcoming charm and the delightfully upbeat atmosphere makes it perfect as an after-work-spot or the start of a fun night out with a larger group. The interior combines modern with rustic, with small round wooden tables and a long counter bar in white marble. The food menu focuses on the Mediterranean, with dishes like Patatas Bravas, Tartar Nicoise and Chèvre Chaud. There is also a nice selection of charcuterie and cheese for those who just want a small bite. The...

  30. Phone: +46 31 338 53 33

    Address: Västra Hamngatan 24, Göteborg

    Wolfgang vincafé has opened at Västra Hamngatan near Grönsakstorget in central Gothenburg. Here you can drop in for some classical dishes like Croque Monsieur or a shrimp sandwich. The ambiance is relaxed and friendly, although the locale is rather grand with large windows. In summer, the terrace is a good place to watch people stroll down the large sidewalk.

  31. Address: Lilla Waterloogatan 15,Göteborg

    Original Wine List of the Year Sweden 2019

    Wine Mechanics is the first urban winery in Gothenburg and besides that a winery restaurant, pub, wine bar and meeting place in the Slakthuset-area in east Gothenburg. The winery’s own wines are made from grapes trucked from European growing areas and you can also find an ambitious wine list packed with wines from many countries. However, the top spots on the Wine Mechanics wine list are held for Pfalz and northern Rhone.