Bodegan

On stepping into this intimate venue in central Umeå, the first thing that meets you is a wall of wine and a welcoming bar section. Beyond that lies a dining room divided into several different areas, usually bustling with a mix of both family gatherings, business dinners & casual dates.

The menu contains both small dishes suitable for sharing as well as larger mains, and always fulfils expectations with its clear and precise flavours. The wines served by the glass match the food well and give the lone diner a good breadth of exciting options.

The wine list is a pure pleasure to read for those of us who prefer elegant wines from classic European wine regions. A rich selection of top producers including the likes of Ulysse-Colin, Domaine de Chassorney and Roagna can be found here, with a clear red thread running throughout the list. Lovers of rich and concentrated New World wines can either take a leap into the unknown… or choose to focus on Bodegan’s well-selected beer list instead.

Umeå has long been an important gastronomical centre in Norrland, and while Bodegan does a lot to enhance that reputation, it also serves as the premier watering hole for local chefs and sommeliers. The time is always right for a visit to Bodegan.