Julie

Wine Bar

Malmö, Sweden

Julie Wine List

About Julie

In a small townhouse in Gamla Väster, you step through a wooden door into one of Sweden’s most dedicated wine bars. In the intimate and welcoming space, you’ll find one of the country’s most focused wine lists, with a clear selection of some of the leading producers in the natural wine world.

This bar opened in 2018 and takes its name from Beaujolais winemaker Julie Balagny, a prominent figure and driving force behind sustainable wines. Like her, the bar strives for an approach that pushes sustainability one step further: the list is contemporary in its expression and defined by natural and biodynamic wines, with considerable time, effort and knowledge invested into creating a clear identity. Julie doesn’t just serve sustainable wines, they actively push the conversation forward, set standards and continue to develop, which was one of the reasons they were awarded the Gold Star for Sustainable Wine List at Star Wine List of the Year Sweden 2024.

The space is bright and inviting, with a feel somewhere between a wine bar and a small shop. At the entrance, you’re met by a little selection of pantry items and gift pieces, along with a deli counter offering cheeses to take home. You can also peek into the compact wine room behind a glass door and point out a bottle, if you plan to stay for a glass or two. It’s one of those places you find yourself returning to, not least for an afternoon glass of wine with a friend.

Within the wine selection, you’ll find a wide range of established names within the genre, hard-to-find gems, and aged bottles, as well as a playful and well-priced selection of wines on tap – something the bar introduced early on as part of its sustainability efforts. The sommeliers are happy to guide those looking for something specific, letting the guests’ interest shape what gets opened. The cellar is both thoughtful and well stocked.

Alongside the wines, there is a carefully selected range of cheeses, charcuterie and dishes from the rotisserie, making it easy to linger. Julie also regularly hosts themed tastings, further reinforcing its role as a lively meeting point for wine enthusiasts.

Great for

  • Drinks & a light bite
  • Natural wines
  • Wine tastings

More recommendations

  • Julie has one of the most focused wine lists in Sweden. The list is curated with the best producers in the natural wine world.

  • Contemporary and driven by natural and biodynamic wines. A lot of time, effort and passion put into this to give it a real personality. Very attractive pricing.

  • Sustainability is both one of the hardest and the most urgent questions in the world of wine. There was overall a strong awareness across the entries. This place wins for going one step further, including being a part of changing consumer habits, for example with alternative packaging. And it all resonates through the wine list, said jury member Nina Højgaard Jensen about the gold in Sustainable Wine List 2024.

Star Wine List Of The Year

Wine team

  • Emma Andersson Sjöstrand
    Co-Owner & Wine Director
  • Katarina Hoverman
    Sommelier
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  • Maya Nash
    Sommelier

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