Fred's Top Picks

These are pubs that should not be missed.

Fred lives in Los Angeles but likes to travel around for beer.. You can follow him on twitter as @FredWaltman or read his twitter feed below

Note that we regularly update what constitutes a top pick so places can be relegated from the list if their beer range dips or there are other significant changes.


Akkurat A Fred top pick  Full menu Live Music WiFi available Has received Cask Marque accreditation.

Stockholm's premier beer bar.


Zum Franziskaner A Fred top pick  Full menu WiFi available New entry in the Guide in 2017 Specializes in German Beer

Owned by Stene Isacson formerly of Akkurat. About half the taps are Franconian beers.


Honorable Mention

These are pubs you should make an effort to visit when you are in Stockholm,

Babajan  Fred Honorable Mention Full menu WiFi available Closed Sunday

Open for lunch weekdays 11am-2:30pm (including Monday)


Stockholm Brewing Company Taproom  Fred Honorable Mention Full menu WiFi available Closed Tuesday Open 11am or earlier Closed Sunday Closed Monday Closed Wednesday New entry in the Guide in 2019 Brewery tap, may have limited hours

Taproom for Stockholm Brewing Company


Small pub with local craft beers on tap.


The "New Carnegie Brewery" is a joint venture between Brooklyn Brewery and Carlsberg. (which owns the Carnegie brand)


Oliver Twist  Fred Honorable Mention Full menu WiFi available Open 11am or earlier Has received Cask Marque accreditation.


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