Grus Grus is the sibling wine bar of legendary Vasastan restaurant Tranan, opened just next door on Karlbergsvägen. You'll find a long, selective list of small European non-intervention producers with many wines by the glass, paired with straightforward seasonal plates from an open kitchen. It's the kind of relaxed, unpretentious wine bar where the staff genuinely knows their list and you can settle in for an evening of natural wine and shared dishes without any fuss.
The wine bar from legendary Tranan, pouring small European non-intervention producers alongside seasonal sharing plates in a relaxed Vasastan setting.
Drop in on a weeknight after work for the best chance at a relaxed table and attentive service — weekends can get busy and the vibe shifts.
Tranan's wine bar sibling — natural wines and seasonal plates in Vasastan
Grus Grus is what happens when a Stockholm institution decides to open a wine bar next door. Brought to you by the team behind Tranan — one of Vasastan's most beloved restaurants — this spot on Karlbergsvägen keeps things deliberately low-key. The wine list is long but selective, focusing on small European non-intervention producers, with plenty available by the glass. The staff knows the list inside out and will happily guide you through it, whether you're a natural wine devotee or just curious.
The open kitchen turns out straightforward, seasonal plates designed for sharing — nothing overwrought, just good produce treated well. Reviewers consistently praise the food as delicious and well-matched with the wines. The atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried; you're encouraged to hang out, drink wine, and not take anything too seriously.
A few caveats: some reviewers have found the wines overpriced for what they are, and the experience can be inconsistent depending on the night. But if you hit it right — a weeknight after work, a knowledgeable server on form — Grus Grus is one of the more rewarding wine bar experiences in Stockholm. Go for the craft wines, stay for the vibe.