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Hernö Gin Bar
★ 5.0(1 review)Bar
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About the Vibe
Stockholm's dedicated shrine to Swedish gin, tucked into a century-old building on Hornsgatan with marble floors, high ceilings, and an elegance that never feels stuffy. The staff are genuinely evangelical about gin — ask a question and you'll get a mini-education on botanicals and distillation alongside a beautifully made cocktail. Come for the award-winning Hernö range, stay for the Norrland-inspired bites and the easygoing Södermalm vibe.
Why it's worth it
Award-winning Swedish gin in a century-old Södermalm space where passionate staff turn every cocktail into a mini masterclass.
Highlights
gin flightsknowledgeable staffNorrland bitesclassic cocktails
Before you go
Go early evening or on a weeknight — weekend nights fill up fast and you'll want a seat at the bar to chat with the staff.
Known For
- •Hernö Gin distillery cocktails
- •gin tastings and flights
- •Norrland-inspired food menu
- •award-winning Swedish gin
Best For
gin enthusiastsdate night drinksweeknight cocktails
1 review
City InsidersEditorialJuly 9, 2026
Stockholm's Gin Shrine on Hornsgatan
If you're even remotely curious about gin, Hernö Gin Bar on Hornsgatan is where you need to end up. Opened in autumn 2021 inside a hundred-year-old building with marble floors, high ceilings, and large windows, the space feels effortlessly elegant without being stuffy. It's the Stockholm outpost of Hernö Gin, a Swedish distillery that's won multiple international awards — and the cocktails live up to the pedigree. The classics are executed with precision (the Tom Collins gets consistent praise), but the real fun is letting the knowledgeable staff guide you toward something you haven't tried yet.
What sets this place apart is the team. They're not just pouring drinks — they're evangelical about gin in the best way possible. Ask about the Hernö range and you'll get a mini-education on botanicals, distillation, and what makes Swedish gin distinctive. They also run gin tastings and flights if you want to go deeper, and there's a small food menu with a Norrland (northern Swedish) touch that pairs surprisingly well with the drinks. It's the kind of bar where you come for one and stay for three.
The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, not cocktail-snob territory. It gets busy on weekend evenings, so if you want a proper seat and a chat with the bartenders, aim for early evening or a weeknight. With a 4.6 rating across 670+ Google reviews, the consensus is clear: this is one of Södermalm's best bar experiences.