Uppsala

Ofvandahls Hovkonditori

A traditional old cafe. Founded in 1878, this is one of the oldest operating cafés in Uppsala. It quickly became a popular place among Uppsala's students and cultural circles. It is the birthplace of the local Uppsala pastry "Studentska". They sometimes have poetry slam contests and other poetry readings, but they are mostly in Swedish.

Mon–Fri 07:30–18:00; Sat 10:00–17:00; Sun 11:00–17:00·Black coffee 30 kr · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

Flustret

This garden pavilion was constructed in 1842, making it one of the oldest nightlife venues in Uppsala. It is operated as a nightclub with plenty of events and concerts. On Saturdays, they have three dancefloors, playing house, radio hits, and hits from the 1970s, 80s & 90s, but, on Fridays, only the house dancefloor is open. Compared to other local clubs, they target (and attract) a somewhat more mature audience from ages 23 and upwards.

Fri Sat 22:30–03:00·Entry 120 kr Friday and 150 kr Saturday · Built 1842

Katalin And All That Jazz

A nice place with an active calendar of international and national touring acts, ranging from jazz to metal to comedy clubs. Jazz-sessions every Sa 15:00–17:00. Aside from drinks they also serve dinner.

Mon Tue 16:00–23:00; Wed Thu 16:00–00:00; Fri Sat 13:00–01:00·Ticket prices vary between concerts. On the rare occasions when there is no concert entry is free · Wheelchair accessible

Bageri Brantingstorg

Somewhat "off the beaten path", this family owned neighbourhood café has preserved an atmosphere of the Swedish "Folkhem"-era of the 1950s and 60s. It is the birthplace of their signature cake Blåbärsprinsess, and, according to the local newspaper UNT, their semlor (a traditional Swedish sweet rolls usually served at lent) are the best in town.

Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00 Sat 09:00–17:00·Black coffee 25 kr · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating

Bryggeriet Ångkvarn

Uppsala's only brewpub, with the brewery fully visible behind the bar. In 2017 Ångkvarn won the title of "best brewery" and four other titles at the Stockholm Beer and Whiskey festival, the second largest beer festival in the world.

Mon Tue, 16:00–22:00, Wed Thu 16:00–00:00, Fri Sat 15:00–00:00·Beers from 80 kr, 400 kr beer tasting two Saturdays a month at 15:00 · Wi-Fi · Brews its own beer

Café Årummet

Offer a wide choice of quiche, cakes and smaller sweets. Aside from hot drinks they also serve beers and wines. Sit down in one of the large couches in their baroque-themed interior, or have a seat in the riverside park Gotlandsparken, right on their doorstep. They always serve a lot of fresh fruit with their cakes.

Mon–Fri 08:00–22:00; Sat Sun 09:00–22:00·Black coffee 30 kr · Vegan options · Wi-Fi

Güntherska Hovkonditori & Schweizeri

An elegant café and sourdough bakery, with a large outdoor seating area on the eastern bank of Fyris river. In addition to pastries, they also serve hot and cold meals, and, unlike most Swedish cafés, a wide range of alcoholic beverages.

Mon & Tue 09:00–19:00, Wed–Fri 09:00–19:30 Sat Sun 10:00–18:00·Black coffee 33 kr · Outdoor seating · Vegan options

Konditori Fågelsången

Founded in 1954, this café still preserves its 1950s aesthetics. They serve sandwiches as well as traditional Swedish cookies and cakes. In the summer they have a large outdoors seating area facing the pretty Swan's pond.

Mon–Fri 07:30–19:00 Sat Sun 09:00–18:00·Black coffee 26 kr · Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options

O’Neill’s

An authentic Irish pub opened in 2007. Occasionally features live music. Good food and a nice selection of Irish, English, Belgian and Swedish beers. Multicultural-friendly staff from the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and Sweden.

Mon–Thu 16:00–00:00; Fri Sat 15:00–01:00·Pints 80 kr · Wi-Fi · Wheelchair accessible

Interpool

A sports bar with activities such as shuffleboard, dart, table tennis, flipper and billiards. Club nights on Fridays and Saturdays from 22:00.

Mon–Thu 16:00–01:00, Fri 15:00–03:00 Sat 13:00–03:00, Sun 13:00–01:00·Outdoor seating

William's pub

British-themed pub with a welcoming interior and helpful staff. They regularly organise themed evenings, with events such as live music or pub quizzes.

Mon–Thu 16:00–00:00; Fri Sat 16:00–03:00·Beers from 50 kr · Wheelchair accessible

Kafferummet Storken

A cozy café on the second floor with rather anonymous entrance towards the main square.

Mon–Fri 09:00–22:00, Sat 10:00–21:00, Sun 12:00–21:00·Black coffee 25 kr · Outdoor seating · Vegan options

Café Tar

Italian coffee bar. Excellent espresso served between spartan walls decorated with paintings by local artists. Aside from coffee they also serve Italian pastries, beers, wines, focaccia sandwiches, and delicious gelato ice cream.

Mon–Sat 10:00–20:00, Sun 11:00–18:00·Espresso 25–30 kr, americano 34 kr

Birger Jarl

BJ

Great if you're into shots and house music. Three dancefloors and five bars, with a large outdoors seating area. Occasionally they organise themed club nights. Despite a 23-year age limit on Saturdays, it mostly attracts youths. Some Fridays 17:00–22:00, they host the 1970s themed club Soul Train, attracting a more mature crowd than usual.

Fri Sat 22:30–03:00·140 kr entry fee · Wheelchair accessible

Vinbaren

Vinbaren, which literally translates into "the wine bar", is the wine bar in Uppsala! They offer some 100 different wines complemented with charcuteries and cheeses. Suitable to experienced and inexperienced wine drinkers alike.

Tue–Thu 15:00–22:00, Fri 15:00–00:00, Sat 12:00–00:00, Sun 17:00–22:00·One glass 75–1340 kr (sic!)

Katedralkaféet

A café operated by the Church of Sweden, in co-operation with a local charity organisation. The building was the seat of Uppsala University's board, from its construction in the 1750s to the inauguration of the current University Hall in 1887.

Mon–Fri 10:00–16:30, Sat Sun 11:00–16:00·Black coffee 25 kr

Bierhuis Ölcafé

A Belgian beer café in an elegant setting. Aside from 24 kinds of drafted and hundreds of kinds of bottled Belgian beers, the menu also offers traditional Belgian cuisine, such as waffles, moules-frites and cheese with mustard.

Mon–Thu 16:00–00:00, Fri 14:00–02:00, Sat 12:00–02:00, Sun 15:00–23:00·Beers 60–410 kr · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating

Café Linné Konstantina and Café Linné Hörnan

These two cozy cafes are often used as a meeting place for various clubs or political groups. Confusingly enough, they are both commonly simply referred to as Café Linné. However, you do not need to worry about taking "the wrong one," as they are both great cafés.

Mon–Sat 08:00–22:00, Sun 09:00–22:00·Black coffee 30 kr · Wi-Fi · Vegetarian options

Le Parc

A day-time restaurant and night-time bar in a beautiful garden. Huge outdoor seating is open from April to September. On Friday and Saturday nights, there is a dancefloor playing hits from the 1960s, 70s and 80s.

Mon–Thu 16:00–00:00, Sat Sun 13:00–03:00·Beers from 70 kr · Wheelchair accessible

O'Connor's

Opened in 1993, this "Irish" bar and restaurant is Syrian-owned and run. This place has a great selection of Irish, Belgian and Swedish beers. Live music is performed every Monday–Saturday night, with "Amazing Chris" playing on the weekdays and different bands playing on the weekends. Coats must be handed in at the cloakroom on busy nights (for example, on Saturday nights and when there is music).

Mon–Thu 16:00–03:00; Fri 13:00–03:00; Sat 12:00–03:00; Sun 12:00–01:00·Beers are 80–100 kr, coat charge is 20 kr and entry is 50 kr after 22:00 F and Sa · Limited wheelchair access

Palermo

A daytime pizzeria which, by night, turns into one of Uppsala's most popular watering holes. It gets especially crowded around 01:00, when the surrounding nations close. It is something of a dive bar, and at 40 kr their beers are among the cheapest in non-nation Uppsala.

Mon–Thu 11:00–02:00, Fri 11:00–03:00, Sat 12:00–03:00, Sun 12:00–03:00

Shotluckan

The lively and youthful Shotluckan (literally "The Shot Hatch") offer a large range of different shots under the motto "life is too short to sip drinks." Many shots have some adventurous twist – like being on fire.

Wed Thu 20:00–01:00, Fri Sat 20:00–03:00·Shots 35–95 kr

Himlen är blå som en apelsin

91 Torgny Segerstedts allé

Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow·Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Vegan options

Arrenius & Company

6a Drottninggatan

Closed · opens 10:30 am tomorrow·Wi-Fi · Vegetarian options

Café Victoria

Norbyvägen 12

Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow·Outdoor seating · Vegan options

Café Carl von Linné

Svartbäcksgatan 24

Open now · closes 10 pm·Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

Jorden är blå som en apelsin

2a

Closed · opens 8 am Wednesday·Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options

Hey Lucie!

75 Dragarbrunnsgatan

Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow·Wi-Fi · Fully vegan

Ulleråker gård

30 Ulleråkersvägen

Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow·Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Vegan options

Kardemumma

Svartbäcksgatan 17

Closed · opens 8:30 am tomorrow·Wheelchair accessible · Vegan options