Hotel bars in Gothenburg – 8 places to discover

Looking for a hotel bar in Gothenburg? This city offers something for everyone – from lively spots in the city centre to rooftop bars with views over the river Göta älv. Whether you want to sit out on a sunny terrace, try a new cocktail or enjoy a quiet drink, there are plenty of bars to discover. Here are some of the best hotel bars to discover at Strawberry hotels in Gothenburg.

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Clarion Hotel® Draken

1. Living Room

Living Room at Clarion Hotel® Draken by Järntorget is a meeting place where music, art and culture come together. Most Fridays, you can also enjoy live music from local talents and extra good prices at the bar.


📍How to get here: Olof Palmes Plats 2

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Comfort Hotel™ Göteborg

2. TaKeT

Are you looking for a hotel bar with a great atmosphere and a view over the river Göta älv? Then take the lift up to the seventh floor at Comfort Hotel™ Göteborg and step out onto TaKeT. Order something delicious from the bar and stay all evening.


At the hotel you will also find the restaurant OGBG, which offers flavourful dishes inspired by Vietnam, Thailand and southern China.


📍How to get here: Skeppsbroplatsen 1

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Quality Hotel™ 11

3. The Social Eriksberg

At Quality Hotel™ 11 in Eriksberg, you will find The Social Eriksberg. Take a seat in a relaxed environment with views over the harbor entrance and enjoy a drink. If you are hungry, the menu features classic bistro dishes with a modern twist.


📍How to get here: Maskingatan 11

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Clarion Hotel® Post

4. Norda

With its central location right on Drottningtorget, Norda at Clarion Hotel® Post is a popular restaurant and hotel bar in Gothenburg. Is the Gothenburg weather on its best behaviour? Take a seat on the outdoor terrace with a refreshing drink.


📍How to get here: Drottningtorget 10

A warm and inviting bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and comfortable lounge seating, perfect for relaxing.

Clarion Hotel® Draken

5. Rooftop Bar at Brasserie Draken

On the 34th floor of Clarion Hotel® Draken, you will find Brasserie Draken Rooftop Bar. Here, a cocktail menu with classic favourites and a spectacular panoramic view of the city awaits you.


Would you like to combine your drinks with dinner? Head down one floor to Brasserie Draken for good food and a view over Gothenburg.


📍How to get here: Olof Palmes Plats 2

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Quality Hotel™ Waterfront

6. Brasserie Waterfront

At the very edge of the river Göta älv in Majorna, you will find Brasserie Waterfront at Quality Hotel™ Waterfront. Here, you can enjoy a relaxed vibe at the bar while looking out over the Älvsborg Bridge. If you want to challenge your company to an activity, you will also find The Social Lounge inside the hotel, which offers shuffleboard among other games.


📍How to get here: Adolf Edelsvärds Gata 11

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Avalon Hotel

7. Avalon Restaurang & Bar

If you want to experience the pulse of the city, Avalon Restaurang & Bar at Avalon Hotel is the place for you. For several years in a row, the bar has been named one of the best in Sweden by the White Guide, thanks to bartenders who love to experiment with exciting flavours. Is the weather on your side? Grab a seat on the popular outdoor terrace and enjoy the atmosphere with a refreshing drink.


📍How to get here: Kungstorget 9

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Clarion Hotel® The Pier

8. Rooftop Bar

Out at Lindholmen, you will find a real gem for late afternoons and relaxing. Rooftop Bar is located 11 floors up, at the top of Clarion Hotel® The Pier. Here, you can sit back and enjoy a front-row view of the Gothenburg skyline with a cocktail menu that offers exciting flavours like yuzu and lychee.


📍How to get here: Pumpgatan 5

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