8 Drinks You Need to Try in Uppsala

Uppsala is home to a range of unique craft producers when it comes to drinks. Wine lovers will find several interesting wine bars with distinctive selections, while the beer scene is thriving thanks to local microbreweries. And as you’d expect from a university city, there’s no shortage of great bars and cocktail lounges.

If you’re looking for non-alcoholic options, you won’t go thirsty either. No weekend or evening out in the city is complete without a good cup of coffee — here you’ll find locally roasted beans as well as specialty coffee from around the world. Tea enthusiasts can explore everything from traditional tea shops to Taiwanese bubble tea.

1. Order a personalised G&T at Domcraft

Domcraft | S:t Eriks Gränd 15, Uppsala

The Gin & Tonic — or G&T — is, in all its simplicity, one of the world’s most popular cocktails. But forget tired drink mixes — at Domcraft, they’ve taken the art of the G&T to the next level. In fact, the bar proudly boasts one of the largest combination selections in Europe when it comes to creating the perfect G&T. Even connoisseurs are likely to be surprised here, thanks to the ever-expanding range of gins, tonics, and exciting garnishes.

What makes Domcraft truly unique is their personalised approach: they craft your G&T entirely to match your taste. After a brief chat, the bartender creates a drink based on your flavour preferences — giving you a one-of-a-kind drinking experience.

2. Try bubble tea or a traditional Chinese tea ceremony in the city centre

Yocha Studio | Kungsängsgatan 5B, Uppsala
Oolong Teahouse | Smedsgränd 5A, Uppsala

Try something new instead of your usual coffee break! Gongfu tea — literally “tea made with skill” — is a traditional Chinese method and ceremony of tea preparation, where the tea is served alongside beautifully crafted utensils designed to create the perfect cup. It’s anything but a quick caffeine fix; instead, your tea break becomes a mindful moment of calm. You can experience this at Yocha Studio, an oasis of Asian café culture and design, located right on Uppsala’s pedestrian street.

At the other end of the tea spectrum is bubble tea — the trendy drink that originated in Taiwan. Typically served in large to-go cups, it’s exactly what it sounds like: a sweet, milky tea with chewy, popping bubbles at the bottom. Stop by the charming Oolong Teahouse, located right at the entrance of Forumgallerian — order your drink and take a leisurely stroll through the mall.

3. Take a flaming shot among the students

Shotluckan | Drottninggatan 12, Uppsala

Shotluckan truly puts the “experience” in drinking experience. It’s not unusual for the bar counter to catch fire, the bartenders to dress up according to the theme of your chosen shot, and smoke to rise from the glasses. It’s wild — and so much fun!

The crowd is largely made up of party-loving students who either stay all night or stop by before heading out into Uppsala’s nightlife. The menu features all kinds of playful shots like Hallonpaj (Raspberry Pie), Harry Shotter, and Bumbibärssaft (Gummy Berry Juice) — along with food options and, of course, non-alcoholic alternatives.

4. Sip a Tonka Sour at the rooftop bar

Miss Voon at Elite Hotel Academia | Suttungs gränd 6, Uppsala

At Miss Voon, you’ll enjoy your cocktails with a spectacular view — here, panoramic windows offer sweeping vistas of Uppsala. Behind the bar, skilled bartenders craft some of the city’s finest drinks. A guest favourite is the Tonka Sour — a tangy vanilla dream with warm, herbal citrus notes made from gin, cocoa butter, Tio Pepe, vanilla liqueur, yuzu-flavoured sake, black pepper, lemon, and egg white.

5. Taste locally brewed beer straight from the source

Bryggeriet Ångkvarn | Östra Ågatan 59, Uppsala

Ångkvarn is both a brewery and a pub in one. Here, you can actually see the brewery behind the bar — and if you visit on a brewing night, you’ll spot the brewmaster at work and catch the rich scent of malt and hops in the air. It doesn’t get any fresher or more local than this! If you want to sample several varieties, try their popular tasting flight.

6. Specialty coffee from the “hole in the wall” on Drottninggatan

Arrenius & Co | Drottninggatan 6A, Uppsala

In just a few square metres, you’ll find coffee from all around the world. Arrenius & Company is the kind of place where regulars drop in for their daily espresso, coffee connoisseurs come to buy rare beans, and the curious stop by to chat with Anders or his team to learn something new about Sweden’s favourite hot drink. Ask what specialty coffee they’re serving that day — and if you love what’s in your cup or glass, you can always take a bag home with you.

Alongside the coffee, you’ll also find tea, chocolate, and confections on the shelves — perfect to enjoy yourself or give as a thoughtful gift.

7. Summer in a glass at 7 Flaskor

7 Flaskor | Olof Palmes Plats 2, Uppsala

The name 7 Flaskor (“7 Bottles”) comes from the bar’s concept — they serve cocktails made from only seven types of spirits. The cocktail menu is ambitious, creative, and changes with the seasons, but one drink always makes a return each summer. The signature cocktail, simply called Strawberries & Cream, reappears every year — though its presentation, style, and flavour combinations are always new.

As spring approaches, anticipation builds around what the latest version will be like. One thing’s certain, though — it’s bound to taste amazing, because the team behind this bar and the adjoining restaurant Dryck & Mat are known for their impeccable sense of flavour.

8. Dessert cocktails at Iberico or Asian Square

Iberico | Fyristorg 8, 753 10 Uppsala
Asian Square | Stora Torget 10, 753 20 Uppsala

Are you one of those people who can never decide between dessert and a cocktail after a good meal? Luckily, both Iberico and Asian Square have made the choice easy for you! At Iberico, a cosy tapas bar by the river at Fyristorg, the crowd favourite is Coco Mambo — a passionfruit cocktail topped with coconut foam that satisfies your sweet tooth while whisking you away to the Caribbean in an instant.

Over on Stora Torget, right in the city centre, Asian Square serves up the elegant Strawberry n’ Elderflower — a refreshing mix of Swedish strawberries, Asian yuzu sake, and a delicate elderflower foam. The best part? You can easily visit both spots in one evening.