Bar in Stockholm, Sweden

Schmaltz

125Pearl Points

Wine-first regular

About Schmaltz

In 2026 Stockholm, Schmaltz is an easy wine-led choice when the night calls for a relaxed central stop rather than a big-ticket bar plan. Its Star Wine List recognition gives it a credible reason to book around drinks, but cocktail-first guests should compare it with A Bar Called Gemma.

Schmaltz is a Stockholm venue with a simple set of verified planning details: it is open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM, the dress code is smart casual, and it has Star Wine List recognition for 2026. Beyond those confirmed facts, this guide does not verify cuisine, menu format, pricing, seating, reservations, or service details.

That makes Schmaltz easiest to evaluate on practical fit rather than on unverified claims. If you are choosing between Stockholm venues, use the confirmed hours, smart-casual dress code, and Star Wine List recognition as the reliable basis for planning. For comparison, Brasserie Astoria, A Bar Called Gemma, Sturecompagniet, Sturehof, and The Gold Bar may suit different kinds of Stockholm plans depending on what you want from the evening.

A wine-recognized Stockholm option with limited verified detail

The clearest confirmed distinction for Schmaltz is its Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That is useful context for readers comparing Stockholm venues, but it should not be stretched into unverified claims about the full drinks program, menu, service style, or atmosphere.

For practical planning, the confirmed schedule is direct: Schmaltz is open Monday through Sunday from 11 AM to 11 PM. The verified dress code is smart casual. If you need more specific information, such as booking requirements, dietary accommodations, pricing, or current menu details, confirm directly with the venue before making plans.

Where it fits in a Stockholm night

Use Schmaltz as a Stockholm option when its confirmed hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plan. If you are comparing it with other named venues, Brasserie Astoria, A Bar Called Gemma, Sturecompagniet, Sturehof, and The Gold Bar are relevant reference points, while other Stockholm dining and nightlife options can be considered more generally.

If the trip is broader than a single venue decision, pair this with our full Stockholm restaurants guide, our full Stockholm hotels guide, our full Stockholm bars guide, our full Stockholm wineries guide, and our full Stockholm experiences guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schmaltz good for groups?

The verified information does not specify group suitability, seating, or event setup. What is confirmed is that Schmaltz is in Stockholm, is open daily from 11 AM to 11 PM, and has a smart-casual dress code.

Do I need a reservation at Schmaltz?

Reservation requirements are not verified here. If you need a specific time, confirm directly with Schmaltz. The confirmed hours are 11 AM to 11 PM every day.

What is Schmaltz known for?

Schmaltz is a Stockholm venue with Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Other specifics, including cuisine, menu format, pricing, and service style, are not verified here.

Location

Nybrogatan 19, 114 39 Stockholm, Sweden

Compare Schmaltz

How Schmaltz compares in Stockholm

Schmaltz is the practical wine-first option in this set: less formal than Brasserie Astoria, less cocktail-led than A Bar Called Gemma, and less late-night-driven than Sturecompagniet. Pick it when the aim is a measured round and conversation.

Sturehof is the stronger choice if the group wants a full dining-room plan, while The Gold Bar is better for a hotel-bar setting. Schmaltz is easier to recommend for repeat visits than for a single blowout night.

Where to go if Schmaltz does not fit

Try A Bar Called Gemma if the priority is cocktails rather than wine. Choose Brasserie Astoria if the group wants a more polished room with a bigger evening built around it.

How Schmaltz compares in Stockholm

Choose Schmaltz when value means a flexible wine-led round without turning the night into a production. Brasserie Astoria is the better fit for a polished brasserie evening, while Sturehof works better when food and a classic Stockholm dining room matter as much as the drinks.

For cocktails, A Bar Called Gemma is the cleaner pick. For late-night atmosphere, Sturecompagniet has the stronger party brief. The Gold Bar makes more sense for a hotel-bar mood, while Schmaltz is easier to justify as a repeatable local stop.