Andra Hem

Andra Hem built its following entirely through word-of-mouth, no grand opening, no social media campaign, just a very good bar. The Scandinavian-inspired cocktail program is the draw: drinks pull from Swedish ingredients like Söderblandning-infused whiskey, Swedish punsch, and fresh beet juice, alongside more unexpected moves like a Sichuan peppercorn martini and a brown butter-washed apple brandy situation. The space is bi-level, low-lit, and leather-boothed in a way that makes it hard to tell if you're in a bar or an art gallery. Snackable food rounds things out, including Swedish meatballs and a cheese board with pear butter and pistachio-cherry praline.