Venue Detail
Side Track
About this venue
Side Track is Stockholm’s oldest and most iconic neighborhood gay bar. Tucked away in a cozy basement in the trendy Södermalm district, it has been operating since 1998. It serves as a warm, unpretentious, and deeply authentic community pub known for its friendly social vibe, traditional Swedish comfort food, and long-standing connection to local bear and leather culture.
Practical details
Address: Wollmar Yxkullsgatan 7, 118 50 Stockholm, Sweden
Hours: Open Wednesday through Saturday from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
Canonical: https://www.queeratlas.app/es/stockholm/venues/side-track--382
Venue intelligence
Know before you go
Typical queue
Minimal on weekdays. On Friday and Saturday nights (post-9:30 PM), a short door-management queue of 10–20 minutes can form because the cozy basement space hits capacity quickly.
Best night
Fridays and Saturdays offer a brilliant, packed pre-club atmosphere before people head to larger dance floors. Thursdays (when open for special events) are highly favored for local casual dates.
Locals vs visitors
A very diverse, cross-generational, and loyal local crowd. It is heavily frequented by gay and bisexual men, bears, cubs, and the leather/fetish community, while remaining completely welcoming to all open-minded visitors.
Dress code in practice
Completely casual everyday streetwear. Jeans, t-shirts, flannel, and leather jackets fit the relaxed neighborhood vibe perfectly.
Staff inclusion
The tight-knit bar staff and owners are highly praised across the community for their warmth, humor, and hospitality.
Reviews
5.0 / 5
1 review