Backen Ölcafé — Restaurant in Linköpings kommun

A hidden gem in Linköping, the staff is incredibly nice, helpful, and knowledgeable about beers. The atmosphere is cozy and it doesn't really matter what party you're there with because you can usually talk to anyone here since everyone who is here share a love of beer. The beer selection is large and they have beers for every taste. Many of the beers are on the expensive side, but for the selection and the quality the price is reasonable. The small space is a double edged sword as it gives the cafe a cozy vibe, but it can be very crowded at times. Overall a very good place to relax, have a beer with friends, or meet new people; would recommend. Update for 2022: I know they have new chefs and new staff but I've yet to try their food again, but it...

Small craft beer bar with a handful of taps and a couple of fridges. Good variety, but prices are truly through the roof (keep in min that you are getting a 33cl pour). They serve kölsch Cologne-style, ie in 20cl glasses and automatic refills that you have to actively ”unsubscribe” from. All good except that it’s not clearly specified anywhere nor you are told upon ordering. Authentic but incomprehensible, since nobody in Sweden knows about the practice and people end up receiving extra beer that they did not ask for or wanted. Strongly suggest to make it amply clear to avoid misunderstandings (as it could be questionable also...

Okey story time. It was a dark late November night and we where about done with the place we where at, so we went out in the night. We fought against freezing winds blowing thru the city. We had heard there should be a nice warm cosy place that served amazing beer on tap. Along the way we found more friends on the same quest of delicious beer. It was not easy but we finally found it after a nerve-wracking search. When we entered the place we understood that the prophecy was true, they do indeed serve...