Dovas — Restaurant in Stockholm

I was quite rudely welcomed at first to dovas bar but to my surprise when I asked for my bag when I was about to leave two ordnings vakter (”security guards”) pushed me out and punched me in the face as I kindly asked for my bag which I so desperately needed as it contained my most personal and important belongings. When The security guards had left I asked again for my bag. I did find my bag which was very easy to find yet I was either way treated very rudely by those who worked in the bar. I have in general had a very bad experience with bars in Stockholm but this with no doubt...

This bar is very interesting. Alot of older Swedish men frequent the place reminds me of bar in the film the departed. Full of ex police detectives and maybe the odd CI. If your black you will get a few side balances and what are these guys doing here's muttered in your direction from the patrons but all in all the beer is cheap and no one will bother you. It's got character for sure but the decor is minimal and the ambience is not great. If your an ex cop you feel right at home if not you will be a little...

One of the main melting-pots for Stockholm’s wide variety of hipsters. This Dovas location was originally where “Kloster Bar” is today (also on Hornsgatan) and the location it’s currently occupying was called “Charlies”. Dovas later moved into this location after Charlies shut down and is now known in vernacular as “Chovas”, in homage to the previous bar.

Cheap beer and generally easy to get a table. If you hang out on Södermalm, then you’re likely to end up at Chovas sooner or later, unless...