Closed · 2026-03-28
Founder Johan Evers closed 28 March 2026 and later opened Jokes Aside on Regeringsgatan. The Grev Turegatan 30 room became Bar Kabinett. Kept on the record for its awards history — not a recommendation to visit. Closure source
Archived description. This retained description does not describe current offerings.
A former Stockholm cocktail bar that has now closed its doors.
Former Location
Grev Turegatan 30, 114 38 Stockholm, Sweden
The score & its evidence
Historical composite
26.0 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 79.1
- World's 50 Best
- 8.5
- Top 500 Bars
- 14.3
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Serious press
- —Not scored · Evidence is not yet available; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 79.4
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Historical guest read. This retained reading does not describe current visits or employment conditions.
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
80/ 100
Score context
Östermalm hole-in-the-wall that locals ranked among Stockholm's friendliest craft rooms until last call 28 Mar 2026. Last-year drinkers loved Girl Dinner martinis, low booths, and bartenders who talk; 40-minute waits and a couple of grumpy-door nights. Hype was mostly earned.
Guest score details
Themes in this historical read
What guests like
- sit-down booth hospitality
- Girl Dinner martini
- chatty skilled bartenders
- solo-friendly
What to know
- 40-minute waits
- tiny room
- music a bit loud
- occasional door/service clash
Review & discussion links
Other cited sources
Editorial context
Editorial review checked:
Before closure · 2022–2024
Public discussions repeatedly recommended Gemma for its cocktails and intimate room. Staff drew both praise and comments about impersonal service. Seats could be hard to secure; these accounts describe visits before the bar closed.
This editorial note is independent of the score and does not change it.
Editorial sources
- reddit.comReviewed
May 2022 commenters included Gemma among Stockholm's better cocktail bars; one liked it but preferred Pharmarium's cozier atmosphere.
- reddit.comReviewed
May 2022 commenter praised cocktails and staff and said it was hard to get a place, recommending advance booking.
- reddit.comReviewed
Dec 2024 discussion repeatedly recommends Gemma among small cocktail bars; one local called it a favorite with very good drinks but impersonal service.
- reddit.comReviewed
A visitor later reported going to five listed Stockholm bars and ranked Gemma tied second with Lucy's Flower Shop.
How They Treat Staff
Historical workplace read. This retained reading does not describe current visits or employment conditions.
Score read updated:
Staff score
78/ 100
Score context
A Dec 2025 Besöksliv interview with bartenders Leia Kauppi and Embla Trygg describes a close, creative crew who enjoy the work. No Glassdoor/Indeed file; this is a single press conversation, not a wage or abuse record.
Workplace score details
Themes in this historical read
Positive workplace signals
- sibling-like team
- creative shifts
- award-winning juniors
What to know
- busy queues stretch the small crew
This score reflects cited workplace evidence. Higher scores indicate more positive reported treatment.
Editorial context
Editorial review checked:
Employee accounts · Venue
In a December 2025 interview, bartenders Leia Kauppi and Embla Trygg described a close team and collaborative drink development.
This editorial note is independent of the score and does not change it.
Crowd signal
Google 4.7★ across 903 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
World’s 50 Best
Top 500 Bars
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.
No recorded regional recognition in the scored window.
Reviews & press
No linked coverage yet.