The story
Crafted with passion, served with love
A Bar with Serious Intentions
Raspberrry Bar opened in winter 2024 in Jönköping, and the team behind it clearly knew what they were doing from day one. Rooted in the experience of an established hospitality group — with DNA drawn in part from the cocktail bar El Duderino — this is a place where the drinks program is a genuine strength. Shelves stacked with spirits signal that cocktails are taken seriously here, and they are.
What's on the Plate
The food menu is focused rather than sprawling, which works in its favour. White Guide's 2026 Fine level recognition singles out a pike-perch dish that earns its praise: the fish is described as perfectly handled, falling apart cleanly, and it rests on a creamy pumpkin risotto finished with bacon crumble and pickled cabbage. It's the kind of plate where restraint and technique do the talking.
Among the starters, a charred tartare stands out — topped with fried beetroot and kohlrabi, it's a combination that balances smoke, crunch and earthiness without overcomplicating things.
The Room and the Wine List
The atmosphere is warm and unpretentious, and the knowledge level among staff is notably high. The wine list leans into small Italian estate producers, offering selections that feel considered rather than default. The large glazed terrace looks out toward Jönköping's old tram hall — a striking industrial backdrop, complete with metres of original track still embedded in the ground from the era when trams ran the city until the 1950s.
A Genuine Hospitality Philosophy
The team's stated ambition is straightforward: open-minded hospitality inspired by flavours from around the world, delivered with creativity and attentiveness. Guests should feel at home, involved, and genuinely welcomed. At Raspberrry Bar, that's not a tagline — it shows in the room.
Recognition