Schweden Espresso

Walk into this downtown watering hole on a weekday, and you’ll glance a mellow and predictable bar crowd: students, construction workers, graying alcoholics, a few oldtimers in the back huddling over a chessboard. But come Saturday evening and things can turn very lively. This is thanks to an influx of young Viennese, who are drawn here for the retro vibes (jukebox!), low prices, and central location. Needless to say: you come here for the atmosphere, not for the quality of drinks. Cash only and open until 2 a.m. every night!

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