Asian Post Office

When Kåken closed, Stockholm nightlife lost a thriving, thumping venue. At least in the bar department, Asian Post Office serves up a more well-behaved and cosmopolitan offering. A small glass of water appears on the bar counter immediately you approach it – always a mark of quality. Twenty-odd guests fit around the bar, an oval that means you always have people around you. The drinks list follows the semi-Asian food concept, with flavours linked to geographical locations. The big seller, Thai Basil, is an intensely green affair of gin and said basil, wearing a fluffy hat of coconut foam. It was created by bar manager Robin Ogestadh, formerly at Bar Hommage. On the whole, the drinks list is a flavour-savvy dance that easily outdoes the more trudging food – of which you can have a whole menu at the bar, if you wish.