Usually gravitating towards the more relaxed, but sill with character, type of bars one hopes to find on Södermalm, I walked past Olssons Skor, found the sign and name really intriguing, read about this "dive bar's" drink making skills, and decided to swing by later that night when it was open.
Although two security guards, (what's up with that? why does every bar have these authority figures making me feel like I have to prove myself worthy of getting drunk in their establishment?) it was an off night with few patrons.
Nevertheless, the music was blasting at a level that said: "Here, we don't talk--just dance." Fair enough, but the music was "I like to move it, move it," you know, that great tune from 93, later re-appropriated in Madagascar with the dancing hippo, so I don't know...anywho, no one seemed to find it the slightest ironic, and I proceeded with caution. And don't call me too pretentious to call out that song, really.
If you're looking for a bit darker lit, small to medium sized place to get drunk and dance like there's no tomorrow, I suppose this would be a good choice, if they bring in DJ's, that is.
Is it a dive? Nope
Is it cheap? Nah
Is it too loud for your friend that wants to discuss how global trade affects different parts of south east Asia? Yup read more