The street Magasinsgatan is located in the city centre, stretching from Lilla Torget toward Vasastan and down to the Vallgraven canal. Along the way, it crosses streets like Kyrkogatan, Kungsgatan and Vallgatan. This is a neighbourhood known for its mix of shopping, dining and culture.
Nordic fashion and design
In the Magasinsgatan district, Swedish and local brands take centre stage. Here you’ll find iconic fashion label Acne. Just around the corner, you’ll find Grandpa, a clothing and lifestyle store offering sustainable styles for both urban and outdoor living.
Fashion store
Fashion and interior design
You’ll also discover classic Nordic design at Norrgavel, and exclusive interior inspiration at Artilleriet and Artilleriet Kitchen Studios. Just next door from Artilleriet lies a hidden gem worth mentioning: the cosy plant and pottery shop Floramor & Krukatös. If you are curious about local crafts, check out Customwood, a small-scale Gothenburg company that manufactures furniture inspired by nature.
Interior design
Interior design shop
Kitchen products
Flowers, ceramics and design
Local wooden crafts
Second hand & vintage treasures
Magasinsgatan isn’t just about new fashion, the area is also a haven for vintage lovers. Find quality second-hand pieces and designer gems at shops like Ragtime (for both women and men), Pop Boutique, Humana, Juno Juno and Aplace.
Vintage clothing shop
Clothing store
Thrift and vintage shop
Second-hand shop at Magasinsgatan
Credit: Peter Kvarnström/Göteborg & Co
Food and drink
From popular cafés and street food to acclaimed restaurants with cosy courtyards, Magasinsgatan serves great flavours from morning coffee to late-night cocktails.
Coffee breaks and lunch stops
Local favourite da Matteo has two cafés on Magasinsgatan, both located around a spacious courtyard that fills up quickly with sunseekers and coffee lovers when the weather’s nice.
Here, you can also find a variety of food trucks, some permanent, like Jinx, known for their baos. Just around the corner is Beer N Fries, serving craft beers, crispy fries and really good smash burgers.
Got a sweet tooth? Don’t miss Berzelii Choklad, where you’ll find handmade pralines, hot chocolate and delicious pastries.
Kafé, bageri & rosteri
Food truck
Street food
Chocolate shop and café
From handmade burgers to cocktails
As day turns to night, Magasinsgatan keeps the energy up. Enjoy craft burgers at The Barn or dive into a Mexican feast at the atmospheric Puta Madre.
Restaurant
Handcrafted burgers, house schnapps and local beer. At The Barn, on the street Kyrkogatan 11, American food culture meets Swedish ingredients.
Mexican restaurant
Mexican food culture with attitude. At Puta Madre, you’ll encounter both bold flavours with an interior that mix vintage glamour with theatrical flair.
Looking for something out of the ordinary? Head to the old artillery stables where the spectacular restaurant Tavolo awaits, complete with spectacular interiors including a giant horse head.
Italian restaurant
A tribute to Italy with a twist of New York
When summer arrives, many of the area’s restaurants spill out onto the streets with lively outdoor seating. Just around the corner on Kyrkogatan, you’ll find a charming courtyard home to Champagnebaren, Imperiet, cocktail bar Bruno and the jazz club Unity Jazz.
Champagne bar and restaurant
Champagne bar with a lovely courtyard.
Café and bar
Here, continental vibes mingle with the aroma of espresso and soft tunes, all in a carefully renovated space with a new window overlooking the courtyard.
Centrally located cocktail bar
A cocktail bar where classic traditions meet modern creativity. At Bar Bruno, you’ll find a seasonal menu with imaginative flavour pairings, and just upstairs awaits Studion – a lively lounge that feels like a vibrant living room.
Centrally located jazz bar
Concert hall and bar focussing on jazz.
Tapas, beer and cider
Delicious Basque style tapas.
Wine bar
On the street Södra Larmgatan 2, you’ll find Vinbaren. A wine bar with a wide-ranging selection curated by a world-class sommelier.
Restaurant
Asian fusion in Gothenburg since 2007. Creative food journey with sashimi, dim sum and flavors from all over Asia in an urban and playful environment.
Indian restaurant & cocktail bar
Love Indian food? You’ll find Spice Room on Magasinsgatan 8. It’s a modern Indian restaurant with a cocktail bar and cooking classes.
Getting here
Thanks to its central location, The Magasinsgatan neigbourhood is easy to reach from anywhere in the city centre. It’s about a 15-minute walk from Gothenburg Central Station, and the closest tram and bus stop is Domkyrkan. It’s also within walking distance of the Market Hall (Saluhallen) and the square Kungstorget.
Did you know?
When Gothenburg was founded in 1621, the street Magasinsgatan was originally called Arentsgatan. Just a few years later, the name was changed after a large grain warehouse (magasin) was built in the area, and the name has stuck ever since.