MAMMUT BAR
Mammut Bar, nestled in Gamla Stan, invites visitors on an atmospheric journey into a dark 17th-century cellar vault. Illuminated by flaming torches and ambient lights, the space exudes a magical ambiance. Themed as a rock and metal bar, it bears the signature touch of renowned musician Martin “E-Type” Eriksson.
The pub is fairly new, having opened in February 2024, but since then it has hosted numerous pre- and after-parties, DJ events featuring well-known Swedish musicians, and E-Type himself often drops by to hang out with guests. Just watch out for the steep steps, and be aware that it can be hard to see down in the cellar – this place is seriously dark.
ADDRESS:
Västerlånggatan 60, 111 29 Stockholm, Sweden
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CONTROL PUB
Control Pub is a rock and metal pub located centrally in Budapest. The pub is situated in a basement venue and is fairly spacious. The bar itself is long, and to one side there’s a larger room where few people tend to gather. On the other side, there’s a separate room with games. The pub is decorated with various flags, zombies, and other fun effects.
The regulars at Control Pub are very friendly and curious when new people from outside drop in. So there’s a great atmosphere, and it’s easy to meet people at Control Pub.
ADDRESS:
Budapest, Podmaniczky u. 31, 1067 Hungary
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HELLION ROCK AND METAL PUB
Hellion is a metal bar in Bergen, nicely decorated with all kinds of items from the Norwegian metal scene. The bar was closed for a long time before finding a new location and reopening on 6 June 2025. The pub is mainly located in the basement, but it also has a nice outdoor area for those sunny days – which, sadly, are rare in Bergen.
ADDRESS:
Neumanns gate 8, 5015 Bergen, Norway
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HALFORD
With a name like Halford, there’s little doubt which band is the favourite at this pub. Naturally, it’s Judas Priest, and you’re pretty much guaranteed to hear at least one of their songs if you visit.
Halford has been around since 1992 and has become the go-to metal bar in the German capital. The pub even organises its own festival, called Metal Gods Open Air. To top it off, the owner bears a comically strong resemblance to Rob Halford himself.
ADDRESS:
Mainzer Str. 15, 10247 Berlin, Germany
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