Has all of the ingredients of a traditional pub with a tap selection that is one of the best in…read moretown. Does not feel cramped because of the high ceiling, open spaces, windows towards the street and plenty of seating. If you're a group, it's probably one of the best places to go! Packed in the winter, less so in the summer. Maybe I've been there one too many times, but I feel it lacks ambiance somewhat versus other pubs. Obviously the lavatories leave much to be desired (like always). You won't be disappointed, but you won't be wowed either.

From the owner: Vi är en annorlunda och avslappnad sommarrestaurang där det utländska influerar allt från mat till…read moremusik. Med världen som inspiration kombinerar vi stämningen från Indonesiens äventyrliga övärld med andan från Mexikos stökiga bakgator. Mörk rom, exotiska kryddor och många andra smakkittlande ingredienser ger er besökare en kulinarisk mat- och dryckesupplevelse. Vi lägger stor vikt vid att vara en mötesplats för alla, därför går mat och dryck alltid att anpassa efter dina behov oavsett om du är vegetarian, vegan eller känslig för viss typ av mat. Varje dag, från maj till augusti, bjuder vi in besökare för att avnjuta god mat och trevligt sällskap under ljumma sommarkvällar i en färgsprakande atmosfär.

Their menu is in Swedish so my friend helped me translate. I had roasted pig shoulder (I think)…read morewith mashed potatoes and mixed root vegetables. It was tasty. The staff was friendly but I felt that they could have been more attentive.

The food is good but sometimes a bit too salty. I used to go a lot to Rex for my own personal fun…read morebut also with guests from work....all was good until recently where the service change and is not appropriate for such a place. This is a pity.

Three of us from United States in town this week for business. We looked for classic Swedish…read morerestaurant. Gotthards hit the spot, so to say. Great starters/small plates menu, tasty mains, and desserts. Food for the meat eater or vegetarian pallet. Good wine, beer, and spirits selection. Great service from staff. Tack sa mycket Fredrik!

I've been here twice for drinks and twice for lunch. It's a steady 3.5. However I do notice the…read morecharming hipster bartenders take more care with making drinks than the way the food is often soaked in olive oil. Props for that. Food is flavorful, at times heavy, but not stellar food. However if you find yourself hungry for Swedish cuisine in Umea there's really only this place and Rex that makes acceptable food. Don't bother skimping on spending 85kr on a lurid doner. Hot Lunch time meals are about 115kr and the salad, bread and coffee is self-serve. One time I got a vegetarian risotto that tasted like Mac and cheese and another time I got a herb roasted pumpkin dish with other root vegetables that was quite savory and delicious. So it's a kind of inconsistent place, though I haven't had any bar food yet. Oh yeah I see elk is on the menu.

Located in the middle of town, almost smack in the middle of what you may well refer to as "the…read morerestaurant district" because there are that many of them in the immediate vicinity, it's a great vibe just not to the pub itself but the general area. In the summer all of the restaurants have their outdoor seating as well, creating a buzz in the setting sun, but even in the winter as of now this place always feels warm, genuine and welcoming walking in. Been to several Bishops Arms over the years, but truthfully this is the place that feels mostly like a real English pub (yes, I've been to those too). Fairly low ceiling, wooden beams and posts, dark wooden interior, benches, people crowding both at the bar and over the tables along with dimmed lighting to create the right atmosphere. It also has a lot of twists and corners in its layout, creating an interesting space as you have to walk around the entire place to get a feel for it. If you manage to get a table in any of the back rooms, those are the most quiet and relaxing tables more suitable for eating than simply a drink with snacks. But truthfully, you don't really expect peace and quiet at a pub now do you? The food is, true to any pub with a reputation, never cheap on calories. We're talking fried potatoes, char grilled meat, buttery sauces and creamy aioli - everything you expect at a pub. The downside to the place? The staff, sorry to say. Most of the times they are either too stressed due to too many people, or the simple fact of unexperienced waiter/waitresses handling the food. Although what I appreciate mostly about this pub is not the food nor the environment, even if both of those things are up to scratch, it's actually their assortment of whiskeys. They have the rich, smoky and dark ones that I truly like, but also the more amazing and subtle ones such as Scottish grain. Whenever I'm here, and there's been a couple of times, I always try something new and I usually leave the establishment with a new favorite lodged in the back of my mind. So there are positives and negatives, and I'd consider that they equally raise and lower the bar so in the end I'm left standing on middle ground. And many times, that is more than enough.