It is now official that Operakällaren is teaming up with Johan Evers and the team behind A Bar Called Gemma to create Bar Othilia, which is set to open on January 16, 2025.
“With Othilia, I want to create an atmosphere where you lose track of time and space. It should be a place where everyone feels included and at home. The first thing you should think when you leave is, ‘When can I come back?’ “The vision is to create something timeless—a place that becomes an institution in its own right. By honoring Operakällaren’s history, I also want to challenge it, open it up, and infuse it with a playful and creative energy,” says Johan Evers.
Johan Evers is one of Sweden’s most prominent bartenders, with a long and varied career that has earned him international recognition. Throughout his career, he has received several prestigious awards, including the title of Sweden’s Best Bartender. Johan travels the world to conduct training sessions, lead seminars, and make guest appearances. He is also a highly regarded judge in both international and national competitions. Evers is the driving force behind the success of “A Bar Called Gemma,” which has not only established itself as one of Stockholm’s most innovative bars but has also garnered international attention and been cited as one of the world’s finest.
“Johan and I have known each other for 20 years, and I’ve followed his successes and progress over the years. Together with Johan and Bar Othilia, we’ve now put another important piece of the puzzle in place. The restaurant is opening up in a whole new way,” says Oscar Durling, CEO of AB Operakällaren.
The bar will be a long-awaited and natural addition to the overall experience at Operakällaren. The already high standard of food and wine is now complemented by a truly world-class bar, with a unique connection to Sweden’s premier wine cellar, Nobiskällaren.
Here, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the world’s finest wines and experience guest appearances by internationally acclaimed bartenders and mixologists. The bar will become a destination that not only raises the bar but also adds a whole new dimension to the dining experience at Operakällaren.
“Opening our ‘living room,’ Othilia, feels like an important part of the vision I shared with Daniel—to make Operakällaren a vibrant place that’s open to everyone—and for every occasion. “Working with Johan to take our culinary offerings to the next level and create an experience where food and drink come together in a way that’s never been seen before at Operakällaren is both exciting and inspiring,” says Emanuel Tärnqvist, Executive Chef at Operakällaren.
"Othila" opens on Thursday, January 16, at 5 p.m.
TABLE RESERVATIONS
You don’t need a table in the dining room to enjoy cocktails at Othilia.
A limited number of cocktail tables will be available for reservation at Othilia. Guests are warmly welcome to drop by spontaneously.
Reserve a Table at Othilia
operakallaren.se/othilia
Contact
Frida M. Thornberg, Marketing Manager, Nobis Selection
frida.thornberg@nobis.se
Operakällaren opened in 1787 and is one of Sweden’s most prestigious restaurants. Under Tore Wretman’s leadership, beginning in 1955, Operakällaren became a renowned gastronomic institution that introduced new cooking techniques and brought the restaurant international acclaim.