22/05/2026
Sneak peek - Work in progress!
A Unique Project pushes the boundaries of how Swedish a build can be.
A new cocktail bar named Jokes Aside in Stockholm’s Mood District is being developed in an entirely new way.
In a collaboration between AMF Fastigheter, VERK, and award-winning bartender Johan Evers, the venue is being built and designed as far as possible using Swedish raw materials and materials refined in Sweden.
VERK, known for producing furniture in Sweden using exclusively Swedish raw materials, is now taking on its first project where the entire venue is also built using Swedish-made materials.
“This new cocktail bar is a milestone both for us at VERK and for Swedish material production as a whole. We hope the project can pave the way for others who want to set the same standards,” says Simon Anund, founder of VERK.
Through this initiative, the three partners hope to inspire others, share learnings, and contribute to a broader shift within the industry.
Jokes Aside opens at Regeringsgatan 52 in June 2026.
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