Backen Krypin (Backen Ölcafé)

A small beer café with a focused identity

Backen Krypin is a deliberately compact craft-beer café that centres its identity on beer selection and simple, reliably made food. The front room feels intimate: timber, modest lighting and snug tables create a close, communal atmosphere where conversation sits close to the clink of glasses. The team emphasises craft, rotation and independence—kegs and bottles change frequently so the menu reads more like a live list than a fixed catalogue.

The Krypinnet courtyard and event room

Beyond the street entrance a vaulted passage opens on to a sheltered inner courtyard and festively scaled outbuilding known locally as Krypinnet. This back-yard area serves as an outdoor beer garden in warmer months and doubles as a compact private events room for gatherings of up to around thirty people. The courtyard’s stone and brick surfaces, string lights and mixed seating give it the feel of a neighbourhood hideaway rather than a formal venue.

Food, drink and the flavour of place

The kitchen keeps the menu intentionally small and pragmatic: hearty smörrebröd, small plates and a handful of comfort-forward mains and snacks designed to match the beer list. Ingredients lean local where possible, and the owners note a preference for seasonal, organic and allergen-aware options. The drink list focuses on craft beers—several taps, rotating lines and a curated bottle selection—alongside a modest wine and spirits selection.

People, craft and the business behind the bar

Backen is run by a small team who combine brewing interest with hospitality: they present beers without the constraints of a big supplier, which makes the venue a place for discovery. Staff tending the bar are knowledgeable about the current taps and often suggest matches for the menu’s simple, bold flavours. The scale of the venue encourages a familiar, conversational service style rather than a formal, hightone dining experience.

Sensory character and seasonal rhythm

Inside, the room is warm and timbered; in winter the mood is cosy and close, with the scent of toasted bread, smoked meats and malted hops. In summer the courtyard opens up and the site feels brighter—string lights, chatter spilling into the open, and the convivial noise of small groups. Events, tastings and occasional private bookings give the place a slightly different tempo on certain nights, while daytime and early-evening hours are quieter and more relaxed.

A neighbourhood anchor with an independent spirit

Backen sits modestly within Linköping’s urban fabric: not a destination driven by spectacle but a dependable spot for local social life and beer-focused discovery. Its compact footprint, rotating taps and the Krypinnet courtyard make it suitable for short visits, casual gatherings and small private events, all delivered with an emphasis on craft, friendly service and the uncomplicated pleasures of good beer and well-made small plates.