Gothenburg
Slung with rotating exhibitions of local art, low-key, neighbourly Viktor pulls coffee geeks with its offering of Third-Wave brewing techniques, from V60…
Must-see nightlife in Scandinavia
Helsinki
One flight up from the street, this isn't a space to hang out with your laptop: La Torrefazione is so dedicated to its cause that it doesn't have wi-fi so…
Tromsø
Bastard (with the stress on the second syllable; let's not get unwittingly confrontational) is a cool basement hangout with low beams and white, furry…
Stockholm
A shiny new brewery in a shiny new part of the city, Nya Carnegie is a collaborative effort between Swedish brewmasters and New York City's Brooklyn…
Oslo
First things first: the door is unmarked, save for a small, decorative 'H'. Also good to know: the crew behind Himkok are the inventors of the 'taptail' –…
Oslo
One of the city's various artist-run cultural institutions, Kunstnernes Hus is set in a spectacular 1929 functionalist building with a broad terrace…
Bergen
This little charmer lies off the beaten track, but it's worth the effort of finding – there's not a sweeter spot for afternoon tea and cake anywhere in…
Copenhagen
Copenhagen meets Ibiza at this seasonal, harbourfront bar-lounge and activity centre (yes, you can play beach volleyball). Order a mojito and tan away to…
Odense
Good for coffee, beer and people-watching, this large, cheerful place doubles as a cinema, which is the host for short films during the Odense Film…
Zealand
There are several cafes, bars and an Irish pub on the central square but Café København is the pick of the crop for its views across the lake towards the…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
Straddling Nordhavn's pedestrianised harbourfront, this tiny neighbourhood coffee shop is handy if you're checking out the burgeoning district's cutting…
Central Norway
This gastropub is a welcome addition to the Vertshuset stable. It gets its name from the berkel, a meat slicer invented in 1898 and still used to slice up…
Helsinki
A red-brick split-level harbourside warehouse with outsized light fittings, low sofas and a waterside terrace is the atmospheric setting for this cafe run…
Zealand
This cute little lakeside cafe based around a trio of thatched cottages is ideal for a coffee-and-cake rest when walking in the Unesco-listed Gribskov…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
This much-respected brewery has made a real splash on the beer scene in recent years, with standout brews such as their Oregonian pale ale, Natabjødn (…
Oslo
Part of the Grünerløkka Lufthavn complex – a collective cultural centre set around a typical garden courtyard and home to many local artists, performers…
Rovaniemi
Almost everything at this oddball gasoline-themed bar-cafe is for sale, including colourful plastic tables and chairs, and retro and vintage toys, as well…
Turku
In a former school, complete with maps on the wall, a menu scrawled on a blackboard and a playground-turned-summer beer garden, this fantastic brewpub…
Tromsø
Norway's oldest film house will satisfy both cinephiles and those in search of a great cafe. The bar is a hip place with free wi-fi and weekend DJs. At…
Gamla Stan
Its name and spice cabinets a nod to the square's 16th-century pharmacy, Pharmarium is where Stockholmers drink on touristy Stortorget. Not all the…
Odense
Many locals rate Nelle's fair trade Ugandan coffee as the best in town. There are three locations to choose from, all airy, bright places in which you…
Zealand
Slap bang on the main square, cathedral views included, this chain-bistro is a good place to sit back and people-watch over drinks or abundant servings of…
Bergen
Sister spot of Bergen institution Kaffemisjonen, this cafe is known for its excellent coffee (it's where off-duty baristas come for a pour-over) and…
Tromsø
Former cinema Bardus serves up Oscar-worthy cocktails and a selection of local beers to a mature crowd. It's smart without being pretentious, with weighty…
The Northern Fjords
No, it's not the name of your host for the night but Norwegian for 'south': the way this wine bar faces. Looking out over the fjord, its terrace offers an…
Oslo
One of the city's cocktail veterans, the decor here is Cold War kitsch, which is a nice fit for its Oslo Funkis (functionalist) style building, also home…
Reykjavík
In the world's northernmost capital, Pablo Discobar offers an escape from darkness and disappointing weather for the price of a cocktail. Neon-bright and…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
Far from hostile, this Barking Dog is affable, unpretentious and not too loud. Not surprisingly, it draws a somewhat older crowd, who head in to chat over…
The Western Fjords
This fantastic microbrewery started brewing in 2009, and its creative, flavoursome beers have proved a big hit across Norway and Europe. Its taproom in…
Bergen
Bergen's brewheads and beer-nuts hold this downtown microbrewery in high esteem for its creative, interesting beers, mostly brewed in the Germanic…
Bergen
This cosy bar is tucked away in the baklomme (back pocket) of creaky, historic Bryygen. With a floor that's delightfully askew (you might feel like you've…
Tampere
Finland's highest bar sits on the 25th floor of the Solo Sokos Hotel Torni, Finland's tallest hotel, at 88m. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows offer a…
Bergen
With decor that says 'fruit-bowl-meets-tropical beach' and a killer list of expertly mixed cocktails, Dark & Stormy is anything but. Inside Bergen's one…
Bergen
This corner cafe is a favourite weekend hangout for hipster Bergeners. It's in Møhlenpris, a studenty part of town, and is popular for its laid-back, easy…
Tampere
Horsehair couches, armchairs, mirrors, chandeliers and paintings endow this place with plenty of character, and there's a coveted summer pavement terrace…
Oslo
The place where the well-heeled crowd of Oslo West can be found sipping cocktails or downing beers. Its over-the-top back bar is covered with black and…
Helsinki
An unrivalled panorama of Helsinki unfolds from this tiny 70m-high perch on the 14th floor of the Sokos Hotel Torni. Take the lift to the 12th floor, from…
Oslo
Norwegians like to have a pub activity on hand for those potentially awkward moments before the social lubrication kicks in. Here the activity is an 18…
Longyearbyen
Enter this place, put on your shades and be dazzled at the sight of over 1000 bottles of whisky, brandy and sundry spirits shimmering behind the bar at…
Bergen
Craft-beer aficionados will want to reserve a good few hours to work their way through the panoply of brews available at this red-brick brewery by the…
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