Must-see nightlife in Scandinavia

  • Bricco Italian Wine Bar

    Helsinki

    A taste of Italy in the heart of Helsinki, Bricco pours organic wines spanning Chianti classico to Super Toscanas, and serves classic antipasti as well as…

  • Akureyri Backpackers

    Akureyri

    Always a hub of convivial main-street activity, the fun timber-clad bar at Akureyri Backpackers is beloved of both travellers and locals for its…

  • Bar Loose

    Helsinki

    The scarlet-coloured interior seems too fancy for a rock bar, but that's what Bar Loose is, with portraits of guitar heroes lining one wall and an…

  • Kaffi Lára – El Grilló Bar

    Seyðisfjörður

    When you can't get a table elsewhere in town, there's usually space at this friendly, two-storey cafe-bar offering supremely tasty barbecue dishes and…

  • Altona Vinbar

    Bergen

    Set in a warren of vaulted underground rooms that date from the 16th century, Altona's huge, carefully selected wine list, soft lighting and murmured…

  • Uitto

    Rovaniemi

    At once deeply rooted in local culture and up for a good time, Uitto celebrates in its decor the local lumberjacks of legend, and the best order is a…

  • Ulrika

    Central Finland

    In a central corner position, Ulrika has one of the town's sunniest terraces, strewn with wicker chairs, and a cinematic-themed interior with film reels,…

  • Sohwi

    The Finnish Lakeland

    A short walk from the city centre is this excellent bar with a spacious wooden terrace and plenty of lively student and academic discussion lubricated by…

  • Perch's Tea Room

    Copenhagen

    Guests can sip one of the 150 varieties of tea on offer while nibbling on elegant finger sandwiches, petits fours, cakes and scones. Order à la carte or…

  • Bryggergården

    Zealand

    This quietly classy wood-panelled bar-restaurant has a sunny street terrace and offers a wide range of Danish pub meals along with several beers,…

  • Fyrkroen 1772

    Zealand

    Beside Gilleleje's eastern lighthouse, the great attraction of this 18th-century inn is its fabulous terrace looking across the water towards Sweden. The…

  • Vin-Vin

    Helsinki

    Glistening mosaic tiles, chandeliers, fringed lamps and vintage velvet sofas make Vin-Vin a super-stylish spot for a glass and a cheese or charcuterie…

  • Notting Hill

    Gothenburg

    This friendly and pretty local pub between the Haga and Linné districts – on a corner crammed with appealing drinking establishments – looks like it could…

  • Vågen

    Bergen

    Coffee beans from Ethiopia, Brazil and Colombia are just a few of the selection available at this studiously shabby coffee bar, ideally placed for a…

  • Kloster Kælderen

    Zealand

    Cosy, candlelit yet unpretentious, this beer cellar, with walls made of giant boulders, has 15 regularly changing craft beers on tap, sometimes including…

  • Kaffemisjonen

    Bergen

    Bergen's coffee crowd has been well served by this upmarket cafe for more than a decade now, and it's still the place to go for top-notch flat whites and…

  • Café Opera

    Bergen

    A stalwart of Bergen's cafe scene for decades, this is an attractive twin-floored space that's pleasantly set back from the harbour hustle. By day it's a…

  • Bare Blåbær

    Trondheim

    Join the throng that packs both the interior and dockside terrace of this popular place over near the Solsiden waterfront area. It's renowned for its…

  • Apollon

    Bergen

    Sink a beer while you browse for some vintage vinyl at this oh-so-cool record store and late-night hang-out, in business since 1976. Racks of records take…

  • Dama Di – Kunst, Kaos & Bar

    Bodø

    With a motto that translates roughly as 'art and chaos bar', Dama Di combines sophistication with an edgy, contemporary feel and eclectic decor. Art…

  • Bortenfor

    Oslo

    The only sign Bortenfor is there is the gate on Brenneriveien, so if you're lost best head for the bridge by stalwart club-bar Blå, but instead turn right…

  • Icebar

    Stockholm

    It’s touristy. Downright gimmicky! And you’re utterly intrigued, admit it: a bar built entirely out of ice, where you drink from glasses carved of ice on…

  • Oslovelo

    Oslo

    Celebrate cycling at this light and friendly cafe and bar. It does all-day breakfast with coffee from Supreme and serves all manner of beers, including…

  • Ægir Bryggeri

    The Western Fjords

    Looking for all the world like a stave church, Æegir Brewery, all appealing woodwork and flagstones, offers six different kinds of draught beer, all…

  • Te Salonen

    Zealand

    Trying to be British in a very Danish fashion, this is the place for a scone-and-cake high tea (250kr for two) seated at antique chairs on whitewashed old…

  • Bee Kök & Bar

    Malmö

    From the outside Bee looks pretty much like she's still in the closet, but when you walk in, there's a definite fun and free LGBT vibe in the air – which…

  • Angst

    Oslo

    Dark, yes, but otherwise far from angsty, this is one of Oslo's favourite small bars. Staff are friendly, there's passageway tables for summer, and a…

  • Loftið

    Reykjavík

    Loftið is all about high-end cocktails and good living. Dress up to join the fray at this airy upstairs lounge, which features a zinc bar, retro tailor…

  • Söder om Småland

    Malmö

    Depending on how you feel about the whole hipster thing, you'll either love or loathe this very hipstery joint, whose name means 'South of Småland'. The…

  • Københavneren

    Helsingør

    Decked with beer steins and lit with low-hanging copper pan-lamps, this appealing yet inexpensive bar proudly serves Wiibroe, originally Helsingør's 'home…

  • Olutravintola Sillansuu

    The Finnish Lakeland

    Savonlinna’s best pub is compact and cosy, offering an excellent variety of international bottled beers, a decent whisky selection and friendly service…

  • Jonas B Gundersen Jazzkjøkken

    Southern Norway

    This 'jazz kitchen' chain has a few outlets around southern Norway. This one is a cosy place to come for a drink or to see who might be playing on the…

  • Maxine

    Helsinki

    On the top of Kamppi shopping centre, this classy venue makes the most of the inspiring city views. It's divided into three sections, with a bar area – a…

  • O’Connell’s

    Tampere

    Popular with both Finns and expats, this rambling Irish pub is handy for the train station and has plenty of time-worn, comfortable seating and an air of…

  • Milk

    Ålesund

    A very stylish big-windowed bar that is right on the water and open late. While grown Norwegians are indeed known to neck a glass of the white stuff, it's…

  • Søgaards Bryghus

    Aalborg

    Every Danish town worth its salt has a microbrewery, and Aalborg’s is a cracker. With loads of outdoor seating and a long meaty menu of beer…

  • Más Rooftop Bar

    Helsinki

    Lingering over an after-dinner drink is a habit the Spaniards know well. Introducing this habit into Finnish culture is the rooftop bar at Scandic Hotel…

  • Micro Bar

    Reykjavík

    Boutique brews are the name of the game at this low-key spot in the heart of the action. On tap you'll find 14 creations from the island’s top…

  • Ris Ras Filliongongong

    Aarhus

    The vintage furniture and quirky titbits make Ris Ras (named after a children's nursery rhyme) feel like the living room of a cool local friend. This…

  • Zone

    Central Finland

    The big glassed-in terrace at this year-round central bar packs out at night in the ski season and has its own fast-food kiosk. There’s karaoke nightly …

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