Helsinki
Part of a knot of bars on this street just off Mannerheimintie in the heart of town, this unpretentious place stands out for its old-time Finnish…
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Gamla Stan
Fin-de-siècle Paris is the inspiration for this decadent lounge in Gamla Stan, a melange of rich red velvet, tasselled lampshades, inspired cocktails and…
Odense
Smokily unpretentious, this clutter-filled gem dates from 1932 and is very much a locals' local, serving a small range of inexpensive Odense beers.
Helsinki
Built between 1886 and 1888, this elegant old lightship was sunk by the Russians in 1918 and subsequently raised and repaired. The deck provides a…
Trondheim
During the academic year, this place has 10 lively bars, a cinema and frequent live music, while in summer it's mostly a travellers' crash pad. It shuts…
Bergen
For a tipple with a watery view, then look no further than Kippers, a light and bright cafe with an unmatched outlook over the harbour, docks and far…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
This cafe has the town's best coffee, with beans from Jacu and delicious scones and biscuits. The interesting shopfront space is, in fact, an old theatre…
Oslo
Mid-century furniture, a pretty tiled floor and friendly bar staff give this corner bar a welcoming vibe. It does one of the city's best negronis, and…
Malmö
Located on Lilla Torg, with nice nibbles and an almost always animated atmosphere. Mello Yello serves decent though pricey burgers to go with its…
Bergen
This was one of Bergen's first third-wave coffee places and retains a super-local feel. Everyone overflows onto the neighbouring stairs when the sun's out…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
A legendary sailors’ boozer, right down to the ships’ flags and saucy paintings, with live music and a great terrace. The rules state that if someone asks…
Uppsala
This is a cosy student/after-work pub near Domkyrka with a mellow vibe, a good selection of tap beers and a simple bar menu – what more could you ask for?
Narvik
Encased in glass on the 16th floor of the Scandic Hotel Narvik, this classy cocktail bar has fabulous views and is not just for those staying at the hotel.
Stockholm
A darling of Östermalm’s hip parade, this pretty, glassed-in bar mixes smooth bar staff, skilled DJs and a packed crowd of fashion-literate media types;…
Bohuslän
Arguably the nicest cafe for miles around, the Barn (formerly Coffee Room) serves burgers and fries, salads and sweets in a cozy candlelit room or outside…
Longyearbyen
Bustling Kroa, with metal bar stools fashioned from old mine stanchions and sealskin rugs, is enduringly popular and blurs the line between restaurant and…
Oslo
With arguably the best sound system in the city, this is a diehard house- and electro-music club. In addition to Friday and Saturday, check for the…
Tampere
On the main street, this is a good place with excellent microbrewery beer and cider. It offers a relaxing, candlelit interior, a heated terrace and heaps…
Skåne
At Ahus Seaside, by the pier, this place gets packed on a summer night with drinkers, diners and folks who want to dance the night away.
The Golden Circle
Simple cafe with a nice outdoor terrace, serving good coffee plus hot-spring-baked rye bread with smoked trout or brie. Soup, waffles, cookies and muffins…
Malmö
Malmö’s best bet for gay clubbers, 'Fame' kicks off the weekend on Friday nights while Malmö's longest running LGBT night, 'Wonk', works up the crowd on…
Reykjavík
Tuck into meaty and creative pub food while quaffing a litre of the local ale at this three-storey feature of Reykjavík's gastropub scene. Happy hour is…
Reykjavík
Distillery producing Flóki, an Icelandic single malt whisky. Distillery visits are by appointment only.
Aarhus
Doing exactly as its name suggests, this industrial-cool space makes top-notch, award-winning brews (limited food). Head through to the courtyard to find…
The Coast
Excellent coffee at this friendly place, with terrace views that make it even better. Ask about its live-music late-opening nights if you're here in…
The Coast
The centre of Grimstad's nightlife has DJs, jam sessions, quiz nights and a crowd that seems to spring from Grimstad's woodwork when you least expect it.
Odense
One of central Odense's best places for finding an excellent range of tap beers and whiskies, served at bench seats inside or on a merry street terrace.
Malmö
Appealing to a 30-something and older crowd, Victors does glam cocktails on Lilla Torg with light late-night snacks available to accompany your tipple.
Longyearbyen
Svalbar is your fairly standard Norwegian bar with a dartboard, billiard table, and small menu of food until 11pm. It's popular with a younger crowd.
Tampere
One of Tampere's best pubs, Tuulensuu has a superb range of Belgian beers, good wines and a lengthy port menu. We suggest giving the food a miss.
Tromsø
One of our favourite Tromsø cafes, this cool little spot right in the town centre does the city's best coffee, accompanied by tasty pastries.
Visby
A restaurant-bar with seemingly infinite levels of seating, from cellars to balconies; also home to nightclubs loved by summer revellers.
Reykjavík
This unusual cafe (dishes 990kr to 3700kr) caters to cyclists, with coffee, beer, wine, a shower, laundry and a workshop for DIY repairs.
Gothenburg
Cafe–record shop serving mean espressos by day turns into a bar with a great array of beers and rowdy live-music sets by night.
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Wonderfully cosy Opus K is lined floor to ceiling with books and new discoveries from obscure Finnish microbreweries.
Malmö
Popular Scottish-themed pub with a pretty outside garden and a traditional och-aye atmosphere.
Stockholm
This cycle-centric Italian spot is ideal for an espresso and a pastry.
Trondheim
This longstanding local self-service coffee favourite serves what could be Trondheim's best coffee, in all sizes, squeezes and strengths. Inside is…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
A busy basement bar, cafe and vintage shop that's a great spot to meet locals while sampling a huge selection of microbrewed beer. Snack on open…
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