Must-see nightlife in Sweden

  • Berns Salonger

    Stockholm

    A Stockholm institution since 1862, this glitzy entertainment palace remains one of the city’s hottest party spots. While the gorgeous ballroom hosts some…

  • Café Opera

    Stockholm

    Rock stars need a suitably excessive place to schmooze, booze and groove, one with glittering chandeliers, ceiling frescoes and a jet-set vibe. This bar…

  • Brewers Beer Bar

    Gothenburg

    Should you sip an imperial stout brewed with almonds, coffee and vanilla or a guava-infused saison? This is the kind of predicament Brewers throws at you,…

  • Gaston

    Gamla Stan

    Intimate, sophisticated yet relaxed, Gaston is where clued-in Stockholmers swill in Gamla Stan. Sommelier Janni Berndt's weakness for hand-harvested wines…

  • Juan Font

    Gothenburg

    Channeling España with its moody Spanish tunes and Picasso-inspired mural, contemporary Juan Font loves a good Spanish vino. You'll find around 40 to 50…

  • Zamenhof

    Gothenburg

    Hip, loftlike Zamenhof incorporates three buzzing eateries and both front and back bars. The latter is packed with retro arcade games and pinball machines…

  • Tritonia

    Gamla Stan

    If a microbrewery releases only a couple of kegs of a rare beer in Sweden, you'll probably find one of them here. A holy grail for beer buffs, Tritonia…

  • Far i hatten

    Malmö

    Smack bang in the middle of Folkets Park, Far i hatten is a popular summer hang-out that transforms from smart casual cafe by day into an illuminated…

  • East

    Stockholm

    East is a bar, restaurant and club rolled into one. Great cocktails make it a bartender hang-out. Dishes have a predominantly modern Asian twist (locals…

  • Lilla Kafferosteriet

    Malmö

    Have a mosey around the warren of atmospheric rooms here before you bag your table, or head out to the pretty patio. This is a serious-about-coffee cafe…

  • Flustret

    Uppsala

    Occupying a big 'ole mansion by the river, Flustret is Uppsala's most enduring nightclub/party venue, though it sounds a lot hotter than it actually is…

  • Champagne Baren

    Gothenburg

    What’s not to like? This champagne bar has an idyllic setting on an inner courtyard with uneven cobblestones, picturesque buildings and plenty of greenery…

  • Ölhallen 7:an

    Gothenburg

    This well-worn Swedish beer hall – the last remaining from its era – hasn't changed much in over 100 years. It attracts an interesting mix of bikers and…

  • NOBA Nordic Bar

    Gothenburg

    With ye olde maps of Scandinavia on the walls and a glassed-over beer patio with birch tree stumps for stools, this bar takes its Nordic beers very…

  • Greta’s

    Gothenburg

    Decked out with Greta Garbo memorabilia, Greta's is Gothenburg's dedicated gay club, featuring flamboyant Tiki parties, DJs and other kitsch-a-licious fun…

  • Icebar

    Lappland

    The original and best, with vodka- and gin-based cocktails served in ice glasses amid sculpted ice furniture. These days, Icebar is open year-round in the…

  • Wirströms

    Gamla Stan

    A friendly, atmospheric Irish pub (despite the name), Wirströms is a lively, sports-friendly bar upstairs and a cavernous series of seemingly endless…

  • Slakthuset

    Stockholm

    Consistently hosting groundbreaking DJs from Sweden and beyond, Slakthuset (The Slaughter House) is the centre of Sweden’s dance and techno scene. During…

  • Spy Bar

    Stockholm

    Though it's no longer the super-hip star of the scene it once was, the Spy Bar (aka ‘the Puke’; spy means vomit in Swedish) is still a landmark and fun to…

  • Solidaritet

    Stockholm

    Solidaritet plays host to both Swedish and internationally renowned DJs with an emphasis on electronic music. The interior decor, designed by leading…

  • Monks Wine Room

    Monks Wine Room

    Gamla Stan

    Set in atmospheric 17th-century surroundings in the heart of the old town, Monks Wine Room has a well-stocked cellar with hundreds of bottles to choose…

  • Bar Centro

    Gothenburg

    Channeling a retro Italian espresso bar, little Centro brews beans from Roman roaster Peru as well as from a rotating guest roaster (usually Nordic but…

  • Viktors Kaffe

    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…

  • Nya Carnegie Bryggeriet

    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…

  • Pharmarium

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Grand Öl & Mat

    Malmö

    Billed as a meeting place for food, drinks, culture and events, the Grand is a popular late-night weekend venue in summer, with regular cross-genre live…

  • Nefertiti

    Gothenburg

    Named rather incongruously after an Egyptian goddess, this Gothenburg institution is famous for its smooth live jazz and blues, as well as club nights…

  • Barn

    Gothenburg

    As the name suggests, this bar is all roughly hewn wood and copper taps, and the beer/wine selection is guaranteed to get you merry. Excellent cocktails –…

  • Sturecompagniet

    Stockholm

    Swedish soap stars, flowing champagne and look-at-me attitude set a decadent scene at this glitzy, mirrored and becurtained hallway. Dress to impress and…

  • Le Rouge

    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…

  • Mello Yello

    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…

  • Williams Pub

    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?

  • Lilla Baren at Riche

    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;…

  • Barn

    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…

  • Le Bardo

    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.

  • Deep

    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…

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