Feel like eating mussels? Where to find the best moules in Stockholm

Hotel Kung Carl's bistro has strong influences from the vibrant French 1800s, where mussels naturally play their part. The combination of vivid floral patterns, soft velvet, and luxurious materials creates a romantic and cosy atmosphere in which to enjoy the mussels.

A stone's throw from Slussen, Akkurat has been popular for its extensive beer and whisky selection and great mussels since the Nineties. These days the menu includes several variations, from classics such as moules frites to more experimental flavour combos such as Asian and hot chili flavours.

Don't miss the mussels at Glenn Miller Café, arguably the town's most iconic jazz club. Live jazz is performed several times a week, and has been for many years. Emerging musicians and well-known international stars alike have entertained the jazz lovers in the audience. The menu features a variety of French dishes, so moules frites is a must-order and comes in several different varieties.

Sister restaurants Duvel and Pressklubben on Vasagatan are famous both for their mussels and their Belgian draught beer. The mussels have their own section on the menu and can be ordered either as a starter or main course. The latter option includes pommes frites and mayo.

Musslan has been a bar and seafood restaurant to reckon with since 1996. They serve several mussel dishes - as well as the classics such as marinières and à la crème there are also flavour combinations such as lime, lemongrass and chili or mussels with chèvre. Mussels are also served at their sister restaurant Wasahof right next door.

It's all about Belgian style at Belgobaren, from the interiors to the food and drinks. Despite the theme, organic Swedish mussels from the west coast are served, but the flavours and composition are still Flemish. Provençale, Trappist, Pepparrot, Morney... the mussels here come in masses of flavour variations, but they're all cooked with white wine, celery, onions, garlic, leeks, carrots and thyme and served with pommes frites.

On the ground floor of Hötorgshallen you'll find these third generation fishmongers. As well as ready-prepared food and catering they're well known for their fantastic food counter and fresh fish to take home. If you're eating in, try Fiskelägets Moules, a speciality with both traditional and innovative flavours.