Guide to the best sports bars in Stockholm

When you want to be right in the centre of the sporting action, while sitting comfortably with food and drink within easy reach, head to O'Learys Tolv. The sports bar is right next to the Tele2 Arena and is one of Europe's largest, with a unique arena stand from which you can watch matches on a large jumbotron. As always at O'Leary's, there is a large selection of American food, beer and other drinks, and if you get inspired to get sporty yourself, there are activities including bowling, table tennis and billiards.

These retro-style sports bar are frequented by fans, beer enthusiasts and hungry diners alike. The multiple screens located throughout the premises ensure that guests are kept up to date with the latest sports-related news. Happy hour is until 7 pm and the menu features 8 different burgers.

The Laughing Duck is as much a sports bar as it is a relaxed pub for after-workers and happy groups of friends. Everyone meets up over affordable food and drink in a relaxed environment, where sport plays an important part. All the big matches are shown, but you can ask the staff if they can show the particular match you want to see. After the sport, the evening often turns into a party with DJs and singalongs.

It would be hard to find a sportier spot than this, at least around Sankt Eriksplan. Keen bowlers have been coming to Birka Bowling & Dart since the Seventies, but these days you can also play billiards, darts, board games and eat and drink. Hamburgers of various kinds are the main event in the restaurant and the bar serves cocktails, wine and beer. Everything from Swedish Hockey League to Football League games are shown on the huge screens, which you can watch while playing something, or just enjoying a drink.

The Flying Horse is the personification of a stereotypical pub. The bustling atmosphere and old-school furnishings as well as classic pub grub makes this melting pot the sports bar of choice for many enthusiasts. The well-stocked bar's repertoire includes 16 different types of draft beer and more than 100 kinds of bottled beer and single malt whiskeys.

Next to Fatbursparken by Medborgarplatsen is Parken Söder, where you can follow your favourite team and listen to rock bands. Hopefully not at the same time though…. There's always something fun happening here, from sports and darts to quizzes, stand-up, and live music. You can check Parken Söder's website to see which matches will be shown.

The Ship is a sports bar in Kungsholmen where you can socialise with friends, colleagues, and family. Aside from several large screens showing sports, they also have plenty of activities such as pool, shuffleboard, and darts. The menu features classics like burgers, pasta, and meatballs.

Wirströms has created a little piece of Ireland in the cosy surroundings of the Old Town. People from all over Stockholm come here to watch matches, drink craft beers, and simply soak up the atmosphere. The screens show everything from rugby and football to traditional Gaelic sports.

Bryggeriet shows all the major sports events on their screens, but mainly football from Sweden and the biggest foreign matches. They also boast a wide selection of whisky from the US, Japan and Sweden along with masses of different beers.

This classic pub attracts a wide clientele, particularly sports enthusiasts who come here to watch the game with like-minded people. Order something refreshing at the bar, where you'll find a wide selection of local beers and cocktails, and take a seat in front of the screens. If hunger strikes, there are rustic pub dishes such as burgers and schnitzel to choose from. 

At John Scott's, they aim to provide the feel of a cosy English lounge, and what would an English lounge be without a screen to watch sports on? They show both international and Swedish matches; you can find the fixtures on their website. Naturally, there's also food in the form of burgers, pizza, and plank steak, as well as a decent selection of beers.

Among Stockholm sports enthusiasts, Krukan in Södermalm is a well-known spot. The traditional bar shows all the big games as well as plenty of smaller sports events. You can either book a table and feast on hearty pub food or just drop by for a beer while watching the match.

At Pitcher's groups of friends and individuals come by to watch matches and enjoy good food and drinks. A mixed crowd, in other words, and even if you're not a sports fan you'll enjoy the great atmosphere.

Lundberg lives up to all the expectations of what a good sports bar should offer: a relaxed atmosphere, decent pub grub, screens to watch the match on, and a significant number of regulars among the clientele. The fact that this part of town is otherwise lacking in sports bars makes Lundberg a watering hole for sports enthusiasts in Vasastan.

Esport has become increasingly popular in recent years, and nowadays you can follow your favourite gamers on the big screen together with other fans. Kappa Bar broadcasts both big games and tournaments as well as smaller matches where local players participate. Eat street food such as burgers and pizza, and of course play all kinds of games on both computer and boards.

In 2010 Tudor Arms was nominated the world's best British pub outside of the UK by the Daily Telegraph and British Airways - which is pretty high praise. This traditional joint has been around since 1969 and exudes genuine Union Jack charm. Grab a pint and watch the latest Premier League game.

In Hammarby sjöstad, Allé Kitchen & Bar attracts sports fans from all over Stockholm year after year. As well as showing all the big matches, the focus is on offering good food and drink to combine with the cheering. Classic dishes such as plank steak, burgers, schnitzel, and pasta make up most of the menu, and you can also enjoy a hearty salad or freshly baked pizza.

Few places feel as much like an authentic sports bar as O'Learys. The Boston-influenced chain has branches all over Stockholm, with a passion for sports and American food and drinks as the common thread. Fans gather here to watch the matches together, toast each other with beer, and maybe satisfy their hunger with a burger or hot buffalo wings.