There's an unmissable match coming up but you haven't managed to get tickets to the fully-booked arena, or maybe it's being shown on a subscription channel that noone has. Or perhaps watching at home or in a hotel room doesn't feel quite as much fun as soaking up the atmosphere at a lively bar? Never fear - Stockholm boasts several great sports bars with big screens perfect for watching the big game, whether you're in Östermalm, Södermalm or some other part of town. Follow our guide to the best sports bars in Stockholm.
Guide to the best sports bars in Stockholm
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The best sports bars in Stockholm
- O'Learys – Front-row seats
- Retro – Happy hour galore
- The Laughing Duck – Party vibes in the city centre
- Hallen – Social on Södermalm
- Pitcher's – Always sport on the screens
- Birka Bowling & Dart – Entertainment galore
- The Flying Horse – Over 100 kinds of beer and whisky
- Bryggeriet Sportbar & Restaurang – Whisky and football
- Bar 08 – Classic pub
- Southside Pub – Just like in Dublin
- Kappa – Esport on the screens
- Tudor Arms – The oldest British pub in Stockholm
- O'Learys, O'Learys Vällingby, O'Learys Haninge, O'Learys Kista Event Center, O'Learys Östermalm & O'Learys Centralstation
The best sports bars in Stockholm
Front-row seats
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.
- Number of screens: Around 120
- Screen size: Varies, jumbotron 200"
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Arenavägen 69, Johanneshov
- Website • 020-10 40 00
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Happy hour galore
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.
- Number of screens: 10-30
- Display size: Varies
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Sankt Eriksgatan 22, KungsholmenRetro Hornstull
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Sveavägen 55, VasastanRetro SoFo
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Party vibes in the city centre
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.
- Number of screens: 5
- Display size: Unknown
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Vasagatan 7, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-20 49 39
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Social on Södermalm
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.
- Number of screens: Unknown
- Screen size: 50"
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Götgatan 85, Södermalm/Skanstull
- Website • 08-82 82 65
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Always sport on the screens
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.
- Number of screens: 7
- Display size: Varies
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Moa Martinsons Torg 12, Kungsholmen
- Website • 08-600 05 42
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Entertainment galore
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.
- Number of screens: Unknown
- Display size: Unknown
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Birkagatan 16, Vasastan
- Website • 08-30 50 10
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Over 100 kinds of beer and whisky
The Flying Elk 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.
- Number of screens: 12
- Display size: About 42"
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Odengatan 44, Vasastan
- Website • 08-612 63 78
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Whisky and football
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.
- Number of screens: 21
- Display size: 55"
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Odengatan 60, Vasastan
- Website • 08-30 04 41
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Classic pub
Bar 08 is something of an institution for sports fans who prefer to watch the match with like-minded people, in a relaxed pub environment. There's plenty of room around the tables even for larger groups, and you're sure to feel part of the gang even if you come alone. Sip beer on draft and by the bottle and tuck into classics such as hamburgers, pasta and pyttipanna if your tum starts to rumble.
- Number of screens: Unknown
- Display size: Unknown
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Hantverkargatan 90, Kungsholmen
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Just like in Dublin
If you like to keep an eye on what's going on in the world, head towards Hornsgatan 104. This is home to Southside, a classic Irish pub where they're passionate about sports, beer and bistro grub. The screens show football, rugby and other big matches - but not Allsvenskan, the Swedish football league, as the focus here is on the international field.
- Number of screens: 7
- Display size: 55"
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Hornsgatan 104, Södermalm
- Website • 08-669 50 52
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Esport on the screens
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.
- Number of screens: Unknown
- Display size: Unknown
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Sveavägen 105, Vasastan
- Website • 08-121 660 00
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The oldest British pub in Stockholm
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, by all means a jolly good review. This traditional joint has been around since 1969 and exudes genuine Union Jack-charm. Grab a pint and watch the latest Premier League game.
- Number of screens: About 4
- Display size: Varies
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Grevgatan 31, Östermalm
- Website • 08-660 27 12
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