Stockholm has a selection of Irish pubs for anyone who enjoys beer, whiskey, live music and a friendly atmosphere - perfect for anyone looking for that "at home" feeling and wanting to socialise in unpretentious surroundings. Watch a sports match, join a pub quiz, eat and mingle with English-speaking locals and tourists from all over the world. And don't miss celebrating Ireland's national day, St Patrick's Day, at one of these bars if you want to experience them at their best and most lively. We list some of Stockholm's most authentic Irish pubs for when the Celtic mood takes you.
The best Irish pubs in Stockholm
Oldest of its kind
Stockholm's oldest authentic Irish pub used to be called The Dubliner but now goes under the name The Auld Dub. They serve up Irish food and, as you would expect, the drinks selection is extensive. They show sports matches on their big screens and there are regular live music performances and pub quizzes.
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Holländargatan 1, City/Norrmalm
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The Auld Dub
08-679 77 07 - Read more on Thatsup
Perfect for people-watching
You can spot Molly Malone's pub, with its green exteriors, a mile off. Handily located just off Odenplan, this Irish pub is often packed and during the summer months the outdoor dining area is particularly popular. Try several different kinds of beer and eat pub grub in relaxed surroundings.
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Odengatan 83, Vasastan
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Molly Malone's
08-30 18 66 - Read more on Thatsup
Atmospheric in the Old Town
The Liffey in the Old Town draws in Stockholmers and tourists keen to soak up the welcoming atmosphere, listen to music and have a beer. The pub puts on everything from live performances and quizzes to various theme nights, such as burger and beer evenings. Naturally, you can also follow the game on the big screen.
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Stora Nygatan 40, Old Town
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The Liffey
08-21 80 25 - Read more on Thatsup
Historic premises
This Old Town pub is a popular regulars haunt, particularly among Stockholm's English-speakers. Count on plenty of beer, whiskey, proper pub grub and live music performances held in the 17th century cellar, as well as quiz evenings, rugby matches and other sporting events shown on the big screen.
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Stora Nygatan 13, Old Town
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Wirströms Pub Gamla stan
08-21 28 74 - Read more on Thatsup
A bit of Ireland in Södermalm
Live music and sports events are regular features at the Södermalm pub Southside, which opened on Hornsgatan in 2004. Watch the football and the rugby or just take a pew with your friends and eat, have something to drink or perhaps join the quiz.
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Hornsgatan 104, Södermalm
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Southside Pub
08-669 50 52 - Read more on Thatsup
In historic premises
If you find yourself on Drottninggatan and fancy something to eat or drink, just pop into Pickwick. This Irish retaurant and pub is housed in the same premises that the Swedish musician Carl Michael Bellman used to frequent in the 18th century, and these days they serve good food, beer on tap and by the bottle, as well as a large selection of whiskies.
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Drottninggatan 6, City/Norrmalm
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Pickwick
08-411 10 16 - Read more on Thatsup
Irish through and through
You'll find an authentic Irish atmosphere at this pub on Stora Nygatan. Drink various Irish whiskies and beers among the historic cellar vaults. People of all ages and nationalities gather here to watch the rugby, listen to Irish bands play live or have a bite to eat.
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Stora Nygatan 21, Old Town
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O'Connells Irish Pub
08-22 30 70 - Read more on Thatsup