Stockholm's best out-of-town bars

In a former printing works in Liljeholmen you'll find a leafy indoor park on two levels where you can play boules, look at art and enjoy the Provencal vibes. If you want to quench your thirst with French beer or bubbles while challenging your friends on the boules terrain, this is the place to come.

If you're in the mood for Danish-style open sandwiches, snaps and Czech beers, get yourself along to Årsta, south of Stockholm, and Två små svin. They combine the Danish delicacy with aquavit and brännvin from their own micro-distillery, as well as beers and spirits from other parts of Europe. Their passion for drinks is as extensive as their selection.

Fancy drinking expertly blended cocktails in a historic turn-of-the-century villa overlooking the sea? Then head to Vår Gård and their 1920s-inspired cocktail bar, Tant Grön, in Saltsjöbaden. The bar is popular with well-heeled Saltis residents who like to have a drink in the elegant environment surrounded by nature.

Slakthusområdet, Stockholm's former meatpacking district, has gained a number of really good bars and restaurants in recent years, attracting people from all corners of the city to venture outside the city limits. Among them is Bar Montan, whose focus is on exciting and slightly unusual wines, which they serve alongside snacks. Drop by for a spontaneous evening at the bar counter, and let the staff guide you through the selection of the night's delights. 

Urban Deli, which has branches inside and outside the city centre, combines a restaurant, bar, and food market all under one roof. At the branch in Sickla, you can pop in for a glass of wine or a cocktail along with some cheese and charcuterie or something else tasty from the deli.

If you're looking for a spot that's close to both the city and the water, a visit to Brasserie Deck could be just the ticket. You'll find them on the quayside in Liljeholmen, with views over Årstaviken and a short walk from Hornstull, Hägersten and Årsta. Sit outdoors or hang out in the bar and drink cocktails, beer and wine. If you're hungry you can take a seat in the restaurant and enjoy bistro-style dishes.

The Winery Hotel in Solna has its own winery and a winebar in the lobby where you can explore both their own-produced wines and other exciting wines from all over the world. Don't miss the rooftop bar which Forbes Magazine named one of the world's best hotel roofbars.

Ellery Beach House is the beach resort concept out in Lidingö which, as well as pools, padel, restaurants and a hotel, also houses a cocktail bar called The Bally Bar. Relax with a stylish cocktail in hand, or why not challenge your pals to board games or shuffleboard. Spontaneous drop-in visitors are just as welcome as overnight guests.

Stockholm isn't exactly spoilt for choice when it comes to rooftop bars, but there are a few. You'll find one of them above the club venue Slakthuset, south of the city near Globen. Their rooftop terrace covers 600 square metres and is decorated with palm trees and sun loungers - the bar serves delicious cocktails best enjoyed to the bass lines of the terrace's club music.

Are you a wine enthusiast who appreciates small-scale craftsmanship? Then head to Aspudden, where Bar Libertin offers an intimate and homely drinking experience. The wine list is primarily rooted in Europe but also features a few bottles from further afield. If you're feeling hungry, there's also a selection of creative small dishes to choose from.

The elegant fusion restaurant that's part of the design hotel Grow Hotel in Solna also has a bar serving innovative cocktails and exciting Japanese spirits, including one made from sweet potatoes. Come for both the flavours and the stunningly designed surroundings.