Have you become a little too comfortable with the same old regular haunts and want to try something new beyond Stockholm's well-trodded paths? Then it's high time you took a little jaunt outside the city centre. Stockholm has some really great bars just outside the central part of town but still easy to get to. Several of these boast fantastic locations near the water, panoramic views or unusual settings. Follow our guide to the Stockholm bars worth a detour.
The best bars outside Stockholm city centre
Boules and French beer
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.
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Liljeholmsvägen 14, Hägersten-Liljeholmen
- Website • 08-714 04 20
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Smörrebröd and snaps
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.
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Årstavägen 49, Årsta
- Website • 08-722 75 20
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Elegant cocktail bar close to nature
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.
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Ringvägen 6, Nacka
- Website • 08-748 77 00
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With a view
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.
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Sjövikskajen 50-52, Hägersten-Liljeholmen
- Website • 08-19 50 00
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A must for oenophiles
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.
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Rosenborgsgatan 20, Solna
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Japanese influences
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.
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Landsvägen 30, Solna/Sundbyberg
- Website • 08-557 607 07
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Roof terrace south of Södermalm
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.
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Slakthusgatan 6, Johanneshov
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