The best hotel bars in Stockholm

Behind the bar at Grand Hôtel, you'll find some of the country's best, award-winning bartenders who are more than happy to shake and stir both the bar's signature cocktails and classics. The name is a tribute to the hotel's founder, Régis Cadier.

Head to Hotel Diplomat in Östermalm if you're in the mood for a classic James Bond-style cocktail. Expect sophisticated post-work hangouts. If you prefer to enjoy the summer outdoors, you can order a drink on the sun-soaked outdoor terrace on Strandvägen.

People to the Lydmar on the waterfront of Strömkajen to eat, drink and socialise in a homely setting. The bar has a special focus on wines and boasts rare labels, but it's also stocked with a wide range of other drinks. During the summer months, both outdoor seating areas open: the terrace and the street-side outdoor seating in front of the hotel.

Bar Brahe can be accessed through both Hotel Reisen and through a separate entrance from one of the charming backstreets of Gamla Stan, Bredgränd. Get a taste of the American Prohibition era – think dimly-lit speakeasy where live jazz is played several times a week and the drinks flow freely.

Red velvet sofas, gleaming brass details, and subtle lighting. A drink in Rival's Art Deco-inspired cocktail bar in Mariatorget transports you right back to the glamour of the 1930s, with much of their decor original. Don't miss out on their well-crafted cocktails or DJ events.

Next to the boutique hotel Hellstens Glashus in Södermalm, there's a bar and restaurant that welcomes guests for a pleasant hangout with international city vibes. An exciting mix of industrial decor, exposed brick walls, and a ceiling height of a full seven metres. Behind the ornate bar counter, cocktails are mixed with Swedish gin, and you can also enjoy a glass of wine or a beer if you prefer. Come here for an after-work session or just for a cocktail before dinner.

Head up 8 floors to the rooftop bar Capital at the Scandic Continental hotel for Continental vibes at any time of year. The delightful outdoor terrace opens up in the summer, but thanks to the large windows, you can enjoy the view year-round while sipping on a cocktail and perhaps having a bite to eat.

At the luxurious boutique hotel Bank Hotel, housed in a historic old bank building, you can settle down in the bar Le Hibou, which is designed to resemble a luxurious suite, complete with comfy sofas and armchairs. In summer, the terraces open up, allowing you to enjoy cocktails with a beautiful view over Stockholm.

NOFO is an intimate boutique hotel with a wine bar that oozes big-city Paris and New York vibes. Stockholmers and travellers alike can meet up over selected wines, beer, cocktails and sharing dishes. In the summer time there's also an outdoor dining area in the hidden-away inner courtyard in the heart of Södermalm.

Villa Dagmar, inside the boutique hotel of the same name, offers several different drinking experiences in an elegant environment. If you're in the mood for cocktails, you can head to the Garden Bar, beneath a glass roof in the grand courtyard, while those who prefer wine should visit the tucked-away Dagges Wine Bar. You'll also find a carefully curated selection of exclusive wines from somewhat unconventional regions, which the bar's sommelier is happy to tell you more about.

Do you want to live like they did during La Belle Epoque, France's carefree between-war period? Then head to Hotel Kung Carl and their stylish pink bar where both timeless cocktails and more innovative and modern drinks are mixed, often containing Hotel Kung Carl's own punsch.

Exclusive bar atmosphere with gold mirrors and a polished marble floor accompanied by black leather furniture – that's the Nobis Guldbaren. Expect expertly mixed cocktails and a generous drinks menu that's updated regularly. Further in, in the grand atrium lounge that Nobis themselves refer to as "Stockholm's sitting room", you'll find even more space to hang out with 28 (!) metre-high ceilings. 

At Teaterbrasseriet, inside the Scandic Grand Central, you can dream yourself away to a trendy hotel bar in Manhattan. Enjoy cocktails in an international atmosphere or unwind after work with a glass of wine in hand. If hunger strikes, there's a bar menu with both small and large plates to choose from. 

Story Hotel's cool bar specialises in cocktails created with great attention to detail. Guests of all ages hang out by the bar and mingle in the moodily-lit, intimate surroundings. During the summer months, they open up the New York-style inner courtyard.

The Art Deco Haymarket hotel in the middle of Hötorget has a Continental feel as soon as you step inside. Staff are stylishly dressed in shirts and aprons and there are several bars and restaurants under one roof. Among them is the sophisticated Americain cocktail bar, which is characterised by Caribbean vibes.

The luxurious lifestyle hotel At Six on Brunkebergstorg in the city centre includes this sophisticated hotel bar. Blanche & Hierta has an intimate bar scene with one of Stockholm's most exclusive wine lists. Innovative cocktails and food, both snacks and more substantial dishes, are also served.

You'll find the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel and their bar and restaurant, The Lounge, in the heart of the city. This is a relaxed and sophisticated meeting place that's open all day. Enjoy a morning coffee, an afternoon drink, meet up for a post-work drink or socialise later in the evening with cocktails in stylish Scandinavian surroundings.

With a relaxed atmosphere, thoughtful interiors, and a location in one of Stockholm's most vibrant areas, the bar at NÒR, Clarion Hotel Stockholm's bistro, is a watering hole for hotel guests and Södermalm's post-work revellers alike to enjoy a drink. The drinks menu features labels from the old wine world in general and France in particular, and if you prefer cocktails you can choose from both classic options and NÒR's own creative variations.

Vår Gård's hotel bar is called Tant Grön, and it's an elegant cocktail bar inspired by the Roaring 20s. Ejoy well-crafted drinks with views overlooking the sea.

At Brasserie Season in Jungfrusund, you can gaze out over Lake Mälaren with a drink or a beer in hand. When the weather's fine, they open up their roof bar above the rooftops, and they also have a spa bar where craft beer from the nearby brewery is served.