Are you planning a major evening out in Stockholm? Then this is the guide for you. We suggest a range of spots to hit up on a night out in Stockholm, from post-work drinks and dinner to cocktails and places to go dancing. From the first toast of the night to tasty tidbits to cocktails at the bar and partying into the small hours - this is our guide to a complete night out in Stockholm
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No frills or flounces, just great quality and flavours. That's the name of the game at Grus Grus, Tranan's intimate wine bar, where the emphasis is on artisanal wines and seasonal food. It gets pretty lively in the evening and at weekends, when everyone's keen to get a glass of wine from Tranan's famous "secret" wine cellar.
Brasserie Balzac in Vasastan serves up a Continental experience in Stockholm packaging. The magnificent interiors are reminscent of grand restaurants in New York and Paris, with a huge bar with plenty of space for thirty guests. Drink top-notch cocktails or a glass of carefully selected wine.
Award-winning Södermalm bar boasts a restaurant in several parts. You could easily spend a whole night out here. There's a restaurant, beer café, cocktail bar and wine bar all under the same roof. .
In modern, yet warm and intimate, surroundings, you can enjoy dinner with Spanish and South American influences. Tapas, grilled meat and seafood and other flavour-packed dishes are the order of the day, accompanied by good wines and beers. The restaurant is just a short walk from the city centre, close to other popular spots such as Brasserie Balzac and Babette.
Södermalm bistro Bananas has a sister restaurant in Vasastan - colourful Bistro Leoparden. Ideal for when you're feeling spontaneous, as they don't take table reservations here. Start with a few olives and oysters and then carry on to Neapolitan pizzas and grilled meat, fish and vegetarian small dishes.
Step through the doors of Miss Voon to enjoy their special brand of modern Asian cuisine. The menu is created by star chef Jonas Svensson and includes everything from their signature dish, their famous lobster taco, to pork and salmon with Asian/Scandinavian flavours. All dishes are medium sized, ideal for sharing with your table. Combine with an aromatic cocktail in the cocktail bar and round off with something sweet to keep you going all night.
PangPang “party restaurant” knows how to create a party vibe. They aim to offer Stockholm's liveliest flavour experience with a menu that includes everything from pizza to small dishes. Wash it down with beer from PangPang's own brewery in Hökarängen, cocktails or hand-selected natural wines. Let the party begin!
Astoria is top chef Björn Frantzén's slightly more relaxed, but still ambitious, concept. An old cinema building on Nybrogatan has been transformed into a labyrinthine restaurant with a cocktail bar and magnificent spaces where you can enjoy French delicacies.
In the mood for meat? Then AG's the place to go. Once you've found the slightly anonymous entrance, head into the characteristic white-tiled dining room to tuck into top-notch cuts of meat. If you'd rather enjoy tapas and pintxos (or one of AG's famous hamburgers), seek out the tapas bar next to the dining room.
Chez Jolie was the talk of the town even before it opened, and the hype hasn't died down yet. Mikael Einarsson, previously head chef at Brasserie Astoria, runs the show. French flavours in exclusive packaging are the order of the day.
Keep an eye out for the red building on Sergels torg and drop into award-winning bartender Hampus Thunholm's den, Röda Huset. Despite its short history (it opened in November 2021), the bar has already been named one of the world's fifty best and it's not hard to understand why when you taste your cocktail made from Swedish ingredients and served in luxurious surroundings.
20hundra5 has a fun, playful vibe. Sure, they take their mixology extremely seriously here, but they also serve their cocktails with a big pinch of playfulness and a sense of experimentation. Choose one of the signature drinks or ask the bartender to mix you up a classic - either way the result is sure to tickle your tastebuds. If you're tired of chatting at this point in the evening you play a game instead - they have board games, cards and video games here.
Well-known gin producers Hernö Gin have taken over historic premises in Slussen and quickly turned them into a talking point. Choose from signature cocktails covering the entire flavour palette and classic drinks and, if you're a gin & tonic fan, don't miss Hernö Gin's award-winning variant.
At Penny & Bill the team is passionate about cocktails and creating a complete experience. You'll find some of the world's best bartenders working at this gastrobar, and they're as happy to mix you a classic cocktail as they are to compose something according to your preferences. The bar is just a stone's throw from the nightlife, so it's easy to head on afterwards.
A much-loved Stockholm institution, Riche is always packed with regulars and the odd celebrity. This is a place many visitors find themselves returning to time after time, whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner, a cup of coffee or a glass of wine - a typical French bistro, in other words. The buzz and music volume both increase as the evening progresses.
Get along to Tak at Hotel At Six on Brunkebergstorg. Their roof terrace is one of Stockholm's most popular during the summer months but it's also open in the winter. Locals and tourists flock here to experience one of Norwegian hotel magnate Petter Stordalen's latest creations. The spectacular views provide inspiration and energy for the evening ahead.
This restaurant, bar and club in the heart of the city on Jakobergsgatan is a perfect stopping-off point during the evening. Start here with a post-work drink, stop for a cocktail or dance your socks off to the DJ's tunes until 2am.
A playground for adults in the summer months, banging house/techno/rnb/hiphop club in the winter. Trädgården summer club puts on everything from day parties and concerts to ping-pong tournaments and dancing into the small hours. Under Bron serves up a smoky experience with all kinds of dance music, from both resident DJs and international bookings.
Berns is a real Stockholm institution, and a safe bet every time, with its combination of hotel, restaurant, bar, event venue and club. There are endless different spaces and possibilities here, whether you feel like eating Asian food, hanging out at the bar, enjoying live performances or dancing in the cellar. Check out their current programme to see what's going on.
Södra Teatern, a magnificent building at the top of Mosebacke, is something of a cultural institution. There's always something exciting happening here - whether it's plays, concerts, stand-up, shows or film screenings. In the evenings the tempo rises and they open up the doors to their clubs, with several bars and dancefloors to suit all tastes.
