Where to find Stockholm restaurants suitable for large groups

Grodan has been drawn a loyal crowd of regulars since the mid Eighties, and there are several rooms with space for both small and larger groups. Get a gang together and enjoy their classic signature dishes and warm atmosphere.

Brasserie Balzac on Odengatan, with its red leather sofas and laid-back atmosphere, feels like a grand brasserie in New York or Paris. A perfect meeting place for parties looking to socialise over French food and something good to drink. They have set menus for up to groups of up to 20 people.

Entering Stadshuskällaren, with its murals and carvings, is like going back in time. There's plenty of space for your whole group to enjoy their Nordic flavours and fresh ingredients - organic wherever possible. If you're more than 10 people you can order a Nobel banquet menu, from any year you choose.

This restaurant on Humlegårdsgatan has almost 1000 square metres at its disposal. The atmosphere is timeless and sophisticated, with plenty of space. Furthermore, you can expect a noise level that is conducive to socialising. Gather your group for an artisanal meal from well-known chef Niklas Ekstedt.

This marine-style brasserie on the waterfront of Nacka strand oozes American east coast vibes. There's a large outdoor dining area and a cosy dining room with an open fire. There are three-course set menus for larger groups.

At Österlånggatan 17, part of the Bockholmen restaurant group, they offer several different solutions for larger groups that want to meet over a bite to eat, in an environment that oozes living room vibes. The restaurant's chambre séparée, the Stenbeck Room, has room for nine people, and for parties and dinners on a larger scale the entire upper floor can be set with long tables, filled with festive food from all corners of Europe. You can also book tables for larger groups in the dining room.

This light, airy hotel restaurant at the Nordic Light Hotel serves up contemporary Nordic flavours with culinary influences from southern Europe. Decorated with furniture from Nordic designers, this is a meeting place that works equally well for lunch, brunch or dinner.

The Bockholmen restaurant group's elegant neighbourhood joint on Hötorget offers a convivial meeting place for all kinds of groups, large and small. Slip in for a relaxed post-work drink in the bar, enjoy a lunch or brunch or splash out with a slap-up dinner with French influences. The restaurant also has a private dining room for groups that wants a slightly more secluded meal.

Enjoy flavours from all corners of the world in tropical surroundings at La Botanica. They lay out a huge buffet, with meat, fish, vegetables and dishes from countries and continents such as Asia, Italy and America. But be sure to save some room for dessert, because the dessert table is equally extensive. Next to the restaurant there's also a large arcade and entertainment centre with both gentle and more fast-paced activities.

Gather up the gang and hang out over some French food and perhaps a little boules in southern French park surroundings at Boulebar. Book a table for lunch, dinner or brunch, a business event or group activity, or drop by for a post-work drink.

The French bistro and wine bar Kasten is located near Karlaplan and is run by restaurateur duo Jim & Jacob. A slice of Paris in Östermalm, with elegant yet rustic French bistro dishes and wines. In the bistro, you can book a table for up to ten people, but they also have private dining rooms for up to 28 people.

Gather the gang and eat as though you're at a smokehouse in America, with a menu filled with meat and burgers as well as a refreshing drinks menu. The surroundings are also inspired by the USA, featuring sturdy furniture, US flags, and neon and enamel signs. There's room for all your friends and family here, and everyone is guaranteed to leave full.

Stortorgskällaren serves classic dishes with a modern twist and an emphasis on top-notch ingredients from historic premises in the Old Town. Organic and locally-grown produce is used wherever possible. The cosy premises are inspired by the furniture workshop that used to be housed in the building, and the restaurant also has a centuries-old wine cellar you can hire for events.

Lively Engelen has been a meeting place for food, drink and music since 1969, and there's no sign of that changing. The restaurant serves classic dishes in the form of meat, fish, salads, burgers and other seasonal dishes and there's a set menu for larger groups. After dinner, anyone who fancies it can head over to the bar, where they put on live music every evening.

This lively restaurant on Hornstulls strand takes guests on a culinary journey to Italy with authentic flavours and a generous wine list. The menu consists of classic pasta dishes, meat dishes and pizzas, and you can order a set menu if you're a larger group.

The Italian 70s serve as inspiration for this modern trattoria located right by Medborgarplatsen in Södermalm. Come together over Italian classics and glamorous cocktails in retro-inspired surroundings with sofa groups and kitschy décor details.

At SQ Bar & Restaurant, beautifully located in the Elite Hotel Marina Tower on the quayside in Saltsjökvarn, they've put together a special menu for larger groups, featuring classic European dishes. The historically listed venue was once an old mill building and it provides plenty of space for larger parties to enjoy food and drinks without feeling crowded.

Follow in the illustrious footsteps of well-known Swedes such as such as King Gustav VI Adolf, Karl Gerhard and Zarah Leander by eating and drinking at Såstaholm manor in Täby kyrkby. It was once a retirement home for film stars, but nowadays it's a popular and peaceful hotel with a restaurant. The restaurant serves a seasonal menu.

Cliff Barnes is often associated with a fun, lively atmosphere, where food and drinks are accompanied by hits, singalongs and dancing. Enjoy dinner with your group and continue with drinks at the bar, letting the party vibe carry you away.

At Nya Carnegiebryggeriet in Hammarby sjöstad, a whole gang can meet to eat comfort food inspired by Europe and America, drink exciting beer from the brewery and socialise in a relaxed setting. For larger groups, there's a set menu that's served family style. In the summer months, the restaurant expands with a delightful al fresco area overlooking the water.

The former library in Medborgarhuset has been transformed into a real pleasure palace with three levels of restaurant, bars, live stage and events. Come together to eat, drink cocktails and party in the magnificent surroundings with beautifully preserved 1930s architecture.

Grodan's sister restaurant inside the Royal Opera House is perfect for large groups who want to enjoy the magnificent interiors and atmosphere. Tuck into Grodan's classic dishes with influences from Sweden and France among gilded columns and high arches in the centre of Stockholm.

The Army Museum's impressive premises house Artilleriet, a hidden gem of a restaurant with large spaces and high ceilings. Groups of over twelve people can pre-order a set menu that includes the restaurant's favourites.

At Mormors Pasta in Lindhagen, the focus is on handmade pasta, wine and delicacies. Start the day with a breakfast buffet, have lunch or dinner with Southern European influences, or just pop by for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. There's also a private room that can accommodate 20 people if you want to sit separately.

Gondolen is a real Stockholm institution, where you can socialise with a view over the whole city. The menu revolves around Swedish home-cooked food in a modern style, accompanied by everything from the Gondola's dry martinis to fine bottles from the wine cellar and exciting cocktails.

Hotel Reisen in the Old Town also features a sophisticated restaurant with a fantastic location called Restaurant Reisen. Indulge in brasserie classics, sip on a glass of wine, or sneak over to the hidden gem Bar Brahe to listen to live jazz. If you're looking for a little more privacy, there are also options available.

O'Learys at Tolv Stockholm is a restaurant and activity centre under the same roof. Big groups can come here to eat, drink and have fun all evening long. Combine an American meal with activities such as bowling, shuffleboard, billiards and adventure golf. Or why not round off your meal by watching a match on the big screen?

The grill restaurant Kanon on Tjärhovsplan has a special menu for large groups with dishes that are shared around the table. Influences come from the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and South America, and you can also enjoy wine, bubbles, cocktails, and fresh beer from Plzeň at the bar.

On Järntorget in the Old Town, you'll find Tre Valv housed in a historic building from the 15th century. It works just as well for a couple as it for a larger group, and you can also book the cellar vaults. The menu features Swedish and Italian classics, with everything from meatballs to pizza and pasta.

This archipelago restaurant is in an old wooden house by the water not far out of the city. There's a large veranda and an inviting dining room with classic tile ovens and an open kitchen. If you want to sit separately, there's a larger private dining room and an orangery. For larger groups, a three-course set menu can be pre-ordered, and in December you can come here for their julbord, said to have the most generous seating times in town.

This bar and restaurant at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel is in modern Scandinavian style. Make yourself at home and gather around food and drinks in the heart of the city.

Chef duo Adam Dahlberg and Albin Wessman have been running their celebrated restaurant Adam/Albin for some time, but at Solen (which means “the sun” in Swedish) flavours from sun-drenched spots such as Tel Aviv, Santa Fe, Oaxaca and Naples take centre stage.

Take your gang along to this classic rock 'n' roll restaurant in Vasastan. Hard Rock serves steaks, sandwiches, salads and their signature hamburgers to the tones of music. The Eighties-nostalgia restaurant also puts on live music a couple of times a week, on Fridays and Saturdays. 

Sometimes you just want to sit in completely undisturbed and give each other your undivided attention. That's entirely possible at K-märkt in Hagastaden, which organises private dining in their stylish premises. Choose from their set packages or let K-märkt tailormake your dinner: there are three rooms here that provide almost endless possibilities, from light cocktail parties to seated all-evening experiences. All the rooms have their own entrance, bar and toilet and one of them can host a chef's table, where you can watch the skilled chefs create your dinner in front of you.

Haga Bottega, sister restaurant to Vassa Eggen and Tennstopet, among others, opened in 2017 and serves up a modern Italian concept where friends and family can meet over food and drink. Larger parties can choose from a special menu with sharing plates - just like in Italy.

Whether you're a large group of friends or a smaller gang from the office, there's plenty of space at Golfbaren in Vasastan. Drop by for a relaxed dinner followed by a round of mini golf.