Stockholm
A Stockholm institution since 1862, this glitzy entertainment palace remains one of the city’s hottest party spots. While the gorgeous ballroom hosts some…
Must-see nightlife in Sweden
Stockholm
Rock stars need a suitably excessive place to schmooze, booze and groove, one with glittering chandeliers, ceiling frescoes and a jet-set vibe. This bar…
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Gothenburg
Should you sip an imperial stout brewed with almonds, coffee and vanilla or a guava-infused saison? This is the kind of predicament Brewers throws at you,…
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Gamla Stan
Intimate, sophisticated yet relaxed, Gaston is where clued-in Stockholmers swill in Gamla Stan. Sommelier Janni Berndt's weakness for hand-harvested wines…
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Gothenburg
Channeling España with its moody Spanish tunes and Picasso-inspired mural, contemporary Juan Font loves a good Spanish vino. You'll find around 40 to 50…
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Gothenburg
Hip, loftlike Zamenhof incorporates three buzzing eateries and both front and back bars. The latter is packed with retro arcade games and pinball machines…
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Gamla Stan
If a microbrewery releases only a couple of kegs of a rare beer in Sweden, you'll probably find one of them here. A holy grail for beer buffs, Tritonia…
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Malmö
Smack bang in the middle of Folkets Park, Far i hatten is a popular summer hang-out that transforms from smart casual cafe by day into an illuminated…
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Stockholm
East is a bar, restaurant and club rolled into one. Great cocktails make it a bartender hang-out. Dishes have a predominantly modern Asian twist (locals…
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Malmö
Have a mosey around the warren of atmospheric rooms here before you bag your table, or head out to the pretty patio. This is a serious-about-coffee cafe…
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Uppsala
Occupying a big 'ole mansion by the river, Flustret is Uppsala's most enduring nightclub/party venue, though it sounds a lot hotter than it actually is…
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Gothenburg
What’s not to like? This champagne bar has an idyllic setting on an inner courtyard with uneven cobblestones, picturesque buildings and plenty of greenery…
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Gothenburg
This well-worn Swedish beer hall – the last remaining from its era – hasn't changed much in over 100 years. It attracts an interesting mix of bikers and…
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Gothenburg
With ye olde maps of Scandinavia on the walls and a glassed-over beer patio with birch tree stumps for stools, this bar takes its Nordic beers very…
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Gothenburg
Decked out with Greta Garbo memorabilia, Greta's is Gothenburg's dedicated gay club, featuring flamboyant Tiki parties, DJs and other kitsch-a-licious fun…
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Lappland
The original and best, with vodka- and gin-based cocktails served in ice glasses amid sculpted ice furniture. These days, Icebar is open year-round in the…
Gamla Stan
A friendly, atmospheric Irish pub (despite the name), Wirströms is a lively, sports-friendly bar upstairs and a cavernous series of seemingly endless…
Stockholm
Consistently hosting groundbreaking DJs from Sweden and beyond, Slakthuset (The Slaughter House) is the centre of Sweden’s dance and techno scene. During…
Stockholm
Though it's no longer the super-hip star of the scene it once was, the Spy Bar (aka ‘the Puke’; spy means vomit in Swedish) is still a landmark and fun to…
Stockholm
Solidaritet plays host to both Swedish and internationally renowned DJs with an emphasis on electronic music. The interior decor, designed by leading…
Gamla Stan
Set in atmospheric 17th-century surroundings in the heart of the old town, Monks Wine Room has a well-stocked cellar with hundreds of bottles to choose…
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Gothenburg
Channeling a retro Italian espresso bar, little Centro brews beans from Roman roaster Peru as well as from a rotating guest roaster (usually Nordic but…
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Gothenburg
Slung with rotating exhibitions of local art, low-key, neighbourly Viktor pulls coffee geeks with its offering of Third-Wave brewing techniques, from V60…
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Stockholm
A shiny new brewery in a shiny new part of the city, Nya Carnegie is a collaborative effort between Swedish brewmasters and New York City's Brooklyn…
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Gamla Stan
Its name and spice cabinets a nod to the square's 16th-century pharmacy, Pharmarium is where Stockholmers drink on touristy Stortorget. Not all the…
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Gothenburg
This friendly and pretty local pub between the Haga and Linné districts – on a corner crammed with appealing drinking establishments – looks like it could…
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Stockholm
It’s touristy. Downright gimmicky! And you’re utterly intrigued, admit it: a bar built entirely out of ice, where you drink from glasses carved of ice on…
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Malmö
From the outside Bee looks pretty much like she's still in the closet, but when you walk in, there's a definite fun and free LGBT vibe in the air – which…
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Malmö
Depending on how you feel about the whole hipster thing, you'll either love or loathe this very hipstery joint, whose name means 'South of Småland'. The…
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Malmö
Billed as a meeting place for food, drinks, culture and events, the Grand is a popular late-night weekend venue in summer, with regular cross-genre live…
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Gothenburg
Named rather incongruously after an Egyptian goddess, this Gothenburg institution is famous for its smooth live jazz and blues, as well as club nights…
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Gothenburg
As the name suggests, this bar is all roughly hewn wood and copper taps, and the beer/wine selection is guaranteed to get you merry. Excellent cocktails –…
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Stockholm
Swedish soap stars, flowing champagne and look-at-me attitude set a decadent scene at this glitzy, mirrored and becurtained hallway. Dress to impress and…
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Gamla Stan
Fin-de-siècle Paris is the inspiration for this decadent lounge in Gamla Stan, a melange of rich red velvet, tasselled lampshades, inspired cocktails and…
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Malmö
Located on Lilla Torg, with nice nibbles and an almost always animated atmosphere. Mello Yello serves decent though pricey burgers to go with its…
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Uppsala
This is a cosy student/after-work pub near Domkyrka with a mellow vibe, a good selection of tap beers and a simple bar menu – what more could you ask for?
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Stockholm
A darling of Östermalm’s hip parade, this pretty, glassed-in bar mixes smooth bar staff, skilled DJs and a packed crowd of fashion-literate media types;…
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Bohuslän
Arguably the nicest cafe for miles around, the Barn (formerly Coffee Room) serves burgers and fries, salads and sweets in a cozy candlelit room or outside…
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Skåne
At Ahus Seaside, by the pier, this place gets packed on a summer night with drinkers, diners and folks who want to dance the night away.
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Malmö
Malmö’s best bet for gay clubbers, 'Fame' kicks off the weekend on Friday nights while Malmö's longest running LGBT night, 'Wonk', works up the crowd on…
