City guide
Sweden's finest cocktail bar operates from a beautifully converted building on Hornsbruksgatan. The drinks programme is the work of a team with deep roots in Nordic ingredients and a formal approach to flavour building that shows in every glass. The seasonal menu rotates completely four times a year. A 50-seat bottle shop at the back sells rare spirits at retail. Tjoget sets the standard that every other Stockholm bar measures itself against.
Where to drink
Stockholm's most lively drinking neighbourhood covers the entire south island and contains more bars per square kilometre than any other part of the city. Götgatan runs north-south as the main artery with bars and restau
The Old Town island sits between Norrmalm and Södermalm and operates at a different pace from both. Cobblestone alleyways, 14th-century facades, and bars that have been operating for centuries define the atmosphere. The
The upmarket east side delivers Stockholm's most expensive and most elegant bar experiences. The Stureplan square has been the city's see-and-be-seen nexus for three decades and shows no sign of losing that status. Hotel
The neighbourhood north of Norrmalm runs a quieter, more neighbourhood-focused bar scene. The bars here are opened for and by people who live within walking distance. Sveavägen carries a number of after-work options that
The royal park island holds a surprising number of quality bar experiences. The outdoor terraces at Rosendals Tradgard operate in summer with a wine and natural food programme built around the estate's own gardens. The b
The island west of Norrmalm has developed significantly as a bar destination over the past five years. Rålambshovsparken on the south shore is one of the city's best outdoor drinking spots in summer. The streets around F
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