Nightlife in Stockholm
Hip Stockholmers are partial to cutting-edge electro, indie and hip-hop, and countless club nights cater to a range of tastes. Dressed-up dancing goes on at Spy Bar in Östermalm. For edgier fare, head to SoFo for cool bars full of arty types. There's live music pretty much every night of the week – try Nalen or Debaser. Week nights are quiet but at the weekend locals party until the small hours.
Bars
Expand all1. East - Oriental chic
Show moreLively, late-opening East has a terrace with an outdoor bar and heaters, perfect for smokers. Located in Östermalmm, one of Stockholm's more upmarket districts, it is an oasis of relatively unpretentious, vaguely East Asian-themed fun.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
13, Stureplan, Stockholm 111 45
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 611 49 59
2. Tranan - Intimate basement bar
Show moreTranan in Odenplan is set in laidback, intimate surroundings, with good background music, dim lighting and decently priced drinks. This refreshingly old-school cellar bar lies beneath a celebrated restaurant on a main street.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
14, Karlbergsvägen, Stockholm 113 27
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 527 281 00
3. Absolut Icebar Stockholm - Chilly nights
Show more Absolut Icebar Stockholm is the world's first permanent ice bar. Located in Norrhalm, it's kept at -5°C (23°F). Vodka shots are served in glasses, which, along with everything else, are made from pure clear ice. It's popular, so book early.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Nordic Sea Hotel, 4, Vasaplan, Stockholm 111 20
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 505 630 00
4. Indigo - Tiny cocktail haunt
Show moreSmall but cute and colourful, Indigo is situated between Slussen and Medborgaplatsen. A young crowd dressed in skinny jeans and vintage dresses packs in for cocktails which are as tasteful as the background music and decor.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
19, Götgatan, Stockholm 116 46
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 643 58 59
Transport
T-bana to Slussen
5. F12 - Classy pre-dinner cocktails
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The elegant F12 bar by Kungsträdgården is attached to an equally smart restaurant. The cocktails are excellent and the atmosphere is classy, but it really comes into its own during summer, when the outdoor terrace becomes a crowded, buzzing club.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
12, Fredsgatan, Stockholm 111 52
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 24 80 52
Clubs
Expand all6. Marie Laveau - Basement electro nights
Show moreLocated in increasingly trendy Hornstull, an appealingly chic upstairs bar and a more frenetic downstairs club make Marie Laveau's inventive electro nights a joy. It's packed at the weekends, so come during the week for a more sedate evening.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
66, Hornsgatan, Stockholm 118 21
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 66 88 500
7. Olssons Video - Hip electro hangout
Show moreFormerly a video shop, Olssons Video in Vasastan is now a cool bar with a fairly small dance floor at the back. Mirrors adorn the walls and excellent regular electro and hip hop nights draw in Stockholm's trendy young things.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
41, Odengatan, Stockholm 113 51
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 673 38 00
8. Spy Bar - Glitzy star-spotting
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An unashamedly glitzy affair, Spy Bar is typical of the Östermalm district. It gets mixed reviews but remains popular for its high glamour and celebrity-spotting potential. Mainly house, edgy disco and R&B are played until the early hours.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
20, Birger Jarlsgatan, Stockholm 114 34
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 545 076 55
Entertainment
Expand all9. Nalen - Musical variety
Show moreA series of stages, some glitzy and some low-key, make up Nalen, a longstanding, much-loved venue housed in a renovated 19th-century building in Östermalm. It hosts everything from dinner dances to up-and-coming local bands and touring hip hop stars.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
74, Regeringsgatan, Stockholm 111 39
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 505 292 00
10. Royal Opera House - Ornate classical arts venue
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With an impressively regal-looking exterior and ornate interior, the Royal Opera House by Kungsträdgården, built in 1898 in a neo-classical style, is home to the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera. Its busy calendar features opera and classical dance performances.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
4, Jakobs torg, Stockholm 111 52
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 791 44 00
11. Mosebacke - All-in-one evening
Show moreA bar, restaurant, venue and club, multipurpose Mosebacke occupies a beautiful 17th-century building just above Slussen and offers something for everyone. In summer, sip a beer on the terrace while admiring the panoramic views of the waters surrounding Djurgården.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3, Mosebacke torg, Stockholm 116 46
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 5560 9890
12. Berns - Ornate, chandelier-filled venue
Show moreBerns is a gloriously ornate venue in Östermalm filled with chandeliers. Events held here range from big-name live bands to club nights to the odd musical and fashion show. The audience is often just as pretty as the decor.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
9, Berzelii Park, Stockholm 111 47
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 566 322 22
13. Debaser - Local and international bands
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Home-grown bands and touring legends alike frequent this central venue just by the water in Slussen. Popular with local students, Debaser showcases an eclectic mix of indie, hip hop, electro and more.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1, Karl Johans Torg, Stockholm 111 30
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 30 56 20
14. Debaser Medis - Entertainment
Show moreThe cavernous main hall of Debaser Medis, opened in 2007, hosts electro nights and excellent live bands. Situated on the main square in Medborgaplatsen, it's the bigger sibling to Debaser. Be prepared for long queues and strict door staff.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
8, Medborgarplatsen, Stockholm 118 26
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 694 79 00
15. Stockholm Concert Hall - Classical beauty
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A blue, architectural landmark in the city centre, Stockholm Concert Hall is worth visiting even if you don't manage to get tickets to a performance. It also hosts the Nobel Prize banquet and is home to the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
8, Hötorget, Stockholm 103 87
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 5066 7788 (tickets)
