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A truly unforgettable Viking experience--one of the highlights of our Stockholm trip! While on a guided tour of Uppsala, our enthusiastic Viking-obsessed guide passionately recommended Aifur for dinner. He claimed it offered one of the most immersive and (relatively) authentic Viking experiences in the city--and he wasn't wrong. Though reservations were booked out well beyond our stay, we decided to try our luck during a non-peak hour. Victory! We were greeted at the entrance by a booming-voiced Viking who announced each party's arrival like we were entering a longhouse feast. The atmosphere was immediately electric. Our server--a fierce and radiant shield-maiden straight out of saga lore--guided us through the menu and mead selections with enthusiasm and charm. I went with the chili mead and later tried the apple mead to pair with my whole roasted chicken. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the lamb, and our 7-year-old son, seated in furs and handed a (wooden) axe, was treated like a young Viking chieftain. His eyes lit up with joy as he tucked into a generous kid's portion of chicken. The ambiance was nothing short of magical. The communal tables, candlelit halls, traditional instruments, and raucous cheer each time a guest was introduced made the whole evening feel like a step back in time. Guests were encouraged to raise their voices, bang on tables, and fully embrace the revelry. If you're in Stockholm and even remotely interested in Norse history or just want a dining experience that's unique and full of life--do not miss this place. Make a reservation if you can, but even without one, it's worth trying your luck. It was, without a doubt, the most "Viking" I've ever felt.
I don't want to simply say this place is a tourist trap but you are mostly paying for the ambiance and location rather than good food. The steak dish I got was alright. It was cooked well but didn't really have anything that stood out. The piece of stake they gave was also very small. The cake sized carb thing that gave wasn't unique either. The pieces of bread they gave were also stale. The servers took a while to get to us as well. I personally won't be coming back but the experience was definitely unique.
I visited Stockholm, Sweden, and wanted to try a medieval-themed restaurant. I found Aifur through an online search and instantly fell in love with the ambiance, so I made a reservation right away. When we entered the restaurant, the host introduced each customer, mentioned where they were from, and made jokes about them in front of the other diners. It was a fun moment. We ordered a meat and cheese plate that included game meat sausage, ham, and Cheddar cheese. We also paired it with Swedish beer. Both were very delicious. For the main course, we ordered venison and flap steak. The steak was tender, and the venison was a bit chewy, but the flavor, especially with the sauce, was very delicious. The notable points were the medieval ambiance, live music, and the fact that each dish had a medieval-themed story in the menu. I absolutely loved this restaurant, and when I have the chance to visit Stockholm again, I will definitely re-visit. It was a fantastic experience!
A very touristy restaurant, but it was fun! Reservations are a must. The atmosphere is very Viking and olden aged theme, and the workers did a great job staying in character and just adds to the experience. There's different seatings and you might be seated at a long table with other parties. Food is quite expensive, but it comes with a decent amount and it's hearty. There's live music! And our waitress came around and gave folks a Viking hat, sword, and coat to wear for pictures! Overall, a super fun experience!
Came here with a mate and was thrilled with everything but the staff. TL;DR: Staff are friendly until you ask for the check, then don't care. First, the food here is amazing! Very good food and drink, they even have nonalcoholic drinks for those who don't drink. Hands down the best meal I've had with my mate while in Stockholm! Had some muscles and mead! However, some issues that came up for me was the waitress who helped me. She wasn't the friendliest and seemed downright dismissive whenever we said anything beyond what we wanted to eat and payment. I've been told by others on here that once you're done ordering drinks and food they're done with you and drop the jovial act! Ruined part of the experience for us. Would've been great if not for her. The ambiance was the best. Be warned: you will be put next to people you don't know as part of the experience, but it'll be fun! The whole place was really detailed with live Viking music, interactive chants with the hosts, and so on! Great location! Other than the waitress we got, it was a great time!
Yes it's a gimmick but it's fun and well worth doing. The food I had was very good and the beer not bad either. Servers were good but very busy and a little forgetful. But it's the atmosphere you come for, it's like an evening show with the announcing of the guests and the music. Well worth a visit.
I don't care if this is considered a touristy thing to do - this was one one of my favorite experiences in Stockholm! This is probably the closest I'll ever be to feeling like I'm on the set of Game of Thrones - you can pretend for the evening that you're having a feast in House Frey haha. This is one of the best themed restaurants I've been to - the setting, the candles, the costumes, the live music - and the overall vibe of the crowd who have bought into the whole experience. From the moment you step in, having your group announced by the blowing of a horn, and the banging of the tables, you'll feel transported to a different place. The menu is definitely meat heavy (no viking vegetarians, that's for sure!). For drinks they have mead and wine options, and bottles were actually very reasonably priced. For this type of restaurant, I thought the food was actually pretty good! This is a huge bonus, because let's be honest, you're probably here more for the experience. If it's your first time in Stockholm visiting from abroad, I'd totally recommend this on your itinerary to spend at least one evening here!
Ok here we go!!! Let's do The Viking thing.... They deliver quite an experience. The restaurant is down in a very warm " cellar" type of space, very realistic to the Middle Ages... there's music. Laughter, and fun. service is quick and the food is good, (funky spear type of fork but it gets the job done) When you arrive they announce you to the people dining and they all clap... it's cute. You can stay 30 Min. Or two hours if you like it's a super fun " Viking" thing to do while in Sweden. Just remember it's very warm in the restaurant of Old Town.
We have found Vikings!!! This cool bar and restaurant is at up down in a dark basement and is laid out in a format very similar to the traditional Viking long houses that once dotted the landscape. The staff is absolutely wonderful and fully embrace the concept and ambiance they have worked hard to produce. They greet you with a warm and friendly smile and quickly help you feel right at home. The sampling of various honey and beer meads is very hard to beat! The food service has a very communal feel but is not overwhelming when it comes to enjoying time with those you came with. Definitely a must stop when in Stockholm!
I've been to themed restaurants before. The "spy restaurant" called SafeHouse in Milwaukee https://www.yelp.com/biz/safehouse-milwaukee-3?hrid=DrABeyEU3K90cgg-L0Qffg comes to mind. This is like that only more so. Aifur is an underground basement restaurant. Think "cave." It is dimly lit mostly by candlelight and the occasional flash from a tourist's smartphone (guilty!). Expect to be packed in tightly at community tables with people you don't know. Just roll with it. I had made a reservation (it is required, especially on a Saturday!) and we arrived on time where the host brought us to a table that already had 7 people and then we added four more after us. Close enough to bump elbows occasionally as we were eating. The folks to my left spoke no English, so I have no idea. The folks to my right were from deep rural Sweden and were super nice to be sitting next to big city Americans. Friendly people! The host said at the welcome, this is the "8th century in Sweden. There are no ****ing potatoes and there are no ****ing tomatoes. Enjoy!" And then after we were seated, he occasionally introduced incoming parties loudly and we (the whole restaurant!) cheered. Hilarious! In one case the host literally picked up an eight year old and carried him over his shoulder to the table. All in good fun! We skipped appetizers (it would have been impossible to share as we had the wide candle holder between us) and went right to main course. My friend with a steak and me with the "lamb rack." Hers had Brussels sprouts and a parsnip cake. Mine had a huge pile of julienned root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, no potatoes) in a tasty sauce. The lamb was great (three chops) and the steak was good (but my friend was never asked for a cooking temperature). All sorts of other fun adventures. Strange music from a traditional Viking instrument that sounded like bag pipes but had some sort of crank thing. Weird. Constant shouting and banging. Cutlery included a two-prong fork, spoon and a dull knife that did not cut very well. Tip: You'll be using the spoon to eat more than the odd fork. I'd recommend the "house" mead. Sweet as heck but this is traditional Viking drink. They also have a house beer, but expect it in a crock mug. They also have wine (not Viking wine). Desserts? I have no idea, we were ready to go after the meal. This is an experience you will not soon forget. And if you're at all uncomfortable about close quarters eating next to strangers? You'll not enjoy it; find something else. [Review 18014 overall - 3 in Sweden - 1535 of 2022.]
Walked past this cool Viking themed bar and decided to go in. My husband and I didn't have reservations so we weren't able to eat but we found seats at the bar area and were able to hang out and grab a drink. It was definitely packed with people but had a fun energy. It felt lively and entertaining. I definitely suggest making reservations if you want to eat. It looks like they typically book out pretty far.
I can't believe how amazing this place is! I find it exciting to walk down the stairs to the restaurant, as the lights on the stairs create a different vibe that makes me feel like I'm in the past. According to the team member, I had to leave my jacket at the coat check because it's too hot near the tables. Moreover, it felt like back in the past, the waitresses, hostesses, and bartenders were all dressed like Vikings. I had the Aifur mead, it was delicious and strong, and a plate from Stallarholme for dinner. I highly recommend it!
MUST DO! The theme for my Swedish vacation was "Vikings & Water"... my local host found two restaurants/bars for us to visit... this was our second stop for a drink to check it out... and we ended up staying for dinner because this is as real as it could get! She liked the menu, said it was very authentic, the price was decent for being a tourist spot in Old Town Stockholm. She tells me a famous pop singer owns it... Martin Eriksson aka E-Type. Combine all of this with some nice looking Vikings all around us... yeah, it was a good time! We walk into the dark Viking hall and it was love at first sight. Aifur was just opening so we sat in the bar area over looking the dining area for about an hour enjoying the view. Once we decided to stay, we were sat at a long communal table with beautiful metal ships holding candles for our only lights, so yes it's a little dark. Fur pelts covered benches just like in the old days. I let my host order for us. We had a meat tray and split a dinner plus a few more local beers. We had live entertainment... Swedish Viking folk music... Just the whole evening was perfect experience for the both of us! Make sure this is on your list of MUST DO! read more
2 years ago
If you'll only be in Stockholm for a day because you missed your connecting flight (that's rather specific, isn't it?) and want to do something touristy, but not kitschy; fun but not rowdy; and you want to eat a stick to your ribs kind of dinner, look no further than Aifur! Right when you walk in, you may be thinking "is this place for real?" But you'll immediately chastise yourself for thinking they're just netting you into a tourist trap - everything about this place, from the wall and table decor, to the horn blowing hostess, the outfits, music, is really just perfect. I particularly enjoyed that each of their menu items comes with a description/story they were inspired by in Viking history and culture. My colleague and I split the mussels (served in a broth made of their own honey mead and cream), the venison with lingonberries and cream sauce (omgsogood), and the perch with yummy roasted fennel. Everything was really delicious and well executed. Prices were fair considering it is a tourist trap of sorts - around $100USD (934 krona) for two entrees, appetizer, and two glasses of mead - though it seemed like lots of locals were present too, so they must be doing something right! While I don't anticipate being "stuck" in Stockholm in the future, I'm sure glad I was stuck here! read more
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Cool experience. A very touristy thing to do. The food wasn't all that great. But I think most are okay with that as they want to say, "yeah I went to that Viking place." It's understandable as I am happy to start a conversation talking about this place with people who have been before. I had the mead, and it was way too sweet for me. First time having mead so I'm not sure if they all taste like that, but it wasn't for me. I switched to a Porter and it was much better! In the end, I had a decent experience. Not the best food, but again, that's not why you're going there. Enjoy it for what it is. read more
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3 years ago
Wanted to try something unique since only in Stockholm for a few days. This place did not disappoint. The entrance is down a level off the street. You walk in and once space is available the host blows a horn and announces your name and where you are from. They have large tables which parties share, being a single diner I ended up with two other single diners which made for good small talk. Sampled two mead before selecting the local one which was a reasonable price. They also have a good selection of beer and other such beverages. After reviewing the menu I opted for 'The joy of the raven god' (Rosemary and juniper marinated Flapsteak served with parsnip shake, Brussels sprouts, smoldering onions, once smoked bacon side and red wine cloud) The steak came a nice medium as requested. A few brussel sprouts and small onions, which we cooked but not over done, still a crisp to them. Smoked bacon side I wasn't sure of but was.like a slab of ham with a bacon layer. The parsnip shake was like a small pie piece with a crisp top, was pretty tasty. Overall a great main course which the bread was nice to snack on before the entree came and then use for the extra sauce. Waitress, when I asked, recommended the Vinlandpie Chocolate pie with a salted caramel filling served with a grapefruit sorbet and seasonal berries It did not disappoint, fortunately not overly sweet as many Americans like but still sweet enough. Wasn't sure about the grapefruit sorbet but it complements the cake/pie. Would recommend trying this place for a unique experience. read more
9 years ago
Yes! I finally found the yelp page! I had no idea what this place was called until now. My best friend & I went to Scandinavia in April & this pub was by far the most memorable (at least when it involved food & drinks). We ran into this place by accident on our last day in Stockholm, & it did not disappoint. I'll admit it's a bit touristy for my taste, but I overlooked that because the food, staff, & atmosphere was phenomenal. Honestly it felt like I walked on to a set of Game of Thrones or Vikings. There was a "viking" host who ushered us in, blew a horn & yelled out our names & place of origin to the other patrons. Embarrassing, sure, but all in good fun!!! We were seated side by side with other strangers. It was awkward at first, but then we all got to talking & sharing stories of travel & music & whatnot. The food was brilliant & the mead...... Uggggh the mead was to die for!! I've been craving it & no one makes it in the US like they do here. I recommend this pub to anyone. Everyone. Really a wonderful experience & the next time I'm in Sweden, I'll be sure to pay another visit!!! read more
9 years ago
One of the most entertaining and memorable dining experiences I've ever had! The host was friendly and funny, and announced every person who entered the restaurant, preceded by a loud blow of a horn and cheers from the crowd. (Note: If you're one who doesn't like attention drawn to yourself, this may be an uncomfortable situation. But if you're with a group of friends, definitely recommend it--it's a fun experience.) The ambiance, the decor, the mood--so well thought out. When you enter the restaurant, you feel like you've gone back in time. There are long communal tables and benches covered in animal fur, candles everywhere, and decorations that add to the mood--very cozy and welcoming. The food was also delicious. We had a tasty meat platter with a bed of grilled root vegetables accompanied by three savory sauces. For dessert we had the cake and pie with whipped cream and strong coffee. A very delightful meal with great service and friendly waitstaff. read more
7 years ago
Excellent and fun Viking dining experience. Food is quite tasty and the portions are pretty decent. In the middle of old town. Kind of touristy but pretty as well. read more
9 years ago
This is the coolest little bar/restaurant. It's a little kitschy but don't let that stop you from walking in. This Viking theme bar is everything you never knew you needed. Mead? Sure. Come at me. A host that yells your name and where you're from for the entire place to cheer? Why not. Enjoy. read more
While wandering the streets in search of delicious dining, my friend and I passed by a couple standard-looking Italian and French restaurants and noticed this hole-in-the-wall place. We weren't exactly sure what it was until we walked in and unanimously agreed that we must eat there. Aifur was dimly lit, as you would expect in a Viking bar or perhaps below decks on a Viking ship. Either way, it seemed warm and cozy. We were greeted by the host, who asked us where we were from. As soon as a table was ready, he announced us to the restaurant as a girl from the United States and a girl from China. Everyone clapped and made us feel like celebrities. My friend ordered the venison, and I had the rack of lamb. Each entree came with a backstory that was fun to read. We washed everything down with mead, which true to its reputation was quite sweet. All in all, the food was delicious, the ambiance cozy (especially with the furry skins lying on the benches), and the service excellent. I would recommend it to any traveler looking for a unique dining experience or just yummy food. read more
Novelty concept - a Viking themed restaurant with Viking era food, drinks and interiors. Even the waiters are dressed accordingly. The restaurant is really dark with pretty much only candle light to give you any clue of what you have on your plate. The presentation is rather rough but I guess that's part of the concept. For starter I had assorted slices of meat and sausages (and reindeer heart) - really good but the waiter just unceremoniously put it in front of me without saying what was what so I had no idea what was the boar sausage and what was the elk sausage, etc. That's a big part of the experience that was lost right there. Also, there were three cups with things in it of which I could only recognize one (mustard) and of which I could get none out of the cup because you weren't given any utensils that fit into it. For main course I had lamb racks with honey roasted root crops. It was very bland in the taste and could have used some salt. Maybe the Vikings didn't have much salt either but if they're so dead set on Viking era reenactment maybe they shouldn't serve Coca Cola then! I drank some mead which was an interesting flavor. As a desert I had a little piece of apple/nut cake. There was a tiny, tiny piece of ice cream (or the Viking equivalent) but it was far from enough to go with the dry cake. All in all, I'd say this is a tourist trap. You go here for the concept - certainly not for the food. read more
Definitely, the decoration is what you would expect from a medieval/Viking restaurant. And food finish to bring you back to the old times, so don't hope it to be the finest or the most elegant, but definitely good and interesting to experience. This place is perfect to go with friends, to talk loudly while drinking good beers and remembering old times, the ones you shared and the ones you imagine about the life in Northern Europe few centuries ago. read more
7 years ago
I don't even know where to start. This place is like Epcot but with fewer children and Frozen references. Make a reservation and they will blow into a horn and announce your arrival. We had an appetizer of meats that included reindeer heart which was surprisingly amazing. Sorry Rudolph. I had the risotto and my friend had the venison. Sorry Bambi. Making lots of apologies in this review but I won't apologize for recommending this place. It's epic and unique and if you miss it, well apologize to yourself. read more
7 years ago
8 years ago
This place reminds me of Game of Thrones. Cold beers served in Viking cups and plates of meat and veg. Super cool ambience and set up. The host announces everyone a la warrior style. Great list of meads. I had venison. It was tough but good flavor. read more
Great all around! Called for a reservation and everyone was so polite and helpful. Once arrived you are treated like a guest in a home and it permeates throughout the restaurant. Everyone at our table was nice and everyone had a nice time. The food was cooked to perfection, way too much to finish but still really good. Stop in have a nice time. read more
8 years ago
Wooooow is this place an experience. Revel in the embarrassment of a personal introduction upon entering the restaurant, enjoy the friendliness of strangers from all over the globe, and wrestle with the overly authentic utensils. It seemed like all the food and drink anyone had was pretty good, so don't worry too much about your selection. read more
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This place was AWESOME! They announce to the whole restaurant your name and where your from before they seat you and the whole room cheers. I thought that was cool. The decor, the live Viking music, and the FOOD was delicious! I'd love to come back here one day. read more
5 years ago
10 years ago
Really nice experience, prices are decent, a bit above the average, but not much. Food was delicious, and I strongly recommend mead as a drink, it's so tasty and rich, quite sweet, a lovely alternative for wine. The atmosphere is also special, with live music. Can't wait to go back with friends from the UK and Romania! read more
9 years ago
OMG THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!! My favourite place in Stockholm right now. If you visiting the city of Stockholm definitely check it out. The atmosphere there is amazing. And food as well. The viking feast vibe is so cool we wanted to stay there forever! Each guest is announced by a host with the horn and there is a live music performance. Food is delicious, I tried deer and I highly recommend it. Also I'm sure that you can't leave this place sober so give mead some try!! read more
12 years ago
I've been to Aifur several times and each time it's a wonderful experience! I love the atmosphere, decor, and especially when they have live music! We've eaten dinner there once and it was delicious and we went another time just to enjoy the music and hang out in the bar area. I find the service to be incredible! When a server saw we were watching the band and saw there was a free table available he let us sit there with a perfect view for about half an hour until other dinner guests arrived! It was perfect because it's a little hard to see the band from the bar and can be hard to find a place to sit there. Highly recommend this place that feels like you're in Valhalla! read more
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