You walk down a narrow staircase, lined with fiery torches, into a dark, candle lit lodge. Through the front entrance, you're welcomed by warmth and candle light, in a room filled with swords, helmets and animal furs, just before a man asked where we were from. Once we told him, he shouted "3 brave travelers from Canada," which made it obvious they're catering to a tourist crowd. We sat at a long table, shared by many others from all over North America and Europe. Blunt, throwback cutlery on the table and a large goblet which we soon filled with delicious mead. They had 3 minstrels playing (seemingly) traditional viking music over the loud, increasingly intoxicated hall. It really set a great mood for the dinner. Like all Swedish Meals, we started with with Mead, local beer and bread. I ordered the Dwarf Chicken which came with the tastiest bulgar I have ever eaten in my life. I had a hard time telling what was actually in it, which is weird for me. It had notes of honey, plus I mixed in some lingonberry. I would recommend this dish 100 times over. read more

A Viking themed restaurant, this is a perfect place if you are a tourist or if you are entertaining clients from abroad. The decor is medieval styling and the waitstaff seemed patient and friendly. The prices are extra-high. Be prepared to shell out some dough for this place. Husband and I both ordered the chicken; when we began to pick up our fork and knife we realize how dull and difficult it was to cut into our meat! We had just come from a history museum that talked about how kings used to eat-- they only occasionally used utensils. There was really no other way to do it with any class so, in order to get the meat off the bone, we started to pick it off with our fingers. This place is fun but don't forget your wallet. I also recommend making a reservation especially if you have a group larger than two. read more

Absolutely amazing Linden flower mead and venison with mushroom sauce. Plus, the place is fun!

DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE!!! This was one of the highlights of our Scandinavian trip!! The environment is so fun and the food is delicious!! Go for the experience walk out full of amazing food and memories. Make sure to try the Mead. Make sure to make reservations! read more

If you want to be like Viking and enjoy their food then you should definitely try this place. Traditional vine and food are very tasty. read more

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Wow, this place is great! I am not a review writer but this place deserves one. It was a great meal and experience! Totally imagine eating in a GOT episode. Loved it and we will totally be back. read more

This is hands-down the coolest restaurant I've ever been to. If you're traveling to Stockholm, you HAVE to stop by this place. I was introduced to this place by the bartender at the Ice bar when I was visiting Stockholm in October this year. When he was describing to me this place, I was thinking naaah it sounds super gimmicky but I still went with my friends because it was recommended by a local. Turns out, I was stunned by this place. Btw, please remember to make reservation beforehand because this place gets packed really quickly (you can make the reservation online on their website!). First of all, the decor of the restaurant was on. point. I felt like I've traveled back to the Viking Age O.o there was also a live musician. The hostess blew a horn to get everyone's attention, she then introduced my name and where me and my friends are from and that the guests that were already there should welcome us to join their feast. I was a bit caught off guard but enjoyed the warmth of this welcoming introduction. Most tables are long dinner tables so you will likely sit next to a party that you don't know. Free bread was provided. I recommend ordering the Plate from Trogden (contains reindeer heart, elk sausage, reindeer sausage, lamb steak etc.), Varangian's roasted dwarf chicken, and ore Hjort's Venison. It's a bit pricey for dinner but the food was surprisingly good. I would say it's pretty worth it and I had a very pleasant visit there with my friends :) read more

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Aifur was amazing We booked a few days in advance It's such a great atmosphere to be in , you should definitely try the honey wine they have from Sweden and also the salmon Staff is super friendly read more

The restaurant is designed to look like a cave populated by Vikings. The staff is dressed like Vikings and even the utensils and the food is Viking-style. The host blows his horn and presents patrons as they arrive. At the night we visited a music group played soft Celtic style ( maybe old Swedish?) music which was a joy to listen to. The food was excellent. I ordered beef and roasted root vegetables and my husband Swedish meatballs. Both were excellent. The desserts were great as well. In summary- a great experience! read more

While the restaurant usually requires a reservation, the bar doesn't. The bar also serves mead. It was tasty but quite expensive - about 90 kr for one small-ish cup. The atmosphere is quite rowdy, mostly because the waiter yells everytime guests are seated. read more

All restaurants should welcome new guest with a round of applause, like Aifur does! The atmosphere is amazing and it totally feels like being part of a real Viking feast. The live music is a big part of it. You can tell staff loves working here. Food is top notch too! read more

This was a great experience! The food was really great and the staff were very entertaining. Unfortunately it wasn't the best service once we were seated, which was disappointing. It was, however, a fun night overall! read more

One of the coolest, most surreal experiences of my life. Having traveled to hundreds of cities across the globe, and eaten at thousands of restaurants, I can honestly, easily say, without a doubt, that this is the best themed restaurant this side of anywhere. If the atmosphere had been good, that would have been enough. If the Mead and beer was refreshing, that would have been enough. If the food was spectacular, that, too, would have been enough. It was all of this and more, with an entrance announced by the greeter. We had the pike dish, and the salmon dish, with the old ship Mead. The pike, often such a lower quality fish, was buttery and delicate. It flaked off easily, and was topped with an anchovy and chive butter that, to my intense relief, did not have a strong anchovy flavor, but was mild and creamy. The vegetables underneath were perfectly cooked, with the snap peas having that perfect crunch. The carrots were sweet and delicious, and the small greens on top were a fresh element on what could have been an extremely heavy dish. The mead was sweet, and tasted strongly of the honey it was made of. However, the beer was more my line of alcohol, with a crisp, bitter flavor that paired well with the sweetness and creaminess of the fish. You sit on wooden benches, with long wooden tables, on sheepskins, at a communal area. The cutlery is time period-appropriate, and the forks have two tongs, making it somewhat difficult to eat, but, if anything, it's a good thing, as it slows down your consumption of the food, which is to be savored. It is somewhat dark, owing to the somewhat underground hall it is in. It is lit mainly by candles, which provide a cheery glow. Everytime someone comes in, they are announced to hall, and a loud round of cheers goes up. However, it's easy to hold a conversation, and the glasses for wine are beautiful and unique. I cannot wait to come back to Stockholm to come back here. Best meal of my life? Well, if not, then it came so close. Probably a tie. The bread and soft, salty, spreadable cheese given to you is delicious, as well. I will always recommend this restaurant to anyone traveling to Sweden. Thank you for such an amazing time, Aifur! I can't wait to see you again! read more

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Don't come here for the food, you will be miserably disappointed. Or who knows? Maybe the food did taste worse back in the old days. No, come here for the entertainment and the wonderful mead which they serve. From the moment you step in through the door you will be greeted by a waiter dressed in medieval clothes. From here on you will have to be ready to embrace the atmosphere! Either you will love it or hate the place. A tip: dress lightly, it's super hot down there. read more

This place was one of the highlights of our trip. A friend recommended it after their recent travels. This is a true experience, and worth the price! It is a traditional viking meal, and so fun. You eat at fur lined tables with others. There are no classic forks, and the viking "wenches" are your serves. It is a dark, dim lit area but very cozy. A must-do if you are in the area!!! Who doesn't want to try a viking dinner? read more

We made a reservation for 9:15pm, which apparently they shouldn't offer because the waitress seemed annoyed at helping us even though the place was nearly empty. We barely saw her, and by the time she finally meandered over with our appetizer (a salad), she informed us the kitchen was closing and we had to order anything else right then. Well we would have ordered sooner if she hadn't disappeared for so long. So no dessert then.. disappointing. The salad was tasty, and the chicken was alright. My husband liked his venison better. It's too bad or waitress was purposefully avoiding us. If you must go, make sure it's during peak hours. read more

Chanced upon this place walking in Gamla Stan and was so excited with the discovery. Love the viking style ambiance and service. Was cold when we visited so enjoyed the warm blankets on the benches. Our waitress was really nice explaining everything to us and offering us mead - best thing ever! We did a meat platter for appetizer and got to taste reindeer, deer, moose and lamb cooked nordic style. We had the salmon and lamb stew for entrees - was seriously too much food, their portions are pretty big, and ended with chocolate truffles and lingonberries for dessert. Loved the experience- they even announce your arrival to the rest of the communally seated guests!! Must visit if you are in Sotckholm! read more

The restaurant was clean and welcoming. Great staff and service was wonderful... I will tell all my associates to pay a visit.

An absolute favorite!! Stockholm is full of great, exotic and unique places to eat. Among those, this one is The best I've found so far. Besides the medieval costumes and decor, the ambiance includes a a community feel,in a country full of loners.. They announce you at the door and seat you at a table with others. You may make new friends. The food is both unique, fitting with the period and gourmet. read more

MEAD! VIKINGS! My buddy and I took a free walking tour of the Old City and convinced one of the tour guides, who had never been, to come check out this place with us. Who knew you could still get booze made from honey in this day and age? One of the highlights of my trip to Stockholm! read more

A really fun theme restaurant! Once it gets busy, they introduce guests as they arrive, so you'll have something to talk about with your new table mates. The food was delicious. This isn't for those who aren't into an interactive experience. The folks next to us clearly didn't know what they'd signed up for and were definitely not thrilled to be there. read more

If you're after an experience like no other, this is it. Friendly and attentive staff, brilliant rustic hearty food and the best atmosphere around. Given it is technically a themed restaurant it could end up being a bit Disneyland, and given its position you would think it would be touristy and food overpriced & less than satisfying... But nope, it's fab!! Now go, or Odin will punish you! read more

Came here a few months ago. Fantastic experience, be sure to have a reservation, as the wait time without one is quite long and you may not even get a table. Ambience, food, servers were excellent. read more

I was very surprised of how bad my experience was at this restaurant. After being sat at a table, we waited 20 minutes before we were approached by a waiter. Then, our waiter told us that the kitchen was closing so we should hurry up and order. They brought all of our food out (appetizers and main courses, and drinks) all at the same time. The food was horrible and they rushed us through The meal. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Very unenjoyable. read more

Hello, I'd just like to say that I couldn't get to have dinner for a few reasons. I tried to book something online but I couldn't, the reason being is that everything was fully booked but there was no way of finding out. I went to the place with some friends and we asked if there was any chance of getting a table. The crew was very rude to us, the receptionist said that if there was no booking there was no way, and then he proceeded to kick us out. There's just ways and ways of saying things, and that's not a proper one. read more

We made reservations before we left for our trip and expected this place to make our night out in Stockholm a fun a wild "vikingish" experience. We entered a perfectly lit hall and were greeted by the awesome host. Our excitement rose as he was very jovial and welcomed us to the hall with all of the diners banging on the table. At this point my wife and I got even more excited and eagerly awaited some mead and beer. At this point the night started to turn as the handoff to the waiter occurred and a lackluster job began. To be honest, the atmosphere, the food and selection of drinks exceeded our expectations. The service was a 1/5 which if our server had even tried or responded to us within 15 of asking to order drinks I would be giving this place 5 stars. As it was we barely were able to get two drinks, weren't offered dessert or the menu back and left very sober and unhappy. Again as we were leaving the host very pleasantly posed with my wife letting her wear a helm, furs and a shield and gave us some good pictures. I wish this person's attitude was replicated with the servers because I was willing to stay much longer and spend significantly more, but I felt forced to leave by a server's blank stares or active ambivalence to us. read more

This place is all about the experience! Worth dining like a Viking for an evening even if the food isn't 5 stars.

We've had a really amazing experience dining at Aifur. We ran into this place without reservations on a busy weekend night in the old town. We had no idea what to expect, so we were really surprised by exotic Viking theme. The place is underground, it's dark and creepy with long tables and benches covered with sheep skin. The walls are decorated with weapons and art. The long bearded waiters in medieval costumes are super friendly and accommodating. The food is served with forged medieval utensils which are impossible to use, you are better off eating with your hands, but it doesn't matter because they look very realistic. The food was amazing - we all ordered rack of lamb and it was delicious. This isn't the best place for a romantic dinner because the place is loud with live music playing and all guests getting announced at entrance. You also are very likely to share a huge table with a bunch of strangers. However, if you are looking for extraordinary dining experience, Aifur is a must. We learned later that they take reservations, so be sure to book it - you won't regret it. read more