Louis R loves authentic bars in Vikingdom, Sweden…read more There aren't any bars in Stockholm more authentic than this spot. Lots of local Swedish beers and delicious food options to select from at this bar. You can also sit and people-watch outside when it's warm. Good location, away from all those tourists in Old Town. Chill and fun. Aye. Be like Louis R, be a viking when in Sweden.

Definitely worth a visit but maybe no more than one. It was fun for the friendly experience and the…read moremeats are pretty good. It really is an experience and being immersed in a culture and style is fun. Seating is limited so be sure to make reservations. Not a big fan of seating family style (with other families) and it is extremely warm inside. You may be put on the spot so if you are shy or introverted this may not be the experience for you. But otherwise, its definitely worth the fun. FOOD: Good but not great. Not a whole lot of variety. Various meats all cooked just right are available. Few side dishes and all root vegetables. We shared the Rurik's Feast so we would get a variety of meats and it was good. I really liked all three meats and it was worth it for the cost. I do wish there were different root veggies like potatoes. I don't know much Viking history so not sure how authentic, but they did have a nice variety of options. They did have risotto for the vegetarians (sure that wasn't part of the Viking staple!). SERVICE: Loved the music. Loved the atmosphere (except for the heat). Loved how friendly and nice everyone was. Service and plating were A+. COST: It was definitely worth it for the volume of food and the experience. Like I said, probably wouldn't come back, but definitely recommended for anyone who wants a fun and memorable night. Definitely worth doing once.

Scandinavian Leather Men is the hottest, most action packed leder site compared to all the other…read moreScandinavian major metropolitan areas of Reykjavik, Oslo, Copenhagen, & Helsinki which unfortunately pale in comparison. The Swedes have a feeling of natural, open confidence & assertiveness that seems less pronounced in the other Scandinavian countries possibly because Sweden retained its militaristic spirit up until very modern times. Like in Berlin which also gives off a confidence that is so important for making a hot scene, the milieu at SLM exudes a very playful, experimental willingness to have a good time. It is also a very international scene with many players especially from all over Europe & North America. The first time I went was in the summer of 1993 where I went down a staircase and was met & welcomed by a young moustached member of SLM in a Swedish Navy officer's uniform. The entrance fee was nominal, & there is a bar where you can get good Swedish beer so you can cruise the bar w/ a beer in hand and check out the scene. There are plenty of different spaces to play in for those w/ different fetishes & inclinations. And you don't necessarily have to speak Swedish to join in. Sometimes body language, the look in the eyes, & wearing leder or a police uni speak louder than anything being said eloquently in any language. In 2002 I went down the same set of stairs, but found they had changed the set up enough that I couldn't relate to the way it was before. I suppose SLM changes the interior to keep the site from becoming too familiar & boring. However, the same friendly openness was still in force. I encountered two men from New York City, a bearded Sir & his bearded boy where 3 Americans met respectively 6,000 & 3,000 away from home. Later we accidently met at Drottningholm Royal Swedish Palace, which had a theater much like in the spirit of Teatro Olympico by the classical Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio, in Vicenza, Italia, so the stars seemed aligned to our meeting. Nothing but good memories of Stockholm from visiting the Swedish Royal Palace, Kunliga Slottet & old town on Gamlastan Island just to the north of SLM. There is sophisticated culture of all different levels, but the happenings at SLM for me were the fondest to remember on my visit to Sverige. I want to thank the volunteer members of SLM who have really set up a great, welcoming space for all who come here. Skål! 5 Yelp stars for exceptional, warm hospitality.

This is the gay leather and fetish bar in Stockholm since 30+ years. It is a men's only club, run…read moreby its members and needs to be economically sustainable but not aiming for a profit. Being a leather and fetish bar it requires dress code by the patrons. For women and straight people interested in BDSM and fetish there are other clubs and bars available. A 12-month membership is 400 SEK, a trial for a month 150 SEK, while a single entry for non-members is 50 SEK. A couple of times SLM hosts open houses where non-members are welcome as well, e.g. around World AIDS Day and during Stockholm Pride. The bar is located in a basement of a house and one has to ring the door to be let in. Wardrobe, bar - everything is run by members. Kudos to them for helping others to enjoy themselves. To some a visit to a BDSM/leather/fetish bar may be perceived a scary and frightening but I have to say that this is one of the friendliest gay places I know in this city. Yes, there is a tough and cruisy attitude but also the possibility to actually talk with someone. I am not a member myself but I am always very delighted when I have gone during the open houses.

Super night club "under bron" various sound stages, great crowd , very friendly , get there early…read moreor suffer a long queue to get in

This is an absolute must for anyone visiting Stockholm on the weekend. Gives the feel of being at a…read moremusic festival with plenty of stages to choose from. Great location and a great time

A very decent pub with good and honestly priced beer which is a rare combo in Stockholm these days…read more There's always at least one guest tap, most likely featuring a Swedish micro brewery. Also a good selection of bottles that's not available at many other places. The food isn't as unique, but it's tasty and well-cooked, and prices follow the same philosophy as for the beer. You can be sure to find something that fills you up for between 120-160 kr and also tastes really good. The crowd is a wild mix between young and old, locals (that maybe visit the place a bit too often for their own good), beer enthusiasts and others. But the atmosphere is almost always very good. The staff can seem a bit uncaring, but chances are they remember your preferred beer after a couple of visits, so be patient! :) A good visit during the winter when the place is warm and cozy and packed with people, as well as during summer when the outdoor tables let you enjoy the nice surrounding streets.

This is one of my favorite pubs/restaurants! I am a regular here when in Stockholm and I never…read moreleave disappointed. I love the ambiance here and the food is always good and at a reasonable price. This place has a good variety of drinks and beers.

Found this pub in Old Town Stockholm when we went to watch some weekend football matches (European…read morenot American). The pub itself had a good vibe where everyone was friendly and genuinely enjoying themselves. The decor of the pub was a lot of a lot of pub signs and usual things that you would find in a pub. It has a small but pretty cool layout when you could go down some winding stairs and find yourself in another seating area. Because of the pubs popularity and game time it was very packed in the bar area but the bar tender did a good job of attending to everyone. As for the food I enjoyed the fries we had and the vegan burger was alright. As you know my ratings go off of the expectations of how the place rates against similar places so as old school pubs go this was good, but do understand that typical old school pubs aren't well lit, don't have all balanced tables, and great seating in the entire place to enjoy the game. So if you're looking for those things you might want to check out some other places.

I recommend this business because it's not expensive. But the gray haired girl that works there is…read moreso mean. But the rest of the staff is amazing.

Unpretentious bar with a cool vibe. Not packed. Not dead. Not derelicts falling off of bar stools…read more Tap beer selection is not awesome but the cocktails make up for it.

We went here right after they opened on a Sunday afternoon. Pretty empty but still a decent amount…read moreof guests. We came here for the pinball machines, and I guess you get the machines to yourselves around this time of week. If you want to play you can change to coins in the bar. Superfriendly staff, at least on a not so buzy night. The selection of draught beer is not much to brag about but they have Guinness and the bartender enjoys pouring you a glass - so always go for Guinness! Or if you are not much of a beer drinker ask for a dry or semi dry cider (they only sell bottled). It is teally good and so much better than that Swedish sweet yucky kind. I would go back for the pins, maybe not for the place itself even if I am fond of the name.

MUST DO! View of the…read moreharbor while sipping Champagne! (see pic!) This is a favorite stop of my Swedish hosts so after our Birka Viking Island cruise, we stopped in here to celebrate our beautiful day. It would have been a perfect way to end the day except for the children... Um, I'm in a fancy bar... I don't want to hear your children acting up. Skybar didn't care. A nice quick stop for their Champagne Hour!

Ok, with a view like this you start at Five Stars and make sure nothing screws it up to lower it…read more No issue here. I have dropped in before but decided to wait for a review after I had a night visit. This place was popping tonight. Large groups, women and men. Casual dress to suits depending on your preference. You will feel comfortable here as long as your business casual or better. Drinks were well prepared and the group here tonight made it fun. If your staying at the Raddison make sure you don't miss this place.

What a delightful place. Not stuffy at all. Feels like a local watering hole but not a dive bar…read more Stellar cocktail menu with fascinating background into history and recipes. Be ready to make friends, the menu literally tells you to and people act on it. Bartenders are friends and fellow patrons just as friendly.

Found this as an unranked ( or maybe just ranked low) bar on the world's 50 best bars list in…read moreStockholm. The bar is small, unassuming and finds itself on a street filled with conspicuous, Italian restaurants hosting happy hours for corporate Swedes. The bar is a standout for the drinks, the trademark Swedish charisma and genuine warmth. As a side, shout out to Sweden for having the nicest, most welcoming people in the world. We were given a standing table when we got in, but quickly moved to a couple of seats by the bar. We were one of 8 couples at the bar, so yes, very date night vibes. For our first round of drinks, we got the Easy Martini and Let them Eat Cake. The latter was too sweet for our liking but the Easy Martini had the perfect amount of sweet and tart. Our second round was the winner with the Girl Dinner and their Old Fashioned. The Girl dinner was crafted to perfection and possibly the best version of a martini we've ever had. The old fashioned too, made with WhistlePig 10 years was fantastic. The service cannot be faulted, we profusely thanked the lovely bartender, vowing to crow about it to whoever cares to listen and to be back when we are in Stockholm next.

Came here at 10:30 pm on a Sunday night and it happened to be organ night! We only got to hear two…read moresongs before they wrapped up, but it was very fun and cool. Vibes are chill, casual, and quirky. We ordered our drinks upon arrival at the bar, service was quick and efficient. My bf got a beer and I got a Kopparberg cider, which I had never had before, but I loved! Highly recommend giving this famous jazz bar a visit if you can!

Want some blues in Sweden, here you go. A but cozy but a fun blues bar in the heart of Gamla Stan…read more 15€ cover on a weeknight.

Very cool, trendy spot. Thankful my friend recommended it. The bartender seemed to really enjoy his…read morejob & helped us with anything we needed. We had one drink and mine was like nothing I've ever had before. If you like orange this will beat you over the head with that flavor in the best way possible.

This restaurant is located where tons of tourists walks by so I expected it to be a tourist trap…read morebut I was pleasantly surprised. It's a very small restaurant like most restaurants are in Gamla Stan. I ordered the schnitzel with fries and it was very good. I would have preferred it a little less fried but the flavors were excellent. We also ordered a simple margarita pizza and it was very good. There was so much flavor in the dough and filling and they used quality ingredients. We also ordered their meatballs and they are legit. I'm pretty well versed in real Swedbank meatballs and they were top notch. They only had one single server on this day but he hustled and was very helpful.