I don't always read the in flight magazine on an airplane, but I thank the Swedish Gawds I read the…read moreSAS magazine on my flight to Stockholm. And I found out about Himlen... With every new place I visit, I'm always look for that perfect panoramic sky high view of the city. In Swedish "Himlen" means "Heaven". It also means the best free views of Stockholm. Well, its "free" if you're a penny pinching cheap ass budget traveler...take the elevator up to the 25th floor, hike up one more flight to the 26th floor, take a quick look, snap some unoriginal travel selfies, and go back to wherever the f**k your broke booty came from. Can't blame you, its gorgeous up here with great views of Stockholm from any angle. For those of you making over $100K/year, get yourself a reservation at a window side table at the fancy schmancy restaurant for some great views and hopefully equally great food. For those of making more than American minimum age but below $100K/year, grab a seat at the bar area. Order your drink of preference from one of the tattooed and bearded but handsome Viking hipster barmen. Draft beers are available for less than 70SEK, or be classier like my wife get a wine glass for 120+SEK. Maybe get the full meaty charcuterie plate for 195SEK; its loaded with cured meats and a couple cheeses, and fantastic. Ask for some free bread, its some of the best focaccia I've had. Drink, nosh, relax, and enjoy the sexy-mile-high-club level views of Stockholm. Perhaps come late in the afternoon, so you can gradually see Stockholm move from day light to night...at least order the cheapest beer if you're going to be hanging out in "Heaven" for that long...Swedish "Heaven" is a business after all.

Came here today because I heard the view from this place was the best to see Stockholm from. And it…read moresure did not disappoint! Unfortunately it was snowing when I came here and didn't get much of the city view but I was able to snatch the coveted corner table over the entire city. I ordered a glass of Sauvignon blanc and this salmon/shrimp sandwich. They also provided bread as well and it was delicious! The wait staff here is super friendly and so nice! They all spoke English and was super welcoming and attentive! The food was amazingly fresh and the portions are HUGE! The dish I ordered was listed as a medium dish and I could BARELY finish half of it! You should definitely bring someone here if you plan on eating any of their food. Overall, I had a lovely experience and would definitely come here again to enjoy another glass of wine and the views.

Good for tapas and a drink but it's in the middle of the MOOD mall, so the ambiance isn't great in…read moremy opinion, especially in summer as they clearly can't have outdoor seating. They don't have an English menu but the bartenders are nice and explained the options for me. I wouldn't fika here, I'd get a quick bite after shopping and head on my way. The bites were good though! It'd also be nice for one glass of wine and a little tapas plate.

This was great! The ambiance is warm, especially if you can seat yourself with your back to the…read moreshops. The food was delicious, I'd recommend the olives and the shrimp on toast to be sure. The staff was very friendly. It is a great place for a small meal of rich flavors, and economical for the quality.

If you're looking for a bar / restaurant where all the locals go in Södermalm, this is it. We came…read morehere with some friends for drinks and returned the next day for brunch. In terms of nightlife, Bleck is particularly great during the summer. They have a huge outdoor area with lights and plenty of communal seating. And heat lamps, you know, because summer nights can still be pretty chilly. Their mixed drinks are also fantastic; I had a vodka cocktail with some sort of lemonade and elderberry mixture which was very refreshing. In terms of food, their menu is very small; we actually ordered the entire thing to split among 3 people, and while that was a little too much food, it's definitely doable. Some of their standouts included the fried fish (so crisp and flakey!), mini potatoes with this addictive green sauce, and a really refreshing tomato salad. Bleck's is a great place for a chill night out or a lazy weekend brunch! Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

What a lovely setting for our first meal in Stockholm. We sat outside with a view of the park and…read morewatched life as it happens there. The waiter was very helpful with explaining the menu to us in English. We ordered three dishes: chorizo slices, fried whole potatoes with cheese, and roasted carrots with hummus and mint. All the tastes were fresh and light.

Nice restaurant and bar in Södermalm, Stockholm. They have live music in the basement and normal…read moredinning and bar on the first floor. If you order food to eat you can only stay in the first floor. Their food are amazing! The service are great! They are super friendly to tourist. They only have the menu in Swedish and the bar tenderer was explaining the menu items to me patiently and gave me some good recommendation. Food: Biff På Planka (5/5) The bar tenderer recommend the Biff På Planka (steak and potato) to me. It's one of the traditional Swedish food you have to try! It is aesthetic and delicious. The beef is little but too well done but overall it's taste good.

Great dinner and casual small bar in Sweden! Highly recommend the lamb, the steam and potato dish,…read moreand conversations with the staff and customers. Felt like a great time at a local hangout. Dinner cost $18 | Rating 10/10

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.

If you are looking for an all-around good dining experience, this is the place. The bar and the…read morerestaurant are separated by distance, so you can have a quiet meal, or dive into the noiser bar mode. An extensive menu selection and a great drinks list. The menu runs the gamut from Swedish to Italian.

This place bumps. My friends and I came here to watch a World Cup game, and the atmosphere was…read moreNUTS. Very exciting, hype place to be to watch a game, and the drinks here are both reasonably priced (in fact, very cheap actually) and diverse. There were so many draft options, ciders, shooters, etc. and the beers I had were all decent. Our group also ordered some fries, and they were A+. Definitely recommend if you're looking to have a good time with some friends.

I've been to Retro bar a few times now, both this one and the one at Fridhemsplan. I really like…read moreit. The beer and wine is cheap and good (minus the stor stark, but for 29 kr you shouldn't be allowed to complain, really). If you want to go out with friends and have many drinks in a chill atmosphere, it's not a bad choice. It's a GREAT choice, however, if you don't want to wake up the next morning upset with how much money you spent. I imagine it's also great for pre-gaming, in case you REALLY don't want to just go to system and get drunk at home. As far as food is concerned, I've only tried their snack combo plate (149:-). I wasn't expecting much, to be honest. What arrived was a massive plate full of buffalo wings, jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, celery, and some dipping containers with blue cheese, salsa, and sour cream. I couldn't finish it all due to its size, although that's expected considering it's supposed to be shared (hahahah). Nothing impressed me, and I actually found the wings a little disgusting (on the mushy side). The other items were crispy and greasy just how I imagine they would be at a sports bar. If you like this kind of fare, then by all means have a go. Bottom line: Go to have some beers/wine (avoid cocktails- they don't taste very good and are small for the price), share a combo plate, and move on.

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.

What a great spot to have a cocktail inside a courtyard during the summer months! We recently had a…read moretrip to Stockholm, Sweden and this little gem was just outside (or inside the courtyard) of our hotel room. Pretty hard to find if your just walking the streets in Gamla Stan but so worth it if you find it. Excellent drinks and while we were there, they had a beer special that was up my alley- so to speak. We also enjoyed some smoked salmon for an appetizer that was awesome as well. Some colorful lights and a large umbrella with some space heaters help to take the chill out of the late summer nights. And the bartenders were spot on with a drink or beer when needed. Just what we needed after some full days of walking through the historic town that is so full of great things to see. It's not often I want to try something a second time, but this space deserves a return trip.

I came here to have brunch many moons ago with some yelpers. I loved it! When you walk in, it…read morealmost feels like you entered an intelligent old man's study. The seats, dim lights, and warm colors of the decor were super cozy. We had six courses which included a burger and different samplings of bacon. We had scrambled eggs with truffle and smoked salmon, which was incredible. Each small dish was very tasty and different. I also got a cocktail which was refreshing and really well made. For dessert there was a strawberry sambuca shake which was out of this world. I would definitely want to come back for dinner, but for a special occasion. The prices were a bit high (although I do think it's worth the price). Will definitely be back for drinks, though.