Louis R loves local Swedish pubs close to his 5-star hotel…read more This spot is located on the corner of the main street and the tables outside, filled with local Swedes chatting and drinking, make it easy to find. Don't get intimidated if everyone is speaking Swedish, within, as this is a true local joint. And yes, the menu ain't in 'Murrican. Sorry bruh. The salmon with potatoes was clutch, actually, all the fish dishes here will be on-point. The barkeep was affable and can help you select legit choices in fare as well as drinks. Go with the local beers. Do it. Since this spot is not in Old Town, there won't be many tourists, which suits Louis R. It is very easy to chat with the locals, as they aren't the typical pretentious American D-bags. Be like Louis R, be the only pretentious D-bag in Sweden.

The place has 3 rooms, first the bar with some tables but most people standing up, crowded and…read morenoisy, then another room with only sitted tables, quiet and very nice music in the background, and finally a much smaller room with armchairs and books, super cozy. I had dinner in the second room. I would advise you to book a table (I got lucky, someone had booked but cancelled last minute so my friends and I could sit). I had a burger, the meet was very tender and juicy. The fries look like crazy Macdonalds fries but they were actually much better than that, and came with a homemade aioli sauce. I was also super tempted to take tartare steak, the table next to us had some and it looked really good. As it was my first time I wasn't sure of the quality of the meet, but now I know it's good, so next time I'll definitely have that!

After reading mixed reviews my boyfriend and I were a little hesitant to check this place out, but…read moreI am so glad we decided to keep our reservations. Both of us were looking to try some fish in Stockholm and The Flying Elk's fish and chips did not disappoint! The cod is very well battered and fried perfectly, the fries are great as well, and it all comes with a great curry mayonnaise for dipping. You also get some house-made pickled vegetables that add a great acidity element to the meal! We both enjoyed a couple beers and walked away super satisfied. We originally had reservations for the main dining room, but wanted to check out their "back bar" after doing some research, and I would highly recommend it! The back bar is a little less formal, dimly lit, and gives off a good vibe for relaxing, enjoying a beer, and eating some tasty food. While The Flying Elk is tad pricey I think it's a worth a stop if you're visiting Stockholm!

Superb lunch. Frantzièn is one of Stockholm's premier chefs to experience and wanted to try the…read moremain resto on my last visit but couldn't get a reservation. Like Noma in Copenhagen, Frantzièn is booked for months at a time. Next day, I found his gastropub, the Flying Elk. Here you can sample the cuisine of Stockholm's favorite chef. The space is warm, open windows in summer; it's next to the water-- an optimal space to enjoy the breeze while getting a bite to eat, sample brews, an Aquavit and maybe another dish. And I did just that. For starters I had the Pan fried scallops, truffled scrambled eggs, smoked brown butter, pomme paille, covered with bonito style shaved truffles. Get this. I could have had 3 of these dishes easily. I think this is perfection of sea and earth with layer upon layer of earth manna: scrambled eggs with truffles, brown butter, the thinnest crisp potatoes and to add insult to the experience shaved tuffles on top. The dish wants you think it's Japanese, it's not...but so beautifully earthy, beautifully tasty and beautifully satisfying. My next dish the Veal Schnitzel Björn Frantzén: veal with triple cooked fries, roasted anchovy butter, red wine jus and sorrel salad was a symphony of taste contrasts: the panko-crisp texture of the veal with red wine jus (grapey delicious sauce albeit slightly overcooked cutlet), roasted anchovy butter with triple cooked fries (crisp into unctuous browned butter with a hint of anchovy) and the nicely tart (and teasingly pungent) sorrel salad. For dessert: "Eton Mess" Vanilla ice cream w/ raspberries & pink pepper meringue, strawberry & hibiscus mousse scented with roses . This was my fave dessert this trip. It's not just vanilla ice cream, it's amazingly well made silky yet subtle vanilla ice cream, that framed the summer raspberries; you scoop the strawberry/hibiscus mousse with a slightly pungent pepper meringue, the complex crumbles on your palate and you swear you've never had anything like this. The flower petals and dried raspberries on top of this "mess" sealed this dish for me as one my favorite desserts ever. A sauterne and a coffee later, the day seemed perfect. I loved this dish so that on one of my other visits to Gamla Stan, I ordered it to go, to seal the flavors in my memory as we strolled through the cobbled streets of this magnificent city, giddy. Loved it. Coming back. Visits: 2 Tip: Come hungry.

Food was actually shockingly good for a pub. I had the pasta…read morechicken filet that included sausages in a tomato cream sauce, basically penne ala vodka in addition to a Brooklyn Larger. My huband had their cheese burger with fries and we order a smapler platter for our boys: Nachos, two chicken wings, calamari, mozzarella sticks, sour cream and salsa. Fresh tasting and well made. Service was friendly and we didn't have to wait to long for our orders or to settle the tab. Cost was about what you would pay in NYC. I'd be back.

An Irish bar in stockholm, worth it? Absolutely! The server was as friendly as friendly gets. It…read morewas pretty late and I went in and sheepishly asked if they were still serving food, because we had been turned away at so many places. His response was, of course! My wife had the vegetarian pasta and thought it was just ok, I had the filet mignon, and it wasn't what I am used to as far as filets go, but it was really good and actually really reasonable. The fries that came with it were delicious and piping hot, even at that time of night, and they have a pretty extensive beer menu. Outdoor seating has heating, and its a nice place to just chill and people watch. Definitely recommended.

The most delicious fish and chips I've had in a long time! The breading is perfectly crispy and a…read morelittle sweet, and the fish is perfectly hot and tender. Was worth the trip alone. Service was great too! You can order QR code style at your table or flag down a server, but we'd have our drinks at our table not even a full minute after paying in the app. A great spot to watch the football game, chill in the moody grotto-esque downstairs, or listen to live music. They had a guy playing the guitar after the game who was phenomenal. All the classics, all the vibes.

Stopped for a beer and nachos while walking around. I wouldn't waste my time on the nachos. This is…read morewhat you get for the money and not impressive at all, very basic. Beers were good and sitting on the street people watching is always enjoyable. My recommendation: come for the beer and people watching and find another place to grab a snacks

GREAT ambiance - you would think you are at a German Bierstube - wood everything…read more Service was good, friendly folks. Food was good but I think a little pricey even for the area. Their daily croquette was a crawfish and was spectacular. My wife had a small steak with fried balls - First night right off the plane and it was satisfying and good hearty food.

Our final night in Stockholm and we opted for German After a…read morelong wait we were finally seated and started our meal. We ordered the pork schnitzel and the sausage plate. Both of these were very delicious. Schnitzel was tender and huge. The sausages all had a ton of flavor and a nice crisp snap to them. We went with the cheesecake for dessert which was pretty good as well. If you don't mind waiting for a seat, and are looking for a delicious meal, this place is perfect.

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.

An incredibly fun place in Gamla Stan!…read more Spread over two floors, the main one at street level has the big TVs for watching sports and the Jameson Cellar at the basement level is AMAZING! it's like a maze of sorts with a lot of nooks and little alcoves for quiet conversations. Even though the main area where the band sets up is a tight squeeze, it helped us to make friends with locals fast and had a great time. The FREE music is awesome too. I hated the fact that the bartender measured my gin when I asked for a G&T, but what the heck! this is Scandinavia right? I need to pre-game at the hotel next time before going out.

This is one of the few bars in Stockholm that call themselves a craft beer bar, but really is…read more We came in the afternoon during the happy hour. And got ourselves a place on the outdoor beer garden. Beer patio. You could either order from the bar, or from the folks walking the sidelines. They had a great selection of craft beers on tap; many from Sweden, but also many from around the world. Like all of Sweden, the beers are expensive, but not crazy priced here. I would go back here again in a heartbeat.

Amazing beer selection. Good whiskey selection. Bar food to the max and high quality variety of…read morewhiskeys. Bar tenders are super knowledgable and friendly. Great place. Good ambiance. Cool people. Locals mostly and some tv's for a local football game Amazing oxcheeek with potato purée and local greens. What a beautiful smell and fennel.

Good food, great service!! Atmosphere was fun and easy. Had a Brewdog at The Flying Dog…read more BTW - didn't see any actual dogs... Mahalo!

After attending a Tuesday night concert, we were looking for a spot still open at 11pm. The gal at…read moreHostel Generator recommended The Flying Dog for good pub food. At that hour, they only had snacks, burgers & fish & chips available. But, we were surprised at the variety of beer on tap; they even had Lagunitas! I settled for the bartender's recommendation: the UnderCover (Bacon, Cheddar cheese & Smokehouse Steak Sauce.) No complaints - really big and tasty burger. It was about $18 after conversion though, but that's pretty standard for Stockholm!