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.

Third time was charmed. Went five years ago and was blown away by the quality and inventiveness…read more Went 18 months ago and much less so; height of busy summer and the bevies were mostly too sweet and just ... nothing special. Felt a bit like a college frat party. Almost skipped it, based on that underwhelming evening, but had to give it another shot late upon an icy and still midnight clear in January. Just amazing...Perfect soundtrack. Sat at the bar to watch the crew, which builds drinks with a bit of panache & showmanship. Started with their Whisky for the Holy Ghost and it was in fact a religious experience: Ghost bourbon, amaretto, Maurin Quina, bitters, salt and served in a chilled corked flask topped with smoke that lingered and really added to the ceremony & taste. My fellow penitents had tasty espresso drinks. It was the second round, however, that was truly memorable. I asked the mad genius behind the bar to concoct an extemporaneous "riff on a Sazerac." Maybe lost in translation, and ended up with more a riff on a vieux carre, but what a riff it was! Michters Rye, calvados in lieu of cognac, a healthy dose of some kind of floral bitters, a few other bitters and a sazeracky absinthe spritz. Guy said he had no idea how it would be, but it was freaking perfection! Skål, indeed.

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.

Go here and you will find great cocktails. Go here and you…read morewill get posh service. Go here and you will find a classy lounge. But it all have its price, and at this premium located spot, you will pay its price, and you will be happy about it, even though you wont get any gold. It can get pretty crowded later on, so be there in time, to secure your night in glam. A perfect place to start off your night at, or drop in for a cocktail. The atmosphere is great and the ceiling height among with all the other details, will give you the classiness you deserve. Biggest con is that sofas and armchairs provide you too great comfort, so great, that you might end up sitting here all night. Sit down, have a drink, enjoy...

We had a drink with a friend there after our dinner on a Friday around 9 p.m. We stayed till almost…read moremidnight! The whole experience was just marvelous. We got a nice chair to sit & very good professional service, they come to your table, take your order & bring your drink to the table. It was perfect for a chat & a drink with a friend. Music is neither too loud nor too crazy ( lounge music) & you get a decent chair to sit & keep your honor (by not having to crowd others in a cramped space at the bar & stretch half way to the other side of the bar to get the bar tender's attention!) The crowd is pretty mixed, there were mature & middle aged people, very young(20+) groups & some couples. If you are looking for somewhere to have a drink & chat (& be able to hear each other!) this is really nice place.

One thing that surprised me about Stockholm is that it did not really have a rich cocktail culture…read more Beer and wine are ever present, as are the multitude of local spirits, but the city lacks the kind of craft cocktail scene you'd expect from a major European capitol. Enter Penny & Bill! This cocktail bar features a rich, deep, and extremely well thought-out menu of very interesting cocktails. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable, and will be happy to talk to you about their creations, which have been helpfully sorted into informative categories like "Herbal & Punchy" and "Short & Fresh." Even classic cocktails, like the gimlet, are jazzed up with interesting ingredients (for example, their extremely popular Aperol Spritz features Suze and orange cordial in addition to aperol and champagne). Stockholm is an expensive city, but my drinking companion and I ended up ordering three cocktails each. We ended up with a bill of about a hundred US dollars, and after confronting $14 beers and $17 glasses of wine all over the rest of the city, we honestly felt like we got something of a bargain. I'd recommend this bar to anyone coming to Stockholm, especially as many of the city's very elite restaurants are nearby. It's a great place to wait for your reservation, and you'll end up saving money off what you would have spent on ludicrously marked up wine at your restaurant. I'd note that this bar is a little more on the "upscale" side and I felt slightly out of place in my flannel shirt. You certainly don't have to wear a suit but I myself wish I'd at least had a smart shirt. Great bar and will absolutely be back if I return to Stockholm! Great music too!

Stockholm is not rich in cocktail bars, and restaurants tend to be much more comfortable with…read morewine/beer than ~spiritual~ mixes. We passed several days in Stockholm drinking incredibly expensive glasses of wine with our meals, so we were thrilled to visit Penny & Bill on our last night in Stockholm. I'd put Penny & Bill on my to-visit list after reading about it in Eater Stockholm, and I feel like Eater undersold this place! The decor is Instagram-perfect (jewel-tone hunter green with mauve accents and lots of brass trim), and the aesthetic is so on point, from the music to the coasters to the bathroom -- the atmosphere sets the tone for the elegant, inventive, and diverse menu of cocktails. Whether you're a cocktail novice (as it seems many Stockholmers are) or a seasoned mixologist, there's likely to be something that suits your tastes; the menu is grouped into categories of mood/flavor to help steer you in the right direction. One thing I thought was interesting -- and probably a function of the cocktail-trepidation of the Swedes around here -- is that every cocktail costs 168 kroner, presumably so you'll choose by taste rather than price point. Penny & Bill is very committed to introducing people to cocktail culture, and they have lots of accessible concoctions on the menu that allow you to taste the familiar with a twist (e.g. the not-your-average espresso martini or their gussied-up Aperol spritz). I ordered three cocktails, all expertly made by a lovely and extremely knowledgeable bartender, and since tax/tip are included, these three drinks ran about $50 USD, which I think is very reasonable since I'm used to NYC prices. Please, please add this to your Stockholm itinerary; it's an amazing hidden gem and I hope more people discover it!

Nybrogatan 38 feels like the kind of place every city wishes it had a neighborhood brasserie that…read moresomehow works for breakfast, brunch, or a late-night cocktail. The energy is buzzing, chic, and effortlessly Stockholm. I went for a Queen's Negroni to kick things off (a dangerously smooth twist on the classic) and paired it with their pommes frites and aioli, which might honestly ruin all other fries for me. Perfectly crisp, golden, and that aioli? Let's just say I considered asking for a to-go jar. The whole vibe is stylish but still welcoming where you get the sense this is where locals actually hang out, not just a tourist checklist spot. Service was sharp, warm, and kept the night flowing without a hitch. Bottom line: Nybrogatan 38 isn't just a meal, it's a mood. Come for the cocktails, stay for the fries, and leave plotting your return.

We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the evening. Friendly greeting, EXCELLENT service and…read moredelicious food and drinks! We had bread while we waited and loved the pumpernickel! We tried the pate, and oysters to start and had a sazarac and an old fashioned. Pate was different from what we expected but it was delicious! Oysters were super fresh and the minionette was grrat. For entrees we had both the veal meatballs and the deer patty. Both dishes were excellent! They have a very good wine list, including a couple of varietals that are exclusive to the restaurant. Liked the Syrah.

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.

Food: Absolutely the best meal I had in Stockholm! Everything was so delicious and fresh. I would…read moreorder each and every one of these again! I recommend ordering a few dishes per person since the plates are small. Ambiance: We had a reservation for the "bar" area, so the ambiance was very casual, bright, and modern. Service: Amazing! Our server was great and kept all of our orders at our table of 5 straight.

We went to dinner at Sturehof for our last meal in Stockholm last week, and it was really nice. We…read morestarted with some herring and some smoked salmon, which was a great light starter. My husband got their seafood risotto with grilled lobster tails, wild asparagus, saffron, and mascarpone. I had the fish gratin with shrimp, fennel, carrot, pommes duchesse, and a green salad. Both were great. I had some wine that went great with our meal. And we couldn't resist trying their fancy version of Princess Cake! And the service was a standout on our trip. Our waitress was really helpful and friendly. The restaurant is comfortable and cool, while still a little traditional. A really good meal.

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.

I'm gonna start by saying that I very much liked their menu & the fact that they change it every…read moremonth. They even have very interesting lunch menu that changes every week but unfortunately I don't work in the area to be able to try that! We had dinner at this place. You would mostly see families & friends meeting each other for a drink at the bar. It had this great feeling of a local meeting point for the neighborhood in it. The service was great,menu was very creative & food was served at great quality, but I did not think that the world's smallest taco with 5 gr. of lobster in it was really worth 80 Kr! The sliders also had outrageous prices! But surprisingly the prices on main dishes are pretty good! The vanilla cream apple & almond fennel dessert was more like someone said let's throw everything sweet together in a bowl & call it a dessert! It had no harmony to it & the ingredients did not work with each other even slightest bit!

Kommendoren is a great place: lively, fun, welcoming, and terrific food. Its a stylish joint, and…read moredefinitely a great place to meet up with friends. The bar area can be frenetic, but the friendly bartenders run a tight ship & I've never waited for more than a few seconds for a drink. The restaurant is attractive & inclusive in a bistro format, the menu is inventive and exciting, and the food is really, really good. Cost is what you would expect for the neighborhood. Great selection of wines. The one thing that is worth noting is that both the bar area and restaurant can get VERY noisy. Worth visiting & enjoying!

Great place to stay Great rooms and accommodations…read more Easy peasy Easy check in and out.

We had a great stay at this hotel last week. The location is fantastic and it is a small boutique…read morehotel with a fun atmosphere. We were staying in the Lily Dam Suite which was perfect for our family of 4. They had the pull out couch completely set up and it was super comfortable for our girls. There are 2 balconies and I will say that if other guests are smoking on their balconies, that the smoke will come over but it only happened once during our stay. The 2 bathrooms in the suite were super convenient and so very pretty. The sink bowls were beautiful the Grown Alchemist brand of toiletries did wonders for our hair. I have an order ready to confirm once we are closer to our return home because it was so fantastic. Breakfast every morning in the restaurant was comprehensive and had everything we could want! We loved the Swedish cheese with orange marmalade!