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    The Flying Elk

    3.7 (95 reviews)
    PriceyGastropubs, Pubs
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Crispy pork rinds
    Karen S.

    We didn't have reservations but were able to get a table in the back (beer?) room. So many things on the menu sounded good we had trouble deciding. We started with the crispy pork rinds and gougeres. Both were good but not great. The pork rinds oddly lacked flavor. But the black pepper mayo was quite good. The gougeres had good flavor but somehow weren't hot. The jalapeños added some nice spice. I went with the seared scallop. Wow was it amazing. So much flavor in one little dish. So rich and salty and creamy all at once. The pic doesn't do it justice. Husband said the wings were really good. The umami sandwich (appetizer) was huge. Butter fried bread is genius. And oh so tasty. The service was pretty good (he forgot one item but it was for the best as we didn't need it). Casual place with some very tasty gastropub food.

    Duck entree
    Katie L.

    In terms of our expectations, they were pretty high for The Flying Elk. The menu reminded us of a lot of the modern American restaurants that we love at home with a Swedish twist. And with a top Swedish chef at the helm, we were psyched. Our experience started off a little strange when we asked about gluten-free options. For being one of the highest-end restaurants we dined in in Sweden, I was shocked by the lack of knowledge on the part of the staff about what on the menu was or could be made gluten-free. It was the only time in Sweden I felt truly nervous that my dietary restrictions would be a problem. The wine and beer selections were great, so no complaints there, but our main entrees were just so so. My "Roasted duck from Navarra with onion crème & deep fried sage" was very pretty to look at but way too salty. Any flavors were just overpowered by sodium. And the cut of the duck breast wasn't as high of a quality as I could have expected. My better half had the "Fillet of Iberico pork, wild mushrooms & crispy onions on toast," and he was more satisfied than I was, but not overly enthusiastic. He finished with the "Pancake with cloudberry and vanilla ice cream" (mostly we love the cloudberry jam from Ikea) that looked beautiful - wish I could have tried it. I can't imagine anyone having a bad meal at The Flying Elk, but for us, it just wasn't as special as we could have hoped for.

    Stephanie L.

    This place is good! We actually are in the back bar area as we didn't plan ahead for reservations. Chicken wings-soooo good and I don't even like wings. I just wish there was more. The blue cheese flavor and buffalo mixed was fantastic Gouda puffs delicious but again, kind of small Burger was great! Probably one of the top 5 in my life and I'm a burger whore Chicken sandwich was good but my least favorite compared to everything else. It just didn't pack the flavor like everything else.

    The Spice Girl Burger with fried bacon, strong cheddar and sour jalapeño on a roasted brioche bun
    Andrew R.

    Came here with a massive appetite after a day walking around Stockholm and didn't leave disappointed. The beer menu was good (I particularly enjoyed the locally-brewed Sleepy Bulldog Pale Ale) and the food was excellent. I got the tasty fried pork rinds with creamy chipotle sauce and the absolutely delicious "Spice Girl" burger with fries. Staff was very friendly and accommodating -- the main restaurant was completely booked for the night but they quickly found a place for me in the pub area. If you're looking for great meal in a welcoming atmosphere that isn't outrageously expensive, I'd recommend checking out the Flying Elk.

    Kim N.

    I kept hearing about the Iron Lady, the Flying Elk's ode to the burger. Ive come to find that Stockholm is a bit burger crazy and they're everywhere. Unfortunately I missed the correct day and did not get to see this legend. However The place is way bigger than I thought it'd be. Large dining areas, a beer bar...nooks all over the place. Came in for a quick drink before having to head off to the hotel. If you pay attention this is another one of Bjorn Frantzen's establishments and you'll often finding him running through checking on how things are going...

    Hard to see the difference between the restaurants
    Iris F.

    I wouldn't really call this a pub no matter how much gastro you put in. This is more like a fancy restaurant. Well, I didn't try the food just the beer. And I almost fell off my chair when I was served a Bulldog in a glass of LESS than 40 cls at a amazing 60 SEK!! OMG! Anyhow, we came here around 5 on a Thursday evening and it was queuing up for tables already. We waited in line but could then go straight to the bar/pub to the left a bit further in. The bar itself is really small. There's a table for eating guests in the inner room as well. The food might be good but don't go here for just the beer. Not worth it. Nothing special about the bar section. They accept AMEX.

    Quail with a mousse of foie gras
    Pontus J.

    I like gastropubs, and The Flying Elk is a really good gastropub. Excellent food and great wine to acceptable prices. Although there is only one Flying Elk (as far as I know), there is something of a franchise feeling to this place; everything seems standardized, somehow.

    Fish and Chips
    Ashley C.

    Cute spot located in Old Town. They had a decent variety of gin cocktails on their menu as well as other drinks. I ordered the fish and chips which was pretty great, and the french fries basically were like mashed potatoes in the center which made them really good! The staff were friendly and accomodating.

    Fish and Chips
    Sarah W.

    I was traveling in Stockholm for a conference and my meal charges were covered by work, so I decided to try this nice restaurant that is normally a little above my food budget. The main restaurant area was fully booked so my friend and I went to the back area which serves the same menu. We had a great experience there! The waiter was so incredibly nice and helpful in giving us suggestions for beers, wines, and main courses. I ordered the fish and chips and was very happy to find out that they actually use cod for the dish! Overall, very tasty food and great service!

    Lily L.

    I was visiting Stockholm from the U.S. and wanted to try some good local food with local beers. After searching TripAdvisor and Yelp, I decided to try The Flying Elk. My hubby ordered the Grilled Wolf fish because Wolf fish sounded interesting. It turned out to be a very nice piece of fish over stewed vegetables and a soup-like sauce. It was very moist as if it was steamed rather than grilled. We were expecting more of a charred/grilled exterior so the moisture was a little unexpected but it still tasted good. I order the Beef & Chicken pie topped with foie gras mousse. I'm from California, which has banned foie gras, so I try to get it any opportunity I can. Once again the dish came out looking nothing like I expected but it tasted good. The pie filling was hearty and tasted a bit like a beef meatloaf. The foie gras mousse had a nice foie gras flavor and complemented the beef flavor very well. However, overall the texture of the dish was mushy. They had beers on tap as well as bottled. But because The Flying Elk was more of a British pub than a Swedish bar, there weren't that many local beers. I chose one of the few local brews they had on tap and it was good (I forget the name). Be warned that in general food and beers in Stockholm is expensive and this was no exception. I think the pint of beer alone was about $15. The Flying Elk was good but I didn't think this place stood out. For that price, I rather go to an establishment that offered more local dishes.

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    Nice atmosphere with interesting food. Some of the staff weren't very friendly, so that's a bummer. Great place for a date!

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    Really cool blend of Modern Nordic Cuisine meets gastropub. Kind of like The Harcourt in London, but better. Great beers

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    Ox tail was great! Good wine selection too. Even their vegetarian dishes were good. Great little gem in old town

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    Wirströms Pub - Small but nice bar.

    Wirströms Pub

    4.3(55 reviews)
    0.2 km•Gamla stan
    •$$

    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.

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    Wirströms Pub - Outside restaurant sign.

    Outside restaurant sign.

    Wirströms Pub - Storefront

    Storefront

    Wirströms Pub - Some typical pub decor.

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    Some typical pub decor.

    Viking Bar - This was our shared plate - Rurik's Feast

    Viking Bar

    4.3(20 reviews)
    0.7 km•Söder
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    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.

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    Viking Bar - What it looks like on the outside.

    What it looks like on the outside.

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    Bar interior

    The Flying Elk - gastropubs - Updated September 2026

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