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!

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.

This restaurant is located in what I would call the "Craft Beer" district…read more The staff all speak good English and I was seated with the four folks I was planning to meet with for happy hour. I tried all their IPAs and they were all good. Nothing like the Best West or East Coast beers in the US, but all were local (or European), and I appreciated the efforts to offer local Swedish IPAs. I was there before dinner, so ordered just an appetizer. I had the been tartare, and it was terrific. They provides all the ingredients (raw eggs, onions, capers, etc.), and the beer was very fresh. I appreciated they allowed us to carve out one person's order from the rest of us (he did not drink) and then we could split the bill easily with the server's help.

Great beer selection and fantastic food! Cheryl had the mussels Milanase (spicy!) and I had the cod…read moreloin with smoked bacon. We're only here for 3 days and already planning on coming back.

This is a perfectly fine place to stop for beers on Gamla Stan. Prices are in line for this area…read more Its vibe is as much Bronx as Stockholm. Yelp is reporting this review as "shorter than most." We only drank beers here. TIP seating is tight TIP appears to be self-service from the bar BONUS welcoming service

After finishing the cultural walking tour of the Gamla Stan neighborhood with a great tour guide, I…read morewas not quite ready to be done for the day. O'Connells appeared and sure, it's an Irish pub in Stockholm but why not? I popped in and had a Guinness while connecting to their wifi. I was here for about an hour, watching the comings and goings of the regulars and the visitors from a high-top table against the wall. The Guinness was delicious as it always is and the bar is comfortable. [Review 18048 overall - 7 in Sweden - 1569 of 2022.]

Nomad is a nice venue within an easy walk of the Haymarket. It offers indoor and outdoor seating…read more I noticed that the outdoor area had thin blankets folded over the backs of several seats. It was a thoughtful touch for those who choose to sit outdoors while it's still warm, then linger into the cooler hours. My wife was very happy with her salad. Our Swedish friend liked her meatballs. I was disappointed with my smoked salmon. I expected an actual smoked salmon filet. I got a generous pile of the kind of smoked salmon one might find at a nice breakfast buffet: a mound of died, floppy fish slices that'd be great on a bagel but not as an entree. Our service was thoughtful and our food arrived promptly. Had I ordered a different dish, we'd easily be in 4-star territory. As things stand, there are too many restaurants in Stockholm for me to return to this one.

I knew I needed to try an authentic Swedish meatball directly from the motherland. We visited Nomad…read moreon a late night and were treated to a live band. For those who prefer a quieter meal where you can hold a conversation, I recommend arriving before the band starts or dining inside-- reservations highly encouraged! I started with the Herring Sample, which included three different styles of herring, and for my entrée, I ordered the dish my heart had been yearning for: the Swedish meatballs. As a huge fan of lingonberries over cranberries, I was delighted to see them served on the side. Overall, the meatballs were similar to what I've had back in the States, but as with all European meals, tasted more elevated and wholesome. It felt like a Thanksgiving celebration--Swedish style! The gravy was delicious, and the potato puree were comforting.

Soooooooo good! While on our trip we ate here and I had the moose stew and it was AMAZING!! Still…read moredreaming about it and staff was very friendly :) Highly recommend.

The food was amazing and Martina provided awesome service. We really appreciated her…read morerecommendations for the dinner options. Initially thinking this could be tourist trappy with the location but the food really delivered! The Swedish meatball was with Elk meat but not gamey at all. Almost a richer beef taste. The lingonberry were tasty too, nothing like IKEA. The past is creamy and Italians need to look the other way as they added cream and cheesy to a seafood pasta dish but it was divine! Thanks Martina and Gamla Stan Hof!!!

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.

I'm on Vacation in Sweden, and have to say this is by far my favorite place I've eaten. The food…read morewas wonderful, and freshly made. I'm not a vegetarian, but did not miss the meat. The food was delicious, and very filling. If you're looking for a great place to eat this is it. The staff is friendly, and the food delicious.

The food and drinks were excellent and we loved the relaxed dining experience, including getting to…read morepet dogs (and yes, a whippet). There's a New York feel to the place, very chill, the staff friendly, the prices reasonable, the owners American, so it's comfortable for those of us who don't speak Swedish.