Bar entertainment in Sweden
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Slagthuset
The massive (8500-sq-m) 'Slaughterhouse' entertainment complex lies north of the train station. There are restaurants and bars here, and a nightclub (around Sk90) until 05:00 on Friday and Saturday nights, with the latest dance tunes plus hits from the 1970s and '80s.
Bars generally stay open until around 01:00, clubs to 03:00, 04:00 or 05:00 on Friday and Saturday although some bars stay open late during the week; minimum age requirements (20 to 25) vary from venue to venue, and from night to night, so bring some ID. Entry usually costs between around Sk50 and Skr100.
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Olssons
While the retro neon signage, dark tinted mirrors, dancing pole and cucumber cocktail might allude to a kinky disposition, this Vasastaden favourite was actually once a shoe shop. The ‘video’ in ‘video bar’ refers to the Studio 54–style films projected onto a screen, which is easily upstaged by the hip young crowd, super-cool tunes (from retro to electro) and mighty red mojitos. Head in before 10pm or be prepared to queue.
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Allmänna Galleriet 925
AG925 has all the ‘It kid’ prerequisites – an obscure urban location (ex-silver factory and anonymous facade), post industrial fit-out (steel-plate floors, white-tiled walls, Tom Dixon lights) and edgy art slung on the walls. While the bistro is mostly a hit-and-miss affair, the grit-chic bar never fails to impress with its well-priced, well-mixed liquids.
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Lokal
Awarded Best Bar in Göteborg and run by the team from Publik, this effortlessly cool hang-out pulls everyone from artists and media types to the odd punk rocker. Drinks are inspired (think kiwi and ginger daiquiri), the pick-and-mix menu brims with fusion flavours, and music spans soul, jazz and electro. And staff donate 10% of their tips to a Cambodian orphanage.
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Bliss
Bliss boasts one of the hippest interiors in Göteborg, with low designer seats and slick contemporary tones. It’s a long-standing nocturnal favourite: if you’re not up to a main meal (they’re usually delicious; lunch Skr80, dinner mains around Skr200), you can nibble on tapas-style snacks and groove to live DJs until late.
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Torget
For camp and Campari, it’s hard to beat this sparkling gay bar – think rotating chandeliers, mock-baroque touches and different themed evenings, from live burlesque to handbag-swinging schlager. The sparkly crowd is a good source of info on upcoming underground parties, so grab yourself a champers and chat away, sweetie.
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Cocktail Club@Grodan Grev Ture
Hiding somewhat incongruously below a mock-baroque dining salon is one of Stockholm’s best party spots, Cocktail Club. Expect A-list DJ talent from Stockholm to London and Berlin (including Ben Watt, Alan Braxe and Eric Prydz), all working the wax and pumping out house and electro for Stockholm’s sweat-soaked club kids.
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Nada
Forget Raymond. Everybody loves Nada. With its soft orange glow, mini chandelier and decadent black-toned back bar, this cosy establishment pulls Söder’s 20/30-something party people. Nightly, DJs play everything from alternative pop to ’80s retro while the Raspberry Sour is the undisputed hit at the bar.
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Club Social
A black-and-white leather bar demands classic cocktails, and this glam-cool newbie delivers just that. Join in-the-know locals for smooth Bellinis, a tapas-fuelled catch-up session or the petite selection of foodie-minded mains, which change daily according to what’s good at the morning market.
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M/S Gerda Bar
While the nosh at neighbouring Kungsholmen wins hands down, this sassy floating bar is a fine place to sip daiquiris and catch a summer breeze. The playground of professional types (some of whom arrive by private boat), it’s also a good place to snag yourself a cashed-up Swedish plaything.
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Obaren
This bar deep inside Sturehof restaurant is a popular late-night, last-call stop; it’s less manic at other times, and a cool place to hang out. The standing-room-only bar at the front of Sturehof is a popular after-work rendezvous and the perfect place to flaunt those new House of Dagmar threads.
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Moosehead
On Lilla Torg, hit Victors, Moosehead and Mello Yello; they’re great spots, with affable service, alfresco summer seating (you may have to wait for a table), tasty meals and everything from Chilean whites to outrageous cocktails.
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Victors
On Lilla Torg, hit Victors, Moosehead and Mello Yello; they’re great spots, with affable service, alfresco summer seating (you may have to wait for a table), tasty meals and everything from Chilean whites to outrageous cocktails.
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Mello Yello
On Lilla Torg, hit Victors, Moosehead and Mello Yello; they’re great spots, with affable service, alfresco summer seating (you may have to wait for a table), tasty meals and everything from Chilean whites to outrageous cocktails.
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Lemon Bar
A favourite among locals for its laid-back vibe, the Lemon Bar epitomises the kind of comfy neighbourhood joint you can drop into on the spur of the moment and count on finding a friendly crowd and good music, mostly Swedish pop hits that may or may not result in dancing.
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Bara Vi
Decked out in shagalicious floral wallpaper and plush red sofas, ‘Just Us’ is a popular hangout for trendy 30-somethings who like their drinks list long and smooth. Every second Wednesday from 8pm, Bara Unplugged (Skr30) sees local indie acts hit the stage.
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Absolut Icebar
Okay, it’s touristy. But you’re intrigued, admit it: a bar built entirely out of ice, where you drink from glasses carved of ice at tables made of ice. The admission price gets you warm booties, mittens, a parka and one drink. Refill drinks costs Skr85.
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Njuta
Formerly the ubertrendy Babar, this sleek hang-out is still fashionable with young, hip students; the menu gets more attention these days and includes tapas and Asian fusion dishes (lunch from Skr69; dinner mains Skr130 to Skr170).
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Kulturbolaget
Big-name rock, pop and blues acts perform here, but even if there’s no one playing, ‘KB’ has a kicking bar, nightclub (usually Friday and Saturday) and a well-priced, diner-style restaurant-bar.
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Tempo Bar & Kök
The heaving bars around Möllevångstorget tend to pull a more student, indie crowd, including the hip Tempo Bar & Kök, which also serves great grub.
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Volym
The heaving bars around Möllevångstorget tend to pull a more student, indie crowd, including pared-back DJ-bar Volym, which also serves great grub.
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Lounge(s)
Muscle or flirt your way past imposing doormen in headsets to sip pretty cocktails in this chic lounge full of Göteborg's beautiful people.
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Escobar
A popular bar and nightclub which has recently been revamped. At the time of writing, its grand reopening was being eagerly awaited.
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Concert Hall
For a cool view over the city, head to the 6th-floor bar inside the huge, blocky Concert Hall.
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O'Leary's
Opposite the Dubliner, this is an American-style sports bar with TV screens and bar snacks.
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