Entertainment in Sweden
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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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Storan
Another local icon, this old opera house now pumps out everything from live indie tunes to weekly club nights. The frozen margaritas at the in-house resto-bar, Grill El Mundo, enjoy cult status. Check the website for upcoming gigs.
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Biografen Sture
It mightn’t have the vintage charm of the Zita down the road, but at least you’ll find a flick in English. The leaning is art house, and the Baby-bio screenings mean bubs can waaaaah to their hearts’ content.
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Ölhallen 7:an
For low-fuss, old-school soul, don’t miss this little gem – a well-worn Swedish beer hall that hasn’t changed in about 100 years. There’s no food, wine or pretension, just beer, and plenty of choices.
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Viola
Chic and just a little camp, Viola is a chi-chi combination of champagne leather booths, mini chandeliers and flouncy floral wallpaper. Glam up and join the gorgeous for perfect cocktails and a healthy round of air kissing.
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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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Globen
This huge white spherical building (it looks like a giant golf ball) just south of Södermalm hosts regular big-name pop and rock concerts, as well as sporting events and trade fairs. Take the metro to T-Globen.
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Jazzhuset
An old jazz club drawing a more mature crowd to its live music sessions, usually Fridays and Saturdays until 03:00. In an attempt to snare a younger audience, it also hosts rock and pop bands on Thursdays.
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Ernesto in Totale
Run by a real-deal Neapolitan, this Italian cafe, restaurant and bar also attracts scores of people with its baristi, extensive menu (including Neapolitan-style pizzas), and well-mixed drinks.
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MataHari
The nearest thing in Göteborg to a gay club, but welcoming to all, MataHari (part of Gretas Bar & Kök) gets kitschy on Friday and Saturday nights. The minimum age is 20 years.
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Molly Malones
This cosy Irish pub serves bar snacks as well as 'authentic' Irish meals (such as steak-and-Guinness pie, and fish and chips) and turns into a lively drinking spot later in the evening.
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Club Wonk
Malmö’s best bet for queer clubbers, Wonk works up the crowd with three bars, lusty video projections and two dance floors (one playing techno, the other playing Schlager).
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Nyhavn
There are numerous bars around Möllevångstorget, which probably appeal to a more studenty crowd, such as Nyhavn, a pub with reasonably priced meals to go along with the beer.
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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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Rose & Crown
This is an 'English-style' pub popular with tourists and locals. There's more of a concentration on the restaurant and less on in-your-face drinking than at some other bars.
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Debaser Medis
One metro stop further south of Debaser, the king of rock clubs, is Debaser’s sprawling sister venue, with three floors rocking to live acts and DJ-spun tunes.
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Bishops Arms
There are several good pubs and bars around town, including the Bishops Arms, an English-style pub with a range of beers and comprehensive food menu.
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Étage
Central and mainstream, Étage boasts five bars, glammed-up party crowds and two crowded dance floors (one playing retro, the other the latest house tunes).
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Nivå
This styled-up bar-restaurant metamorphoses into a crowd-pleasing (and crowded) club as the week draws on, with several floors of grinding, dance-floor action.
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Konserthus
The Konserthus regularly plays host to Helsingborg’s Symphony Orchestra. Information and tickets are available from the tourist office.
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Greta’s
The nearest thing in Göteborg to a gay club, Schlager-happy Greta’s is kitsch-a-licious fun on Friday and Saturday nights. The minimum age is 20.
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Dancin' Dingo
Just in case any nationalities are feeling left out, here's an entertaining Australian pub not far off Kungsportsavenyn, with a great if raucous atmosphere.
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Harrys
There are several good pubs and bars around town, including Harrys, an English-style pub with a range of beers and comprehensive food menu.
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Biograf Röda Kvarn
Biograf Röda Kvarn is Helsingborg’s oldest cinema. It shows mostly independent films, but closes from mid-June to mid-August.
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