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Storstad
Years later, the queues are still going long and strong at this slinky resto-bar. Could it be the fab French grub, killer cocktails or smooth sexy tunes? Personally, we think it's the infamously flirty crowd. Once again, head in early or join the queue.
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Strindbergs Intimateater
Established by the great scribe himself, this small stage has seen many a Strindberg premiere, including The Ghost Sonata , Miss Julie and Svanevit . These days, the repertoire has broadened, with recent collaborative partners including Dramaten (Royal Dramatic Theatre) and the New York Actors Studio. Most productions are in Swedish.
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Sturecompagniet
Swedish soap stars, '80s-inspired glitz, and look-at-me attitude set the scene at this sprawling party playpen. Dress like the Beckhams, (try to) charm the bouncers, and slip your way oh-so-subtly into the VIP room to the left of the entrance for ab-fab antics.
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Tennstopet
Had a Swedish version of Cheers ever been scripted, it would've been taped here. Venerable oil paintings, gilded mirrors and winter candlelight set the scene for a loveable cast of wizened regulars, corner-seat scribes and melancholy dames. Watch the show with a soothing öl (beer) and a serve of soulful husmanskost .
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Terrenos Vinotek
This slick Italian-style wine bar sells its wares by the centilitre, which is just as well considering the fine wines on offer. Sip your way from South Africa to Spain, and enjoy the trip with rustic Italian cheeses or a serving of carpaccio.
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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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Ugglan
Hidden away at the bottom of an industrial staircase, this secret subterranean playpen is pure Berlin - think blasted walls, bunker-style bars, graffiti art and a green neon glow. Play French ball game boules in post-apocalyptic caverns, chill-out to hard-edged electro beats and international live bands, or kick back beers and tapas by candlelight beneath Jacques Tati film posters.
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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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White Room
No, Stanley Kubrick did not design the interior, but the excess of white drapes, white tablecloths and white space-age lounges will have you thinking so. Lounging on the latter are Stockholm's rich kids; cashed-up hunks and Paris Hilton look-alikes who strut here after midnight to guzzle champagne and pose to decent beats.
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