Must-see nightlife in Södermalm

  • Kvarnen

    Södermalm

    An old-school Hammarby football-fan hang-out, Kvarnen is one of the best (and best-loved) bars in Söder. The gorgeous beer hall dates from 1908 and seeps…

  • Akkurat

    Södermalm

    Valhalla for beer fiends, Akkurat boasts a huge selection of Belgian ales as well as a good range of Swedish-made microbrews and hard ciders. It's one of…

  • Folii

    Södermalm

    Dressed in on-point shades of dusty pink and grey, intimate, laid-back Folii is one of Stockholm's top wine bars. You can sample any of its impeccably…

  • Lady Patricia

    Södermalm

    Half-price seafood, nonstop dance music and decks packed with sexy Swedes and drag queens make this former royal yacht a gay Sunday-night ritual (though…

  • Debaser Strand

    Södermalm

    Located in trendy Hornstull, Debaser is a Mexican restaurant, bar, nightclub and live-music venue all rolled into one big night out – it's a key draw to…

  • Den Gröne Jägaren

    Södermalm

    An institution since the 17th century. Legend has it that military officer Jacob Johan Anckarström had his last meal at Den Gröne Jägaren (The Green…

  • Nada

    Södermalm

    With its soft orange glow, mini chandelier and decadent black-toned back bar, this cosy establishment pulls Söder’s 20- and 30-something party people…

  • Marie Laveau

    Södermalm

    In an old sausage factory, this kicking Söder playpen draws a boho-chic crowd. The designer-grunge bar (think chequered floor and subway-style tiled…

  • Bara Enkelt

    Södermalm

    Decked out in colourful furniture and delightfully busy decor, Bara Enkelt (formerly Bara Vi) is a popular hang-out for trendy 30-somethings who like…

  • Himlen

    Södermalm

    The only thing better than cocktails is cocktails on the 26th floor. While Himlen's cocktails mightn't be Stockholm's best crafted, they do come with…

  • Vampire Lounge

    Södermalm

    The name says it all: this dark basement bar is bloodsucker-themed all the way through. There are perspex ‘windows’ in the walls showing buried caches of…

  • Rival

    Södermalm

    You'll find this sleek art-deco number, complete with circular bar, inside designer hotel the Rival (co-owned by ABBA's Benny Andersson). While not Söder…

  • Snaps Bar & Bistro

    Södermalm

    One of Stockholm's main suntraps, Snaps occupies pride of place in the centre of Medborgarplatsen. Stockholmers swarm to its expansive outdoor bar area in…

  • Side Track

    Södermalm

    Claiming the title of Stockholm's oldest gay bar, this establishment has a low-key, pub-like ambience and decent bar food (fish and chips, curry,…

  • Scandic Malmen

    Södermalm

    With two bars and a bistro, Scandic Malmen's ground floor is a favourite hangout for locals every day of the week. Open late most nights, it's a…