Must see nightlife in 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…