The best bars and cafés Svealand

Hornhuset is the place where you go, no matter what time of day your mood is, because it's where you find everything! To eat, watch a game and discuss a drink in hand: it's Enzo's! Warm and lively atmosphere in this Italian restaurant. Rather need a cosy atmosphere like a rainy Sunday or the end of the day? Settle down in Laïka, where you will be served drinks and snacks in a double bed. For beer lovers, direction Biergarten. A place that will open soon; inspired by the German capital. And for the rest: rooftop!

This small Internet café is conveniently located next to the metro station. It is open late and is not too expensive.

Il Caffè is one of the locals' favorite places to have a fika. In a minimalist and industrial decor, the artists and hipsters of the island meet there to drink a coffee, nibble a kanelbulle, spend the afternoon working behind their computer or reading a book. The charming terrace allows you to relax in the sun while observing the comings and goings of Söder's inhabitants. The place is close to a concept store, as the (delicious) bakery S:t Paul has a stand and a breakthrough in the wall opens the space to a florist.

A popular all-Stockholm pavilion based on the green island of Djurgården, close to the Nordic Museum. Josefina offers a summery atmosphere, an exotic palm-lined terrace and a view of the waterfront. Refreshing drinks and choice cocktails are on offer. After a day of visiting museums and culture, it is the perfect place to relax and start the evening. An address to have a drink, dinner or dance to the latest house or electro music, depending on the day and the DJs!

Sharp without being pretentious, this small intimate café is to be recommended to all the lovers of good beers! The menu changes very regularly to highlight the world of Swedish microbreweries, and in particular those located in the county of Stockholm. In draught, in bottle or in can, you can taste beers with flavors - and even colors - sometimes very surprising! It's best to arrive early, as seats are scarce, but the small size of the place adds to its comfort and warmth, especially if you sit at the counter.

This is the café-restaurant of the Stockholm baths. Especially recommended in fine weather, when the shady terrace allows you to get away from the hubbub of the city centre. Under the glass roof of the large pool and the thick foliage, you can enjoy a beer or a tea without even hearing the noise of car engines. Everything here is organic, gluten-free, healthy, energizing, fresh and tasty. A nice place to take a break in the heart of the city and to recharge your batteries after a long afternoon of shopping or sightseeing!

The Af Chapman, a sumptuous 1990s sailing ship moored on Skeppsholmen Island, is a youth hostel, but it is also a bar and restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Royal Castle and the Old Town. Whether you're enjoying a meal or a drink, everyone will agree that it has one of the best views of Stockholm harbour. The restaurant offers traditional Swedish cuisine with international influences.

With its large terrace, rattan armchairs and large umbrellas (which also double as umbrellas), Snaps is a must-visit spot as soon as a ray of sunshine dares to land on Södermalm. The place is then invaded by a varied clientele, and the outdoor bar serves a steady stream of beers while a DJ plays an often eclectic selection of music, from soul to electro. The rest of the year, it's all inside. All wood panelling and paintings on the walls. More suited to a beer with friends, in the sun, than a dinner party.

In the middle of Södermalm, this bar-restaurant with an industrial chic atmosphere offers DJ nights and a typical Swedish menu. They are also known for their pizza, a popular address among young people. You can go there for a drink, pizza, dancing, socializing, or to enjoy a hair and beard treatment in their hair salon! All in one, this multi-faceted place is a true community space. A good LGBTQ+ address in the trendy Södermalm district! Check their Facebook page for more info.

Wayne's is Sweden's first coffee shop chain. With a touch of the USA, Wayne's is a coffee shop that satisfies even the most demanding gourmets. This upscale chain offers freshly ground organic coffee, good salads, the famous Swedish kannelbullar , English scones, or refreshing smoothies. This is again a great fika address, where a good choice of different delicacies is offered. Located at the central station of Stockholm, Waynes is a perfect address to have a quick snack or to take away.

Take a fika break in the middle of Djugården during a day in Skansen! In this small traditional Swedish café, you will find seasonal treats and drinks. Rhubarb pie in the sunshine of the inner courtyard, blooming in spring, or inside lit with candles, protected from the snow, with a Viennese chocolate in winter... All this in a classic charm: this house was built in 1707, painted all in red, this red that we find everywhere in Stockholm! The consumption is not too expensive.

A dog-friendly cafe in a picturesque waterside setting, Krufthuset is located in a 17th-century gunpowder store. They are known for their sandwiches and fresh bread. Take the 67 bus to Blockhouse Headland and get off at Isbladskärret. Follow Princess Ingeborg Road to Lilla sjötullen, then cross the bridge and turn right along the water. Here you'll find all the classic Swedish fika in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere. Rustic and charming interior.

One of the best cocktail bars in Stockholm that is definitely worth a visit in Vasastan. For great cocktails and good food, this bar is fun and friendly. The cocktails are tasty and inventive, without pretension. The service is good and the music is often upbeat. There are lots of board games to play as well as retro video games, plenty to keep you entertained or have fun with friends. It's not for every budget, but it's still a very good bar in Stockholm.

"Trends come and go, only the classics stay." Well said! This is the attitude of Glada Stinsen, a warm and friendly bar and restaurant. You'll find everything from Swedish home cooking to Croatian specialties. You can also just walk in for a good beer with friends in this friendly and traditional place. When the outside temperatures allow it, the establishment opens its terrace where you can drink your beer in the sun, in the middle of Stockholm. The service is fast and friendly.

In the Museum of the Mediterranean you will find this very nice and picturesque wine bar. You will find Mediterranean delicacies to enjoy with friends, accompanied by good drinks. They also offer a dish of the day and a set menu with hot dishes and salads. You can also take a Mediterranean fika break, with coffee, mint tea, or hot chocolate with baklava! A good address after or before visiting the museum itself. The setting is fantastic and the food is delicious.

In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you can drink a wonderful cocktail outside among the locals. A beach vibe in the middle of town, Humlan is a great place to take a break in the summer. They're also known for their super good, juicy burgers, in case you end up staying for the meal. Surround yourself with plants, lights and good company while enjoying one of their great cocktails or a glass of wine. Their menu also offers Asian influenced dishes. A great place to have fun in Stockholm!

Chaikhana, meaning tea house, is a central address in Gamla Stan that offers a peaceful space to take a relaxing afternoon break. In a secluded alley, you will find this place warm and cozy. Open a book or chat with friends while enjoying a variety of richly flavored teas. Chaikhana offers an alternative to the Swedish fika break while keeping the concept: an afternoon snack in a warming atmosphere. Tea is available for purchase and can be accompanied by a variety of delicacies.

This garden café, located in a former greenhouse, is a timeless place. With all the greenery all around, it's like being in the countryside in the heart of the city. There's plenty of room for refreshments. From early summer to late autumn, the adjoining orchard is laid out so you can enjoy the outdoors. Everything on the premises is certified organic and marked "Krav". Breads and pastries are baked on site in their wood-fired oven right next to the garden. Pastries are available as a buffet, so let yourself be tempted!

At the "Two Little Pigs", you can eat smørrebrød and drink Danish beer and a wide range of brandies. You'll find a wide choice of Akvavit (cereal or potato brandy, flavored), Brennvin Brännvin (typical Icelandic brandy) and Schnapps. The establishment boasts a large outdoor terrace set against the rock, an indoor restaurant and its own local distillery.

Located right next to the hotel of the same name, in a building dating back to 1607, this café is a little removed from the busy streets of Gamla Stan. It's a true haven of peace, offering a calm and soothing atmosphere. The warm and welcoming staff will be happy to advise you on your visits to the city. They offer a selection of traditional Swedish pastries, simple and no-frills. After a busy day exploring the city, this little café is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a quiet moment.

At Ritorno, everything seems to be frozen in time. As soon as you step through the doors, you're transported back to the 1950s and 1960s. The vintage decor, with its old leather armchairs, period chandeliers and emblematic red carpet, lends a singular warmth to the place and a real authenticity. The interior is a little kitsch, but not lacking in charm. The pastries on offer are all homemade and delicious. Something for everyone! You'll also find them at Torsgatan 20 and Dalagatan 41.

Beautifully located at the gateway to the archipelago, in the eastern part of Djurgården, this little café offers a variety of lunch dishes: sandwiches, smörgåsar, pastries and hot drinks. An ideal address for a fika break on the water's edge, just for the superb view! The setting is perfect for a little getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's a quiet, cute spot offering real delicacies, and not far from the Thiel gallery. Stop here on a stroll through Djugården.

Even though this little café is located on one of Gamla Stan's touristy streets, it's a great place to take a break. Panem is the Latin word for bread: the bakery offers pastries, macaroons and fresh bread. The only problem will be choosing, as their shop window will have you salivating. Here you can start the day with a tasty breakfast, or enjoy a hearty sandwich for lunch, and end the day with a pleasant fika. What's more, the atmosphere is very welcoming, thanks to the ever-smiling staff.

It was here that Kronobageriet baked up to 60,000 loaves of bread a day, until it closed in 1958. Bread had been baked here for 300 years. This is the place for budding intagrammers, and with good reason: the decor couldn't be more Swedish. Sleek white walls, wooden furniture... You can see the bread coming out of the oven, and its aroma fills the room. A wide variety of Swedish pastries are on offer. Prices are a little high, but the quality is top-notch. A second address is Sankt Eriksgatan 88.

A lot of love and conviviality reigns in this little Italian café, where you'll be warmly welcomed by Siv, an adorable dog who loves to be petted! If you're looking for peace and quiet, this is definitely the place for you. This place is a true paradise for coffee lovers, as it's an authentic espresso bar. Don't hesitate to accompany your coffee with cantuccini, a soft Naples baba or a tasty pasticciotto to enjoy the moment and travel to Italy!

This café is very pleasant and spacious, with a nice decoration: pretty plants adorned with flowers. It's particularly cute in winter, with lots of decorations and Swedish stars hanging everywhere. Beyond this pretty setting, you'll want to sit down and enjoy the kladdkaka, a chocolate cake that is one of Sweden's most popular desserts. You could compare it to a slightly sticky brownie, delicious when served with whipped cream. Here, it's reputed to be the best in town!

Café Saturnus is the ideal place to enjoy a delicious fika in the Norrmalm district. It's located on a picturesque street lined with trees and red brick buildings, a stone's throw from Humlegården Park. This French-inspired café also serves Swedish classics and small sandwiches in a warm atmosphere. You can also have lunch or brunch here without breaking the bank. A relaxed atmosphere subtly reminiscent of Parisian bistros! And here's a little bonus: you'll find the biggest kanelbullar in town!

Located just a stone's throw from Stortorget and the Palais Royal, this quaintly decorated café is very cute with its wooden tables and pretty vintage plates. Whether you're ravenously hungry or just in the mood for a snack, you'll find everything you need here: delicious pastries, sandwiches and many other tempting options. The only drawback is that there are unfortunately no toilets on site. However, it's well worth stopping by, either to eat in or to take away.

Tucked away in the basement of a building, this cocktail bar is the place to go for a memorable evening of partying, with a warm, relaxed atmosphere! The muted decor and subdued lighting create a welcoming atmosphere. The perfectly balanced cocktails change every week. World-renowned, it is one of the fifty best bars in the world and was named the best bar in the Nordic countries by Difford's Guide. Reservations highly recommended to ensure access.

Dare to descend these stairs and you'll find yourself in a charming refuge. You can't help but be charmed by the vintage and completely offbeat decor: everything is mismatched, but that's precisely what makes the place so charming! Live music takes place regularly in the evenings, adding to the warm, relaxed atmosphere. Take the time to linger, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a delicious fika. Everything is organic, with gluten-free and vegan options. This café is sure to be a delightful surprise!

Chewie, the owner's dog, will be delighted to keep you company in this lively wine bar. A selection of biodynamic and organic wines awaits you, all of which have been approved by the prestigious Star Wine List. Non-alcoholic options are also available to suit everyone. On the food side, everything is plant-based, mainly presented in the form of tapas, although a few dishes are also a la carte. All accompanied by lively music and a friendly atmosphere!

Café Ekorren, or the Squirrel Café, was built for the Stockholm World Fair in 1897. If you go up to the roof, you will see the famous squirrel in question. Today, this establishment is not only a café but also a restaurant that deserves its good reputation. Recommended place for an outdoor fika break, with very well prepared delicacies. The place itself is beautiful, with a picturesque charm and the possibility to eat on the water. Whether you want to have a tea or a meal with friends, everything is possible!

If you want to take a break from a culturally important place in Stockholm and Swedish culture in general, why not relax at the Swedish Film Institute, or Filminstitutet, with a glass of wine or a coffee. This is a fun and social place, with views of the surrounding park, and if you're lucky, you might even bump into some Swedish film stars. Keep an eye out! Recommended address for a meal. The food is good!

In central Stockholm, along the lakeside promenade of Norr Mälarstrand, you will find Mälarpaviljongen, an idyllic and thriving oasis. Set in a landscaped park designed by city architect Erik Glemme and landscape architect Holger Blom, one side of Mälarpaviljongen floats on the water while the other plunges into the middle of a shady garden. You can enjoy the summer sun, or if it's a rainy day, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the pavilion. A place of entertainment with music, shows, and dancing.

This charming little café, a little out of the way, is well worth a stop. Its concept: consume more responsibly while respecting the planet. The welcome is warm, the food high quality and the prices reasonable. All dishes are vegan and mainly organically grown. It's the ideal place to fill up on energy before tackling a good day's sightseeing. The chai lattes are particularly delicious and rather original. And dogs are welcome too!

A fireplace for winter, welcoming sofas, an elegant decoration reminiscent of English gardens, Orangeriet is an ideal place to let the end of the day pass. After a walk on Kungsholmen Strand on the north coast of Kungsholmen Island (a very popular place among runners, but you can also enjoy it without running shoes), stop for lunch or a snack. It is also a good starting point for an evening. Relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere with a splendid view of Riddarfjärden.

This is Johan & Nyström's very first coffee-shop in Stockholm, nestled in a very quiet street. The decor is reminiscent of coffee-roasting factories, with its many exposed pipes. Make yourself comfortable on one of the benches under a window, opposite the side tables or on one of the large steps in the adjoining room, in this chill, good vibes space. This coffee-shop is a must, not least for its Swedish pastries. As well as tasting coffee, you can also buy it.

This bar is a real bubble of conviviality in the heart of the Östermalm district, close to Saluhall. Each perfectly prepared cocktail is an invitation to travel, skilfully blending original flavours and textures. You can accompany it with some delicious amuse-bouches. The music is lively, and the professional bartenders concoct the drinks before your very eyes. It's the ideal place to take a break during the day, or to end it on a high note! What's more, this bar has also won awards, testifying to its excellence.

Discreetly located on Ringvägen, Södermalm's longest street, it's easy to pass by this "Petit Café de Söder" without noticing it. This would be a great mistake, however, because when you push open the door of this modest stall, you discover an extremely welcoming place. The interior is a little bohemian, relaxed and the staff adorable. You can eat simple, home-made pastries at affordable prices: kanelbular, carrot cakes or chocolate cakes... In short, this is a little haven not to be missed!

What do you think "beck" means? The name comes from an old tar factory on Tjärhovsgatan street. When the tar was boiled, a residue called "beck" was produced. In this very quiet and cozy little café, decorated with pretty paintings on the theme of Stockholm, full-bodied coffees will be served. But if you don't like coffee, there's always the option of a chai latte, pastry or snack. Conviviality and hospitality are the watchwords at Beck kaffebar.

The very first English pub opened in the Swedish capital in... 1969. The atmosphere here is Swedish-British, with pints of Guinness or Kilkenny, and a good-natured but often tipsy clientele at the end of the evening. The decor is nice, and the screens show almost all the English soccer matches, the European Cup or the World Cup. Atmosphere guaranteed during these evenings! If the English and the Swedes share one thing, it is the love of beer and soccer, in all conviviality! Also offers a menu to eat.

After your visit to the Thielska Galleriet exhibition, be sure to stop off at Monica's house. She is famous in Sweden for having written numerous cookery books, and is even nicknamed the Queen of Cakes! Her café is a veritable oasis for gourmands. The cakes she prepares are incomparably generous, with butter, a touch of cream and, of course, a few trade secrets! Her shrimp sandwiches are also very good! The omnipresence of the surrounding nature adds a lot of charm to the place.

The Oliver Twist is also a restaurant, but it is especially for its English pub atmosphere that one goes there, to taste a good beer. The menu is indeed well stocked, with a number of draughts on the menu including more than 200 bottled beers. Honest because the setting is very warm, with its flags on the ceiling and its barrels as tables, and the service is charming. At the back, the restaurant room allows to eat. The menu offers tapas dishes, as well as vegetarian options, fish and burgers, and desserts.

If you're a cycling enthusiast, or if you're feeling a bit under the weather, this is the place to recharge your batteries! This café is a must-visit, not only for its cycling-themed decor, but also for its continuous broadcasts of cycling races! Connoisseurs will have appreciated the subtle play on words in the café's name... But that's not all, you're in for a treat too. It's the ideal place to enjoy a hearty breakfast, a brunch or simply a cup of coffee.

Sometimes you just have to stray off the beaten track to come across a little gem: here, everyone is welcome! The walls are adorned with numerous pop art photos, creating a kitschy yet warm design that makes you feel right at home. The staff are very friendly. The best part is the original concept! Your coffee will be decorated with a cute work of art such as a little panda, a cat, the Mona Lisa and many others. You can accompany it with one of their homemade pastries or Swedish waffles.