Fun and entertainment Gothenburg

This is probably one of the most surprising bars in Gothenburg, not only because of its name, which, if you understand Spanish can be striking... What is most surprising is its decoration, directly inspired by a brothel in Tijuana that belonged, in the 1900s, to an ancestor of the family that now owns the bar. The cosy atmosphere, the period paintings and photos on the walls and the red curtains make this place a pleasant intimate bar where you can chat for hours over a drink.

On the border of the bohemian district of Haga and the old centre, the Nefertiti jazz club welcomes all jazz fans of the city. Numerous concerts by more or less well-known artists, some of whom are real international names, take place throughout the year on Friday and Saturday evenings. The price of admission to the concert depends on the fame of the artist on stage. These concerts, always of high quality, sometimes even attract celebrities passing through town... This was the case of Bono who came to the Nefertiti in 2010!

The atmosphere of this place is quite unique and very representative of the spirit of Gothenburg: Dirty Records is both a used record shop and a vegetarian café! The border between the two is so porous that you can get up to browse the record boxes while your coffee cools down a bit. It's the perfect place to have a fika after browsing the neighborhood thrift stores, but you can also have lunch there (a unique dish, but different every day) or a glass of wine in the evening.

In the heart of the Trädgårdsföreningen garden, this charming café is housed in a building built in 1874. It goes without saying that it is at its most pleasant during the summer season, when a large terrace allows you to sip a hot or cold drink while enjoying the sun, and especially the countless plants and flowers of the garden. It is an ideal place to take a break between two visits and to cut yourself off from the hustle and bustle of the city for a few hours. It is also possible to have lunch or to taste pastries.

A little piece of paradise in the middle of Gothenburg, that's what the owners of the place have tried to create. On the 23rd floor of the Gothia Towers Hotel, this cocktail bar with its large, wide windows offers a sublime panoramic view of the city. If you're hungry, try a shrimp sandwich on the spot, as it's the house specialty. In fact, it's the biggest shrimp sandwich in the world! The bar is open late, so you can spend a long time contemplating the view or making new friends!

A very good address. A wooden house in the Haga district houses this very popular café, which is frequented by both locals and tourists. The mismatched furniture and the cosy decoration make the charm of the place. The various sandwiches offered, all fresh and appetizing, are also consistent and will not leave you hungry! Finally, the service is always top notch and the good atmosphere is there, whatever the time. In short, the ideal place to go after a day of visits.

A large casino, located on the quayside, with three restaurants, 44 gaming tables and over 340 slot machines and other automatic games. A place of fun where everything is under one roof and where you can meet people while playing. The restaurants offer well-prepared and tasty dishes, and the bars offer all kinds of cocktails and drinks to accompany your evening. But be careful with your wallet so as not to break the bank, because it goes fast! Proper dress is required, of course.

One of the restaurant-bars in Linnégatan with a large terrace in a good location. The drink menu is interesting. On Fridays between 4 and 6 pm, when the week ends and the after work begins, the Linnéterrassen offers a small free buffet to its customers. A live jazz band performs every Friday from 6 to 8 pm. A very nice place for a classy and successful start of the evening. You can also taste some very good food and delicious aperitifs can be served with your drink.

This club is one of Avenyn's trendy nightclubs. It has an electro program with good DJ's from the Swedish scene who perform here regularly, like the famous and iconoclastic DJ Peter Siepen. The club's owner claims that "everyone has been here", from the King of Sweden to Bill Gates to the king of disco, Prince himself! However, the legend has yet to be proven... Having said that, it's true that the place is popular and that one generally spends a good evening there. On the other hand, the clientele is rather young.

Gothenburg's biggest club with its huge dance floor, terrace and lasers, attracts a huge crowd every weekend. DJs from all over the world come to play in this club to make the youth of Gothenburg dance, and they always rise to the occasion! It's best to come early to avoid the queue, or be prepared for a long wait to get to the dance floor: but it's worth it either way! Special parties are organized from time to time, check their website to see!

If you ask the inhabitants of Gothenburg a good club to go dancing in, they will answer without hesitation: Excet! With four rooms and as many different atmospheres, it has become one of the most popular clubs in the city, no doubt thanks to its programming, its atmosphere and the quality of the artists who perform there. Whether you're into house, urban music, techno or mainstream hits, you're sure to find something to get your groove on! It's up to you to choose, or to navigate from one room to another throughout the night.

A nightclub that offers a wide range of rock music from the Pixies onwards. On Thursdays, a stereo club night that allows young local artists to be discovered by the Gothenburg rock audience. Sticky Fingers focuses on quality concerts and live performances, and you can hear hard rock, pop, indie music, funk and soul! So there's something for everyone and it's a good opportunity to discover new, sometimes famous bands and to let loose on the dance floor!

This former theatre is now a nightclub where rock music is the star. What was once a cinema is now a music scene with two bars and a balcony, and a capacity of 900 people! Many concerts are organized with sometimes a hip-hop or indie pop program. This club has a very special charm, both rustic and typical, which gives the place the cachet of the rock clubs of the past. You can also eat in the "dining room", a large room that can accommodate up to 200 people.

Music lovers, the Konserthus is for you! The Swedish National Symphony Orchestra performs here. Usually at least one or two concerts per week, except when on tour. The rest of the time, you can enjoy other shows or jazz, classical or contemporary concerts. The acoustics are sublime and, for a few years, the Finnish conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali has been officiating there... The program changes often, so the best thing to do is to go there or consult the site for information.

An integral part of the Hagabion independent cinema (French films in particular), Café Kino is a fashionable little bar that looks like a living room, small, warm and carefully decorated. The tired piano that lines one of the walls reinforces the feeling of being in an old house. The welcome is charming, the tables are low, the furniture is both old-fashioned and designer, and it is a golden youth who comes here to drink glasses of wine or pints of beer. You can also order food here for a small fee. Outside, a nice terrace overlooks Linnégatan.

This small café is located at a crossroads of the bohemian district of Haga, a place for students looking for a fika, regular residents and tourists looking for a warm and atypical address. The decor is indeed tasteful, from the ^18th century façade to the mosaics on the ceiling. Great choice of pastries (with the biggest kanelbullar of the city!) of teas and sandwiches at correct prices. A lot of places to sit in the two rooms of the establishment. A good address, one passes there with pleasure!

Another beautiful address in Gothenburg, to drink and eat pleasantly while contemplating from the heights the city. A bar with a sublime terrace above the water. The ideal place to enjoy a tasty cocktail in front of the setting sun or to party in the open air. Depending on the day, different events take place: karaoke, billiards, music quiz, DJ... so keep an eye on their website to not miss an opportunity to party in this unique place. Dance, drink, laugh, meet people, everything is allowed in Henriksberg!

In need of sun and latino atmosphere? Don't worry, Gothenburg has what you need! Tranquilo is a bar with a very colorful Latin decoration, at the crossroads of Mexico and Brazil. An excellent cocktail menu completes the whole and allows you to feel in the tropics for good, while remaining in Sweden! If you are very hungry, let yourself be tempted by the very good burgers of the menu (one of the specialities of Tranquilo). The music is also there, to put you in the atmosphere and spend a good evening!

If you want to go out during the week and are looking for some atmosphere, come to Yaki-Da. Housed in a beautiful 18th century house with four floors, this bar-club has a different music programme on each level. Upstairs, there is a piano bar for those who just want to chat, but downstairs, DJs and live bands (depending on the night) set the scene. The kitchen stays open until late, so you can eat good food. As far as the clientele is concerned, Yaki-da is the place to be for trendy clubbers and even Kanye West has been there!

Avenyn's chic club, quite posh and blinged out. You'd better dress up to go out if you don't want to be refused entry by the ruthless face booker. Lounge(s) is one of the most established nightclubs along the main Avenyn boulevard. Inside, a beautiful multi-storey house awaits you, with dance floors and well-stocked bars. The decor is cosy and the DJ plays upbeat commercial hits. A special bonus is the beautiful terrace with a view of Gothenburg's rooftops by night!