Louis R loves local Swedish pubs close to his 5-star hotel…read more This spot is located on the corner of the main street and the tables outside, filled with local Swedes chatting and drinking, make it easy to find. Don't get intimidated if everyone is speaking Swedish, within, as this is a true local joint. And yes, the menu ain't in 'Murrican. Sorry bruh. The salmon with potatoes was clutch, actually, all the fish dishes here will be on-point. The barkeep was affable and can help you select legit choices in fare as well as drinks. Go with the local beers. Do it. Since this spot is not in Old Town, there won't be many tourists, which suits Louis R. It is very easy to chat with the locals, as they aren't the typical pretentious American D-bags. Be like Louis R, be the only pretentious D-bag in Sweden.

The place has 3 rooms, first the bar with some tables but most people standing up, crowded and…read morenoisy, then another room with only sitted tables, quiet and very nice music in the background, and finally a much smaller room with armchairs and books, super cozy. I had dinner in the second room. I would advise you to book a table (I got lucky, someone had booked but cancelled last minute so my friends and I could sit). I had a burger, the meet was very tender and juicy. The fries look like crazy Macdonalds fries but they were actually much better than that, and came with a homemade aioli sauce. I was also super tempted to take tartare steak, the table next to us had some and it looked really good. As it was my first time I wasn't sure of the quality of the meet, but now I know it's good, so next time I'll definitely have that!

Found this pub in Old Town Stockholm when we went to watch some weekend football matches (European…read morenot American). The pub itself had a good vibe where everyone was friendly and genuinely enjoying themselves. The decor of the pub was a lot of a lot of pub signs and usual things that you would find in a pub. It has a small but pretty cool layout when you could go down some winding stairs and find yourself in another seating area. Because of the pubs popularity and game time it was very packed in the bar area but the bar tender did a good job of attending to everyone. As for the food I enjoyed the fries we had and the vegan burger was alright. As you know my ratings go off of the expectations of how the place rates against similar places so as old school pubs go this was good, but do understand that typical old school pubs aren't well lit, don't have all balanced tables, and great seating in the entire place to enjoy the game. So if you're looking for those things you might want to check out some other places.

I recommend this business because it's not expensive. But the gray haired girl that works there is…read moreso mean. But the rest of the staff is amazing.

Louis R loves eating burgers, drinking local drafts and chatting it up with locals in London…read more Louis R loves eating burgers, drinking local drafts and chatting it up with locals in Stockholm. This bar can be located in either city, as it exhibits many of the UK public house charms yet everyone inside is speaking Swedish. Dark, cozy, UK decor, sometimes quiet, sometimes loud, affable barkeep, no tourists (since its not in Old Town)...Louis R loves this spot. This bar is off the beaten path, which makes it ideal for winding down after a long day of checkin out the many things to experience in Sweden. Be like Louis R, be international.

I really enjoy having a beer at different Bishops Arms pubs around Sweden…read more They have a wide selection of draught beer but also bottled. I was really surprised to stumbled upon this BA on my stroll around northern parts of Söder. it seems a bit misplaced (no other cafés or restaurants in the nearby area just silent streets) but nevertheless very much welcomed! Indeed! I was here on a Friday at 4.15 and it was already getting crowded. I was lucky enough to get a booth, but since I was alone I almost immediately was asked by the staff if I could make place for another party (of 2). I was asked in a nice way, but when someone ask you feel like you have to either leave or change seats. But understand why, I was alone. Someone I talked to said, this was the best BA in Stockholm. I must say, it wasn't the coziest I have been to, I don't know what it lacks though. By the second booth by the wall and floor you have power outlet for your charger. I had just a small ladylike sized (half pint) of ESB so I was ready to leave after 40 minutes. They accept AMEX.

After reading mixed reviews my boyfriend and I were a little hesitant to check this place out, but…read moreI am so glad we decided to keep our reservations. Both of us were looking to try some fish in Stockholm and The Flying Elk's fish and chips did not disappoint! The cod is very well battered and fried perfectly, the fries are great as well, and it all comes with a great curry mayonnaise for dipping. You also get some house-made pickled vegetables that add a great acidity element to the meal! We both enjoyed a couple beers and walked away super satisfied. We originally had reservations for the main dining room, but wanted to check out their "back bar" after doing some research, and I would highly recommend it! The back bar is a little less formal, dimly lit, and gives off a good vibe for relaxing, enjoying a beer, and eating some tasty food. While The Flying Elk is tad pricey I think it's a worth a stop if you're visiting Stockholm!

Superb lunch. Frantzièn is one of Stockholm's premier chefs to experience and wanted to try the…read moremain resto on my last visit but couldn't get a reservation. Like Noma in Copenhagen, Frantzièn is booked for months at a time. Next day, I found his gastropub, the Flying Elk. Here you can sample the cuisine of Stockholm's favorite chef. The space is warm, open windows in summer; it's next to the water-- an optimal space to enjoy the breeze while getting a bite to eat, sample brews, an Aquavit and maybe another dish. And I did just that. For starters I had the Pan fried scallops, truffled scrambled eggs, smoked brown butter, pomme paille, covered with bonito style shaved truffles. Get this. I could have had 3 of these dishes easily. I think this is perfection of sea and earth with layer upon layer of earth manna: scrambled eggs with truffles, brown butter, the thinnest crisp potatoes and to add insult to the experience shaved tuffles on top. The dish wants you think it's Japanese, it's not...but so beautifully earthy, beautifully tasty and beautifully satisfying. My next dish the Veal Schnitzel Björn Frantzén: veal with triple cooked fries, roasted anchovy butter, red wine jus and sorrel salad was a symphony of taste contrasts: the panko-crisp texture of the veal with red wine jus (grapey delicious sauce albeit slightly overcooked cutlet), roasted anchovy butter with triple cooked fries (crisp into unctuous browned butter with a hint of anchovy) and the nicely tart (and teasingly pungent) sorrel salad. For dessert: "Eton Mess" Vanilla ice cream w/ raspberries & pink pepper meringue, strawberry & hibiscus mousse scented with roses . This was my fave dessert this trip. It's not just vanilla ice cream, it's amazingly well made silky yet subtle vanilla ice cream, that framed the summer raspberries; you scoop the strawberry/hibiscus mousse with a slightly pungent pepper meringue, the complex crumbles on your palate and you swear you've never had anything like this. The flower petals and dried raspberries on top of this "mess" sealed this dish for me as one my favorite desserts ever. A sauterne and a coffee later, the day seemed perfect. I loved this dish so that on one of my other visits to Gamla Stan, I ordered it to go, to seal the flavors in my memory as we strolled through the cobbled streets of this magnificent city, giddy. Loved it. Coming back. Visits: 2 Tip: Come hungry.

Solid local beer spot! A lot of great beers on tap (Hazys, NE, IPAs) and canned options too!!…read more Cauliflower?? Cauli-it-TASTY!!!! @BrewDogSodermalm : CAULIFLOWER - battered cauliflower served with vegan mayo covered in franks hot sauce : FOREST FROMAGE - 7oz beef patty, truffle and garlic mushrooms & tallegio cheese

Stars are for the bartender and the beer -- we didn't stay for food!…read moreI think this is a great dive in Stockholm if you're a beer snob. We tried an awesome infused beer with coffee & coconut (truly delicious) and a few others. If you're American, this is a legit place to come and check out some good quality non-American beer. The bartender was super friendly. We saw others ordering burgers, which looked great. I'd give this place 5 stars, but generally don't do that if I'm just stopping in once for a quick couple drinks. Would highly recommend, though!

Food was actually shockingly good for a pub. I had the pasta…read morechicken filet that included sausages in a tomato cream sauce, basically penne ala vodka in addition to a Brooklyn Larger. My huband had their cheese burger with fries and we order a smapler platter for our boys: Nachos, two chicken wings, calamari, mozzarella sticks, sour cream and salsa. Fresh tasting and well made. Service was friendly and we didn't have to wait to long for our orders or to settle the tab. Cost was about what you would pay in NYC. I'd be back.

An Irish bar in stockholm, worth it? Absolutely! The server was as friendly as friendly gets. It…read morewas pretty late and I went in and sheepishly asked if they were still serving food, because we had been turned away at so many places. His response was, of course! My wife had the vegetarian pasta and thought it was just ok, I had the filet mignon, and it wasn't what I am used to as far as filets go, but it was really good and actually really reasonable. The fries that came with it were delicious and piping hot, even at that time of night, and they have a pretty extensive beer menu. Outdoor seating has heating, and its a nice place to just chill and people watch. Definitely recommended.

Great place for for some delicious Mexican/South American drinks before or after dinner. We got the…read morespicy margarita and the Paloma which were both excellent. We had dinner reservations across the street at Kagges so we came here right as they opened at 5pm. Would love to have tried their snacks which sounded perfect with our cocktails (like Peruvian corn!) but didn't want to spoil our dinner. We came back after dinner and headed downstairs which we discovered is a late night bar. We enjoyed chatting with the bartender who recommended our next stop to us - Akkurat (amazing selection of on tap beer/pub). Downstairs and in the back is the Flying Elk which is also great with outdoor seating.

Wow ... i didn't write for the most awesome place I went to in the rather gloomy Stockholm. My…read moresistar found this place on yelp. Im glad she did. The cocktail drinks were slamming. I will go through my archives and post what I have from the establishment. The employees were so sweet and truly were the cherries on top regarding our experience here. We had so much fun here we dropped over 400 bucks I feel in American Dollars. One drink we had was the gonzo. The bar manager who was there that day ( my visit was in February 2017) had recently won a Bacardi cocktail competition for Sweden and was be going on to the international competition and if she won, the gonzo would win some notoriety [think same status of staples like rum and coke, vodka tonic, etc etc, along those lines.] The club also sold a few finger foods which I don't recall too much but I do remember them being tasty. All in all pretty pricey bar in a nice area near Gamla Stan. If you need advice on visiting Sweden, go in the springtime or warmer weather as it is an country of several islands and best explored from the water.

What a delightful place. Not stuffy at all. Feels like a local watering hole but not a dive bar…read more Stellar cocktail menu with fascinating background into history and recipes. Be ready to make friends, the menu literally tells you to and people act on it. Bartenders are friends and fellow patrons just as friendly.

Found this as an unranked ( or maybe just ranked low) bar on the world's 50 best bars list in…read moreStockholm. The bar is small, unassuming and finds itself on a street filled with conspicuous, Italian restaurants hosting happy hours for corporate Swedes. The bar is a standout for the drinks, the trademark Swedish charisma and genuine warmth. As a side, shout out to Sweden for having the nicest, most welcoming people in the world. We were given a standing table when we got in, but quickly moved to a couple of seats by the bar. We were one of 8 couples at the bar, so yes, very date night vibes. For our first round of drinks, we got the Easy Martini and Let them Eat Cake. The latter was too sweet for our liking but the Easy Martini had the perfect amount of sweet and tart. Our second round was the winner with the Girl Dinner and their Old Fashioned. The Girl dinner was crafted to perfection and possibly the best version of a martini we've ever had. The old fashioned too, made with WhistlePig 10 years was fantastic. The service cannot be faulted, we profusely thanked the lovely bartender, vowing to crow about it to whoever cares to listen and to be back when we are in Stockholm next.