Stockholm Nightlife Guide: TOP 30 Bars & Clubs
A full guide to Stockholm’s most exciting nightlife spots—featuring rooftop bars with stunning views, speakeasies, romantic date spots, stylish cocktail lounges, and packed nightclubs. Party your way through iconic venues like Trädgården, Café Opera, Berns, Airfur, F12 Terrassen, HEY STHLM, SUS, Shotluckan, Pharmarium, Innergården, Soap Bar and Patricia. And if you're looking to meet new people while hitting the city's best bars in one wild night, don’t miss the Stockholm Pub Crawl.
- Why: Europe's most upscale nightlife scene!
- When: Mostly summer (June, July, August)
- Last Call: Bars close at 3am, clubs close at 5am
- Best Stockholm Cocktails: A Bar Called Gemma
- Best Stockholm Bar: Stockholm Pub Crawl (Friday night)
- Best Stockholm Nightclub: Trädgården (Saturday night)
- Best Stockholm Late Eats: Tunnbrodrullar at Medborgarplatsen
- Best Stockholm Attractions: AVICII Experience & ABBA Museum
- Best Stockholm Hotels: From $30 USD – Grab Today’s Deals!
- Book Now: Stockholm Pub Crawl just $35 USD (10% OFF)
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Stockholm’s nightlife is sleek, stylish, and surprisingly wild. The best districts to explore after dark are Södermalm, Norrmalm, Stureplan (Östermalm), and Gamla Stan—each offering a totally different vibe. This ultimate nightlife guide dives into rooftop lounges, speakeasies, karaoke bars, arcade hangouts, local pubs, waterfront patios, massive nightclubs, and even Viking-themed dinners. Whether you’re traveling solo or with friends, Stockholm is a city that knows how to party—especially in summer when the sun barely sets.
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Best Places for Nightlife in Stockholm
1. SUS
SUS, an abbreviation of Stockholm Under Stjärnorna, is one of the best summer rooftop parties in Stockholm with movie nights, foosball tables, popcorn and a fun vibe. Beers start at $8 USD!
2. Takpark by Urban Deli
Another popular summer rooftop where you can grab eats, cocktails and mingle with the Swedish locals. Beers start at $8 USD!
3. Stockholm Pub Crawl
If you are a newcomer to Stockholm you must join the pub crawl to make sure you end up at the best bars and nightclubs in town. Just $35 USD! Including shots and free entrance to all venues. Click this link for a 10% discount!
4. Marie Laveau
A popular pub on the Stockholm Pub Crawl in Södermalm and is best known for its back room karaoke nights and afforable beers, just $6 USD, cocktails $12 USD.
5. Patricia
Multi-level party boat anchored in Södermalm featuring several bars spread across various decks. Expect a young high-energy crowd, a karaoke stage, included on the Stockholm Pub Crawl and open until 5am on weekends!
6. HEY STHLM
One of the best arcade bars in Europe! A massive venue with billards and the latest arcade machines straight from Japan. Including DDR, Taiko Master, Bishi Bashi, Sega MaiMai but above all Initial D - The Arcade. Entrance is free, beers $7 USD! Yes, you can drink and play!
Södermalm is Stockholm’s creative and laid-back nightlife hub. Start your evening at N3rds Bar, a gamer’s paradise with retro consoles, Nintendo 64 tournaments, and craft beers starting at $7 USD. Just a short walk away, Shotluckan serves flaming shots with kung fu moves, fire tricks, and gas masks in the most ridiculous bar show you’ll find in Sweden. For a true Swedish party boat experience, head to Patricia, a docked multi-level ship that turns into a karaoke-fueled dance fest until 5am. And don’t miss Trädgården—Stockholm’s legendary summer-only club under the Skanstull Bridge. With ping pong tables, Star Fox on the projector, multiple outdoor zones, and its indoor counterpart Under Bron, it’s hands-down one of the best nightlife spots in Europe.
7. N3rds Bar
Located in Södermalm, this is one of the most fun cozy video game bars in Sweden. Play N64 games and sip on quality whiskey sours starting at $13 USD. Beers starting around $7 USD. A perfect place to make new local friends.
8. Shotluckan
Sweden's most ridiculous shot bar circus. Expect a wild local crowd eager to sip on cocktails prepared right in front of them. Chemicals, fire and gas masks! This place is always a fun show. Try the Kung Fu shots or Fire shots. Just $10 USD each.
9. Snaps
The most popular nightclub among the Stockholm youth in Södermalm. This venue includes a fun outdoor patio space and a many indoor floors with different sounds and industrial dance floor in the basement. Entrance is free, open until 3am on weekends. Beers start at $7 USD.
10. Trädgården
My favorite party venue in Stockholm with a more mature crowd. It is the largest open air nightlife experience in Sweden underneath the Skanstull bridge. Entrance is 250 SEK, $25 USD but worth every penny on weekends. Beers $8 USD, cocktails $16 USD.
11. Under Bron
Located within Trädgården, this is the indoor portion of the venue which is also open during the winter months. Under Bron has so many different rooms blasting hiphop, techno, and pop. Truly one of the most fun experiences in Stockholm.
12. Omnipollos Hatt
A laid back craft beer pub featuring a pizza bar. Sip on fresh brewskis and munch on mouth-watering freshly made pizzas. Beers just $5 USD, pizzas starting at $12 USD.
Swedish girls at F12 Terrassen in Stockholm
In Norrmalm, the vibe is trendy and central. Start your night at SUS (Stockholm Under Stjärnorna), a rooftop terrace with foosball, swings, and Sunday movie nights under the stars. Nearby, Takpark by Urban Deli is a sprawling rooftop bar with sweeping city views and solid cocktails. For arcade lovers, HEY STHLM near Odenplan is a must-visit. Expect Initial D machines, Taiko drumming, and a nostalgic wave of 2000s Tokyo arcade vibes—all for around $10 USD in tokens. Finally, the Stockholm Pub Crawl kicks off here most nights, guiding partygoers through Norrmalm and over into Södermalm for one wild night out. In Norrmalm
13. Himlen
An excellent date spot with groovy lounge beats located on the 26th floor offering spectacular views of Stockholm. Open until 3am on weekends. Beers start at 79 SEK, $8 USD.
14. Café Klotet
Another fun rooftop cocktail bar offering panoramic views of Stockholm's harbor. My friends and I had an absolute blast here sipping on their Rob Roy cocktails.
15. Sjätte Tunnan
Located in Gamla Stan, the historic cultural center. A medieval-themed restaurant and bar in a 15th-century cellar vault. Try their traditional charcuterie board and local beers, starting at $9 USD. Open until 3am on weekends.
16. Aifur
Most famous restauarant in Gamla Stan. A distinctive Viking-themed restaurant founded by Martin Erikson aka E-type. Indulge here on cultural traditions of the Viking Age including costumes and live music. Try their Mead drinks. Do make reservations!
17. Pharmarium
The best cocktail bar in Gamla Stan with a laid back outdoor patio which is fantastic during summer time. Try one of their unique and fancy cocktails. This place does not disappoint!
18. A Bar Called Gemma
Near Stureplan you'll find this gem of a cocktail bar. Order their Renegade of Funk served in a smoking monkey head which includes mango dark rum, ginger and spices, 180 SEK or $19 USD. A bit pricey but absolutely delicious!
Stureplan is the city’s upscale VIP district, where Stockholm’s fashion crowd comes to play. Sturecompagniet is the crown jewel of nightclubs here—multi-room, dress code enforced, and packed with a stylish crowd. Downstairs, Hell’s Kitchen bumps heavy beats till 5am, while Spy Bar and Soap Bar keep the after-party going with strict door policies. For rooftop views and high-end cocktails, Innergården at Sturehof and Dramatenterrassen are perfect evening spots. Want something colder? ICEBAR Stockholm offers cocktails in glasses made of ice, inside a frozen chamber kept at -5°C. It’s touristy, but undeniably cool—pun intended.
19. Dramatenterrassen
Near Stureplan you'll find many fancy bars and nightclubs. This rooftop patio is located atop the Royal Dramatic Theatre with often an upscale crowd and great views of the Stockholm waterfront.
20. ICEBAR
Sip on the coldest cocktails in Sweden at the ICEBAR. Built with 40 tons of crystal-clear ice. You'll be put in a special insulated jacket before you walk inside. Entrance is 280 SEK, roughly $30 USD and includes a frozen cocktail.
21. The International Bar
One of the most popular and largest youth bars in Stockholm known for its afforable beers starting at just 49 SEK, $5 USD. Cocktails starting at $10 USD. Mostly popular after mid-August when people return back to the city.
22. Stureplan 1
Most noticeable outdoor bar in Stockholm located on the inner section of Stureplan with a mature upscale crowd. Due to capacity limits come here before 11pm on weekends. Entrance is free but drinks are pricey. Beers start at $9 USD, cocktails $15 USD.
23. Innergården
Located inside the Sturehof restaurant next door to Stureplan 1 and is one of the most fun mature bars in Stockholm. It is quite hidden within the fish restaurant so not obvious at all. Beers $10 USD, cocktails $19 USD, and expect a 30+ crowd.
24. Sturecompagniet
Considered the most popular nightclub complex in Stureplan with multiple rooms and a well-dressed crowd. Dress code is very strict and open until 3am on weekends.
Aifur Viking bar in Gamla Stan, Stockholm
Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s historic old town, is full of medieval charm and taverns with character. Sjätte Tunnan is a candlelit Viking-style bar in a 15th-century cellar, serving mead and charcuterie boards until 3am. A few cobblestones away, Aifur dials it up with full Viking costumes, live folk music, and a festive medieval feast—book ahead, it’s always packed. Cap off your Gamla Stan night at Pharmarium, a high-end cocktail bar located in a former pharmacy, serving some of the city’s most creative drinks.
25. Hell's Kitchen
Located in the basement of Sturecompagniet, just like the new Atrium venue and is known for its heavier beats and hip-hop music. However, this portion of Sturecompagniet is open until 5am on weekends so expect long waiting lines.
26. Café Opera
One of Stockholm's most iconic nightlife venues with beautiful decor and an upscale mature crowd. You can play blackjack here and sip on cocktails until 3am on weekends. Entrance is free!
27. Berns
Just steps away from Café Opera, Berns is a true local classic. Housed in a 19th century hotel decked out with massive chandeliers and multiple rooms with often live music acts. However, super busy on weekends so make a reservation prior.
28. Spy Bar
Often considered the final stop in Stureplan after visiting Innergården or Stureplan 1 since this venue is open until 5am. However, getting inside after 3am is almost impossible without a reservation, so make one prior the night you go out.
29. F12 Terrassen
Great open-air terrace party during the summer in Stockholm often playing techno, house and hip-hop. The average age here is 25+ and the entrance is free.
30. Soap Bar
One of the longest running nightclubs in Stureplan and a go-to spot for any party lover. Open daily until 3am but make sure to dress to impress and definitely do not show up drunk. I highly recommend making a reservation through their instagram as well since trying to enter after 1am is almost impossible on weekends.
Rooftop lovers and cocktail fans will feel right at home in Stockholm. For a romantic night, check out Himlen, perched on the 26th floor overlooking Södermalm. The vibe is intimate, the drinks are strong, and the house music plays late into the night. Another solid pick is Café Klotet, where Rob Roy cocktails meet panoramic skyline views. If you're around the waterfront, Strandbryggan is the place for a summer drink with stunning golden-hour vibes.
ICEBAR with Team Sweden in Stockholm
Stockholm also throws its fair share of epic festivals. Stockholm Kulturfestivalen in August turns the city into one big stage, with silent discos, street performances, and concerts by Swedish pop stars. Nytorgsfesten is a more local street fest in Södermalm filled with music, food, and all-day parties. If you’re lucky enough to visit during these events, you’ll get a glimpse of Stockholm’s community spirit in full swing.
When hunger strikes, Stockholm has plenty of late-night food options. The Swedish classic tunnbrödsrulle—a mashed potato hot dog wrap with shrimp salad—is a must-try after a night out, best found at Medborgarplatsen. Alternatively, you can join the line at McDonald’s, which somehow always has a crowd post-club. For daytime recovery, Stockholm offers great brunches, and if you're on a budget, Lidl or food courts like Urban Deli have your back.
Stockholm Kulturfestivalen in August
Getting around Stockholm is effortless. The metro runs 24/7 on weekends and is known for being clean, safe, and punctual. Electric scooters via Bolt or Ridemovi are ideal in summer—giving you scenic nighttime rides between neighborhoods. Most of the key nightlife areas are within 10–20 minutes of each other, so bar hopping is smooth and scenic. Other notable experience you should consider visiting while in Stockholm: AVICII Experience and the ABBA Museum. These venues are great tributes to these notable music icons.
In conclusion, Stockholm is best visited in the summer when the rooftops are open and the sun barely sets. It’s a city that blends stylish cocktails with unpretentious party energy (aside from Stureplan), karaoke with techno, and medieval dinners with modern rooftops. Drinks can be pricey, but the vibes, the people, and the views more than make up for it. Whether you're hitting a shot bar in Södermalm, clubbing in Stureplan, or dancing under the bridge at Trädgården, Stockholm’s nightlife is unforgettable.
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