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We've compiled the best of the best in Norrmalm, Vasastan, and Kungsholmen - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This popular meeting place at the waterfront end of Kungsträdgården has fantastic 19th-century decor, including painted ceilings and elaborate chandeliers. Along with dining and drinking, the draws include a party atmosphere and major dancing after midnight. On Friday, the party starts right after office hours, at 5 pm, for an "afterwork" event each week. Guest list spots can be requested via the website.
A concert venue, nightclub, and restaurant, Fasching is the best and most popular place for jazz and world music in town. International and local bands play here year-round.
This classic club, one of Stockholm's hottest night spots from the 1930s through the 1960s, still holds major performances throughout the year by Swedish and international artists.
Located on Sveavägen's main drag, Pub Anchor is the city's downtown hard-rock and heavy metal bar.
The basement bar of the popular Tranan and Grus Grus restaurants at Odenplan is a fun place to party in semidarkness and enjoy a local small-brewery beer, a glass of wine, or cocktail, while gazing at the wall murals that decorate the space.
