As well as ice hockey and shuffleboard, Swedes love a game of boule, which will get your muscles moving on a mild, long Stockholm summer’s night. Most of Boulebar’s locations in the Swedish capital come with a waterside view, opening up just as spring lumbers into summer. Boulebar Rålambshov, tucked in the park of the same name, looks out from Kungsholmen island onto Lake Mälaren. The staff serve excellent French food while you wait for an available pitch.
So let’s get one thing out of the way first: drinking in Stockholm ain’t cheap. The drinks here are mighty delicious and seriously well crafted, but don’t be expecting a night pinching pennies. But trust us, you’re going to feel okay about paying a little more for these surroundings.
In the Swedish capital, you get what you pay for. Beautiful scenery, elegant bars, cobbled streets and waterfront terraces. Oh, and good company. The Swedes know how to have a good time. From outdoor beer gardens to quirky small plates and cocktails, here are the best bars in Stockholm right now.
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This guide was updated by Maddy Savage, a writer based in Stockholm. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.