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Stockholm’s bar scene has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with a new generation of bartenders taking Swedish ingredients, local flavours and craftsmanship seriously. Here you’ll find everything from world-class bars that regularly appear on the World’s 50 Best Bars list to cosy neighbourhood pubs where regulars know each other by name. Whether you’re after an impressive cocktail, a glass of natural wine, a craft beer or simply a place to hang out on a long Friday night, there’s a bar in Stockholm made just for you. We’ve scouted out the best the city has to offer – from Södermalm and Östermalm to Vasastan and the city centre – and gathered them here. Cheers!

In the Swedish capital, you’ll find homegrown fashion brands with international status, world-class interior design, antiquarian bookshops for curious readers, florists that are artworks in themselves and shoe stores that have become pilgrimage sites for sneaker nerds from around the world. Stockholm’s shopping scene ranges from classic and timeless to young and forward-thinking – and the best part is that most of it is within cycling distance. While there are of course great finds to be made in most neighbourhoods, most of our tips are located either in Östermalm and Norrmalm/City or around Mariatorget and Zinkensdamm on Södermalm. Here are our top tips.