TAK Rooftop ★ 4.4
$$$norrmalmMon-Sun 17:00-01:00
TAK Rooftop on Brunkebergstorg in Stockholm's Norrmalm runs the city's most-cited rooftop bar; cocktail counter on the top floor of the Sven Harrys building, with Stureplan-style DJ nights.
Tip: Walk-in friendly. The greenhouse area (Unna) is the indoor sit for cold months.
Hotel Skeppsholmen Roof Terrace ★ 4.3
$$$norrmalmDaily 16:00-23:00, summer only
Hotel Skeppsholmen on Gröna gången in Stockholm runs a roof terrace overlooking the harbour; cocktail counter with the Strömkajen ferry view and a summer-only opening.
Tip: Open May through September only. Sunset is 21:30 in June; arrive at 19:00 for the best light.
Mosebacke Terrass ★ 4.3
$$sodermalmDaily May-September, 16:00-01:00
Mosebacke Terrass on Mosebacke torg in Stockholm's Södermalm is the city's classic summer rooftop terrace; beer-and-cocktail bar overlooking the Old Town from the top of Söder.
Tip: Summer only. The view across the Old Town and the Royal Palace is the postcard.
Pharmarium ★ 4.5
$$$gamla-stanWed-Sat 18:00-01:00
Pharmarium on Stortorget in Stockholm's Gamla Stan operates the city's first public pharmacy from the 17th century; alchemy-themed cocktails in beakers and bitters and a hushed apothecary room.
Tip: Book the counter for the bartender flight; the back tables fill quietly with regulars.
Corner Club ★ 4.3
$$$gamla-stanTue-Sat 17:00-01:00
Corner Club on Lilla Nygatan in Stockholm's Gamla Stan runs a tucked-away Frantzén Group cocktail room; whisky-leaning list, tight handwritten cocktail menu and a small bartender-led counter behind the Lilla Nygatan facade.
Tip: Walk-in friendly; the back tables book ahead. Counter seats fill from 19:00 on weekends.
Side Track ★ 4.0
$$sodermalmWed-Sun 18:00-01:00
Side Track on Wollmar Yxkullsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm is the longest-running gay bar in the city; pop-and-house mix, leather-and-bear nights and a Mariatorget walk-in counter.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. The bear-and-leather nights are the busiest sittings.