Upscale in Stockholm: 31 editor picks

31 upscale places in Stockholm, editor-picked. occasion restaurants in Stockholm: destination kitchens for celebrations and visits. All Stockholm food.

Folii ★ 4.8

sofo · Erstagatan 21, 116 36 Stockholm

Folii on Erstagatan in Stockholm's SoFo runs the sommelier-led wine bar from Jonas Sandberg and Beatrice Becher; DN Gulddraken Best Bar, White Guide Best.

Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The counter seats walk-in; the back tables book a week ahead.

Tjoget ★ 4.7

hornstull · Hornsbruksgatan 24, 117 34 Stockholm

Tjoget on Hornsbruksgatan in Stockholm's Hornstull is the World's 50 Best Bars regular; a metallic-bar room with North African and Middle Eastern influences.

Tip: Three-room marketplace with Linje Tio (dining), Bisou Bisou (champagne) and the cocktail bar; arrive 18:00 to claim a counter seat.

Lilla Ego ★ 4.6

vasastan · Västmannagatan 69, 113 26 Stockholm

Lilla Ego on Västmannagatan in Stockholm's Vasastan is the Michelin Bib Gourmand neighbourhood room run by three Chef of the Year winners; Daniel Räms still.

Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Walk-in seats at 17:00 are how locals get in; reservations book three weeks ahead.

Tyge och Sessil ★ 4.6

ostermalm · Brahegatan 4, 114 37 Stockholm

Tyge och Sessil on Brahegatan in Stockholm's Östermalm is Niklas Ekstedt's natural wine bar; an ever-changing list of small-producer pours and a counter.

Tip: Walk-in counter; the back room books a week ahead. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Pharmarium ★ 4.5

gamla-stan · Stortorget 7, 111 29 Stockholm

Pharmarium on Stortorget in Stockholm's Gamla Stan occupies the city's first public pharmacy from the 17th century; alchemy-themed cocktails served.

Tip: Best for the apothecary-themed program; the seated counter is the spot for the bartender-led flight.

Sturehof ★ 4.4

ostermalm · Stureplan 2, 114 35 Stockholm

Sturehof at Stureplan in Stockholm's Östermalm is the 1897 brasserie locals run on; oysters, Toast Skagen, herring boards and a 365-day kitchen until 02:00.

Tip: The bar counter is walk-in until late. The Vita Bar room is the quieter sit-down table.

Babette ★ 4.4

vasastan · Roslagsgatan 6, 113 55 Stockholm

Babette on Roslagsgatan in Stockholm's Vasastan is the wine-bar pioneer that put Italian-leaning pizza and natural pours on the city map ten years ago.

Tip: Walk-in only, dinner from 17:00. The counter clears first; the back tables turn after 21:00.

Rolfs Kök ★ 4.4

norrmalm · Tegnérgatan 41, 111 61 Stockholm

Rolfs Kök on Tegnérgatan in Stockholm's Norrmalm has run a designer bistro since 1990 from chef Klas Lindberg; the long bar, beef rydberg and a hand-picked.

Tip: The walk-in bar counter takes the lunch and post-work crowd; book the table for after 20:00.

Bord ★ 4.4

vasastan · Roslagsgatan 43, 113 54 Stockholm

Bord on Roslagsgatan in Stockholm's Vasastan runs Joel Aronsson's bistro in the former Agrikultur premises, small open kitchen, daily-changing menu.

Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The counter seats book day-of online; back tables go three weeks ahead.

Krog Agrikultur ★ 4.4

Slussen · Franska Bukten 10, 116 30 Stockholm

Krog Agrikultur sits under Guldbron at Slussen, the reborn restaurant chef Filip Fasten runs after the original Agrikultur closed. Priced at $$$.

Lisa Elmqvist ★ 4.4

ostermalm · Östermalmstorg 31, 114 39 Stockholm

Lisa Elmqvist at Östermalms Saluhall in Stockholm has run a fishmonger and counter restaurant since 1926; oysters, Toast Skagen and the saluhall shellfish.

Tip: Lunch is the better sit. Closed Sunday; closes at 18:00 Saturday.

Akkurat ★ 4.4

sodermalm · Hornsgatan 18, 118 20 Stockholm

Akkurat on Hornsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm runs the city's reference beer bar; 30 taps of Belgian, Swedish and American craft, plus a whisky list.

Tip: The Belgian lambic rotation is the standout. Open until 02:00 on weekends.

Tweed Bar ★ 4.4

gamla-stan · Lilla Nygatan 5, 111 28 Stockholm

Tweed Bar on Lilla Nygatan in Stockholm's Gamla Stan is the wood-panelled cocktail room inside Victory Hotel; Chesterfield armchairs, a 15,000-bottle wine.

Tip: Tue-Sat 17:00-01:00, closed Sunday and Monday. Reservation strongly advised; the room is small and they cap by seats.

Tjoget ★ 4.4

hornstull · Hornsbruksgatan 24, 117 34 Stockholm

Tjoget on Hornsbruksgatan in Sodermalm is the cafe, restaurant and wine bar named on the World's 50 Best Bars list multiple years. Located in Hornstull.

Den Gyldene Freden ★ 4.3

gamla-stan · Österlånggatan 51, 111 31 Stockholm

Den Gyldene Freden on Österlånggatan in Stockholm's Gamla Stan opened in 1722 and remains the oldest restaurant in continuous operation under the same name.

Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The vaulted cellar is the heritage room; the upstairs table runs quieter.

Fotografiska Restaurant ★ 4.3

sodermalm · Stadsgårdshamnen 22, 116 45 Stockholm

Fotografiska Restaurant on Stadsgårdshamnen in Stockholm sits above the photography museum, serving a plant-led tasting and a daily sustainability-driven.

Tip: Open seven days, late on Friday and Saturday. The window tables look across the harbour to Skeppsholmen.

La Republica ★ 4.3

Sodermalm · Skanegatan 80, 116 37 Stockholm

La Republica on Skanegatan in SoFo cooks a fusion of Mexico, Peru and Japan in a small dining room near Nytorget. Kitchen leans mexico, peru and japan fusion.

Corner Club ★ 4.3

gamla-stan · Lilla Nygatan 16, 111 28 Stockholm

Corner Club on Lilla Nygatan in Stockholm's Gamla Stan is the Frantzén Group cocktail room behind the Lilla Nygatan facade, classic-leaning drinks.

Tip: Walk-in friendly. The counter is the bartender-led seat; book ahead on weekends.

Bar Hommage ★ 4.3

norrmalm · Arsenalsgatan 6, 111 47 Stockholm

Bar Hommage on Arsenalsgatan in Stockholm's Norrmalm is the Bank Hotel cocktail room; an Art Nouveau vault with classics-driven martinis and a quiet.

Tip: Walk-in friendly during the week. The booth tables book a few days ahead on weekends.

TAK ★ 4.2

norrmalm · Brunkebergstorg 2-4, 111 51 Stockholm

TAK on Brunkebergstorg in Stockholm's Norrmalm runs a Japanese-Swedish kitchen across two rooftop floors; sushi counter, robata grill and a Stureplan-style.

Tip: Two service tiers: the sushi counter books online; the main dining room runs to 23:00 on weekends.

Broms ★ 4.2

ostermalm · Karlavägen 76, 114 59 Stockholm

Broms on Karlavägen in Stockholm's Östermalm is a tight bistro that the locals walk to; brown-butter fish, steak frites and a wine list that leans French.

Tip: Closed Sunday. The bar counter is the better solo sit; book the back room for a table.

Stampen ★ 4.2

gamla-stan · Stora Nygatan 5, 111 27 Stockholm

Stampen on Stora Nygatan in Stockholm's Gamla Stan has run a jazz and blues club in a 17th-century vault since 1968, live music Wednesday through Saturday.

Tip: No cover Wednesday through Friday before 21:00. Saturdays a small entry. Music starts 20:30.

Savant Bar ★ 4.2

Vasastan · Tegnergatan 4, 113 58 Stockholm

Savant Bar on Tegnergatan is the Vasastan room curating natural wines from sustainable and organic growers. At Tegnergatan 4. Booking recommended.

Prinsen ★ 4.1

norrmalm · Mäster Samuelsgatan 4, 111 44 Stockholm

Prinsen on Mäster Samuelsgatan in Stockholm's Norrmalm has cooked classic Swedish brasserie food since 1897; a long bar, wood-panelled rooms.

Tip: Open seven days, late kitchen until 23:00. The bar counter is walk-in even on Saturday.

Vassa Eggen ★ 4.1

ostermalm · Birger Jarlsgatan 29, 111 45 Stockholm

Vassa Eggen on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm's Östermalm has run a long-bar brasserie since 1998; classic Swedish-French brasserie food and a daily.

Tip: The bar runs late; kitchen until 23:00. Walk-in friendly at the long counter.

Marie Laveau ★ 4.1

sodermalm · Hornsgatan 66, 118 21 Stockholm

Marie Laveau on Hornsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm runs a New Orleans-themed bar and basement club; mezcal cocktails, tacos and a soul-and-funk DJ programme.

Tip: Bar runs upstairs to 01:00; basement club opens 23:00 Thursday to Saturday.

Tysta Mari ★ 4.0

ostermalm · Östermalmstorg 31, 114 39 Stockholm

Tysta Mari at Östermalms Saluhall in Stockholm runs a brasserie counter inside the 1888 market hall, drawing on the day's fish and meat from the surrounding.

Tip: Lunch is the busy sitting. The bar counter is walk-in even on Saturday.

Kvarnen ★ 4.0

sodermalm · Tjärhovsgatan 4, 116 21 Stockholm

Kvarnen on Tjärhovsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm has poured beer since 1908; a 200-cover beer hall with the late-night Södermalm crowd and Hammarby.

Tip: Bar until 03:00 on weekends. The front beer hall fills with Hammarby fans; the back room is calmer.

Side Track ★ 4.0

sodermalm · Wollmar Yxkullsgatan 7, 118 50 Stockholm

Side Track on Wollmar Yxkullsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm is the longest-running gay bar in the city; mixed pop and house, leather-and-bear nights.

Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open from 18:00 Wednesday to Sunday; the bear-and-leather nights are the busiest sittings.

Soldaten Švejk ★ 4.0

sodermalm · Östgötagatan 35, 116 25 Stockholm

Soldaten Švejk on Östgötagatan in Stockholm's Södermalm is the Czech-themed beer hall pulling Pilsner Urquell from the tank; goulash, schnitzel and a long.

Tip: Open seven days, kitchen until 22:00. The tank-fresh Pilsner Urquell is the buy.

Babette ★ 4.0