Nightclubs in Stockholm

Great club vibes at high altitudes where you can experience the magic of the city from above. If that sounds like your thing, you’ll love Freyja + Söder, a major investment from Stureplansgruppen. The owners have put a lot of effort into creating an extraordinary experience on Hornsgatan, and you’ll notice it as soon as you enter the doors.

The best party takes place on the rooftop terrace Söder, an outdoor seating with room for 400 guests and everything you could wish for – two awesome bars, a hot dog stand, and a magnificent view of Djurgården, Old Town, Riddarfjärden, and Södermalm. Watch the sunset while enjoying the good things in life. The extensive drinks menu includes wine, beer, cider, non-alcoholic drinks, and tasty cocktails with fun names that flirt with both Södermalm and pop culture. Who doesn’t want a Sommarkort, Bulleribång or Bålgeting?

But Freyja isn’t all dancing, bar hopping, and fun happenings. There’s also an excellent restaurant – the perfect start to a night out. Take a seat in the stylish and lively dining room, where they serve modern and uncomplicated food of the highest quality. When you and your party are full, move on to the terrace and continue the party.

Golden Hits is legendary among nightclubs in Stockholm and a favorite among those who want to dance to the hits of the past and present. Here, the disco balls are spinning, everyone is welcome, and the vibe is great. The party has been going on since 1992, and in this entertainment venue, you can not only have fun at the nightclub but also experience shows, eat and drink well at the restaurant with singing waitpeople (book a table in advance), and sing karaoke in the lovely karaoke bar. 100% entertainment, in other words.

Golden Hits mainly attracts a slightly older audience, and the venue has three lovely dance floors with different themes. On the main floor, you’ll find the schlager floor, where songs from the Melodifestivalen and Eurovision are mixed with Swedish pop hits. The middle floor’s nostalgia floor offers sing-a-long songs and your favorite tunes from the past. And if you prefer newer house and urban music, head to the Biz club floor on the top floor. If you get thirsty, there are five bars to choose from.

In short – if you’re looking for a night out where anything can happen and the music you mime to in front of the mirror and sing to in the shower, Golden Hits is the place for you. It’s unpretentious, messy, and a lot of fun.

From the beginning of May to the beginning of September, you’ll find Stockholm’s hottest outdoor club Trädgården under the bridge Skanstullsbron. In a place that was once abandoned, a unique club experience has been created, attracting party people from all over the city. And the word of the club’s greatness has spread far beyond Sweden’s borders.

At Trädgården, you can dance to good music, chat with fun people, drink beer from plastic cups, eat pizza, and watch live concerts from both famous and lesser-known artists. Or why not challenge your friends to table tennis or boules? This is as close to a festival feeling as you’ll get on an ordinary Saturday in Stockholm.

During the rest of the year – when the outdoor club is closed – you can visit the indoor venue Under Bron instead. Located in one of the buildings under Skanstullsbron, this Södermalm nightclub’s raw interior gives it an almost underground club feeling that stands out on the city’s club scene. Both well-known and yet-to-be-established DJs bring the dance floor to life, and the space is filled with art in various forms. Since the club is open until 5 am, you can party until the morning.

Fasching is a cherished place for jazz, soul, blues, disco, and hip-hop lovers. This iconic concert venue, club, restaurant, and bar has been around since 1977. Since then, it has become Scandinavia’s largest organizer of jazz concerts (250-300 shows annually), and the club is well known both in Sweden and abroad. Here you can enjoy live music from big stars to unknown talents, both Swedish and international, almost every night.

In addition to concerts, there are popular club nights on weekends. Over the years, many legendary clubs have been housed at Fasching, with the long-running Club Soul at the forefront. Every Saturday since 1993, the club has delivered Stockholm’s most swinging dance floor with the best soul music from the 60s and 70s, and it is packed every time. On Fridays, Club Afterglow rules the house, and it’s the obvious choice for all R’n’B lovers. The club offers a vibrant R’nB mix with songs from the 80s to the present.

Snaps is a popular nightclub in Södermalm with a prime location on Medborgarplatsen. The queue is often long, and with the generous opening hours, you can party here on both weekdays and weekends. The club is housed in a beautiful building with a long history. The house was built in 1679, and over the years, a lot has happened within these walls, but today it’s a restaurant and bar with a club. The venue has two party-filled floors, and the lower floor reminds you of a castle cellar with fancy crystal chandeliers in the ceiling.

During the summer months, Snaps nightclub takes it up a notch. That’s when the large, fabulous outdoor terrace is open. Perfect for sipping a tasty cocktail, chatting with friends, or just getting some fresh air. If you and your party want to start the evening with a good dinner that turns into a full evening at the club, book a table at the restaurant. The seasonal menu offers Swedish food with southern European influences, including snacks, burgers, pizza, and salads.

Café Opera, known by many as “The Café,” is one of Stockholm’s longest-running and most famous nightclubs and has been part of the city’s nightlife since 1980. It has a golden location in the magnificent Royal Opera House from 1895, and behind the red velvet ropes awaits a nightclub experience in one of the city’s most beautiful environments where much of the original interior remains. For example, the venue boasts several magnificent ceiling paintings.

At Café Opera, you can always count on a solid party vibe. There’s champagne, cocktails, happenings, guests arriving in limousines, and music guaranteed to put you in a good mood. Among other things. The crowd is a great mix of Stockholmers and tourists who dance, party and socialize under the spinning disco balls. And if you’re interested in celebrity spotting, chances are you’ll see a famous person or two in the crowd. Get dressed for success in your best party clothes and head for the Opera House.

The Slakthuset area – Stockholm’s “meatpacking district” – is located near the Globe, Tele2 Arena, and Gullmarsplan and is one of Stockholm’s most exciting areas right now. Here, an old industrial area is being transformed into an urban neighborhood – in other words, a perfect place for a nightclub with a raw industrial environment. And for several years, the club Slakthuset has been located here, housed in an old slaughterhouse.

Slakthuset has been a success since the beginning, and with its New York and Berlin atmosphere, it attracts party people from all over Stockholm. The nightclub can take 950 people and is divided into two large rooms with multiple dance floors, so you can easily change the environment and music when you feel like it. Mostly foreign DJs play the best electronic music and keep the dance floor moving.

In addition to Slakthuset, this new cultural district also offers the concert venues Hus 7 and Slakthuskyrkan, the patio Kvarteret, and not least, the 600 square meter roof terrace with wooden deck, a great favorite during sunny summer evenings. In other words, taking the subway from the city is well worth it.

In the middle of Stockholm city, just a stone’s throw from the Central Station is The Laughing Duck. It’s known as the bar that never sleeps and certainly lives up to that nickname. Every day of the year – weekdays and weekends – it’s busy from lunchtime until 3 am. The atmosphere is relaxed, and everyone feels welcome – perfect for friends or colleagues looking for a fun night out. Good DJs with plenty of surprises in the record bins keep the mood high, and don’t be surprised if there’s a spontaneous dance in the bar.

The Laughing Duck is not only a nighttime pub but also a restaurant and sports bar with eight big screens showing all the important sporting events. The menu includes appetizers such as toast Skagen, buffalo wings, and nachos or hot dishes such as homemade meatballs, grilled salmon, fish’n’chips, pasta, burgers, and barbecues. If you get thirsty, the bar has a good selection of beers, cocktails, and other drinks. So, whether you want to have an after-work on the way home from work, a pre-party on a Saturday, or a whole evening out, you and your party are guaranteed to have fun at The Laughing Duck.

In the middle of the city, at Berzelii Park, is Berns. It’s a unique entertainment venue in a well-preserved 18th-century Art Nouveau style that offers a hotel, restaurant, bars, events, concerts, and one of Stockholm’s best nightclubs. The spacious club room is basically one big dance floor with unbeatable acoustics where you can dance the night away under giant crystal chandeliers. Make a night of it, starting with an after work in one of the bars before continuing the party on the modern dance floors.

Berns’ nightclub is particularly popular with the city’s music fans. It often hosts live concerts, and many famous international DJs come here to spin records. Some clubs that attract large audiences are the London-inspired house club Le and the techno club Neu, which delivers excellent techno from the best sound system in the Nordic region. And make sure to check out Berns Terrassen, a terrace where you can enjoy beautiful views while sipping a delicious cocktail.

Debaser is a long-time member of Stockholm’s nightlife and started at Slussen in 2002. After many moves, they found a home at Hornstull in 2013, where their club and concert concept remains as popular year after year. Here, almost every night, music lovers and everyone else can enjoy gigs with both established artists and up-and-coming talents in most genres or skilled DJs playing quality music.

In addition to the nightclub, Debaser also has the American bar Bar Brooklyn, the Italian restaurant Capricci, and Pontonen, a sunny outdoor terrace on the water with a small live stage. In other words, everything you need for a full evening in Södermalm. Keep an eye on the program on the website to make sure you don’t miss anything. You can also buy tickets there.

Kellys Bar is a classic rock bar and a popular hangout for party people of all ages. This pub-restaurant attracts many regulars and has a good location in Södermalm, near the lively Medborgarplatsen. You can bring the gang here and stay until 3 am every day of the week. Start the evening with an after-work or dinner and then go all in until closing time. With great food and drink prices and a relaxed vibe, it’s hard not to enjoy yourself.

The spacious venue has plenty of room for party and is decorated in red with rustic wooden tables and cave-inspired decorations that add to the rock bar feeling. Take a seat at one of the tables, hang out at the bar, try your luck at the casino tables, or spontaneously dance wherever you are – Kelly’s Bar guarantees a great night out. In the summer, they also open their outdoor terrace where you can relax with a cold beer and do some people-watching.

Since 2014, The Secret Garden has been a popular nightclub in Old Town (Gamla stan). Everyone is welcome at this genuine and open-minded venue, which has been named one of Stockholm’s best gay clubs. The rustic environment offers a colorful, relaxed, and cheerful atmosphere where the friendly staff ensures everyone feels comfortable. The name The Secret Garden refers to the hidden and cozy courtyard with a picturesque Old Town feel. Perfect for taking a break from the hectic city life.

The place is open from 11 am to 3 am and also offers a restaurant and bar. In other words, you and your party can start and end your day here. Have a lovely dinner in the courtyard or enjoy a glass of wine on the outdoor terrace and watch the crowds or the water view before putting on your dancing shoes and letting loose until the late hours.

The Soap Bar, next to Dramaten, is a popular nightclub in Östermalm that has attracted a broad audience of party-hungry Stockholmers and tourists since 1997. It’s open until 3 am Tuesday to Sunday and is a given meeting place for those looking for a festive atmosphere, good drinks, and dance-friendly music.

In short, it’s party time every night. During the warmer months, there’s also a pleasant and well-stocked outdoor terrace with an outdoor bar.

Do you like playing classic games like Street Fighter or Duck Hunt? Perhaps dancing to 8-bit music from Commodore 64 or old video games? Then you’ll love Syntax Error, a nightclub in Stockholm that occurs once a month in the H62 banquet hall at Mariatorget. It hosts chip music parties where you can dance the night away to chip music (music inspired by the sound chips of the Commodore 64, Atari, Nintendo Entertainment System, and Game Boy, among others), beat your friends at old retro video games, or just about anything else you fancy.

Syntax Error is the club for those who don’t like the “common” clubs, and everyone is welcome. The atmosphere is warm and genuine – a true geek extravaganza – where you can be yourself. Dress up in your latest cosplay outfit, build spectacular Jenga towers, or start a discussion about your favorite Star Wars character. You’re sure to have a fantastic evening.

Stureplan is perhaps the hottest area of Stockholm’s nightlife, and one of the biggest nightclub classics in this entertainment district is the mythical Spy Bar. The club, housed in an iconic building in a prime location, is definitely one of the Swedish capital’s most famous, so expect long lines and a hard-to-reach guest list. But if you get in, you can party all night until 5 am.

Spy Bar has several floors, and the club, which feels like a large turn-of-the-century apartment, is on the second floor. There are several rooms with bars and two dance floors where you can dance under the chandeliers. The nightclub has changed directions several times over the years. Today, it attracts a mixed crowd, including many from the music and media industry. It’s also a popular hangout for Swedish celebrities and influencers.

If you’re looking for a nightclub in Kungsholmen, Lemon Bar is a safe bet. This venue has been around since 1994, and with its generous opening hours, you can go party whether it’s a weekday or a weekend. The friendly atmosphere has been their hallmark since the start, so you’ll have a great time.

If you like hits from Melodifestivalen and Eurovision, Lemon Bar is a real gem. Here you will find one of Stockholm’s best schlager bars where it’s almost impossible to stand still. Sing and dance to hit songs until you can’t take it anymore, and if you need a break, we recommend a nice bar hangout with good drinks. Since the bar shares its premises with one of the city’s top Asian fusion restaurants, Lokal Izakaya, you can start your night with a delicious dinner or after work.