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The stage at Stampen, a classic jazz and blues bar in Old Town, in Stockholm. The picture is taken from the stage. There’s a drum set, guitar and piano on stage, facing the crowd hanging around the cozy bar.

Bars in Stockholm. A bartender is pouring up a drink at Bar Brahe, the hotel bar at Hotel Reisen in Stockholm.

Bar Brahe

Jazz -and cocktail bar Brahe is Hotel Reisen&#x27;s cozy backdoor hang-out spot. The bar has a separate entrance and offers great ambiance, refreshing drinks, and live music.

Fasching

Long-lived, legendary jazz club with club nights and concerts featuring jazz, soul, and Latin. An ambitious, varied program, year-round.

A dark bar with a red light coming from the ceiling, the back wall is lined with open shelves. Liquor bottles and glasses are on display.

In the basement of the legendary Blues and Jazz club Stampen, you’ll find the considerably spicier Geronimos FGT. Besides being a rock club and concert venue, Geronimos FGT offers a menu of southern American classics and spicy Mexican food.

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A band playing in front of dinner guests seated at tables.

Glen Miller Café

The archetype of what a jazz club should be. Here, you sit close to the band and can enjoy both the food and the music. Glenn Miller Café has made a name for itself among jazz fans, and the club takes great pride in the artists who have played here over the years. If you plan to eat, you’ll need to book a table—but it&#x27;s also possible to sit at the bar and enjoy the music.

Glenn Miller Café

Scandic Grand Central

Trendy New York-inspired hotel bar in downtown Stockholm near Central Station. Grand Central by Scandic draws hotel guests as well as Stockholm locals who come in for a drink after work - and there is plenty of room for all. If not in the bar, in the lobby or one floor up. The hotel restaurant, Teaterbrasseriet, is on the ground floor.

Grand Central by Scandic

A photo of the Källarbyn café's entrance doors, leading from a cobbled street down a cosy red-brick passage to the café itself. The doors are framed with spruce branches, and blackboard signage with a handwritten menu in neat writing.

Källarbyn

In spite of its prime location in the tourist-dense Old Town, Källarbyn has earned a reputation among its many regulars for being not only cozy and authentic, but even and good value. The atmospheric 18th-century cellar with its eclectic decoration attracts mixed crowds. The frequent live concerts, extensive wine (– and tea!) list, and multiple vegan options all make for a – sometimes lively – café experience worth remembering.

Lilla Hotellbaren

A spacious, elegant lounge on the ground floor of Scandic Malmen. The modern style suits all occasions and the central location by Medborgarplatsen on Södermalm is a good place to meet friends for a drink. Live music and DJs several nights a week. Mostly jazz.

Cafés in Stockholm. Lykke Kaffebar on Södermalm, interiör. A barista prepares coffe at Lykke. Cinamon buns a pastries are line up at the counter.

Lykke Kaffegårdar is on a mission to produce good coffee, made under decent conditions. At Lykke Nytorget you can taste the fruits of their work; the beans are harvested at Lykke&#x27;s own plantations around the world, and roasted at proprietary roasteries in Berlin and Stockholm.Brunch and home-baked goods are also served, and in the evenings cocktails and a simple but delicious dinner menu is offered. Lykke also hosts concerts on the regular – check out their Instagram profile for updates!

Lykke Nytorget

Nightclubs in Stockholm. People are enjoying a warm summer evening at Södra Teatern's terrace.

Södra Teatern

Södra Teatern at Mosebacke is a classic meeting point with a modern atmosphere. Here you’ll find stage shows, live concerts, nightclubs, culinary experiences, and a great vibe—all under one roof. Come to relax, discover something new, or dance the night away. With an impressive view of Stockholm, you can enjoy warm summer evenings on their terraces.

Stampen Jazzpub

Stampen is a cozy pub for a mix of folk. All the swing, Dixie, trad, blues, and 50-60s rock enthusiasts gather here. With two floors, two stages, and two crowded bars, it is definitely worth a visit if you’re interested in music. Live music daily.

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