Sunny open-air restaurants

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Restaurants in Stockholm. The sun is shining on a table set for dinner at Calle P.

Calle P is beautifully situated in Berzelii Park, at walking distance from the venerable Berns Sallonger, Chinateatern, and The Royal Dramatic Theatre. In other words, a great spot to enjoy a small meal and drinks before a concert or performance. During summer the open-air area is perfect to cool off with a lovely drink and its view of Lake Mälaren.

Calle P

The Göteborg restaurant by the waterfront of Hammarby Sjöstad. Guests are sitting on the steps of a jetty, a motorboat has stopped just below.

Seasonal and fresh food served in a great setting at the waterfront of Hammarby Sjöstad. The menu at Göteborg (the restaurant, that is) is in constant flux, but with an affinity for delicious seafood. And just like the town of Göteborg, you can reach it either by boat or tram.

Göteborg

The courtyard at restaurant Häktet. Several tables are set up on the little square between the old prison buildings.

This old prison is a place to escape to, rather than from. Whether you&#x27;re looking for a nice meal or to party like a prisoner, with three bars and an interesting Stockholm crowd, this is the place for a night out. Häktet is also one of few bars on Södermalm that closes at 3 am.

Häktet

Visit the palace courtyard of the grand old Hallwyl Museum. The courtyard is one of the most beautiful in Stockholm and feels lush and green, guests are surrounded by large potted plants.

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Hallwylska restaurant and bar may be one of the most beautiful inner courtyards in Stockholm. This is the place for dinner and drinks or just some refreshments after a visit to the Hallwyl Museum – or even lunch with a palace view. Open during summer months only.

Hallwylska

It´s a warm summer evening at Josefina, a packed bar and restaurant in Djurgården in Stockholm. Groups of young people are sitting, but mostly standing around wearing sunglasses and drinking rosé.

A popular and well-attended summer club and restaurant on the green island of Djurgården, a stone&#x27;s throw from the Nordic Museum. Josefina offers an exotic environment with palm trees, waterfront views, and a large sun deck. Here, you can enjoy a drink, have dinner or dance to the latest house music. Open May-September.

Josefina

: A bright dining room with light blue walls and typical Scandinavian minimalist- design furniture. Little tea lights are placed on each table.

The idyllic island of Skeppsholmen is situated just a stone&#x27;s throw from the hustle and bustle of the city, but still in the heart of downtown. Classic Hotell Skeppsholmen and its restaurant Långa Raden are situated in a park-like area at the water&#x27;s edge, in a setting that has been preserved since the 17th century. The dining room serves traditional Swedish flavors with style, and in the summertime, you are welcome to take a seat on the patio. Or why not combine a walk around the island with a stop for coffee?

Långa Raden - Hotel Skeppsholmen

A bird’s eye view of the jetty at Loopen Marin on a warm summer’s day. People are sitting by the water at tables or on the jetty itself. A family of swans are swimming on the waves.

A relaxed atmosphere and West Indies feel attracts both landlubbers and seafarers to this boat club. Take a seat in a lounge chair under one of the artificial palms and watch the boats dock. The restaurant serves light snacks as well as hearty meals. Lots of fish and shellfish but also American-style meat dishes. A Caribbean oasis at the foot of Liljeholm Bridge.

Loopen

A view over the jetty and outdoor restaurant Mälarpaviljongen at Norr Mälarstrand in Stockholm. The restaurant is located both on land and out on the water.

A verdant oasis with a restaurant, bar, and alfresco section, located on the pier, waterfront and a barge at Norr Mälarstrand with a stunning view of the waters of Riddarfjärden. Atmospheric, cozy local restaurant and high-spirited bar with great music. Open during the summer season only.

Mälarpaviljongen

Open-air restaurant Strandbryggan in Stockholm.

Beautifully situated bistro at the Djurgården Bridge with on-the-water service. The popular, well-stocked bar focuses on rosé wines and champagne. Strandbryggan serves shellfish, fish, salads, and regular fare in a setting that is a little more elegant than average. They also have boats for rent.

Strandbryggan

Restaurants in Stockholm. A glass with a sour drink is standing on a table set for dinner at Strandvägen 1, a restaurant in the Östermalm-neighborhood.

Strandvägen 1 is an international all day-bistro located in the upscale neighborhood of Östermalm. Just next door to the Royal Dramatic Theatre and with a lovely view overlooking the docks at Nybrokajen, the restaurant and bar is a popular hangout on a warm summer day.

Strandvägen 1

The outdoor bar at Humlan in the beautiful park Humlegården in the heart of Stockholm. A glass ceiling covers the bar counter and bar stools in bright yellow are lined up along the way.

Surfers Humlan is a popular summer club located in a corner of park Humlegården near Stureplan. Enjoy spicy Sichuan meals, great cocktails, and light dishes are served here and great music.

Surfers Humlan

The grand, white building is in the background and red chairs are places around tables underneath huge parasols.

Sit outside on the terrace of Grand Hôtel and savor Mediterranean-inspired dishes or sip a glass of wine, while enjoying the view of the Royal Palace and the waterfront. Drop-in seats only.

Terrassen Grand Hôtel

Two glasses of wine are placed on a wooden table, boats in a harbour is visible in the background. The summer evening sun illuminates everything and gives it a golden light.

A beautifully located restaurant next to the marina on the idyllic &quot;art island&quot; Skeppsholmen. It has its own smokery in an old workshop and the smokey flavor is present in nearly every dish on the menu.

Torpedverkstan

Fåfängan restaurant and café

To many Stockholmers, Fåfängan is synonymous with summer. The outdoor seating area is bordered by linden tree topiary, and it boasts one of the most beautiful views in Stockholm, over the sea approach to the city, Djurgården and Gamla Stan. Meanwhile, the indoor dining area is open on weekends year-round, serving a popular brunch on Saturdays and Sundays which has received many accolades in the press.

Lasse i Parken

Not far from the city center in Hornstull you find Lasse i Parken, a green paradise with garden seating for 300 people. The house is from the seventeenth century and inside you´ll find the café. Visit for coffee, lunch or live music during summer.

Debaser Pontonen, open-air bar in Stockholm.

The newest open-air restaurant in Stockholm is situated on a pontoon a few steps from the large park Tantolunden in Södermalm. Debaser Pontonen offers summerly dishes and drinks as well as ice cream from King Scoopa. One of the hottest bars this summer – not only for the sunny location. No reservations, walk-in only.

Debaser Pontonen

Mosebacketerrassen

Since October 2, Mosebacketerrassen has transformed into a winter garden, <a href="/link/3f62e3978c294be9b89f6b0d9198d04a.aspx?epslanguage=en">Mosebacke Vinterträdgård</a>.<a href="/link/9d2538f70f284f42a3ceb5ff8f7bdac8.aspx?epslanguage=en">Södra Teatern&#x27;s</a> open-air terrace is a classic among Stockholmers during the summer. Here, you can drink beer on wooden benches, play some pétanque, or challenge your friends for a game of table tennis. Mosebacke Restaurant serves simple dishes, soft ice cream, and waffles.The view from the terrace is among the best in Stockholm, and only light bulbs separate you and the sky when it starts to darken and the city lights up beneath you. Mosebacketerrassen is open every day during the summer, weather permitting. Drop-in only and age limit 20 years.

A table with French food at Boulebar Rålambshov in Stockholm.

Boulebar Rålis is located at the corner of Rålambshovsparken on Kungsholmen and a great place for a drink or two while playing some pétanque during the summer.The newly built restaurant is designed by architecture firm Bornstein Lyckefors and open year-round. Large glass sections reflect the shifting of seasons in the park. The menu offers classic French dishes and beverages for lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekends.

Sunny open-air restaurants

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