There will be no continuation of the extended serving permit for alcohol that was introduced during the World Cup, Stockholm City Council voted yesterday.
The threatened closure of a classic Stockholm outdoor nightclub after complaints from neighbours has sparked cross-party concern that the Swedish nightlife is being strangled by an unholy alliance of killjoy nimbies and bureaucrats.
American rap artist Azealia Banks, who moved to Sweden in March, has slammed Stockholm's nightlife, calling it “ridiculous” in a post on X. She also had a lot to say about Swedish style, shopping and Swedish laundry rooms.
Shaena Harrison, originally from Winnipeg in Canada, describes herself as a “professional wing woman”. After losing four jobs in three years, she decided to go it alone, launching her own agency which focuses on networking.
The Stockholm bar scene isn't just made up of expensive wine and fancy cocktails. There are also numerous pubs that may not make a 'best pubs in the capital' list, but are as budget friendly as they are laidback, and perfect for grabbing a beer without breaking the bank.
Stockholm has been ranked the seventh most expensive city in the world to have a night out in, with revelers in the Swedish capital likely to fork out more than those in London, Los Angeles, Paris or Moscow.
Forget the stereotype about cold Swedes – Gothenburg in the west of the country has just been ranked the most sociable city in the world, in a study of the social life of world cities.
A Stockholm-based app launched on Wednesday is seeking to organize the world's events, and promises a local city guide like no other with just the swipe of a screen.
Do we still have to define adulthood as wanting to have children, asks freelance writer <b>Tomas Hemstad</b> who fled Stockholm's middle class offspring boom for Berlin where childless adults are treated with respect.
Revellers at hotspots surrounding Stockholm's hip nightlife area of Stureplan regularly endure poor service and rude staff and, in defiance of established economic theory, they keep coming back for more.
While on a smaller scale, Gothenburg’s nightlife has a style and pace that frequently rivals Stockholm. A large student population gives the city a youthful vibe, while music festivals like Way Out West draw visitors from around the world. These are our favourite hang-outs in Sweden’s second city:
Whether you want to drink champagne with the A-listers in Stureplan, find an alternative groove on Söder, soak up the history in Gamla Stan or get down with the locals on Kungsholmen, Stockholm's nightlife has something to offer.
Le Bon Palias is a stylish nightclub with a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. With its beautiful chandeliers and expensive furniture, this place truly knows the essence of luxury. The large discotheque can easily hold 1,000 people, and it usually does on most nights.
Magenta is the newest addition to the group of Stureplan clubs, opening in September 2008. The club is situated right next to White Room, which makes for a perfect arrangement. Since White Room doesn’t typically fill up until after 01:00, partygoers can head to Magenta first, around 23:00.
One of the most stylish cocktail lounges in Stockholm is Hotellet, a restaurant that turns into an exclusive and cozy bar in the evenings. The interior design is sleek and elegant, while the burning fireplace makes people feel warm and at ease.
<b>For fans of live music, Stockholm’s Stampen jazz and blues club features an unusual history, an eclectic mix of styles and a crowd which defies simple categorization, as The Local’s Alec Forss recently discovered.</b>
