Stockholm, Sweden

Norrmälarstrand Kajplats 464, Kungsholmen

If you don’t mind leaving the city centre for a more informal date with a cosy conservatory setting, visit Orangeriet, a garden oasis, both summer and winter. Sip a glass of wine and nibble barsnacks at this daytime cafe, come popular after-work drinks venue. Sometimes there is a DJ in the evening, but generally, the noise levels are low, which helps if you want to whisper sweet nothings in your date’s ear.

Next door you will find restaurant Kungsholmen, which is a good choice for dinner afterwards. The view towards Riddarholmen, Södermalm and Västerbron are enchanting.

Mosebacke 1

Södra teatern is where you’ll find the vibrant “Söder” crowd.

There is a huge terrace overlooking the city and different concerts and clubs every night.

If you’re hungry, you have 2 restaurants to choose from, as well.

Götgatan 19, Södermalm

Indigo is a fun, laid-back waterhole, with a mixed and typically alternative and artistic Sofo crowd.

Skånegatan 79, Södermalm

After hitting the cool vintage/Rockabilly shops on Södermalm, such as Daisy Dapper, Sivletto and Appartement, you can rest your stilettos while drinking great coffee at Gildas Rum on Nytorget. The Nytorget area has many good bars if you’re looking to quench your thirst.

Oxtorgsgatan 14, Norrmalm

A fun restaurant concept that works well for a first date. Smak is named after the Swedish word for ”taste” and you can choose varied and exciting entres from the menu, based on 3, 5 or 7 flavours. The relaxed atmosphere is also good for a bar drinks visit.

Engelbrektsgatan 37, Östermalm

If you are in the fancy Östermalm district and looking for a more relaxed venue, this Lebanese restaurant will enveloped you in a warm and mysterious atmosphere, with colourful cushions, long tables and music from the Beirut Café’s own chillout albums.

Brunnsgränd 2-4, Gamla Stan

If you’re looking for a sumptuous restaurant to woo your date in, it can hardly get more romantic than at this french cuisine situated in the heart of the old town. Le Rouge is a Moulin Rouge dream, with heavy textiles and 19th century period detail. If you just fancy drinks and a lighter dishes, the luxurious bar is an equally opulent option.

Stadtsgården 6, Södermalm

On top of Katarinahissen lies Gondolen, a typically Swedish restaurant suspended beneath a pedestrian overpass above the channel that divides Södermalm from the island of Gamla Stan. Impress your date with the sea view and classic 1940s interior.

Drottning gatan 89, Norrmalm

If you would like to bring your date to a restaurant that is a feast for both the tastebuds and the eyes, Grill is the place to go! Whether you should fancy a drink in the colourful bar or eat a 3-course dinner, this place is perfect for both.

Grilled food is on the menu and the dining room is divided into 8 rooms, each with its own personal interior design style. Seeing the themed design is worth a trip in itself! On weekends, live-djs bring the party atmosphere.

Götgatan 38, Södermalm