Cadier Bar

Grand Hotel, Blasieholmen 8. Tel: +46 8 679 35 84.

Stockholm's bar of bars. Enjoy your drink with a view of the Royal Palace while boats come and go at the quay in front of the hotel.

Vinbaren

Berzelli Park. Tel: +46 8 56 63 25 23.

Top-class wine bar in the Berns eating, drinking and entertainment complex. Impressive selection of vintage wines served by knowledgeable staff.

Icebar

Nordic Sea Hotel. Vasaplan 4. Tel: +46 8 505 630 00.

The world's first bar constructed entirely of ice. A SEK 125 fee gains you entrance to a room built from ice blocks, where a vodka drink (refills: SEK 70) in an ice glass awaits you. Cool but basically a tourist attraction. Closed on Sundays.

Lydmar

Lydmar Hotel, Sturegatan 10. Tel: +46 8 566 113 88.

If you want to mingle with trendy young people, this is the place to do it, but be sure to have the latest of everything.

Gondolen

Stadsgården 6. Tel: +46 8 21 84 54.

One of the best bars in Stockholm. Great cocktails, a fantastic view of the capital and a pleasant atmosphere. Also regarded as a safe bet for the first date. The bar is located in the Gondolen Restaurant, a high class eatery, and popular among loclas who are willing to spend a little extra on a great meal. Booking essential.