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Kvarnen

Restaurant Bar Pub Night club Beer hall Swedish restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Pubs in Stockholm


Address

Tjärhovsgatan 4, 116 21 Stockholm, Sweden

Website

www.kvarnen.com

Contact

+46 8 643 03 80

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (3.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (35) service (28) Swedish (23) nice (22) meatballs (18) restaurant (17) traditional (17) beer (13) Stockholm (13) delicious (11)
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  • 5/5 Pelin E. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    We went to Kvarnen for lunch. I did make a reservation before but it was not necessary. Lunch menu is affordable and delicious. The service was very good. The atmosphere is great. Highly recommend.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa E. 2 months ago on Google • 1462 reviews New
    Loved loved loved everything about this experience. The food was great - Swedish meatballs were top notch. Good selection of beers and aquavit, which warmed the soul, and the service was cheerful and super helpful. Highly recommend!!!

  • 3/5 Cecilia 1 year ago on Google
    Good food (I ate meatballs) but expensive. The pub is really crowded as the disco downstairs but I think the atmosphere is nice. Also alcohol is very expensive
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Liu M. 1 year ago on Google
    I guess it is a good venue for a beer, but it’s definitely not a good venue if you are looking for genuine Swedish food. The herring platter is simply plain, almost the same quality as the herring in the jars that you can buy in any supermarket. Come hang out here if you want a beer night with some friends, but eat somewhere else before you come.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mattias Bengtsson B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Classic green and white land and solid home cooking in legendary premises. If you have difficulty for Nacka Skoglund or Hammarby, you can look away. ⚽💚🇳🇬 (Original) Klassisk grönvit mark och stadig husmanskost i legendarisk lokal. Har du svårt för Nacka Skoglund eller Hammarby får du titta bort. ⚽💚🇳🇬
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nana R. 1 year ago on Google • 33 reviews
    What a vibe, what a place! The service general was 10/10. Our waiter was so friendly, guided us and give us recommendations. The candle makes the dinner romantic. The meatball dish plus the sausage were delicious. It was just fantastic! Can't wait to come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Cordelia P. 7 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    The food is good, but clearly overpriced due to the localisation and the look of the restaurant. Even though the dishes are rather copious, I would advise you to go somewhere else if you're interested only by the dishes, and not the full experience. The meatballs are good but not the best of Stockholm for example, but I think it is one of a few places that I saw that was serving deer and reindeer in the city. The service is however excellent, our waiter was nice and joyful. The ambiance of the place is so nice, similar to an old french brasserie for instance! The details of decorations are a plus!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marcus K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are no remarks. Good food, nice place. (Original) Finns inga anmärkningar. God mat, trevligt ställe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jonathan P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food tasted okay and the service was really good! This restaurant is decorated like an authentic workers' restaurant. But the appearance deceives when the prices are presented. My partner took an entrecote for SEK 320. For this she took a beer for SEK 96. I ordered a casserole for SEK 200, and a glass of lager for SEK 92. Got a minor shock when the waiter came with the card reader, and also asked us to enter the total amount (a nicer way to ask guests for tips). * Sizes: 3/5. * Prices 1/5. 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘁: 𝟮 / 𝟱. (Original) Maten smakade okej- och servicen var verkligen god! Denna krog är inredd som en autentisk arbetarkrog. Men skenet bedrar när priserna presenteras. Min sambo tog en entrecote för 320 kr. Till detta tog hon en öl för 96 kr. Jag beställde en pyttipanna för 200 kr, och ett glas lager för 92 kr. Fick en mindre chock när kyparen kom med kortläsaren, och dessutom bad oss slå in totalbelopp (ett finare sätt att be gästerna om dricks). *Maten: 3/5. *Priserna 1/5. 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘁: 𝟮/𝟱.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Omid T. 1 year ago on Google
    The meatballs are amazing! The atmosphere and decor feels very traditional and authentic. The staff are super friendly!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William S. 1 year ago on Google
    A must visit in Stockholm. The traditional food was delicious and the restaurant is charming. Our waiter Michael was very accommodating and warm. I can definitely reccomend this if you're looking for delicious traditional fare!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sophia R. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was really good. It looks expensive on the first view but the food has a good quality and the size is quite big. So perfect prize for really good food and nice staff. They took empty glasses away and filled up the water without us noticing. Also, the ambient was nice and "cozy" atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Håkan F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately not the experience we wanted when a scent hit hard at the entrance so we turned right away. Now I know that Kvarnen is a good restaurant so I hope they solve the smell problem. The scent I think comes from empty water traps. We are happy to come again and give the restaurant the rating they deserve when the smell is gone. Had it not been for this, I'm sure I could have given them 5 out of 5. (Original) Tyvärr inte den upplevelsen vi önskade då en doft slog hårt vid ingången så vi vände direkt. Nu vet jag att Kvarnen är en bra restaurang så jag hoppas de löser doftproblemet. Doften tror jag kommer ifrån tomma vattenlås. Vi kommer gärna igen och ger restaurangen det betyg de förtjänar när doften är borta. Hade det inte varit för detta så är jag säker på att jag kunnat ge dem 5 av 5.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sieyor R. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious meatballs and a relaxing environment [Food] This is the first restaurant I went to in Stockholm and it delivered. I ordered the meatballs and they were delicious, the meal was filling [Service] The waiter friendly and very kind [Atmosphere] I went on a Sunday evening and it was pretty empty, this was good because I got a table right away and I felt like I had a section of the restaurant to myself
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher C. 4 months ago on Google • 364 reviews
    An elevated Swedish dining experience that doesn’t go over-the-top — a perfect balance between high cuisine, history and approachability. Smartly dressed couples sit next to packs of local jersey-clad football fans (green and white!) in this bistro environment. Sunday brunch buffet, an excellent opportunity to try all things Swedish in a single seating. Extensive offerings of shrimp (in full form or dressed on toast), pickled and smoked fish, charcuterie, eggs four different ways, English breakfast items as well as quintessential Swedish meatballs served with gravy, lingonberry, and pickled cucumbers on the side. Extensive vegetarian selection includes zucchini fritters, roast root vegetables, and salads of edamame, beet or potato, to name a few. A dessert cart with complimentary coffee. Try to get in on the first seating as the place fills up quick. Well-worth a visit if in search of where the locals go.

  • 5/5 Paula P. 1 year ago on Google • 118 reviews
    We had the Brunch offer (375kr per person). Although it seemed pricey initially, we did eat as much as we could! The food was fantastic, plenty and varied. Very good products and traditional Swedish dishes so it was completely worthy!

  • 5/5 Riccardo B. 3 months ago on Google • 73 reviews New
    The location is a traditional Swedish restaurant that makes you fell at home. The stuff is polite, friendly and welcoming. My girlfriend and I had the best meatballs of our stay in Stockholm there. If we’ll have the chance to come back to Stockholm we’ll return there for sure!

  • 5/5 Martha M. 3 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Delicious food Friendly security guards The best dj in Stockholm I think! So far Until now! The dancing area is abit small unfortunately 😭 but in general is the best place I visited so far ❤️

  • 5/5 Adi K. 7 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Such an amazing experience at Kvarnen! The atmosphere is lovely. The people are super nice. The food / drinks are great. You cannot go wrong. Christopher at the front desk was super cool with accommodating our LOUD family! Sat us in a cool area in the back. Edward, our server told us all about the local breweries, and we had excellent local craft beers. All in all, an excellent evening!

  • 5/5 Kalle L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The mill can not be explained! You have to go there and experience! It's just the best! (Original) Kvarnen går inte att förklara! Man måste dit och uppleva! Den är bara bäst!

  • 5/5 Tarik M. 2 years ago on Google
    A place with tradition for both dining and partying. Great place for classical Swedish dining with a choice of fish and game, as well as a great selection of drinks. At night, there are three halls with different music available for partying until 3 am.

  • 5/5 Łukasz Z. 2 years ago on Google
    If you're looking traditional, tasty, Swedish dishes, you should definitely check this restaurant out!

  • 5/5 Katarzyna O. 2 years ago on Google
    That's nice place with tasty food. Our waiter was really helpful. I recommend wisit them during lunch time.

  • 5/5 Peter A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As a Gothenburger, you can only dream of a place of worship like this. Calls itself "beer hall" but it can possibly describe the atmosphere. Perfect service and wonderful Swedish dishes. Not very cheap, but rustic service and experience without compromise costs. The mill is a must when visiting Stockholm and is highly recommended! (Original) Som göteborgare kan man bara drömma om ett kultställe som detta. Benämner sig "ölhall" men det kan möjligen beskgiva atmosfären. Perfekt service och underbara svenska rätter. Inte jättebilligt, men rustik service och upplevelse utan kompromisser kostar. Kvarnen är ett måste vid besök i Stockholm och rekommenderas varmt!

  • 5/5 Andis J. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best Ox cheeks that I have ever had. Great traditional menu and overall atmosphere. Staff friendly and efficient. Fantastic experience for what is supposed to be a beer hall.

  • 4/5 P T. 2 years ago on Google
    Traditional restaurant. Excellent food, beers and schnaps…not cheap, but worth it. Service pleasant but a bit slow.

  • 5/5 Evelina A. 2 years ago on Google
    The drinks and the sorbet were delicious. The bar has a beautiful design. All the personnel was extremely nice, they talked to us and offered recommendations for our next stop around the city (we wanted to go somewhere to dance as the next stop). We felt welcomed there and we liked everything about the experience. <3

  • 4/5 Eken 2 years ago on Google
    Old school beer hall. Traditional Swedish menu and it is good quality! Linked to one of the bigger football clubs in Stockholm-Hammarby.

  • 5/5 Alex K. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was excellent! The restaurant was lively with guests on our visit. The history of the restaurant is interesting too, serving traditional Swedish dishes. I had the Swedish meatballs, and the food was perfect. They have bread with butter, and coffee after the meal was brewed just right. Definitely a recommended place to go.

  • 4/5 Roland N. 3 years ago on Google
    Syveränt råbiff/tartar

  • 5/5 Lars D. 2 years ago on Google
    Shoot out to the waiter. He knew his stuff and even gave a few recommendations for romantic places in Södermalm. Meatballs were fine. Beef Rydberg was excellent.

  • 2/5 Lidewey S. 2 years ago on Google
    We came especially for the scandinavian local food, but it tasted general and not specifically swedish. All positive reviews will be justified, but unfortunately we didn't have a great meal here today. Too bad! Waiter was very friendly and welcoming.

  • 5/5 Nirupa P. 1 year ago on Google
    Traditional Swedish dishes. Great options. We did the tasting menu & everything was cooked and seasoned well- missing a bit salt but overall everything was great. The dessert was also perfect!

  • 4/5 Inese P. 1 year ago on Google
    Old Swedish traditional establishment that I visited 10 years ago. It has survived the Covid years, congrats! Food: the fish of the day, was fine. Fish itself maybe a bit dry, vegetables & potatoes- nice, the cream that was mixed with a horseradish made all ingredients work well together in this somewhat traditional Swedish dish.

  • 5/5 Celestia K. 1 year ago on Google
    For a beer hall, it has some rather classy menu options. The meatballs had a great and hearty flavour, even if a little on the dry side. The mash was creamy, but almost felt like I was eating a potato- not very most, also a little dry for my preference....but the brown sauce is top notch- a shining example of a cuisine that knows how to abuse cream to disguise dryness. Definitely a favourite in all that I've tried across Sweden. The pickled cucumber condiments absolutely pull the dish together with the tartness from the lingonberry. The reindeer stew was also rich- but was not so much a fan of the thinly slice preparation of the meat. I do wish the cider options expanded beyond Pear and apple though.

  • 5/5 M.Sertaç �. 9 months ago on Google
    I went there with a recommendation of Swedish friend , it was just amazing. Quite nice staffs , delicious beer and traditional environment. Please book a place in advance otherwise you have to queue.

  • 5/5 Apolo F. 9 months ago on Google
    This place was amazing! We wanted to try Swedish food and we found the right place! Also the service was incredible!! If you come try the Salmon or the meatballs!! They are really tasty!! Definitely a place to visit in Stockholm

  • 5/5 Álvaro M. 9 months ago on Google
    Very nice place to try the Swedish cuisine, like meatballs, reindeer stew and grilled salmon. They have some local craft beers

  • 5/5 Daria S. 8 months ago on Google
    Such a cool historical and delicious place!! The meatballs and potato puree + herring salad was amazing, highly recommend steak was just ok, better try meatballs Book in advance

  • 4/5 Antonio P. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice restaurant. One of the few traditional restaurants in Stockholm. The staff was polite and welcoming. The food was good. Recommended.

  • 5/5 Charriz Dominique B. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here on my first day in Stockholm and it did not disappoint. I found out about this place (and the food that I ordered) from recommendations on Reddit. I got the SOS and meatballs. I was very happy and full. The staff are nice and friendly.

  • 5/5 Paul J. 7 months ago on Google
    Delicious food and local beers. Great hospitality. Can't wait to come back.

  • 5/5 Heinz-Jürgen K. 9 months ago on Google
    Leckeres Essen und Getränke. Sehr freundlicher und schneller Service, gerade auch bei uns Touristen. Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis angemessen. Das beste ist die geschäftige wuselige Atmosphäre, gut besucht und etwas laut, man fühlt sich einfach wohl. Umgebung auf Södermalm ziemlich hipp.

  • 5/5 Agneta O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the south's best restaurants, has 'always' been around and has such good food, mostly home cooking 😋. Super nice staff too! (Original) En av söders bästa krogar, har " alltid ' funnits och har så god mat, mestadels husmanskost 😋. Supertrevlig personal också!

  • 4/5 Gemensam de W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Grim husmans (Original) Grym husmans

  • 5/5 Bertil R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We enjoyed the beautiful room, the good food and the pleasant staff. They made us forget all the misery 😪, made sure everyone kept their distance. (Original) Vi njöt av den vackra lokalen, den goda maten samt den urtrevkiga personalen. De fick oss att glömma allt elände 😪, såg till att alla höll avstånd.

  • 1/5 Irelis M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Okay just. Went to eat but it was not as good as restaurant food should be. The dessert (pannakota) was bad, I think it was too old (Original) Okej bara. Gick att äta men det var inte gott som restaurang mat borde vara. Efterrätten (pannakota) var dåligt,jag tror att det var för gammal

  • 3/5 Lilian k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly staff, food well cooked. The room is historic but cold and draughty (Original) Trevlig personal, maten vällagad. Lokalen historisk men kall och dragig

  • 5/5 Thomas B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really good food, nice staff nice environment (Original) Riktigt bra mat, trevlig personal trevlig miljö

  • 5/5 OW M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Service and food 5+ (Original) Service och mat 5+

  • 4/5 Leif G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Jättebra

  • 2/5 Susanne S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb service but unfortunately less good clientele as guests. (Original) Suverän service men tyvärr mindre bra klientel som gäster.

  • 5/5 Claes �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Brilliant rag donut, fast and friendly service. (Original) Strålande raggmunk, snabb och vänlig service.

  • 5/5 Ewe S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food and nice service👍 (Original) Mkt god mat och fin service👍

  • 5/5 johanna k. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and delicious traditional swedish food. We are going there again for sure. Friday night was quite loud but atmosphere was cozy and nice. The place was quite full, so maybe reservation is suitable, if you want to go there especially with bigger groups. We absolutely love'd it!

  • 4/5 Sue L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice meatballs and prawn starter. The best we had on our weekend trip. Atmospheric traditional venue. Our server was very nice. An all round good experience.

  • 4/5 Alexandra De Maqua V. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place with nice prices. I don't like the food (the taste and the texture, but I normally eat Mediterranean food and this is have too strong flavour for me) but my partner enjoys it. Good quality-price, and good access. The blond girl who attends us was really nice.

  • 4/5 Johannes C. 3 years ago on Google
    Traditional Swedish food served at a traditional place with no fuzz. Great service, great food and a fab ambiance. Try it!

  • 5/5 Walter M. 4 years ago on Google
    Visiting on a day trip and happy I ran into this place. I was specifically looking for a traditional Swedish place and fortunately I found it! The service and staff are all very friendly. Had the picked herrings four ways, a couple of rounds of snaps and Swedish meatballs. Pickled herring is a bit of an acquired taste but everything else is super tasty! Super!

  • 2/5 Vikram M. 3 years ago on Google
    Booked a table for a bachelor party and upon arrival they changed some of the orders to salad for appetizers AND main course. They has asked us to order from a special menu since we were a large party, so we did, though they still changed our orders when we got there. The salad was average. If you want a beer after most bars close this is a good place to go, if you're looking for a place to eat I would look elsewhere.

  • 5/5 Aagje K. 3 years ago on Google
    Can recommend the Swedish meatballs. Pretty good prices too. Staff were lovely

  • 4/5 Stanislav I. 3 years ago on Google
    I have been a couple of times here. Once for brunch and it was good. Once for dinner and it was Ok. Inside you get this classic European restaurant feeling, but I think it lacks a bit of WOW-factor. It is however great for a casual meal.

  • 3/5 Lorenza F. 3 years ago on Google
    I liked the historical place (old mill) and the food, I had a lamb steak which was really tasty. I give three stars because of the bad smell coming from the toilet downstairs, they should really fix this problem, it's not pleasant to eat with the sewage smell around.

  • 5/5 Andrejs L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice tableware and food (Original) Trevlig servis och mat

  • 5/5 David 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place with a lot of history behind it 🇳🇬 (Original) Stort ställe med mycket historia bakom sig 🇳🇬

  • 4/5 Ira R. 3 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere of the place but a waiter forgot about me and served the meal for too long. But the tea was absolutely free to my surprise. The cheese pie was delicious but generally the meal was pretty much salty.

  • 5/5 Martin H. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best places for a real swedish lunch or dinner in Stockholm!

  • 4/5 Edoardo F. 3 years ago on Google
    We went inside just for a beer. Wide choice and good beers. A very nice old-fashioned location.

  • 3/5 Janne G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good!! (Original) Bra!!

  • 5/5 Toby G. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it. Just loved it

  • 5/5 Ulf B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good service and good food. (Original) Mycket bra service och god mat.

  • 4/5 Jennie R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good and good (Original) Gott o bra

  • 3/5 Psychodad T. 3 years ago on Google
    Was just out for a beer ,friendly and good atmosphere, but wrong team for a fivestar 😁

  • 4/5 Dan E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice old beer hall (Original) Fin gammal ölhall

  • 5/5 Uche I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place (Original) Bra ställe

  • 5/5 Lyli A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very traditional place, very good food excellent service. We will return! (Original) Un lugar muy tradicional, muy buena comida excelente servicio. Regresaremos!

  • 5/5 Per H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service and good food. (Original) Utmärkt service och god mat.

  • 5/5 Laura A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Solid Stockholm restaurant (Original) Gedigen Stockholms restaurang

  • 4/5 Magnus A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Classics that rarely disappoint. 🟩⬜ (Original) Klassiker som sällan gör en besviken. 🟩⬜

  • 2/5 Fredrik M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful room. Boring beer selection. (Original) Vacker lokal. Tråkigt ölutbud.

  • 5/5 Camilla L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic good place. Returned several times. Nice service good food. (Original) Fantastiskt bra ställe. Återkommit flera gånger. Trevlig service bra mat.

  • 4/5 Gudrum J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not so many guests sparsely placed. Good service and good food. (Original) Inte så många gäster glest placerade. God service och god mat.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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