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Nightlife in Malmö
Want to enjoy your night out in Malmö? Check out our guide with a selection of the best places to drink and dance. Malmö is a compact city, so you can easily walk between the city's clubs, bars and live music venues.
The Terrace, Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
The Terrace is Clarion Hotel Malmö Live's seasonal rooftop.
Photo: Mathias Pålsson/ Clarion Hotel
The Terrace, Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
Photo: Mathias Pålsson/ Clarion Hotel
Kasai in the Sky, Malmö
Photo: Kasai in the Sky
Rooftop bars
- The Terrace at Clarion Hotel Malmö Live is a popular rooftop with a vibe of downtown Miami, thanks to its urban garden feeling and DJs. The rooftop is open during the summer, but the hotel also has a sky bar on the 25th floor, open year-round.
- Kasai in the Sky is a Japanese fusion restaurant and cocktail bar with panoramic views on the 14th floor. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Copenhagen. The indoor part is open year-round, while the outdoor terrace is available when the weather permits.
MJ's bar and restaurant, Malmö
MJ's offer a playful design setting where you can enjoy a drink or two.
Photo: ESS Group
MJ's bar and restaurant, Malmö
Photo: ESS Group
Care/of cocktailbar, Malmö
Photo: zzonzzon photography
Grand Malmö
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/ Grand Malmö
Bars in Malmö
- The square Lilla Torg is the epicentre of Malmö's nightlife. For an Alice in Wonderland atmosphere in a bold, playful and colourful design setting, head to MJ's bar and restaurant, one of Malmö's most popular bars for locals to have a drink after work.
- Located right next to MJ's, you'll find Ruths – a trendy restaurant, bakery and deli open seven days a week with a vibrant bar atmosphere.
- Just a stone's throw from Lilla Torg, Julie wine bar offers a selection of natural wines from all over Europe, along with a selection of cold cuts and cheeses in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Fancy a great cocktail? Care/of is bound to have something for you, from its surprise compositions and fizzy cocktails to its ambitious non-alcoholic drinks.
- In the cosmopolitan and lively district of Möllevången ('Möllan' among the locals), Grand Malmö is another must to add to your list, especially for the live concerts.
- Another favourite is Aster for its cocktails, natural wine and dishes inspired by the chef's Turkish roots and its warm, relaxed atmosphere.
Malmö Brewing Company
Malmö Brewing Company is a brewery and a bar where you can taste different kinds of beer and enjoy a meal.
Photo: Thomas Fransson/Malmö Brewing Company
Malmö breweries
- Hyllie Bryggeri, which opened in 2016, is a good start. Committed to introducing craft beer to those around them, they have recently expanded by opening a bar and taproom where you can try their draft beers and street food.
- Another bar to remember for beer lovers is Malmö Brewing Company, for their generous list of draft beers, some of which were even brewed on-site.
Babel, Malmö
Babel is set in an old church and offers live music from both Swedish and international artists.
Photo: Jesper Berg/ Babel
Babel, Malmö
Photo: Jesper Berg/ Babel
The Sounds at Kulturbolaget, Malmö
Photo: Grant M Purdy/Kulturbolaget
Clubs in Malmö
- Etage is a nightlife hotspot with seven bars, several dance floors and a variety of music.
- Nearby, Deep is open on weekends and offers different features and themes on its two dance floors on Saturday nights.
- A stone's throw away you'll find Babel, "the Mecca for concerts, clubs and dancing" according to the owner. The club is housed in a former church, as evidenced by the huge, illuminated crucifix above the front door.
- A little further on, Kulturbolaget ("KB" for the locals) is a legendary live rock scene and nightclub.
- Finally, further to the southeast of the city is the very popular Plan B rock club, open from Wednesday to Saturday.