Tennstopet Restaurang - Bar & Pub — Restaurant in Stockholm

Before I came, this was recommended (by Swedish). When I sat on the plane, the ladies next to me (Swedish) also recommended this place. They said it was a pub. I came by with a friend/ someone I met on the day. We didn't have reservations, but they had a table available. Their English and Swedish are good. My friend was learning Swedish, idk his ability, but they responded back nicely and confirmed it in English.

Our coats were taken. It is 20kr per person (which we didn't know until paying the bill). I do feel that I should have been told as a foreigner, but it is a common thing in Sweden, whereas some places would purposely charge for free things if I speak English vs. A friend speaking Swedish. I believe coats are not allowed inside. It was cold, and then I got moved to another table where it was warmer as they couldn't reach the window. Later, I asked if I could just wear my coat, so then they gave me a wool blanket and had someone tall to close the window. I've travelled/ lived in 30 countries, and only one of them will change the restaurant temperature according to a customer, so I was surprised that this one place did that since the other restaurants in Sweden don't do that. They literally say no so people would just wear coats.

When we sat down, the menu was explained well in English. We got the Char and the Swedish Meatballs, plus some drinks. Every restaurant I have been to so far (1 week) only has 1 tiny toilet, which were more expensive/ high-end restaurants (other than one place). This place has 2 cubicles available and is well maintained.

The food was really good. It's cheaper and tastes better than all the other places I had to reserve. We also got desserts afterwards. The waiter always came back over (circulating the room) to make sure everyone was okay, refilling water if needed, etc. The fish is unique to the North, so having it available here to try without travelling and at this price was decent.

The only thing that wasn't as good was the party next to us, but there is no control over that. Eventually, they left, so it was fine.

At 00:21, I was informed for last call (drinks), so I got the bill and paid. They close at 1am so we left before that. Food ends around 11 pm. Most of Sweden closes really early, so this is a great option to visit for dinner since they're open. All our questions were answered accurately, and if they weren't sure, they would go check before informing answers.

Bill can be paid separately. We just 50/50 as it was probably easier, but I'm sure they could have customised it to each person's purchase. Upon leaving, we got our coats, and the door was opened for us. At the door, there are 2 gentlemen who stood there (for the entire night taking coats and keeping them safe). By the time we left, it was just 1 man left. So actually 20kr is nothing for such service. I think we arrived around 8-9 and left around 00:40, so all the staff would be on their feet all day no matter which role they had.

They work really work, very polite, and we are very impressed with their service. I'm glad I came to visit and brought someone along. He will bring his family when they visit. It is no wonder why so many people talk so highly about the pub. It really didn't feel like a pub...

It was the best restaurant I've been to so far in Stockholm over the week, and that's with me visiting "fancier" and more expensive places, too. I wish I had visited this place first. I've let my Swedish friends and non Swedish friends know so that they can have good quality food, service, and prices. My friend made a video, which I've attached, and I haven't gotten to mine yet.

Extremely happy. Thank you.

Only thing is, it's a corner space. The entrance was hard to find/ confusing... the signs were not well. E.g. pub, grill, restaurant... which door? What's the difference? We had to ask when we went in one of the doors after checking the...

A very popular and famous local restaurant. Walked in late at 9pm after visiting the Fotografiska without noticing the time. The restaurant was fully packed at that moment. When I open the door, the Butler (Yes, a Butler, you don't see butlers really often nowadays) politely explained to me the full house situation and suggested me to have a drink at the bar area first to wait for a table, and hang my coat immediately (butler services always makes me feel like a VIP), I've ordered a beer and not for long a really nice gentleman (staff) got me a table. I've ordered an assorted appetizer by chef recommendation and a steak tartar. Both are really delicious and their Toast Skagen is the best one I've tried in both Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen (Yes, I've been eating that almost everyday in Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen, 15 days of Skagen😂). The Steak Tartar is nicely done with all the capers and condiments in right amount and the fries are piping hot and crunchy. The beer which the gentleman introduced me, Kellerbier is super good and quenches my thirst right away. Everything was perfect and staffs are very attentive even in a non-stop full house situation. After paying, I went to the butler to get my coat back and he assisted me to wear it, and then farewell me with a genuine smile. The service here is impeccable, the butler, the waiters, everyone, they are real gentlemen and performed their job really well with their highest professionalism and manner. The food was very nice but what makes me appreciate the most is their service. Definitely will visit again whenever I'm in Stockholm but next time I'll make a reservation in advance. Update I'd visited here again on 21 August 2025, for their Surstromming day. On this day the restaurant will only serves the Surstromming set menu, and all the windows of the restaurants are all opened as the smell of Surstromming is pretty strong. The Surstromming is served directly from the opened can and you have to eat that with Swedish Flatbread, Potatoes, Onions and Chives and Sour Cream. The combination taste pretty ok it's just need more potatoes as the fish is very salty. Do not attempt to eat the Surstromming directly without the above ingredients. It's one of the very rare experience to have when you're in Stockholm, even TV reporter went to the restaurant and interviewed some customers. Reservation is needed well advance as this is very popular and easily become fully booked l. I would say this is a must try, no matter you...

Confusing operating hours. Online it said they’re closed after 2:30 PM, but was able to book a table for 3 PM. From the sidewalk, when we arrived it looked closed. Good thing I saw people leaving and entering, and seems they had a bar area for dining hours for those eating at odd hours (not lunch or dinner). There was no receptionist so I had to call a female server and asked her if they were open and she looked at me funny.

Anyway, finally sat down with my family. Our server was great (better than the one I asked).

Interiors feels like you are transported back to olden times. Predominantly wood, with thick carpets and old photos on the walls.

The food was not good. Steak was tough and hard to eat. The meatballs had an aftertaste that, upon eating more of the meatballs, was slightly sickening. I had to douse them in lingonberries to mask the gamey taste. I guess that’s traditional meatball taste in Sweden? I wasn’t a fan.

The potato puree was good though.

For the price, you are better off eating somewhere else. We paid around 1,200 SEK for 3 adults (and a kid).

Thankfully, the male server, as I said, was good that he suggested a smaller portion (kiddie meal) for the meatballs for our kid. Which was more than enough, considering we didn’t like...