Scan Magazine – August 2018

Issue 115 | August 2018 | 91

Scan Magazine | Restaurant of the Month | Sweden

With its superb location and lively atmosphere, restaurant Strandvägen 1 attracts
a dynamic mix of guests from both the neighbourhood and the rest of the world,
including celebrities and royals. It also has a fabulous terrace — perfect for catching
the late summer sun.

By Malin Norman | Photos: Strandvägen 1

At one of Stockholm’s most prominent ad-
dresses, at the start of the main boulevard
and directly opposite the Royal Dramatic
Theatre in the city centre, sits restaurant
Strandvägen 1. Established five years ago
in what was previously a bank, the venue
has already made quite an impression.

Strandvägen 1 has the atmosphere of
a classic venue that has always been
there, both in terms of interior and its
offering. From dawn to dusk, guests can
enjoy all-day breakfast, lunch and din-
ner. The talented kitchen team works
with classic flavours. And the menu,
based around international influences
with a Mediterranean touch, changes
according to season.

“We have a true international vibe here,”
says restaurant manager Oscar Dahlberg.
“Everyone is welcome, whether with col-
leagues for ‘after work’, on a date with

someone special, for family celebrations,

or for Sunday brunch with grandma. We

also have a huge bar in the middle of the

restaurant. It gets quite lively at times and

that’s exactly how it should be — Strand-

vägen 1 is a meeting place.”

A whole month of live gigs

In addition to being an exclusive restau-

rant, Strandvägen 1 also organises a

music-themed month every year, with

live concerts from Tuesday to Saturday.

Previous musicians to have performed

include Petter, one of Sweden’s best-

known rappers, and music collective

Blacknuss.

“During this month, we make our venue

accessible to another type of audience,”

says Dahlberg. “People who wouldn’t

normally come to this neighbourhood

drop by to check out our gigs, which

makes for a fantastic mix of people.”

Classic elegance meets an international vibe

This year, the music-themed month will

take place in October and, as with previ-

ous years, guests can expect nothing but

great music, food and drinks.

Dahlberg also recommends Strandvägen

1 for having one of Stockholm’s best ter-

races, with sun all through the day and

evening. And sharing its kitchen is res-

taurant Milles, a classic neighbourhood

bistro known affectionately as Bakfickan

by locals. “If you’re a regular at Bakfickan,

you will know at least four other tables,”

he smiles. “Here, guests and staff exist in

complete symbiosis.”

Web: http://www.strandvagen1.se

Facebook: Strandvagen1

Instagram: @strandvagen1

Restaurant of the Month, Sweden