Spritmuseum

We had really looked forward to this dinner. Spritmuseum’s restaurant has received excellent review not only for the food, but the wine list and service as well. It is one of those places that is whispered to be up for a star. I really hope not, because it wasn’t a great at all. Why? I will start with what was almost worst for me: the wine glasses were horrible. You know these small, thick, shapeless glasses that they have in cheap restaurants and on the partyboat. Yes, they murdered my lovely apéritif, a glass of Laherte Freres blanc de blanc by serving it from those. I eyed the glasses more closely and saw that they were Spiegelau. Probably the restaurant was thinking retro/​historical significance when they chose them, but then they should have explained the concept. Now the glasses were just there without any story or purpose destroying my wine-​experience.
Secondly the dinner lasted four hours. We had an eight-​course tasting menu, served two courses per hour. So we always had to wait 30 min in between. The food was ok, but nothing ground breaking. Many of the ingredients were used again and again through the experience (perhaps it is due to the time of the year) so they started tasting a bit boring. And some dishes were actually plain bad, like the yeast soufflé with algae powder. Third, the service was very un-​attentive. Not rude, but basically no apologies for the food taking so long or no questions after half of our party hardly touched the soufflé. I am sure this is all slightly worse because of our high expectations, but still Spritmuseum is definitely not star quality. I think my husband was still mumbling the morning after how he just can’t get over the poor experience.
What is good though is the tea flight. Some in our party did not want to order wine, so there was a nice non-​alcoholic substitute with teas and different tea-​like drinks. The cost for the flight was only 210kr, so definitely worth more than average wines served from crappy glasses.

When Spritmuseum launched their restaurant I was a huge fan but something seems to have happened to the them as the quality and service has just plummeted and I can no longer recommend it.
The space is still very nice, just by the water at Djurgården and it is airy and nicely decorated (although I am a bit skeptical of the light pink cupboards) and we received a nice welcome and were promptly seated. Little did we know it was the only part of the service that would be at an acceptable level for the rest if the night.
They have two menu options, one for vegetarians and one for omnivores. We were several at the table so some took the vegetarian and some the omnivore option. Several dishes are the same for both menus but there are some different and the price was 650 SEK for the vegetarian and 850 SEK for the omnivore menu and both could be paired with a wine package at 600 SEK (or a tea pairing at 210 SEK). For Stockholm not at all bad.
The first objection was however the wine glasses, they have thick clunky glasses and the same glasses are used irrespective of the wine (so even for champagne). The selection is decent but very limited by the glass and with current competition in Stockholm they do not really stand-​out.
The food is focused on local produce and while I am
aware that the winter may include some challenges the repetitiveness of flavors was disappointing. Kale, cabbage and beets made several appearances and the execution was ok but nothing really stood out. Out of all the dishes (8 servings but the first was three snacks at once and one of the dessert servings had two desserts served at the same time so in total something like 10 – 11 dishes) one was what I would classify very good and two good but the rest were either acceptable or bad (3 I would classify as bad dishes).
The service was also incredibly slow, we were there four hours and at several points waited 30 minutes for next dish to appear. We did not once get an apology for delays (or explanation) and even when they serve the wrong dish there was no explanation. Also no one refilling water glasses or asking if we wanted more wine or drinks. On a few occasions several of us barely touched some dishes and jot once there was a question if we liked the food. Interestingly one was also hungry when leaving the place (perhaps since it took 4 hours to eat)
Service was severely lacking and they seemed disinterested from the start and when food is also boring and uneven I am not inclined to give them additional chances. When you are in a slightly off location they need to deliver better to survive.

Stopped by for a quick lesson on Swedish alcohol, and while we didn’t have time for the full tour, we did get to sample the food and drink. It was a tad pricey, but the soup and hammock that I got was delicious. I don’t know if its customary, but the soup broth was served on the side, and was very flavorful.

We didn’t go into the actual museum. We only got as far as the gift shop and the adjacent restaurant, where we sampled some of Stockholm’s and Sweden’s spirits (schnapps and beer). It’s pricey but was well worth it, and the view is an added plus.

The price of admission, 100 SEK, is a bit high for this particular museum, as it’s not a very large museum and the main exhibit, while fun, is not very substantial or informative. Also, at the time we went, the Absolute Art Collection was not on display, to our disappointment. I did enjoy the beer exhibit, however, even though I don’t drink beer. My major in university was microbiology, and one of the topics we covered was beer and wine making, so I found the process of beer making interesting from a science/​microbiology point of view. Also, it was a very aesthetically pleasing exhibit.
I wouldn’t list the Spiritmuseum as a must see, but it is close to Skansen, the Vasa Museum, and the Nordiska Museum, so if you’re in the area and have some time to kill, why not. Just don’t expect much.

Just when you’d think museum food is drab at best, you find a place like the Spritmuseum. Recommended by a fellow Unilocaler, Mathias, I came dashing here after the VasaMuseet because the lines for lunch in most museum shops ran out the door. It’s summer and every one is visiting museums. When I got there, I was super happy to find myself getting a table as soon as I walked in. No line. Yes!
Museum:
It was interesting to see how Swedish vodka and beer are made… the Spritmuseum side. Interesting and quirky pop art installations, some creative, some twisted funny. theres sex, pornography and rock and roll installations here, makes you chuckle sometimes. This museum will not be appreciated by kids.
Restaurant:
But man, the food… I thought I would get a plate and save my appetite for a good dinner. Each plate I ordered was not only a work of art, it was simple, inventive, tasty prepared well. I took pictures for the visual but imagine the crispest, sweetest tasting vegetables contrasted with other proteins on the plate sent me on a silent awe with every bite.
Museum food OK and boring? Not anymore…
After lunch and the museum, you walk out, and you are treated to the sunniest beautiful summer day in Stockholm, a soft wind chasing you down the docks, crisp clouds in blue and puff white, couples sunning on the dock … Maybe I was tipsy from the food and vino but you wished the world shared this moment.
Visits: 1
Tip: Chances are you’ll get a table as this is a small museum and not popular with families. They don’t take kids to see a Alcohol Art, LOL. Thus this amazing resto for foodies.
Thank you Matthias for leading us here.

Good food in a great location, just by the harbor on Djurgården. For lunch, I had nicely prepared veal cheeks with jerusalem artichokes that were surprisingly rich in taste. They also served mackerel with fennel. The smell of tar from the wooden boats permeated the air on that sunny June day.

Nice, clean and flavorful food. Its Swedish with a tasteful twist. The room is very nice on the sunny day I was there and its a nice respite between the Vasa and the amusement park.
The staff was helpful and friendly.
Museum was a bit disappointing… not sure what I was expecting but after such a nice lunch I should have enjoyed it more.

I had never heard of the place before i got here through a Christmas event. We started of with a guided tour throughout the museum and got to know some interesting history about Absolut and their branding strategies.
Dinner was split into two acts where pre was a smaller tapas styled «Smörgåsbord» and main was served like an «a la carte». We started off by picking some classic dishes meanwhile mingling with other guests. After you got seated they served the main course to the table which either was meat or fish as you ordered.
This was not a regular «Smörgåsbord» which most Swedes experienced many times, if not too many. It was a different and fun way to get a so to say half and half meal. Both pre and main was well prepared and high quality food.
Venue is built in a spacious way and there is defenitely «more than meets the mouth» once you get here. Concept works out well during a company event or other various gatherings with the possibility to have a separate conference room upstairs.
If you go here you will experience a different evening on classic ground, couldnt that be fun for a change?

A new trendy place. Lovely staff and the venue is amazing. Great selection of wine. Also the food is incredible!

Nice museum!
It is not what you would expect: One third of it is about Pop-​Art and music, then about Sex and Pornography in Sweden (and related topics), and the last exhibition is about alcohol. It is very funny and entertaining and interactive.

We came here to see the Spritmuseum on our way to the Nordic museum. We stopped by for lunch and to see the museum. 5 stars for the restaurant and 3 stars for the museum. You figure out what you want on the menu to the left of the cocktail menu. I had a burger, fries, salad, desserts and coffee. Absolutely loved the food! We did not drink alcohol but we loved the coffee and lunch. Best coffee that we had in Stockholm.
Museum was a little quirky, odd, and not enough in it. The exhibit downstairs reminded me of the MOMA museum on the other island… A little too much for my New England conservative standards.

Swedens most spirited museum — located in Stockholm’s two remaining 18^th-​century naval buildings on the island of Djurgården
— tram nr. 7 will bring you there from Sergels torg square/​T-​Centralen to Liljevalchs/​Gröna Lund stop
— price: adults 100 SEK;
— very interesting museum/​exhibition (you can taste different flavours, etc.) — it is definitely a nice experience (Absolut Art Collection comprising about 800 works by artists like Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, etc.)
there is also a small shop where you can buy souvenirs and a restaurant with terrace (overlooking the Wasahamnen harbor)
With a focus on the Swedish people’s bittersweet relationship to alcohol, the museum exhibitions will take you on an unforgettable journey from pain to pleasure, from park bench to cocktail party, based on art, scenery, experience, scents, and tastes

Visited this place on 16 September 2012 primarily to see the Absolut Vodka exhibition. Decided to eat in the café first. Stockholm, by London standards, is really expensive. But this place really was on another level. The café is nicely designed, with long shared tables, school dining room style. It has a canteen style counter, where you take a tray and cutlery, and shuffle along, helping yourself to pre-​plated dishes, covered in cling film. Salads, desserts, pasteries and handmade chocolate truffles. There appeared to be hot food too, from a menu, but when we enquired about it, we were told «No. Just what you see here». Mushrooms on toast was £14. Beetroot and goat’s cheese salad was £15. Bread and cheese was £14. Strawberries and ice cream was £10. The food was fresh. The portions very small. I wouldn’t recommend it, however, the exhibition is great. Wonderful to see the original art used in the famous Absolut Vodka press ads. There is work by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst and Robert Indiana.

The food here is superb. I’m vacationing from the united states as was warned that swedish food can be «bland». After eating here, I completely disagree! I had the seasonal pork chop that came with fresh vegetables and chutni. ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. It is a relaxed atmosphere with a great view of the water. They serve a great selection of alchohol. Everything was very good, it is a tad pricey but the owner interacted with us and gave us a history of the building and that our food was organic from nearby. Come for the great food, relaxing drinking environment, or the spritmuseum connected to the restaurant.