Lydmar or Mosebacke.

Lydmar has closed, unfortunately.

Fasching (Kungsgatan) for jazz. Debaser (Slussen and Medborgarplatsen) for rock.

Eken might be a good ticket; although it’s not as fancy-looking as in the pictures, it does carry a great view, and I recommend booking window-seats in advance.

mhh… it always depends what you prefer. i just went to bars or clubbing and there are some good spots in södermalm. my favourite was the phenix. maybe fasching – if you like jazz – is good or the cafe opera would be not too bad… but i am not sure if they’re playing live music.