Bar & Lounge

The Sjösala lounge is where our guests can sink back into luxurious sofas and armchairs to enjoy the views out over Vallentunasjön and the crackling log fire, with a cup of tea, a fine wine or just the restful calm.

There are also lounges in the wing buildings where guests can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, play cards or billiards, or take part in a quiz.

The Theatre Bar was previously Höstsol's dining hall, and here we have retained the atmosphere from the previous century, with photographs on the wall providing a window onto the lives of the stars of those days. There is room here for lots of guests, and we also offer a bar menu containing simple meals that are served all day and night.

The Theatre Bar also features an historic bar. We asked our restaurant manager Kenneth Vågeteg, who is also the person who came up with the idea, to explain a little about it.

Why an historic bar?
We decided to go for a wide selection to suit a lot of people, and one with an historical depth instead of stocking only a narrow, efficient range. Of course this also means we are not detracting from the building's 100-year-plus history.

What is the most unique item in the bar?
It's hard to say, but we have a 1941 rum from Long Pod and a 1959 Glen Grant.

What is the most expensive bottle?
That would be our 1904 Armagnac - at SEK 980/cl

How long did it take to stock the bar?
It took two months' of searching.

Are there going to be any changes?
A lot of the drinks we stock are from such limited supplies that once the bottle has gone, there is unfortunately no more. That's when we go on the hunt for new, exciting items.

Do a lot of people buy from this historic range?
They do actually. Almost every evening of the week someone tries a centilitre or more.

What did people drink in the 20s?
Sadly, we were really lacking in culture in Sweden at the time, so brandy was ubiquitous!