Restaurang Pelikan

Restaurang Pelikan is a restaurant in Stockholm serving traditional Swedish cuisine within a space featuring high vaulted ceilings and large arched windows. The rooms contain wood paneling, gas chandeliers, and a spacious beer hall with long tables suggesting its original purpose as a gathering place for travelers and merchants.

It was established in 1904 and originally served as a stopping point for merchants with horse-drawn carts at the edge of Stockholm. This role as a supply station for travelers shaped its development into a place where hearty food was served in the large hall.

The name references a traditional Swedish beer hall style, and the dining room still displays the wood paneling and gas chandeliers from its early days. Visitors see how locals come here to share classic dishes like meatballs and pickled herring, highlighting its role as a gathering place for the community.

A visit requires at least one to two hours for a full meal, so guests should plan accordingly when making arrangements. Advance reservations are necessary to secure a table, especially on weekends and during evening hours.

The restaurant belongs to a very small circle of Stockholm eateries operating continuously for over 100 years while preserving their original function. This continuity is rare in a rapidly changing city and makes it a living record of old dining customs.