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Operakällarens bakficka

Go for traditional Swedish dishes at a small walk-in counter beside Operabaren.

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Key facts

Address
Karl XII:s Torg 12, 111 52 StockholmMap and directions
Season
The outdoor terrace is available during summer.

Facts checked November 2026.

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Operakällarens Bakfickan is a 28-seat restaurant beside Operabaren at Karl XII:s Torg 12. Its menu offers traditional Swedish dishes, and the venue says guests may also come simply for a drink. Visit Stockholm describes it as a classic mini-bistro and food bar within the Operakällaren food palace.

Inside, guests can take a seat at the U-shaped bar or at small tables along the walls. Bakfickan does not take reservations, so you cannot book a table in advance. Visit Stockholm says it is very popular for lunch and advises arriving early or late. The restaurant is cashless.

The address listed by Visit Stockholm is Karl XII:s Torg 12, 111 52 Stockholm. The venue lists phone number 08-676 58 09.

During summer, the venue says guests can eat on an outdoor terrace with views over Jakobs Torg and Kungsträdgården. The terrace is an outdoor alternative to the indoor bar and wall-side tables.

Good to know

Reservations are not accepted. Visit Stockholm advises arriving early or late for lunch.

Get there

Karl XII:s Torg 12, Stockholm

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Visit Stockholm (Stockholm Business Region), CC BY 4.0. Text and ranking by Sweden Herald. Facts are checked against the sources above; opening hours and prices can change, so check with the place before you go.

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