
Le Hibou
Norrmalm, Stockholm
Bar in Stockholm, Sweden
Why go
Le Hibou is an easy yes for polished rooftop cocktails in central Stockholm, especially if the view is part of the occasion. The case is weaker for a food-led night: treat it as a pre-dinner, date, or nightcap bar rather than a full meal destination.
About Le Hibou
Le Hibou is a Stockholm venue with a price of $21 per person and a smart casual dress code. The confirmed schedule makes it most useful for late afternoon and evening plans: it opens at 4 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, at 3 PM from Wednesday through Saturday. Closing is 11 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, with later 1 AM closing from Wednesday through Saturday. Those hours give the venue a clear role in a Stockholm itinerary: it is not an early-morning or lunch-driven address, but a place to consider when the day is moving into its later rhythm. The slightly earlier opening from Wednesday through Saturday also gives more flexibility for visitors who want to begin an evening plan before the typical dinner rush or build a slower night around one confirmed stop.
Choose it for a Stockholm evening plan with late hours
If you need a full meal before or after Le Hibou, use Pearl’s Stockholm restaurants guide and treat Le Hibou as a separate stop unless the venue confirms otherwise. That distinction matters when planning the shape of the night: Le Hibou can anchor one part of an evening, but the dining portion should be checked separately rather than assumed. In practical terms, it works best when paired with a confirmed restaurant reservation, another Stockholm plan, or a flexible evening route where the timing is already understood.
Smart casual is the dress code, so plan for a polished but not necessarily formal outing. The safest interpretation is to dress with intention while avoiding the pressure of a black-tie or highly ceremonial look. For travelers, that makes Le Hibou relatively easy to build into a city schedule: an outfit that works for a refined dinner or evening plan should generally sit within the spirit of smart casual. It also means the venue is better suited to a considered night out than to a completely improvised, ultra-casual stop.
The value depends on the occasion
At $21 per person, Le Hibou sits as a considered Stockholm stop rather than a purely budget-led choice. Its official Sweden best cocktail bar winner recognition for 2026 gives it a clear reason to be on a shortlist, while the later Wednesday-to-Saturday closing time can make it useful for an evening out. The price point should be weighed against the purpose of the visit: it makes more sense when Le Hibou itself is part of the occasion, rather than when you are simply looking for the lowest-cost option in the city. For other options, browse Pearl’s Stockholm bars guide.
The practical move is to match the visit to the confirmed hours: earlier in the week and on Sunday, plan around an 11 PM close; Wednesday through Saturday, the listed schedule runs until 1 AM. That difference can shape the whole evening, especially if Le Hibou is meant to be the final stop rather than the first one. On Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, it is better treated as an earlier evening choice with a defined endpoint. From Wednesday through Saturday, the later closing gives more room for a post-dinner visit or a slower-paced night. For a broader Stockholm trip, pair the bar search with Pearl’s Stockholm hotels guide, Pearl’s Stockholm experiences guide, Pearl’s Stockholm wineries guide rather than relying on one venue as the full plan.
Planning details
- Location
- Arsenalsgatan 6, 111 47 Stockholm, Sweden
- Website
- bankhotel.se/sv/restaurants/le-hibou
- Phone
- +46 8 598 580 00
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate, upscale rooftop cocktail bar styled like an exclusive Parisian suite, with refined lounge seating, soft lighting and a relaxed, conversation-friendly atmosphere, opening onto a terrace for sunset skyline views over central Stockholm.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Loungey Background Music with Occasional Djs or Live Sets in the Evenings, Tailored to a Relaxed Yet Sophisticated Rooftop Vibe.
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- PERSPECTIVES menu cocktails
- Bubo Bubo
Planning details
Location
Arsenalsgatan 6, 111 47 Stockholm, Sweden · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Papillon, Notable alternative
- Sophie's, Notable alternative
- Bar Arsenalen, Notable alternative
- Cadier Bar, Notable alternative
- Nobis Hotel Stockholm, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Le Hibou compares in Stockholm
Choose Le Hibou when the priority is a low-friction central bar stop. Papillon and Sophie's are better cross-shops if the room and overall night-out feel matter more than simplicity; they read as more deliberate choices for a planned evening.
Bar Arsenalen is the closest comparison for readers who want to stay in the same central Stockholm orbit. If the decision is between the two, pick Le Hibou for an easier, drinks-first stop and Bar Arsenalen when the group wants a sharper bar-to-dinner transition.
For a more polished hotel-bar mood, compare against Cadier Bar and Nobis Hotel Stockholm. Those are stronger choices for a client drink or dressed-up date; Le Hibou is the more casual answer when the evening should stay flexible.
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Unlock the full Le Hibou guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Le Hibou
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Le Hibou | Stockholm | 2026 Bartenders' Choice Awards Venue Winners |
| Papillon | Stockholm | No published awards |
| Sophie's | Stockholm | No published awards |
| Bar Arsenalen | Stockholm | No published awards |
| Cadier Bar | Stockholm | No published awards |
| Nobis Hotel Stockholm | Stockholm | No published awards |
How Le Hibou Stockholm compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Le Hibou worth the prices?
It depends on the occasion. The price is $21 per person, Le Hibou has official Sweden best cocktail bar winner recognition for 2026, which gives it a clear reason to consider for a Stockholm outing.
What's the crowd like at Le Hibou?
The dress code is smart casual, but no specific crowd profile, noise level, or atmosphere details are confirmed here. Check the venue directly if the setting matters for your plans.
Is Le Hibou open late?
Yes, on some nights. Le Hibou is open Wed-Sat from 3 PM to 1 AM, while Mon-Tue and Sun run from 4 PM to 11 PM.
Is the food good at Le Hibou?
Does Le Hibou have happy hour deals?
The confirmed price is $21 per person. No specific happy hour details are confirmed here.
Is Le Hibou good for a date?
The confirmed details are a $21 per person price, smart casual dress code, Stockholm location, evening hours. Confirm current details with the venue if other factors matter.




















