Afrika in Stockholm: summer’s hotspot for good vibes and great food

An authentic fusion of cuisine and culture, restaurant Afrika serves up more than just good food. And as one of the first restaurant-and-bar to open in Stockholm’s up-and-coming meatpacking district, Afrika is leading the charge with daily events including DJ sets, live music and intimate parties, inviting you to a vibrant community where no one is excluded.

The talk of the summer is Afrika Block Party on 25 August. This is an African-themed festival hosted by Afrika in partnership with event company Luger, with Omah Lay and King Promise among others set to perform at venue Förbindelsehallen. “The shows will be incredible, no doubt, and we’ll be running the party surrounding it. It will be a great day of music, food and culture, basically everything we’re about,” says Afrika’s Erik Wretman.

On the restaurant side of things, Afrika’s kitchen is the heart of the establishment and a great place to get a real taste of African cuisine. The food offering is split into different concepts, showcasing styles from three African kitchens. One is Kenyan with its Swahili Street Food concept. Another is Gambian food, offered in partnership with GamDine, and the third is Eritrean and Ethiopian food from Mamasawa Injera. Across the menu, diners can expect colourful stews, finger food, pies and vegetables like plantain and cassava. Not sure what to order? Opt for the tasting menu.

“We want to be an institution where people can feel at home, whether you have roots in Africa or are completely new to the food and culture. It’s about bringing people together and inspiring new experiences,” explains Wretman. “We also partner with black-owned suppliers in Africa to source drinks that fit our values, like South African wine and beer from Kenya. Our mission is to represent African producers who may struggle to be seen, and to present the African culture in genuine way. It’s our way of giving something back to the community we love,” he adds.

With food and entertainment on offer six days a week all summer, there’s no better place for a genuine gastronomic experience served with a helping of good tunes on the side.

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