Hemma hos Kaj — Hammarby Sjöstad waterfront grill and bar

3.8 (596)

Waterside grill and bar on Hammarby kaj — relaxed dining, a sunny quay terrace and late-night weekend energy.

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Hemma hos Kaj

Hemma hos Kaj is a casual waterfront restaurant and bar located at Hammarby kaj 18 in Hammarby Sjöstad, Stockholm. Known for grilled plates, relaxed indoor dining and a sunny quay terrace, it serves moderate-priced European/Swedish dishes and evening drinks across late-night weekend hours. The venue doubles as an events space for private parties and offers views over the harbour, making it a neighbourhood favourite for after-work gatherings and weekend nights.

A brief summary to Hemma hos Kaj

Hammarby kaj 18, Stockholm, 120 30, SE
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Mid ranged
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Mobile reception: 4 out of 5

Tuesday 5 pm-11 pm
Wednesday 5 pm-11 pm
Thursday 5 pm-11 pm
Friday 11 am-1 am
Saturday 4 pm-1 am

Local tips

Reserve ahead for weekend evenings or private events — the venue operates later on Fridays and Saturdays and fills early.
Ask for a quay-side table if you want harbour views; these are best in fine weather and at sunset.
Check opening hours before you go—weekday service starts later in the afternoon while weekend hours extend into the night.

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Getting There

Tram / Light rail

Take the local tram or light-rail line serving Hammarby Sjöstad to the nearest stop (typical tram travel time from central transfer hubs 10–20 minutes); services run frequently during daytime and evenings but schedules vary by day — tickets cost around 40–55 SEK per adult depending on regional fare zones and time of day, and trams are step-free but can be crowded at peak times.
Bus

Use local city buses that connect outer districts and the tvärbana/tram hubs; travel time from nearby stations 10–25 minutes depending on origin and time, fares comparable to other local public transport (approximately 40–55 SEK); buses are frequent but evening service reduces after late night hours.
Taxi / Rideshare

Taxi or rideshare provides a direct 10–25 minute trip from central Södermalm or inner-city locations depending on traffic; expect a fare roughly 120–300 SEK for typical short intra-city journeys, and service is door-to-door though surge pricing can raise costs on busy nights.

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A neighbourhood quay with a working-harbour feel

Hammarby Kaj sits at the edge of Hammarby Sjöstad where modern apartment blocks meet the water; Hemma hos Kaj occupies a ground-floor spot that opens toward the quay and the sheltered harbour basin. The restaurant’s location means the atmosphere changes with the light — brisk and glassy during winter afternoons, gentler and convivial on long summer evenings when the terrace picks up the low sun.

Food, drink and the room’s character

The menu centres on grill-forward, comfortably familiar European and Swedish dishes with a selection of bar snacks and plates intended for sharing. Interiors are unpretentious — a mix of practical dining furniture and warm accents — while the terrace and windows frame watery views that help give the place a relaxed, social identity: part casual grill, part local bar.

Evening energy and event-ready layout

Hemma hos Kaj operates with evening hours on weekdays and late-night service on Fridays and Saturdays, which shifts the venue from a mellow early-evening restaurant to a livelier bar as the night progresses. The layout and licensing allow the space to function as a rentable event room for private dinners or celebrations, and the staff adapt service to suit small parties through to larger gatherings.

Seasonal shifts and waterfront seating

The quay-facing terrace is the highlight in milder months; tables placed along the water make the most of longer daylight and harbour breezes. In colder weather the experience is more interior-focused: window seats and sheltered booths provide a snug, convivial setting while lights reflect on the water outside.

Practical details that shape a visit

Service patterns follow an evening rhythm with later closing times on weekends, and menus typically include vegetarian options alongside meat and fish dishes. The setting is accessible from the surrounding Hammarby Sjöstad neighbourhood and pairs well with a stroll along the quayside or other local cafes and bars nearby.

Why it matters to the area

As a waterside eatery in a modern Stockholm district, Hemma hos Kaj contributes to Hammarby Sjöstad’s mix of residential calm and active waterfront life. It’s the kind of local place that anchors evening social life along the canal — familiar to neighbours and convenient for visitors wanting a relaxed meal or casual drinks with harbour views.