A night out in Stockholm works without alcohol when the evening is built around something you do together. An escape room is one option: at Questrooms on Södermalm, games start as late as 22:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, and nobody drinks on site, so drinks are simply not part of the plan. Below: why more people skip or mix their drinks, how an evening game works, which game fits the mood, and how to book an evening game.
Why are more people choosing a night out without alcohol?
More people in Sweden drink less. According to CAN figures reported by SVT in June 2026, total alcohol consumption in Sweden fell by 2.6% the year before, and sales of alcohol-free beer grew more than fourfold between 2014 and 2024. Some people do not drink at all, others drink less, and many groups have both.
SVT also describes a habit called zebra striping: switching between drinks with and without alcohol during the same evening. For a group, the practical point is simple. When the plan is built around an activity, nobody has to explain what is in their glass, and everybody takes part on equal terms.
What makes a sober night out in Stockholm work?
A sober night out in Stockholm works when the evening has a clear centre: a start time, something to do together and something to talk about afterwards. A 60-minute game gives all three. Puzzles also need the person who notices small details, not only the person who talks the most, so quieter friends get a role.
- Fix a start time: a booked slot gives the evening a shape, so it does not drift.
- Share one goal: a team that has 60 minutes to solve a story talks to each other the whole time.
- Plan the next stop: dinner before, or a café or a walk after.
- Keep it open for everyone: if part of the group goes on to a bar afterwards, bottles they bring can wait in the lockers during the game.
How does an evening game at Questrooms work?
An evening game at Questrooms takes about 1.5 hours: arrive 15 minutes early for the briefing, play for 60 minutes, then allow 5 to 10 minutes for payment and a debrief. The last game starts at 22:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, at 21:00 from Monday to Thursday, and at 19:30 on Sundays.
| Day | First game starts | Last game starts |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 14:30 | 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00 | 21:00 |
| Wednesday and Thursday | 11:30 | 21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30 | 22:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 22:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30 | 19:30 |
Questrooms has no alcohol licence, and no drinking on site is also a safety rule. Players who are intoxicated cannot play. The rule is about safety in the rooms, not about anyone's choices for the rest of the evening.
Which escape room in the evening fits the mood?
Pick the game by the kind of evening you want. For a real scare, Horror Escape has a live actor and a jump scare. For something relaxed, Mission Sigma VR has difficulty 2 of 5. For a hard puzzle night, Russian Mafia has difficulty 5 of 5. For a race between two teams, BACK-TO-BACK takes up to 10 players.
| Mood | Game | Format | Players | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A real scare | Horror Escape | Classic room | 3 to 6, or 2 at 511 SEK each | 18+ recommended |
| Scary, in VR | House of Fear 2 VR | VR | 2 to 4 | 13+ |
| Relaxed and fun | Mission Sigma VR | VR | 2 to 6 | 10+ |
| Hard puzzles | Russian Mafia | Classic room | 2 to 6 | 12+ |
| Action with shooting | Dream Hackers VR: The Book of Memories | VR | 2 to 6 | 13+ |
| Two teams racing | BACK-TO-BACK in Versus mode | VR | 7 to 10 | depends on the game |
In every VR escape room you can sit or stand for the whole game, and the headsets fit over most glasses. All other VR games besides Dream Hackers VR and Smash Point KIDS VR are puzzle games without shooting.
What does a night out at Questrooms cost?
A game at Questrooms costs 369 to 409 SEK per person, depending on how many players are in the room. Two players pay 409 SEK each, six players pay 369 SEK each. There is no student discount, but the price per person drops as the group grows, and a birthday guest gets 20% off on request with an ID.
- 2 players: 409 SEK per person
- 3 players: 399 SEK per person
- 4 players: 389 SEK per person
- 5 players: 379 SEK per person
- 6 players: 369 SEK per person
You pay on site after the game, by card or Swish. Questrooms does not take cash.
Plan the rest of the evening
Kocksgatan 21A is a few minutes' walk from Medborgarplatsen metro, so dinner before and a late game after fit into one evening on Södermalm. Online booking closes 3 hours before each start time. For a later slot the same day, call 08-543 544 02. More alcohol-free activities in Stockholm for a younger crowd are in Things to Do in Stockholm for Students.
FAQ
Can you bring your own drinks to Questrooms?
Nobody drinks on site at Questrooms. The venue has no alcohol licence, and the rule is also about safety during the games. If your group moves on to a bar or a party afterwards, bottles can wait in the lockers until you leave. People who drink and people who do not play the same game.
What can you do on a Friday night in Stockholm without drinking?
On a Friday night, Questrooms runs games from 11:30 until the last start at 22:30, so a late escape room or VR game fits after dinner. A visit takes about 1.5 hours. Book online up to 3 hours before the start, or call 08-543 544 02 for a later slot the same day.
Is there a student discount at Questrooms?
No. Questrooms has no student or senior discount. The price per person drops with group size, from 409 SEK for 2 players to 369 SEK for 6, and a birthday guest gets 20% off on request with an ID. Players aged 8 to 17 get 15% off. Discounts do not stack.
What if someone has been drinking before the game?
Players who are intoxicated by alcohol or drugs cannot play at Questrooms. Under the zero-tolerance rule, the game master can stop the game and ask a player to leave. If the evening includes drinks for some of the group, the simple order is the game night first and the bar afterwards.
Book an evening game
Pick an evening and the number of players in the booking calendar. You see the start times and the total price before you confirm, and a confirmation SMS follows. If the group cannot agree on a game, the classic escape rooms page lists each room with age and difficulty.