Brasserie Draken

For the first “Dining by Amex” benefit of 2026, I decided to check out Brasserie Draken, located on the 33rd floor with expansive views over the harbour of Gothenburg. With the few available slots quickly booking up, I had to act fast back in December, but luckily managed to secure a Thursday evening reservation.

The fixed menu started with burrata accompanied by zucchini, figs, mint, and almonds, followed by French duck with pumpkin purée and roasted parsnip. Johanna and I kicked things off with a glass of cava and then – after careful study of the extensive wine list – settled on a glass each of pinot noir (or Spätburgunder, as it is known in German) from Baden-Württemberg.

While the food was perfectly fine, the real attraction was the venue itself, with its Park Hyatt Tokyo-esque views and the iconic dragon gazing down from the ceiling. Topping things off with crème brûlée and espresso on our own dime, I would give the overall experience a solid 4 out of 5.