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. We 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.