The guide to Malmö's best alfresco restaurants and bars

For some active fun in the sun, head to Boulebar on Drottningtorget, where you can have a blast on up to eight outdoor lanes of varying degrees of difficulty. The staff can instruct you on finer points of the French game, while the kitchen and bar crew conjure up French-inspired food and drinks. precise approach to the French game informs the staff, while the kitchen and bar crew conjure up French-inspired food and drinks.

Two well-loved classics - pizza and beer - combine at V Italiano Moderno on Lilla Torg. Or pasta and wine, if you prefer. Pizza is made Genovese style, with both classic and creative toppings, but there are also pasta dishes to choose from. The bar can also mix you up a mean cocktail. In short, pretty much everything you could want for a pleasurable alfresco experience.

Not much beats a warm summer evening with sociable tapas dishes to share, a few glasses of wine, and a nice view of the canal at Södertull. The canal is often crowded with people throughout the warmer months, so enjoying some food and drink along in the lively surroundings transports you momentarily to Spain.

Julie has everything you could want for a pleasant afternoon and evening. Plenty of delicacies such as unpasteurised olives, cured meats and cheese are on the menu ,along with classic French rotisserie and locally produced vegetables. Pair with fine natural wines, preferably in the sun in their cosy little courtyard.

Sun, good wine and cheese and charcuterie platters are all regular features at L'Enoteca's large outdoor dining area in Gamla Väster. Chairs and tables perch on cobblestones facing the street in classic European fashion.

Zócalo is located just a few metres from bustling Stortorget and boasts a delightful outdoor seating area in the summer. Sit down and enjoy healthy Mexican food, cooked from scratch, or grab a drink with a great people-watching backdrop.

One of Malmö's cosiest cafés has a similarly delightful outdoor seating area in the middle of town. Take a break from the to-do list and slip in for a cup of coffee - one of Malmö's best - and maybe something sweet. Coffee cocktails (!) and natural wine are also on the menu later in the day.

Don your sunglasses and head to La Grappa's spacious outdoor seating area on Lilla Square. Sit down and order something refreshing to drink and check out the menu offering pizzas, pasta dishes, main courses, and other delicious treats. Or why not just sip on some grappa?

Metro is one of Möllan's retro-inspired bars perfect for enjoying beer and hanging out at the bar - occupations that are quite possibly even more enjoyable during the summer months. Come here to have a cold beer with good friends or try one of the dishes from the well-composed food menu.

Happy hour is often celebrated with a party atmosphere on Atmosfär's outdoor dining area, where you can enjoy the sun with a summery cocktail or a glass of wine in hand. If hunger strikes, you can take a seat and pick and choose from the selection of seasonal sharing dishes on the menu.

What makes a cup of coffee, a glass of natural wine and perhaps even a luxurious sandwich or scrambled eggs even tastier? In this case, it's probably the outdoor seating area on the cobblestones of charming Engelbrektsgatan – and some sun, of course! Perfect for a great start to the day or a relaxed coffee or wine pause in the afternoon.

Sit down for a drink or dinner at Siesta's outdoor dining area against the charming backdrop of Gamla Väster's backstreets. The menu at this neighbourhood pub varies seasonally, and there's a wide selection of wine, beer and spirits. Lunch is also served here Wednesday-Saturday, with classics as well as several vegetarian options prepared with locally produced ingredients.

During the summer months, Lilla Torg transforms into one of Malmö's liveliest outdoor dining areas, and Mello Yello is no exception. The large outdoor terrace has views of the square's teeming street life. In the evening, the outdoor seating fills with people and if it gets a bit chilly it's cosy to sit with a blanket under one of the many heat lamps.

Aster restaurant is located in Varvsstaden, where all cooking is done over a fire or in a wood oven. In summer, they open the outdoor terrace, a popular place to sip a glass of wine or a cocktail from the bar. You can spend late summer evenings with the old shipyard area as a backdrop.

Popular Far i Hatten, a short walk from Möllan, is located in the middle of Folkets Park. The kitchen serves up organic snacks with seasonal ingredients from local producers and farmers. There's also a wide selection of drinks, with wines from all corners of the world. During the summer months, live bands and DJs often perform on the outdoor dining area.

Enjoy coffee and a bun surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flower beds in Slottsträdgården's Café. The outdoor seating area is perfect for those who want to enjoy sunny days with a good book or while away a few hours with a friend. In addition to refreshing drinks, you can enjoy soups, sourdough baguettes, cakes and pastries - mostly prepared with organic or locally produced ingredients.

Café Element's outdoor dining is nestled amongst the greenery of Rörsjöstaden's magnificent avenue. Come here to have a coffee, a glass of wine or a sourdough pizza under the treetops and enjoy lazy summer days.

Round the corner from Sankt Knuts torg, surrounded by quiet residential areas, Café Number 6 has made itself at home in a simple little spot that serves good coffee in warm, welcoming surroundings. During the summer season, there's lots more seating when their simple but pleasant outdoor dining area opens up on a grassy spot across the street. Perfect for hanging out in the sun a little way away from the hustle and bustle.

Long tables out in the open air, light, airy premises and a seasonal kitchen mean Saltimporten is always a good idea for lunchtime sun both outside and in - as well as on your plate. Well worth a walk or bike ride on a nice day, as numerous Malmöites (and visitors) will attest to.

Sit down for a drink, or lunch or dinner, with a view of Limhamn marina at Kajuteriet's outdoor dining area. The menu consists of a number of both smaller and larger dishes with influences primarily from France and Italy. A fabulous summer, post-beach hangout for hedonists, to the sounds of live bands or DJs.

Along the south coast of Skåne, a fair but doable journey from Malmö, Hörte Brygga offers top-notch sun-worshipping opportunities that attract people from near and far. Because what could be better than a well-composed picnic basket full of delicious treats from local producers – and perhaps a bottle of natural wine – enjoyed al fresco on just a stone's throw from the sea?