Joe Eagan

Malmö

Spotter since 2019

About me

About me
Translator by day, and stand-up comedian by night :). I moved to Sweden from Canada in 2000 to work in consulting and eventually ended up working with translations (Swedish to English) and stand-up comedy. I currently translate mostly for IKEA, but also some other clients. I also organise the logistics and book the stand-up comedians for 3 stand-up comedy tours in Europe with a total of 9 monthly shows in Scandinavia, Holland and Luxembourg, and run the Luxembourg and Hague international comedy festivals. Besides organising shows, I also host MC many shows on the same tours, and often perform at corporate events around Europe.

I’m passionate about my opinion I guess, whether it’s material I am presenting on stage, or adding a comedic angle or twinkle of the eye to one of my articles about why a spot is so good compared to other locations – as you will see in my articles.

Why Malmö
I like the diversity of Malmö, especially with so many different nationalities that make each part of the city so vibrant in so many different ways. Walking just one block sometimes completely changes the atmosphere and vibe that you are feeling. I've even run into a few Danish people over the years who are on their first visit to Malmö, despite living in the Copenhagen area all their lives, and the fact that they are so pleasantly surprised sums it all up in how great and interesting Malmö is. There are many cosy, hard-to-find and off-the-beaten-path places scattered throughout the city that I am sure visitors to Malmö will enjoy.

Where else can you find me online?
Joe Stand-up
International Comedians

My spots (13)

Restaurang Gallia

Great entrecote and meet locals

"Restaurang Gallia" is one of my favorite places in Malmö -- the genuine atmosphere, incredibly priced beers and oh, the magic that is their steaks!

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Eagan

Feb 1, 2025

Mässingshornet Restaurang & Musikpub

Music pub

"Mässingshornet Restaurang & Musikpub" is the highlight to start or end a pub crawl for anyone wanting to experience where Malmö locals hang out!

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Eagan

Feb 1, 2025

Kungsparken

Lovely park for a stroll

"Kungsparken" is the one park in Malmö I visit if I only have time for one stroll. It's a wonderful array of nature just 5 minutes from the main squares...

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Coffee & tea
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Relaxing

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Joe

Eagan

Feb 1, 2025

Via Lorenzo

My favourite pizza in Malmö

"Via Lorenzo" makes the best pizza in Malmö and I've been to countless pizzerias! Great price, fresh ingredients & they're not stingy with the cheese...

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Eagan

Feb 1, 2025

Coffee Square

Where I spend weekday mornings

"Coffee Square" is definitely my choice for weekday breakfast and work in Malmö! I love how their scrambled eggs are real, not the fake hotel stuff!

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Coffee & tea
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Joe

Eagan

Feb 1, 2025

Ljudkullar

Music hill

"Ljudkullar" is a music hill in Malmö! A dozen albums by various artists are played via speakers built into the ground here. Come for a picnic & some wine!

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Music
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Relaxing

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Joe

Eagan

Feb 1, 2025

Ön

Nice walk and view of bridge

"Ön" in Malmö (actually Limhamm) has the best undisturbed view of the Öresund Bridge -- and it's easily reachable by mass transit!

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Relaxing

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Joe

Eagan

Feb 1, 2025

'Sunkhak' pub crawl

Meet and drink with locals

Here is my recommendation for a "Sunkhak pub crawl" that includes genuine bar where you can talk to charmingly tipsy Swedes about anything!

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Bars

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Joe

Eagan

Feb 1, 2025

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