Going out for a drink - bars in Bergen
Whether you are seeking a beer bar in Bergen, a place with a cosy atmosphere, or a standard student pub, you can get started here.
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Student bars in Bergen
Looking for the best student bars and pubs in Bergen? Here’s an overview of all the campus bars and pubs run by students and which age limits they have to get in.
Ad Fontes
Ad Fontes is a student bar for students at the Faculty of Humanities. They regularly organise events such as concerts, lectures, film nights, etc., as well as a weekly quiz for students. Located at the back of the HF building at UiB.
Ad Fontes has an age limit of 18 years.
Address: Sydnesplassen 7
Det Akademiske Kvarter – Kvarteret
Det Akademiske Kvarter is a centre for student culture in Bergen. Kvarteret consists of three permanent venues. Stjernesalen is a café that's perfect for food or a drink. Grøndahls is a great place to have a chat and meet new people. They have a good selection of drinks. Halvtimen is a cocktail bar for students.
Kvarteret has an 18-year age limit in Stjernesalen and Grøndahls, while Halvtimen has a 20-year age limit.
Address: Olav Kyrres gate 49
Diskuterbar
Diskuterbar is the bar for students at the Faculty of Social Sciences. The bar offers good prices, a good selection of drinks and friendly people. During the day, Diskuterbar is also a café, where you can enjoy a cheap cup of coffee. Every Wednesday there’s a quiz. Diskuterbar is located in Ulrikke Phils Hus.
Diskuterbar has an age limit of 18 years.
Address: Professor Keysers gate 1
Hulen
Hulen is a student-run concert venue. They organise everything from small indie concerts to hand-craft markets. Hulen is Northern Europe's oldest rock club and has been run by volunteers since 1969. Apart from concerts, you can also take part in many different cultural events.
Hulen usually has an age limit of 18 years.
Address: Olaf Ryes vei 48
Integrerbar
Integrerbar is the bar for students studying at the Faculty of Science and Technology. It's a great place to stop by for a beer or a board game after a long day in the reading room. Integrerbar is located on the premises of the Faculty of Science and Technology, close to the Student Centre.
Integrerbar has an age limit of 18 years.
Address: Allégaten 41
Kronbar
Kronbar is the bar for students at Høgskulen på Vestlandet and regularly organises events such as quizzes and concerts. Kronbar is entirely run by volunteers from HVL and is located in an old beautiful industrial building.
Kronbar has an age limit of 18 years.
Address: Inndalsveien 28
Kurerbar
Kurerbar is the student bar at the Faculty of Psychology. Here you can both read and socialise with other students from the entire faculty. Opening hours are from 17:00-00:00 Thursdays and Fridays.
Address: Christies Gate 12.
Rederiet
Rederiet is the bar for BI students. The interior has an exclusive feel, while the bar has a cosy and intimate touch. The bar is for students, but it feels like something more than just a student bar. Rederiet is located on BI's campus.
Rederiet has an age limit of 18 years.
Address: Kong Christian Fredriks plass 5
Smittbar
Smittbar is the bar for students at the Faculty of Medicine at UiB.
Address: Årstadsveien 21
Straffbar
Straffbar is the law students own bar at Dragefjellet. Straffbar is run by the jolliest student group at the Faculty of Law, Club Jur, who are always ready to offer refreshments to thirsty students. It is located in the bomb shelter at the Faculty of Law.
Straffbar has an age limit of 18 years.
Address: Magnus Lagabøtes plass 1
Formbar
The new student bar at the Faculty of Art, Music and Design. It doesn’thave fixed opening hours and is only open for events.
Address: Møllendalsveien 61
Bunkeren bar
The student bar at Kristiania is located in the former Hansa Brewery.
Bunkeren has an age limit of 18 years.
Address: Kalfarveien 78C
Klubben NHH
Klubben is the bar at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), located in the school's basement. It is run by the Club and Culture Committee (KKU) in the student union.
Address: Helleveien 30
Check out student discounts
Many places have their own discounts for students. On our website you can find an overview over all the best student discounts in Bergen.
Bars in Bergen
As Norway's second largest city, Bergen has some of the best and most varied bars in the country. Check out the bar overview with age limits to get in.
Folk og Røvere
Folk og Røvere is one of the pubs many Bergen residents claim as their favourite haunt. That says something about what you can get here, an exciting and large selection of all types of beer. There’s a wide range of age groups and prices are easy on the wallet.
Address: Sparebanksgaten 4
Privaten Bar
Privaten Bar is the type of bar that’s perfect for those who like to socialise and have interesting conversations with something good in their glass. Of the bars and pubs in Bergen, Privaten has one of the largest selections of non-alcoholic beers.
Address: Vaskerelvsmauet 1
Sjøboden
Sjøboden is a fun and friendly bar located on Bryggen, for people of all ages. It's one of the few venues in Bergen that offers live music every single day. With free entry and over 60 different types of beer, this is one of the more accessible bars in Bergen.
Address: Bryggen 29
Utpå Bar
Utpå Bar is very popular among students. It offers student discounts on several types of beer. Apart from this, the venue promises great music and a very cosy atmosphere which is easy to fall in love with. Utpå is one of the pubs in Bergen that really makes you feel alive.
Address: Teatergaten 16
Hectors Hybel
A cosy bar right in the heart of Bergen! Here you can sit back in dim lighting with good music and a varied selection of refreshments. Whether you want to play board games or shine in a quiz every Sunday, this is the place for you. During the day, you can also enjoy a cup of coffee at student-friendly prices.
Hector's Hybel has an age limit of 20 years.
Address: Nygårdsgaten 2
Kjuagutt
‘Kjuagutt’ is a nickname for charming Bergensers with a spark in their eye. At Kjuagutt on Christies gate you'll find Bergen's smallest and most intimate bar, with an impressive selection of beers and cocktails.
Address: Christies gate 9
Elefanten
Pop by Elefanten for coffee, beer, cocktails, mocktails and exciting events such as game nights and quizzes. The bar offers also concerts and art exhibitions.
Elefanten has an age limit of 20 years after 18:00.
Address: Engen 12
Konrads Kåk
A cozy bar on the second floor where you can enjoy cocktails, wine and beer on soft sofas. Perfect for a relaxing evening with something good in your glass.
Address: Engen 12
Kråken
Located on the second floor above Røyk BBQ, this metal pub serves both beer and cocktails. With events such as board game nights, quizzes and ‘Bad Movie Night’, there's always something fun going on. There's also a pool table for those who want to challenge their friends. All nerds are very welcome!
Address: Vaskerelven 6
Bar 3
With simple but tasty food, a wide range of drinks and fun games like shuffleboard and pool, Bar 3 is a place to relax and have fun. They also organise quizzes, music bingo, paint'n'sip and other events.
Bar 3 has an age limit of 20 years from Monday to Thursday and 23 years from Friday to Sunday.
Address: Rosenkrantzgt. 3
Kjusa Deg
A café and genuine local pub in Laksevåg offering live music, music bingo and jam/open stage. The name ‘Kjusa deg!’ is a typical Bergen expression we say to someone we think is lucky – something you will surely feel here!
Address: Damsgårdsveien 225
Skipperstuen
As one of Bergen's oldest pubs, Skipperstuen still has plenty to offer, with karaoke, quizzes and music bingo throughout the week. Perfect for an evening with a good atmosphere and a little competitive spirit.
Skipperstuen has an age limit of 20 years.
Address: Torggaten 9
Victoria Cafe & Pub
A pub where you can enjoy music, good food and football on a big screen. Here you'll find a wonderful mix of different types of people of all ages. There is a quiz night every Wednesday, so get the team and join the fun!
Victoria Pub has an age limit of 20 years.
Address: Kong Oscars gate 29
Unique venues
These are venues with a unique concept that offers a special experience you won't find elsewhere. Fancy a night out that's a little different from what you're used to? Then these are the venues for you!
Baklommen Bar
Baklommen Bar is hidden amongst many centuries-old wooden buildings at Bryggen. When you find your way into the back alley to Baklommen, you'll be greeted with a cosy and intimate atmosphere. The walls are permeated with the history and tradition. You can feel that this has been a place where people have enjoyed themselves for many years.
Address: Enhjørningsgården 29
Fincken
Fincken is the only gay bar in Bergen. This venue has a long and proud history as one of Bergen's most important institutions for inclusion and diversity. Fincken is the perfect place to go if you're looking for a pub where you feel welcome, no matter who you are.
Address: Nygårdsgaten 2A
Lille Bar og Lounge
Lille Bar and Lounge is a venue which is something between a traditional dance club and a bar. Lille is very intimate, often packed with people and life. Want to have a fun night out on the weekend? Lille is the right place.
Lille has an age limit of 20 years.
Address: Vaskerelven 16
Landmark
Landmark is the café and pub attached to Bergen Kunsthall. Here you'll find a concert venue, nightclub and bar. Good sofas, good food and an atmosphere reminiscent of the big cities of Europe. Food is served between 11am and 5pm. They have a good selection of beers and other drinks. In the evening you can attend a concert or a performance, often played by international artists. If you're an art student, this is definitely a place to hang out.
Address: Rasmus Meyers allé 5
Salong Bar og Billiard
Salong Bar og Billiard is a unique pub with a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The idea behind the concept was a great home party moved out to town. At Salong Bar og Billiard you can enjoy a nice evening out, where you can cosy up with friends and acquaintances, or play a few rounds of pool.
Address: Kong Oscars gate 5
Cornerbaren
Cornerbaren is a part of Cornerteatret, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee, a snack or a drink while waiting for the performance. Cornerbaren also organises its own cultural evenings – perfect for those who love a good dose of culture in pleasant surroundings.
Address: Kong Chr. Frederiks Plass 4
Bergen Kjøtt
Bergen Kjøtt is a creative oasis – both a production house and a cultural centre. They open their doors to everyone every Friday, but throughout the week you can also take part a varied selection of exciting events. A meeting place for art, music and creativity!
Bergen Kjøtt has an age limit of 18 years.
Address: Skutevikstorget 1
Duo Karaoke Bar
At Duo Karaoke Bar you can unleash your inner superstar! Sing your heart out while enjoying craft beer, wine or cocktails. Want to reserve the stage for yourself and your friends? Send them a DM on Instagram!
Address: Østre Skostredet 12
Bar Amundsen (Whiskybar)
Named after a polar hero Roald Amundsen, Bar Amundsen is known for its impressive whisky collection. Here you can enjoy a glass of whisky, and maybe even some food on the side. Perfect for whisky enthusiasts!
Address: Zander Kaaes gate 6
Art Themis
At Art Themis, creativity takes centre stage! This cosy pub and café welcomes everyone – whether you want to listen to music, read poetry, or exhibit your art. A place where you can express yourself and be inspired.
Address: Stølegaten 8A
Jack’s Country Saloon
Norway's first real country saloon! Here you can sit in bar stools made from horse saddles and enjoy authentic live country music every Tuesday. The perfect place for those who love the cowboy atmosphere.
Address: Zachariasbryggen 1. floor, Torget 2
Pianoclub
With its classic English style and live piano music, Pianoclub is the place for an elegant night out. Enjoy a drink while listening to beautiful tones from the grand piano.
Pianoclub has an age limit of 20 years.
Address: Zachariasbryggen 1. floor, Torget 2
Statsraaden Bar & Reception
You'll find this maritime gem right next to Bryggen. Statsraaden Bar supports the sailing ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl, and they organise concerts and quiz nights. There's always something going on here, and you can enjoy yourself with a clear conscience – all profits go to a good cause!
Address: Bradbenken 2, Skur 7
Trikken 106 Kafé & Bar
This café and bar is a tribute to Bergen's tram history. Parts of the original tram 106 are integrated into the interior, so you can take a step back in time while enjoying a drink. A unique place with a historical flavour.
Address: Nøstegaten 45B
Cafe Sanaa
A cultural pub right in the city centre! Since 2007, Cafe Sanaa has been one of the city's most active music scenes. Here you can experience everything from DJ nights to Bergen Bachata Club, jazz and music festivals.
Address: Kaigaten 22
Kolonialen
A delightful mix of grocery, café and pub. Kolonialen is one of the oldest grocery stores in Bergen, and the pub in the basement seats 55 people. Here you can take part in both quizzes and concerts, so there's always something exciting going on.
Address: Sydneshaugen 11
Record bars
Apollon
Apollon is a delightful mix of a bar with a good, local selection, and the place to go for everything you can dream of when it comes to music on vinyl. In fact, it is the oldest independent record store in Norway. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. They are happy to make recommendations should you need them. If you want special records that you wouldn't normally be able to buy, you can ask for help with this too.
Address: Nygårdsgaten 2A
Vinyl
Vinyl is a bar with a strong focus on really good quality music. Just as important as the music living up to expectations is of course the beer you're served. Vinyl is a pub that feels very proper and provides a good experience especially to those who are very fond of music.
Address: Kong Oscars gate 8
Kennel vinylbar
A small bar located in the glass pavilion on the old Vektertorget square. It stands out with its glass walls and unique style, giving the place a distinctive atmosphere. Kennel is a place where you can enjoy a beer or a cocktail while listening to music played from vinyl. Perfect for music lovers who want a different bar experience!
Address: Christies gate 11
Dive bars
Dive bars are venues where you get a very classic bar experience. Here you'll find the most down-to-earth bars, which tend to emphasise good beer over modern concepts.
Finnegans
Finnegans is one of Bergen's browner bars. Here, you'll be served good beer and find a place for a good chat with your friends. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Address: Chr. Michelsens Gate 10
Pappa Bar og Salong
Pappa Bar og Salong is a pub known for its good music and equally good atmosphere. The staff and owners are very down-to-earth and friendly people, who like to offer a lot of local beer from Bergen and the surrounding area. They also serve many great cocktails.
Address: Olav Kyrres gate 39
Brian Boru Irish Pub
A taste of Ireland in the middle of Scandinavia! With Irish-inspired décor, fresh Guinness on tap, and the genuine feeling of ‘craic’ (Irish slang for fun), Brian Boru is the place for a relaxing afternoon with friends and family. Enjoy a wide range of drinks, delicious food, music, sports on the big screen, and lively entertainment. A little bit of Irish pub culture – in the heart of Bergen!
Address: Kong Oscars gate 16
O'Connor's Irish Pub
A little piece of Ireland, in the centre of historic Bryggen! The pub is located in the famous Svensgården building and offers a genuine Irish atmosphere. Here you can watch live football matches, experience lively troubadour concerts at weekends, and enjoy classic pub food with a fantastic view of Bryggen. Perfect for both sports fans and those seeking an authentic Irish pub experience.
Address: Bryggen 27
Rævedilter Bar og Kafe
Rævedilter Bar og Kafe considers itself a dive pub. The venue is one of Bergen's newer ones, and is a rather smaller, but at the same time very specious bar with wood as a visual theme. Despite being relatively new on the scene, they've already established a great atmosphere that's a must experience.
Address: Christies gate 9
Scruffy Murphy’s
Scruffy Murphy's is perhaps the best place in Bergen to go if you feel the need for a proper Guinness in your glass. As the name Scruffy Murphy's suggests, this is very much an Irish pub, offering a very cosy atmosphere. You'll also get some local beers.
Address: Torget 15
Stylish interiors
Do you like visiting venues which are modern and stylish? These pubs have spent a lot of time making sure they have nice furnishings and a certain visual style, while still being a place for a fun night out.
Biblioteket Bar
Biblioteket Bar is a pub with perhaps one of Bergen's most beautiful premises. The bar is about as centrally located as it's possible to get in Bergen and has a great view of the bay. The menu is almost as cool as the venue, and offers many types of beer, wine and cocktails to suit all tastes.
Biblioteket Bar has an age limit of 20 years.
Address: Vetrlidsallmenningen 2
Kulturhuset
Kulturhuset is a real arena for cultural life in Bergen. There are often concerts and fun things happening here, while the place also has a very cosy bar with perhaps the most pleasant background music in Bergen.
Address: Vaskerelven 8
Lampemannen Bar
Lampemannen Bar is one of Bergen's most colourful bars. In addition to a vibrant and inviting interior, Lampemannen is a venue where you'll find friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Good beer options also help to ensure a good experience. And if you find a nice lamp, you can buy it and take it home with you.
Address: Strandgaten 197
Luddi
Luddi is a very lively bar right by the Fløibanen in the centre of Bergen. Nice premises and friendly staff contribute to a great atmosphere, together with lively guests who always come over on busy evenings. Luddi is a pub you'll want to visit several times.
Luddi has an age limit of 23 years.
Address: Vetrlidsallmenningen 4
Utidi Bar
With its colourful walls and unique style, Utidi Bar is a breath of fresh air in the city's nightlife. Here you'll find an informal and friendly atmosphere with a good selection of drinks, both with and without alcohol. They also organise intimate ‘Unplugged’ concerts, which make for an atmospheric experience. A perfect place for a relaxing evening in good company!
Address: Nygårdsgaten 1a
Dance clubs
Packed dance floors, epic EDM music and legendary nights. This is what Bergen has to offer for those who like to dance!
Heidi's Bier Bar
Heidi's Bier Bar is a venue that provides the après-ski experience all year round. Heidi's plays only the most popular music from the last decade, and you're guaranteed a packed dance floor. Here you can always experience a lively and loud atmosphere.
Heidi's has an age limit of 20 years.
Address: Håkonsgaten 27
Natt
Natt is a nightclub where many students in Bergen end their evenings. Natt brings the loud and popular music that you can easily dance yourself crazy to. It's one of the venues in Bergen that feels very much like a nightclub, a bit like the ones you find on the biggest cities in Europe.
NATT has an age limit of 20 years.
Address: Chr. Michelsens Gate
Vaskeriet
Vaskeriet is perhaps Bergen's most popular nightspot for students. On one of the best and most vibrant dance floors in Bergen you can always dance to the best and latest music. The lights, the life and the bar are almost worth a visit in themselves. However, it's probably the silent disco that's the real draw. Vaskeriet is a venue that all students who love the nightlife should visit.
Vaskeriet has an age limit of 20 years.
Address: Magnus Barfots gate 4
Bryggen Nightclub
The largest discotheque in Bergen! Here you can dance to everything from 80s hits to today's biggest tunes. The club also often shows football on the big screen. On Fridays you can come for Club Tropicana, with an 18-year age limit!
Bryggen Nightclub has an age limit of 18 on Fridays and 20 on Saturdays.
Address: Bryggen 45
Duggfrisk
Duggfrisk offers a great atmosphere and delicious cocktails! They serve everything from classic favourites to their own signature flavours. The perfect place for a cosy evening with friends and something good to drink.
Duggfrisk has an age limit of 18 years.
Address: Strandkaien 12
LouLou
A colourful nightclub and cocktail bar in the basement of Hotel Norge. With flowers, flamingos and bright neon prints on the walls, LouLou sets the mood for a colourful evening. Under the flashing ceiling on the dance floor, the party is guaranteed!
LouLou has an age limit of 20 years.
Address: Nedre Ole Bulls plass 4
Sunset Nightclub & Taket Roofgarden
Enjoy the nightlife with a panoramic view of the city! Sunset Nightclub has a large roof terrace at the top of Zachariasbryggen, one of Bergen's largest outdoor seating areas. You can move between the nightclub and the roof garden via internal stairs.
Sunset Nightclub has an age limit of 20 years.
Address: Zachriasbryggen 3. og 4. etasje Torget 2
The Old Irish Pub
An Irish pub with a twist! It combines a traditional pub atmosphere with big parties, live music and DJs. An energetic atmosphere and good vibes for adults of all ages, where you'll always find something to enjoy.
The Old Irish Pub has an age limit of 20 years.
Address: Veiten 3
Cocktails
Bergen's drinks have some of the best flavours around. Why don't you head to one of these venues to check them out?
Dark & Stormy
Dark and Stormy is the only tiki bar in Bergen. This tropical venue is one of Bergen's easiest ways to get a real southern feel. All cocktails are produced in-house, and the staff are happy to help you explore and experience new cocktails of the exotic kind. Dark and Stormy can be found in Kong Oscars Gate.
Dark & Stormy has an age limit of 20 years.
Address: Kong Oscars gate 12
Last Monkey
Last Monkey is a cocktail bar where you will always be satisfied with what you are served. Here you get the good classics and a very good range of original cocktails. At the same time, the bartenders have their own experimental cocktails that you won't find anywhere else. The surroundings are exclusive and elegant, while providing an intimate experience.
Address: Bankgaten 6
Magda
Magda is a cocktail bar that always delivers great cocktails for every taste. Magda is the place for good music and a great atmosphere. The premises are both cosy and spacious, and guarantee a lot of fun evenings. On Thursdays, Magda has its own music quiz.
Magda has an age limit of 20 years.
Address: Kong Oscars gate 5
Muskedunder
Muskedunder is a lively and stylish cocktail bar in the centre of Bergen. Whatever your taste buds are looking for, they'll find it at Muskedunder. You can also play foosball and shuffleboard here. Good and exciting cocktails and a very friendly crew ensure that you have a nice evening.
Address: Foreningsgaten 1
No Stress
No Stress is perhaps the best cocktail bar in Bergen. Here you'll be served an incredibly varied selection of cocktails to suit all tastes. The venue has its own cocktail laboratory where they experiment to find the best and most unique cocktail recipes. The great atmosphere makes an evening at No Stress a very pleasant experience.
Address: Hollendergaten 1
Tonga Bar
Tonga Bar has a lot on the menu that you can easily be tempted by. Student discounts are available on all Wednesdays and Thursdays, which naturally attracts a lot of students who are easy to get to know. The clientele is very varied, which provides a good and slightly different atmosphere.
Address: Torget 9
Rebel
During the day, Rebel is a restaurant, but when the evening comes, the lights dim, the bar opens and the DJs take over. With a large selection of both cocktails and wine, there's always something good to be found.
Rebel has an age limit of 23 years from 22:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Address: Vaskerelven 16
Ginial Bar
Ginial is a gin bar associated with Røyk BBQ, and they have a fantastic selection of gin and tonics. If you're not sure what you want, just ask for a recommendation at the bar!
Address: Vaskerelven 6
Tipsy Bar
Tipsy is a cocktail bar with a great atmosphere and a DJ who keeps you dancing at weekends. The perfect place for a festive evening!
Tipsy has an age limit of 23 years.
Address: Vaskerelvsmauet 7
Wine
Is there anything more relaxing than a good glass of wine after a long day? Or maybe you're looking for a cosy date out with a nice drink? Bergen has a lot to offer when it comes to wine, at some of the city's cosiest bars.
Bacchus vinhus
Bacchus vinhus is a cosy little wine bar in Øvregaten, a stone's throw from Bryggen. Here you can look out from the large windows onto the small park behind Bryggen, or up towards Steinkjellerbakken.
The owners have a philosophy of creating a place where they would want to be guests themselves. Here you'll find several wines by the glass, and small dishes you can enjoy alone or share on a date.
Address Øvregaten 14
Dråpen Vinbar
Dråpen Vinbar is a comfortable and relaxed wine bar for cosy evenings with good company. Dråpen Vinbar has more than 100 types of wine on its varied menu. You can also order a good pizza, or other dishes that match your wine.
Address: Vaskerelvsmauet 1
Dyvekes Vinkjeller
Dyvekes Vinkjeller is perhaps Bergen's oldest alcohol serving establishment. It has been operating here since the 14th century, although not continuously. There's an undeniable amount of tradition and history within the walls of Dyvekes Vinkjeller. In the present days, you’ll be served a wide selection of excellent wines.
Address: Hollendergaten 7
Kaigaten Vinbar og Kaffe
Kaigaten Vinbar is a cosy little wine bar in the centre of Bergen that also serves pintxos (Basque tapas). If you want to have a chat with a glass of fantastic wine, this is the place to go. One of Bergen's best selections when it comes to wine. The surroundings are informal and charming, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. Kaigaten Vinbar also sells high quality coffee.
Address: Kaigaten 12
Pergola Mat & Vinbar
Pergola Mat og Vinbar can guarantee a very cosy evening with good wine, whatever the occasion. The wine menu consists of over 350 different options which makes for a very varied selection. The Pergola restaurant is cosily located in a 17th century building close to Korskirken.
Address: Nedre Korskirkeallmenningen 9
Falske Reker
Falske Reker is a café by day and wine bar by night. They serve natural wine, sour beer, sardines and more. It also organises everything from street festivals to quiz nights.
Address: Nye Sandviksveien 73d
Jest
Jest, which is an old Norwegian word for ‘yeast’, is a wine bar with small dishes matched to the wines. You can choose a package of small dishes and enjoy it with something good by the glass. During the day you can also get a cup of coffee here.
Address: Vågsallmenningen 6
Osteria Vinbar
Osteria, located right behind Villani Trattoria, is a wine bar with a focus on wine, cheese and ham. With over 500 wines on the menu, they offer a great choice. They also serve the Trattoria's most popular pizzas and pastas.
Address: Skostredet 9A
Beer
Sometimes you just want to enjoy a good beer. Bergen has a lot to offer when it comes to beer selection. These pubs have a hugely varied selection, with beers from all over the world. You'll also find local beers, which can be fun to experience if you're not originally from Bergen.
Baran Café
Baran is a two-storey beer bar with a fantastic selection of beers from around the world. Don't be fooled by the limited menu, as a huge proportion of the selection is available in bottles that you have to ask for specifically. Despite its two floors, Baran is a very cosy pub where you'll always find a good atmosphere.
Address: Sigurds gate 21
Børskjelleren
Børskjelleren is a pub with a very cosy interior and one of Bergen's very best beer selections. The staff are experts in their own field and will be happy to help you find the beers that suit you best.
Address: Vågsallmenningen 1
Henrik Øl og Vinstove
Henrik Øl og Vinstove is one of the traditional pubs in Bergen. Henrik is open every day of the week and offers 54 types of draught beer. In addition, you can also find very good types of sour beer and speciality beers. Part of the concept is a pub with no music at all, which makes the perfect setting for good conversation.
Address: Engen 10
Lucky
Lucky is the place to go for a group of friends who want to enjoy themselves. Good music that's loud enough for you to still be able to have a good conversation, together with a menu that's both good and not too expensive, is a good starting point for a cosy evening. Lucky has student discounts on several of its beers.
Address: Neumanns Gate 8
Legal
Legal is for everyone from students to cultural figures and musicians. If you like a slightly rough style, good (and loud) music and a bit of dank air, this is the place for you. The bar where, according to Bergens Tidende, pop stars get to sit in peace.
Address: Christies gate 11
Pingvinen
Pingvinen is a beer bar that goes by the popular nickname Pingu. This is one of the most popular pubs in Bergen. It attracts not only a local clientele, but also travellers from all corners of the world, mostly because of the local dishes on the menu. The beers on tap are often rotated, and there is always something new to taste for those interested in good beer.
Address: Vaskerelven 14
Biskopen
At Biskopen, guests can enjoy good company and a wide selection of drinks. Biskopen also offers small dishes that go perfectly with something in a glass. The pub is known for its relaxed and informal atmosphere, often referred to as the ultimate meeting place in the city centre.
Address: Neumanns gate 18
Belgio Gastro Pub
The first Belgian beer bar in Bergen! Belgio offers a large selection of the best Belgian beers, but you'll also find Norwegian classics and international beers. The pub is located on the first floor of the Bergen Harbour Hotel.
Address: Finnegårdsgaten 6
Food bars
Bars can be much more than just drinks. Good food can often take the experience up a notch. There are several places in Bergen where the food tastes as good as the drink.
Bare Vin og Matbar
Bare is located on the 3rd floor of Bergen Børs Hotel, with views of Fisketorget, the city fjord and Trogallmenningen. Here you will find a New York atmosphere right in the centre of Bergen.
Address: Torgallmenningen 2
Bryggeriet
Bryggeriet is a restaurant in the city centre with its own microbrewery. They serve their own beers on tap, all of good quality and varied enough to suit all tastes. The brewery also provides free shuffleboard for customers who buy beer.
Address: Zachariasbryggen Second Floor, Torget 2
Café Opera
Café Opera calls itself an institution in Bergen. This is not without reason. It's one of Bergen's most iconic places. During the day, it's a café with good food, a cosy atmosphere and good beer, while in the evening it becomes one of the city's most enjoyable bars. Café Opera is one of the places in Bergen you really should visit.
Address: Engen 18
Dr Wiesener
Dr Wiesener is a neighbourhood pub with roots dating back to the late 1800s. What was once a public bath for the residents of the neighbourhood has become an arch-Bergenesque place for serving food and alcohol of the top quality. Dr Wiesener is the place to go if you are in Sandviken and looking for a nice beer or tempting food.
Address: Nye Sandviksveien 17A
Hem
Hem is perhaps the homeliest bar in Bergen. Here you get the feeling of walking into grandma's living room, while at the same time finding one of the nicest and most vibrant outdoor environments in the centre of Bergen. The whole venue shows passion. Hem delivers fantastically good food, and whatever you want to drink.
Address: Teatergaten 14
Kafé Spesial
Kafé Spesial offers great food at a reasonable price. In addition to a very special menu of fantastic food, Kafé Spesial also serves beer from all over the world. Kafé Spesial is definitely a place to visit if you're looking to explore new beer experiences.
Address: Christies gate 13
Ferdinand på Engen
Ferdinand is the place for those who like both good drinks and pizza. You can choose to sit at the bar or relax on a comfortable sofa. In addition to thin crust pizza, they serve beer, wine and cocktails.
Address: Engen 24
Royal Gourmetburger & Gin
Royal offers tasty burgers and an impressive selection of gin. In addition to gin, the drinks menu contains beer, cider and wine. For dessert, you can enjoy Royal Shakes with a little extra ‘adult’ twist.
Address: Neumanns gate 2a
Nedre Nygaard
Nedre Nygaard is a bar where you can share light meals with friends while enjoying a selection of beer, cocktails or wine.
Address: Nygårdsgaten 31
TempoTempo
This bar offers delicious food and drinks, with a special focus on wine and natural wines. The repurposed furniture gives the place a lovely retro vibe.
Address: Domkirkegaten 6A
Ostra
Ostra, which means ‘oyster’ in Spanish, is both a seafood restaurant and taco bar. The long bar counter tempts with an exciting selection of beers, wines and natural wines, and various cocktails.
Address: Solheimsgaten 3
Sports bars
If you've been in Bergen for more than four seconds, you'll have realised how much the Brann football team means to the city. The sports bars in Bergen offer all the biggest football matches from around the world. Of course, if you're not a football fan but enjoy other sports, there are bars that show other sports too.
Felix
Felix is a pub down by the pier in Bergen. Here you can listen to several different genres of live music every day, always in a good atmosphere. Felix offers the kinds of beer and wine you often want when you're out in town. You can also watch live sports of various kinds.
Address: Torget 3
Fotballpuben
Fotballpuben is, as the name suggests, a pub with a football theme. Here you can watch football from all the major leagues and tournaments on the big screen. You can also ask the staff to switch over to the matches you want to watch.
Fotballpuben is one of the few pubs in Bergen with an 18-year age limit.
Address: Vestre Torggaten 9
Game Sportsbar
Game Sportsbar is a sports bar with a slightly American feel. Game is a very sociable venue with plenty of space that always feels very alive. Here you can enjoy good beer of many kinds, and there is also the opportunity to play pool. Game Sportsbar also offers shuffleboard, air hockey, darts, table tennis, basketball courts, and much more.
Address: Zachariasbryggen Second Floor, Torget 2
Kniksen Sportsbar
Take a bybane ride to Oasen in Fyllingsdalen and you'll find Kniksen Sportsbar. At Oasen Centre, a short distance from Bergen, you can watch the best football matches, with good beer and a guaranteed pleasant atmosphere. The venue also sells football kits and is a favourite for many Bergen residents.
Address: Folke Bernadottes vei 52
Metz Sportsbar
Metz Sportsbar shows all kinds of sports, every day of the week. This venue is a real ace for those who love sports. When there are big matches in, for example, the Premier League, this is the place where many football fans in Bergen gather. It's also a good bar in its own right, with a great atmosphere and a rich selection of beers.
Address: Torget 7
Splitt
Splitt is a sports bar located at Lagunen Storsenter, a short distance from Bergen city centre. This makes it a brilliant place to head to after a long visit to Norway's largest shopping mall. Splitt shows the best games from the Premier League. Bybane goes all the way to Lagunen.
Address: Laguneveien 1
Huset Pub
Huset Pub in Vestre Torggate offers a relaxed atmosphere, where you can watch international football matches and important championships. They also host live music and other events.
Address: Vestre Torggate 20a
Flying Dutchman English Pub
At this English pub in Zachariasbryggen you can enjoy live music, participate in karaoke and watch football matches. Perfect for a real pub experience!
Adresse: Zachariasbryggen 1. floor, Torget 2
