Bergen
This large, airy room is a beautiful example of 1930s Norwegian design and is named for architect Ole Landmark. It multitasks: daytime cafe, lecture and…
Must-see nightlife in Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
Bergen
Consistently voted one of the world's best whisky bars, this grand old bar in the Grand Hotel Terminus is the perfect place for a quiet dram. It promises…
Stavanger
With all the decorative chic of a well-worn living room – complete with book-lined shelves, retro floor-lamps and old wallpaper – this lovely coffee bar…
Bergen
This little charmer lies off the beaten track, but it's worth the effort of finding – there's not a sweeter spot for afternoon tea and cake anywhere in…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
This much-respected brewery has made a real splash on the beer scene in recent years, with standout brews such as their Oregonian pale ale, Natabjødn (…
Bergen
Sister spot of Bergen institution Kaffemisjonen, this cafe is known for its excellent coffee (it's where off-duty baristas come for a pour-over) and…
Bergen
Bergen's brewheads and beer-nuts hold this downtown microbrewery in high esteem for its creative, interesting beers, mostly brewed in the Germanic…
Bergen
This cosy bar is tucked away in the baklomme (back pocket) of creaky, historic Bryygen. With a floor that's delightfully askew (you might feel like you've…
Bergen
With decor that says 'fruit-bowl-meets-tropical beach' and a killer list of expertly mixed cocktails, Dark & Stormy is anything but. Inside Bergen's one…
Bergen
This corner cafe is a favourite weekend hangout for hipster Bergeners. It's in Møhlenpris, a studenty part of town, and is popular for its laid-back, easy…
Bergen
Craft-beer aficionados will want to reserve a good few hours to work their way through the panoply of brews available at this red-brick brewery by the…
Bergen
Set in a warren of vaulted underground rooms that date from the 16th century, Altona's huge, carefully selected wine list, soft lighting and murmured…
Bergen
Coffee beans from Ethiopia, Brazil and Colombia are just a few of the selection available at this studiously shabby coffee bar, ideally placed for a…
Bergen
A stalwart of Bergen's cafe scene for decades, this is an attractive twin-floored space that's pleasantly set back from the harbour hustle. By day it's a…
Bergen
Bergen's coffee crowd has been well served by this upmarket cafe for more than a decade now, and it's still the place to go for top-notch flat whites and…
Bergen
Sink a beer while you browse for some vintage vinyl at this oh-so-cool record store and late-night hang-out, in business since 1976. Racks of records take…
Bergen
For a tipple with a watery view, then look no further than Kippers, a light and bright cafe with an unmatched outlook over the harbour, docks and far…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
This cafe has the town's best coffee, with beans from Jacu and delicious scones and biscuits. The interesting shopfront space is, in fact, an old theatre…
Bergen
This was one of Bergen's first third-wave coffee places and retains a super-local feel. Everyone overflows onto the neighbouring stairs when the sun's out…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
A busy basement bar, cafe and vintage shop that's a great spot to meet locals while sampling a huge selection of microbrewed beer. Snack on open…
Stavanger
This venue has been around for 30-odd years, making it older than most of the current regulars. Still, everyone in Stavanger ends up here at some point…
Bergen
You might find yourself in this moody little bar one afternoon, nursing a pint of the excellent Voss Bryggeri nut-brown ale on tap, but it's hard not to…
Bergen
This coffee roaster and cafe is a good bet for a caffeine fix if you're out in the southern neighbourhood of Møhlenpris. It roasts its own beans and also…
Bergen
Unusually, this petit pub is upstairs but, rest assured, it's the 'brownest' of the brown – well-known and loved for its beer selection. Last count there…
Stavanger
One of several decent bars along this cobbled fairy-lit street, the 'Mohican' is a lively spot to mix with some locals and down a few brews. The vibe is…
Stavanger
A classic rock'n'roll bar, for when you want to rock out with your øl (beer). Take your Pilsner upstairs for brilliant views of the harbour or pull up a…
Bergen
A little corner of Italy comes to Bergen at this pleasant little bar, where you can sip wines by the glass and tuck into bruschetta and panini alongside…
Stavanger
A great bet if you want to dodge the harbour hubbub, this old, whitewashed house attracts a more cultured crowd for gigs, jazz nights and exhibitions…
Bergen
Possibly Bergen's best student bar, this laid-back, hipster-embracing place is friendly and fun. There's Tuesday grill nights, sausages whenever and DJs…
Stavanger
This trad pub is the choice for craft-beer aficionados – they serve what claims to be Norway's biggest beer selection. You can taste five at once by…
Stavanger
One of Stavanger's best-loved bars, this low-key shopfront place draws a discerning over-30s crowd and, later, local hospitality staff for post-shift…
Bergen
A solid, no-nonsense basement pub that's serious about its beer. There's also a popular Swedish restaurant upstairs if you need sustenance.
