Must-see nightlife in Bergen

  • Landmark

    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…

  • Terminus Bar

    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…

  • Krog og Krinkel

    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…

  • Blom

    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…

  • Bryggeriet

    Bergen

    Bergen's brewheads and beer-nuts hold this downtown microbrewery in high esteem for its creative, interesting beers, mostly brewed in the Germanic…

  • Baklommen

    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…

  • Dark & Stormy

    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…

  • Nobel Bopel

    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…

  • Una Bryggeri

    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…

  • Altona Vinbar

    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…

  • Vågen

    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…

  • Café Opera

    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…

  • Kaffemisjonen

    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…

  • Apollon

    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…

  • Kippers Bar & Kafe

    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…

  • Det Lille Kaffekompaniet

    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…

  • Ujevnt

    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…

  • Kaffebrenneri

    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…

  • Henrik

    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…

  • Don Pippo

    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…

  • Legal

    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…

  • Naboen

    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.

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