7/5/24 - we dropped in after walking back from a castle. Nachos ordered and the worst I've ever…read morehad. The chips were like nachos in America but not nachos, the sauce and guacamole not good. Wasted 90 NOK, 2 hamburgers ordered with fries and they were good. Ordered 2 beers. Plenty of inside seating. See photos. I wouldn't come back here but they had American type food here and not Norwegian. Not than many places to eat in the shopping side of Bergen unless you want a coffee and a bread item. Also, go order at the bar and they will bring the food to you.

We fell into this place as we walked the Bryggen area. The food here is amazing. This place looks…read moremore like a bar, a stage in the back, a casual bar to the left. Don't let that discourage you from ordering food. I wish we would've taken a few pics. We ordered the fish and chips, the bbq bourbon wings and the chicken Caesar and the seafood salad. The salads by far were legit. Very very generous portions and lots of salmon and petit shrimp on the seafood salad. The pics on the menu don't do it justice. The service was friendly as well.

We needed to replace the suitcase while we were in the city, and could not find anything anywhere…read more On the device of Claude we headed over to the shopping mall that this is in because we couldn't find anything in Yelp or Google maps on the first floor of the mall was a shop that was selling suitcases from US$700, which is crazy. This store is on the second floor. It's mostly a stationary store, and you wouldn't expect to find suitcases there, but they had around six different models in different sizes. Suitcases were listed at 25% off, I'm not sure if that's what they're always priced but we ended up getting the same size as the $700 suitcase for about $150 and it's better than the $700 one. The people were incredibly nice and friendly and helpful. If you're looking for an emergency suitcase or things to write with or write on, this is a place for you.

"You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax all you need is a book." (Dr. Seuss)…read more Oh the Places You'll Go in Bergen! Whether you're Going on a Bear Hunt, or looking to lose yourself in tales of adventure, look no further than Where the Sidewalk Ends. Literally, look no further, as the store graces the corner of Strandgaten and Torgallmenningen. Norli is one of Norway's largest bookstores with 88 locations across the country. The large Strandgaten Norli that we visited spanned two floors...and multiple stories. Though the store was extremely crowded, the organized layout and modern, minimalist décor helped the space feel less claustrophobic. Though it lacked the character of a smaller independent bookstore, the store was squeaky clean and held several surprises within, including a spiral staircase to the second floor. The staircase was a piece of art in itself, reminding me of an Ammonite fossil when viewed from the top downwards. Aside from the sea of books, many other goodies could be found from cards, notebooks, writing utensils, and calendars to stuffed animals, games, and backpacks. In a surprising plot twist, witty signs with phrases like, "We are more than brutal Vikings, you know! Or are we...," mounted several of the book tables, providing incriminating proof that Norwegians are capable of more humor than they dare admit. Someone alert the bookarazzi! Most of the second floor was dedicated to the Norli Junior book section, Where the Wild Things Are. An area was also designated to keep munchkins occupied, comprised of owl chairs, and a table of contents including paper, and writing utensils. I only purchased two books for my nephew from this store, Lille Frosk and Gravosaurer, a book about construction trucks with dinosaur features. Though I have no idea what any of the words mean, there are plenty that appear to be onomatopoeic. I'll just do my best to pronounce them with extra animation in Fauxrwegian. If you visit Bergen, take a page out of my book and stop in to find a souvenir for your favorite bookworm or bibliophile...even if they can't read in Norwegian. Someone will Love You Forever if you do! I give Norli Strandgaten a rating of 4.4/5 chapters of Harry Potter Og Fangen Fra Azkaban

7/4/2024 - I have been coming here daily to grab beer and snacks and little sandwiches. They stop…read moreselling alcohol here in Norway at 8pm and on Saturdays at 3pm. For 130 NOK or about $13 US Dollars I bought a soda can, loaf of bread, and 2 sandwiches. If I bought this at the fish market it would have cost $50 at least. The grocery store is across the street from the fish market and visitor center on the hotel side. Not the shipping side. See photos. A hidden gem to save money is here!!

That was done quickly!…read more I think I've only been visiting Kløverhuset for specific shops the latter years, cause when I revisited on Saturday for "shopping" with friends, I was disappointed and surprised to experience how boring it us. I think the highlights are the dress shop Coast, the Day Birger et Mikkelsen on the first floor and the Netty lingerie in the basement. You will also find nice, expensive designer's wear at Scabal, but there's a high risk that you will find the same clothes on every second 14-year-old in the city, who's parents have either too much money or bad conscience, or a combination of the two. The centre is the oldest in the city, dating back to 1852, so I'm cheering on Kløverhuset and hope they find a better mix of shops and services to put themselves back into the game.

We happened to stumble across this small museum as we were discovering Bryggen. We were taking in…read morethe sites and seeing a nice green space behind the Bryggen frontage and saw these old houses I wanted to take pictures of. Turns out it was a museum where you can literally step back into time and see how the seafaring merchants lived during the 1700's. The entrance fee was not expensive at all, about $17, which felt right for the amount of stuff you get to see. If you don't want to enter the museum, you can still walk around the outside to check out the architecture and gardens. There were fun lawn games outside. We didn't play any but I don't believe that they would kick you out if you wanted to play a bit and didn't buy a ticket. I would definitely recommend this place if you're into history and taking a step back into the live of people from the past.

Small but interesting museum. A few of the rooms are mostly original, others are reconstructions…read more There is also one window to the archeological findings beneath the building. The brochure is important to read as are the QR codes in order to obtain more information and perspective on the use of the rooms.

I was here a couple years ago before Yelp was in Norway. This was fairly reasonably priced (for…read moreNorway) and the people who worked there were friendly. I got the chili wrap and they warned me that it was spicy, but it really wasn't. They had upstairs seating.

When in Norway you can easily exceed your food budget if every meal is eaten in a restaurant…read more Locals only go out for celebrations, so restaurants are for special treats. For day to day, quick food you go to the convenience store. I like Deli de Luca more than others. A wide variety of sandwiches, breads and other quick foods. the food is tasty and this location was open and airy with upstairs seating.

What a nice location; and a fun music venue, however the bar/restaurant outside is in my opinion…read moreoverrated. Food is decent but not great and the service is the absolute worst - we asked for water for 45 minutes before receiving it. This happened during corona when we even ordered in the app. Terrible.

The food was solid. The mussels were tasty and plentiful. The 9 yr old loved the enchilada. The…read moreview is to die for on a warm sunny day.

This is an AMAZING Christmas shop!…read more This Christmas shop is 3 levels! There are all kinds of ornaments and decorations. The prices are reasonable. I really liked the different ornament styles. They were very Scandinavian. There's Christmas cards, Christmas napkins, table decor, and other small Knick knacks. They also have a sale section. The building itself is very interesting to look at. The stairways are not straight.

Three floors of design containing everything from towels and linen, dinnerware, vases, candle light…read moreholders to furniture. Mainly Scandinavian design, and definitely put together for the Scandinavian taste. The location is just across the road for one of the entrances to the big, underground parking house "Klostergarasjen", so you don't have to carry your new crushes long to get them home with you. Illums is the place to go for gift shopping, for inspiration, for setting up your wedding present list or for finding everything you need to decorate your home. The centre is popular, but not crowded, and pricey without ruin you. A treat for a rainy day.

Beautifully appointed design store with everything Scandinavian. I stopped by the Bergen location a…read moreweek ago and found a mountain of beautifully designed items from salad servers, candle holders, lamp shades to calculators. The store is conveniently located downtown and the perfect stop for anyone with discerning tastes or anyone shopping for those with discerning tastes. If you're not stopping, I still recommend stopping by for a look to experience great design. During the holidays, they have specials on unique items everyday. They have the day and the highlighted item posted on the window and wall right when you enter.