What a lovely place! It's not a traditional pub at all. Instead, it's a small fine dining establishment that is locally owned and run. In fact I think our server was the owner, and he let us know that his wife was the cook (after we complimented our meals). Prices are very reasonable and there is a nice selection of fish and meat dishes. My husband and I shared the pork belly taco (appetizer) and the fish and chips plate. Our friend ordered the last available flank steak. Everything came out timely and was delicious! There was enough food to go around and no one left hungry. I'm really glad that our friend stumbled upon this restaurant. It was not crowded and had a lovely evening atmosphere for our last evening in town. It was walkable from our Airbnb and in a cute neighborhood. I would definitely recommend this place to others. read more

As many have recommended I will echo their sentiment and say, be polite, say "Hei" and then head down the stairs. A few helpful hints: Ask the bartender for a menu, take a seat and then head back up to the bar to place your order. They have a pitcher of water at the end of the bar with glasses so no need to add an extra expense for bottled water. Remember on Sunday a bar or restaurant is the only spot you will get alcohol so don't think you can grab some beer at the Kiwi or Rema and drink at home/hotel. I got the herring with lingonberries which sounded weird to me but after the first bite I was sold!! I cleaned the whole plate with ease because it was so good. The prices are affordable compared to other spots in Norway so assure you go downstairs because the menu and prices are different. read more

Service was superb and food and beer were absolutely delicious! Very cozy ambiance, friendly staff, and great value.

Had dinner here last night and it was very good. Had a shrimp appetizer and a red fish entree, both were very good. Nice, friendly, funny waiter from Austria. The place had a good look, and had a basement room too for food and a bar. Would definitely recommend if you are in Bergen. Away, on the less touristy side of town. read more

TOP SECRET! Its way off the tourist areas of Bergen...the only tourists in here are the ones that do extensive research before coming to Bergen...like me! Walk in. Smile at the staff working in the fancy schmancy top floor area. But walk straight for the dark doorway and down the steps to the pub in the basement. Grab a menu. Grab a table, When ready, order from one of the friendly bartenders. Keep in mind, tax and tip are already included, so its all reasonable considering its Norway: 63kr/$8.40 Aass beers...good variety and cheapest beer in a bar in Bergen. Aass!!! 138kr/$18.40 fish n chips...delicious! A bit different, but good! 188kr$25 plank steak...delicious! Probably the best deal in Norway if you're craving steak. Bartenderinas were very nice, as well as the expat Irishman bartender. The ambiance isn't much...clean, simple and dark. Food comes from the same kitchen as the fancier restaurant upstairs with full service, but those entrees start at 200+kr. I'll definitely be back if I'm ever in Bergen again. (Note: At time of this review, the US dollar was up 50% against the Norway kroner...$1 = 7.5kr vs $1 = 5kr just a couple years ago) read more

Naboen Pub & Restaurant - 188kr/$25.50 Plank steak...delish! Plus tax n tip already in price! :) - Gastropubs Near Me - Bergen, 12

3.5 stars. And this is a Swedish restaurant, not so much Norwegian. There were only two dishes on the bar menu that were seafood. Everything else was meat, that's when you know this isn't a Norwegian restaurant. They had the ground floor dining area and the bar down below. We went to the bar area to meet up with some new friends we made in our kayaking trip. The bar area is obviously more casual where they take your order. On the side they also had a pitcher of water and some glasses you can serve yourself. We were there on a Saturday night. It didn't look too busy even though all the tables were filled. When we ordered food, they told us the wait would be 1 hour! We're hungry so we ordered our food. The fish pot good. Steak flank was alright, it did look better in the photo than it tasted, but still OK. Overall pretty decent but if you have one night here only, make sure you do your research thoroughly.... read more

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Reindeer Meat! *** Locals This place is normally used for food and drinks. Hidden away from Bergen's Wharf! *** Travelers If you want reindeer meat, come by! Delicious! *** My Recommendation Excellent service. I shared this dish with my travel companion so they cut the reindeer meat and split it up to two dishes. Definitely come for the food and the service! IG: @foodisseur read more

Naboen Pub & Restaurant - Gastropubs Near Me - Bergen, 12

Enjoyed dining downstairs in the pub room. The fish of the day was cod and it was deliciously prepared with a dill and butter sauce, and served with perfectly steamed cauliflower & broccoli and boiled potatoes. The blue cheese hamburger was tasty and garnished with freshly cut red onion, tomatoes & lettuce. The bar had a nice selection of beer on tap as well as bottled. Belly up to the bar and place your order, pour yourself a glass of water and your dinner will be brought to your table piping hot. The service was cheery and helpful. read more

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This review is for the pub, in which you need to walk into restaurant and down the stairs. The clientele here seemed to be all locals, which was a good thing in my book. They have a very good selection of craft beer here. The food is also quite good, probably one of the better meals I had while staying in Bergen. The steak I had was cooked nicely and the stew I had was nice and hearty, but nothing special. I was sad that they ran out of their famous meatballs... 4 stars. read more

Naboen Pub & Restaurant - Gastropubs Near Me - Bergen, 12

This place was wonderful! They served us less than 5 minutes before they closed and the service and food was great. Highly recommend for a nice dinner spot off the beaten path for tourists. read more

Oliver is a delightful host with excellent suggestions regarding the menu. We had plank steak, cod and lamb all of which were delicious. Highly recommend. A quality locally owned restaurant. read more

This place was a pleasant surprise! After meandering through our hotel's neighborhood in Bergen on a mini-pub crawl, we checked this place out for dinner. We all left feeling like we had made a good choice. The establishment is divided into two floors. The street-level floor is the restaurant which has about 10-12 tables. We were told upon arriving that it would be about a 30 minute wait. We proceeded downstairs, where a basement bar awaited us. It was dark and moody. At the tail end of our first round, one of the waiters came downstairs and informed us that our table was ready. In advance of our meal, some good crusty bread with some soft and salty butter arrived. For dinner, I ordered a bouillabaise (photo included). The broth was quite flavorful, and was full of salmon, shrimp, and other seafood. There were also some pieces of celery which lent a great flavor to the dish. We got some additional bread which was put to good use in soaking up the delicious broth. My friend who ordered the salmon felt it was an excellent dish. All of us left happy, full, and merry. read more

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We tried the semla, braised reindeer, and Arctic char. The Semla was interesting, and though both my wife and I would probably have preferred it hot, it was a room temperature dish. The gruyere and lamb was a nice combination and the pine shoots were a really different touch that we both liked. Refreshing! The char tasted just like salmon, with a dill butter that went well. The pumpkin sauce was more of a purée, much to my wife's excitement. We both thought it was excellent. The potato salad was a room temperature mix of potatoes and veggies. Light and not creamy/mayo based. The reindeer was my first taste of the meat and it was pretty gamey, but really well done. It came alongside a red wine reduction that was great with the veggies as well -- it was cooked perfectly. Excellent meal and service! read more

We are here on vacation from orlando Fl. The food was delicious. The restaurant owner and staff were very welcoming. And the owner was hilarious. Also menu in English which was very helpful. When we ordered coffee and chocolates (that the owners wife makes herself) the milk was hot so didn't cool off coffee quickly. A special touch. We haven't found Bergen particularly friendly so this was a very nice change. read more

Why only four stars? It was a great place you could actually have a conversation. We are downstairs in the pub and the food was good. Only reason for downgrade to a 4 star is that it Is not a fancy place. If you are looking for casual good beer , wine and well rounded food this is the place to come. I really liked the folks who work there. read more

This bar is not obvious from the street. You have to walk through a formal-ish looking dining room to the stairs on the far wall and head down. The bar is small and was packed when we were there. We sat at the bar for a minute until we saw people getting up from their table and snagged it. For Bergen dining, we found this to be pretty affordable and each enjoyed a burger. The waiter/bartender was really nice and when he learned we were from Boston asked us how our city was faring since the Marathon. That was nice. :) Alcohol is expensive everywhere in Bergen, but husband found a decent affordable pick to enjoy with the dinner. read more

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Naboen!! We arrived in Bergen just a few hours before dinner, after a couple days on a fjord cruise. We have been in Norway 5 days in total, from Oslo to Trondheim to Bergen....and we can whole heartedly say this has been our best meal in the country. The service was so personal. Every dish we ordered (the reindeer and asparagus appetizers, and the flank steak and meatball entrees) exceeded expectations. We especially reveled in the finer touches....the herb/chive butter, the morel sauce on the asparagus, the béarnaise on the steak, the lingonberries in the meatball sauce....just wonderful. It's also important to mention -- our party of 5 consisted of 2 children (9&11), and 3 adults -- all were VERY happy. Thank you so much for caring like you do, Naboen!! read more

We went to have dinner on Sunday evening. It was a little empty and that got me a bit worried. However, the food was very good and service was excellent. I had Mackerel with mustard spice and my wife had a vegetarian dish. Fish was really spicy and very good. Vegetarian dish was average. We were really impressed with the waiter who explained everything so well. read more

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Very impressed! The cod dish was lovely..a real mix of flavors I thoroughly enjoyed. Friendly staff..Stine was a delight! read more

Naboen Pub & Restaurant - Cod dish - Gastropubs Near Me - Bergen, 12

There's two floors at this restaurant: the upstairs which is swanky and more expensive and the downstairs which has a younger atmosphere but still the same great food. Food here is amazing. It's somewhat expensive as all Norwegian restaurants seem to be, but it tastes great. Service is friendly once you get over the fact that you have to order at the bar if you're downstairs. Beer selection is large here but also borderline highway robbery. If you're a whiskey drinker, you'll find some nice scotch offerings for cheaper than the beer. read more

What a great find! Thank you other Yelpers for sending me here. As stated by a number of other people, don't eat upstairs in the "fancy" restaurant, head downstairs to the more casual pub! It's seat yourself, order at the bar. My husband ordered the plank steak, and it was phenomenally prepared. Medium rare, perfectly seasoned and served with bacon wrapped green beans and dauphine potatoes. (Mashed potatoes that are piped and then broiled for a crispy top.) Everything was great. I had the steak sandwich. Served open face with a sorta French dressing, and pickled onions. Again, perfectly seasoned and very delicious. It was a nice portion for me, who typically over orders. The sandwich came with fries and a salad. Salad was nice, nothing fancy, fries were okay. They weren't good they weren't bad, just okay. Otherwise we were both quite happy with our meals. Bartenders are friendly, and happy to recommend drinks. For Americans traveling with out chip and pin credit cards this is how the credit card process works: 1- they show you how much the meal was on the little machine 2- you type in how much you're going to pay (this is where you add a tip) and hit the green (okay) button 3- swipe your card 4- sigh with disbelief at the amount of paper you're wasting because the US insists on using a signature for transactions. Prices are more than you want to spend but you're in Norway so this shouldn't be a surprise. We paid about 400KR ($56) for our meals, a coke and a beer. read more

We wanted to try some local food, and we were not disappointed. Friendly waitstaff and good food. I got the Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes, gravy, and Lingonberries. read more

We had the following entrees for dinner: Swedish meatballs, fish and chips, flank steak and burger. I had the flank steak. It was perfect. If you want quick red meat - go with this. It was perfectly cooked. The Swedish meatballs were great for a bit more savory dinner. I would say about the same size as the flank steak. The burger was more gamey compared to beef, but I liked that. The fish and chips were amazing cod. I think the batter left something to improve on, but the quality of the fish made up for it. My wife felt that the Swedish meatballs were her favorite meal in Norway so far. read more

You may need a reservation, and dress smart, if you'd like to eat upstairs. Since we are on vacation we walked through the front door, continue straight ahead and down the small staircase that looks like it is for service only. Downstairs the pub was half full, all Norwegians, and there was a selection of perhaps 9 or 10 unfamiliar beers on draught, many others in bottle, and I noticed a decent selection of single malts behind the bartender. We ordered the lamb dill stew for about 168 kroner and the Swedish meatballs with berries, potatoes and veggies for 110 kroner (I believe). Both were very satisfying after a day of hiking, and the beer was good too. This may have been the cheapest "real" meal we had during our stay in Norway. We also ordered a potato wedge app with three dips that would have been fine if we were just having that with the beers, but too much with the dinners. All in all this was an unpretentious, great place to sit and chat. We stayed for several hours ordering a few more beers, and were happy with our dinner. read more

This place is the epitome of a hidden gem. It looks very unassuming from the exterior, but the interior is warm, cozy and classy. The house beer, Naboenbayer, is worth a drink! We started off with the brazier oxtongue and it was served thinly sliced, carpaccio style and very delicate and flavourful. The Kalrotpuree accompanying it was very well seasoned and delicious. For mains, we had steinbit (wolf fish) served with fried potatoes, shellfish sauce and Kalrotpuree. It was buttery and rich and everything hoped for in a fish dish. The beef fillet was done to perfection- tender, juicy and never tough. The crispy potatoes were a great accompaniment. Finally, the dessert of chocolate terrine, sea buckthorn, caramelized buckthorn and banana ice-cream tested our relationship because there was a very small portion for two ravenous mouths! But the portion was a facade: it packs in big on flavours that are all at once sweet, salty, sour and deep- well executed! All in all- WE RECOMMEND THIS PLACE HIGHLY. read more

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Great food and great service! Average Norway prices and had the three course Christmas dinner for 599k or about 60€. Must try for the Bergen experience read more

Fantastic little bistro/pub in the basement of an upscale restaurant. Good selection of draft beers, very friendly wait staff, and good food. The burger was very over done, but I hadn't specified my level of doneness. My wife had the modules frites, and the mussels were great. Nice ambiance, relaxed atmosphere. Prices are reasonable for Norway. read more

So the secret to this place is that you should eat at the pub instead of the top level. They serve the same food by the same chef but when you dine at the pub it's a lot cheaper! they also offer free tap water ( which never happens in Europe). I had the Husmanns-dillkjøt av lam which is the traditional dill stewed lamb. Very flavorful, tender meat and savory sauce! Portions are okay for what you pay for. They also have free wifi. read more

Absolutely delicious! The upstairs was reserved on a Sunday evening. They have food & a bar downstairs. We went down with little expectations, but the one guy working in a very busy area was all over everything. He was great. The food was ah-may-zing!! Perfectly cooked, the beer was delicious. I highly recommend this place, the basement area that is. The upstairs menu sounded pretty incredible too. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our time here. read more

Great beer selection, cozy casual atmosphere & good food. Tried their steak sandwich in the below ground pub. Tasty and hearty food plus a great selection of local beers made for a pleasurable visit. There isn't a huge food selection, but there is a good variety. We had no problem getting a table on a Sunday night. Great option for a rainy evening! read more

This is one of the very rare times Yelp has failed me. I had the stew which was quite bland with dry, tasteless pieces of meat in it. The ambiance is definitely cozy but with non descript decor, you could be at any pub anywhere in the world. Just a let down overall although I gave one extra star since the stew with a small beer was only 194Kr which at the time of this writing is only $25, a certifiable steal. read more

This place has 2 areas. Fine dinning style on floor level and bar/pub vibes down the stairs on the lower level. I had the Lamb and It was delicious! The server was also very kind. read more

Cheese platter, value drinks, roasted potatoes. Good combos and relaxed atmosphere. And that's on a Monday

Just up the street from the Scandic Byparken where we stayed in Bergen we found the Naboen Pub that lives up to every review we read. Try it, you'll love it! read more

We ate in the downstairs pub. Excellent plank steak. Perfectly cooked. Priced right 198kr. A super deal in Norway. My dinner companions enjoyed the fish and chips and steak sandwitch equally as well. read more

We ate at the bar downstairs at the recommendation of so many other yelp users but unfortunately we're disappointed. There was very little option on the menu and not really any way of making a healthy choice. We ended up with the steak sandwiches which were pretty good but not really noteworthy. read more

Their "kannibal toast" with french fries downstairs in the bar is really good. I've been there several times, but continue to order the toast with beef. Havent tried the restaurant on the main level though. Would recommend the bar for some one seeking a casual but cosy meal. read more

A great pub downstairs. Ive been here a couple of times and alway buy the plank steak and "nabo planken" which is a great beer-flight with 4 selected beers that changes over the seasons. Nice employees downstairs, but be careful upstairs. The manager will yell at you if you dont have a reservation. This happened to me the first time i was there. read more

This restaurant came highly rated, by Yelp, Trip Advisor, and the receptionist at our Scandic hotel. The service was good, the mussel appetizer was great. Unfortunately the single vegetarian dish on the menu (roasted vegetables with a red sauce) was unimaginative. As a "mostly" veg person (shellfish aside) I strive to find vegetarian cuisine that shows creativity---anything that I would be hard pressed to make on my own--and on that criteria Naboen disappoints. My hubby's steak was a 7/10--per his report. read more

Ate downstairs as we heard it was cheaper. It was definitely less fancy which is what we were looking for. I ate the saith (fish) which was very good and had an incredible Pale Ale (Voss Pale Ale). read more