Pingvinen
A relaxed and lively local pub-style eatery serving Norwegian comfort food like fish gratin and meatballs, with budget-friendly prices for Bergen.
Located at Vaskerelven 14, Pingvinen is a pub-style restaurant popular with Bergen locals. It offers a casual, lively, and cozy atmosphere, specializing in traditional Norwegian comfort food (husmannskost). The permanent menu features fish gratin, meatballs, and stews, alongside a few daily changing specials. Potato dumplings (raspeball) are served on Thursdays, and traditional festive dishes are available during the Christmas season. The average spend is about 200–600 NOK, which reviewers consider reasonable given Bergen's high cost of living. Online reservations can be made via GastroPlanner. Located in the city center, within walking distance of the Fish Market.
Opening hours
Daily from 12:00, kitchen closes at 22:00, bar open until 24:00 (until 01:00 on weekends)
Nearby sights
- KODE Art Museums
- St. John's Church (Johanneskirken)
- Bergen Fish Market
- Hanseatic Museum & Schøtstuene
- Bryggen
- Bryggens Museum
- St Mary's Church (Mariakirken)
- Bergenhus Fortress & Haakon's Hall