Pergola Mat og Vinbar
Vågen, Bergen
Bar in Bergen, Norway
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Pergola Mat og Vinbar is a wine-first Bergen pick for a relaxed glass or bottle rather than a formal dinner plan. Star Wine List recognition gives the venue credibility, the easy booking profile makes it a practical choice when Opus XVI Bar feels too polished or Bacchus Vinhus, Jest, TempoTempo, Skg vinkafé are also on the shortlist.
About Pergola Mat og Vinbar
In Bergen, the practical comparison is whether the night calls for Pergola Mat og Vinbar or a different kind of venue. Pergola Mat og Vinbar is best considered as a Bergen stop for guests who want a casual wine-bar setting rather than a high-ceremony dinner plan.
Pergola Mat og Vinbar has casual dress, evening hours Monday through Friday, a Saturday afternoon opening, Sunday closure, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Bergen has broader options, but if the decision is between Pergola Mat og Vinbar and another style of room, choose based on whether this kind of setting is the priority.
Choose it for wine-bar Bergen plans, not a guaranteed terrace night
Pergola Mat og Vinbar is a Bergen wine bar. Do not build the plan around details such as outdoor seating, a specific menu format, a named chef, or a documented dining style. For an explorer comparing Bergen options, Bacchus Vinhus, Jest, Skg vinkafé, TempoTempo, Opus XVI Bar are natural names to consider alongside Pergola Mat og Vinbar.
Pergola Mat og Vinbar's Star Wine List recognition gives it a useful trust signal without turning the decision into a trophy chase. Choose it when the priority is a casual Bergen venue with wine-bar positioning and opening hours. If dinner is the anchor, start with our full Bergen restaurants guide instead.
Where it fits into a Bergen evening
Pergola Mat og Vinbar fits best when the plan is flexible and centered on a Bergen wine bar. Opus XVI Bar, Bacchus Vinhus, Skg vinkafé, Jest, TempoTempo are other Bergen options to compare depending on the kind of evening you want.
For travelers building a full Bergen itinerary, pair the bar decision with broader Bergen planning. The reason to choose Pergola Mat og Vinbar is simple: it is a casual Bergen wine bar with opening hours and Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
Planning details
- Location
- Nedre Korskirkeallmenningen 9B, 5017 Bergen, Norway
- Website
- pergola.no
- Phone
- +47 55 01 86 73
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Pergola Mat og Vinbar settles into Bergen's smaller-scale civic rhythm: low-lit, compact and quietly authoritative. It reads like a neighbourhood institution rather than a destination theater, a room where returning regulars and curious locals cluster for measured pours and long conversation. The Skostredet setting — cobbled passages and low-rise architecture — keeps the bar feeling proportionate and charming, and the modest scale keeps energy intimate rather than showy. Across more than a decade and a half the tone has stayed consistent: unflashy, quietly confident and tuned to convivial, close-up encounters rather than spectacle.
Best For
This is a place built for repeat visits and relaxed sociality. Its accessible price positioning and compact room make it a natural stop for locals weaving it into the weekly routine — an after-work glass, a low-key date night, or a solo session with a book and a pour. The environment rewards lingering conversation and slow discovery rather than hurried tasting; it suits anyone who values approachable wine lists and the steady comfort of a neighbourhood room. It’s less about formal celebrations and more about regular, dependable evenings out.
Ordering Tips
Expect a focused, wine-first offering and prices positioned to encourage return visits rather than one-off splurges. The bar’s reputation for "decent pours" and an approachable price point means you can sample a few different glasses without overstretching the budget. Given the small, low-lit room and the emphasis on conversation, plan to linger and order slowly; Pergola rewards time and curiosity. Don’t expect high-concept staging — instead look for well-chosen bottles and friendly, unpretentious service that invites repeat exploration.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, intimate atmosphere in a shabby-chic 17th-century building with warm, relaxed lighting evoking an Italian wine cellar.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If you cannot get a table
Try Bacchus Vinhus or Skg vinkafé first if the priority is another wine-focused Bergen room. Pick Opus XVI Bar instead if the night calls for a more polished hotel-bar setting.
Bar context
How it compares in Bergen
Opus XVI Bar is the better choice for a more polished hotel-bar feel; Pergola Mat og Vinbar is the easier wine-led call when the night should feel less formal. If the plan is a relaxed glass before or after dinner, Pergola is the more natural fit. If the group wants a dressed-up room and hotel-service atmosphere, Opus XVI Bar has the edge.
TempoTempo and Jest make more sense when ambiance and bar energy matter as much as the wine. Pergola is better for drinkers who want the wine program to drive the decision. For a date, that makes Pergola a strong low-pressure option; for a louder group night, TempoTempo or Jest may be the better match.
Bacchus Vinhus and Skg vinkafé are the closest wine-bar comparisons. Cross-shop those if the priority is value for money or a different room feel. Pergola's main advantage is its easy-use profile: credible wine focus, central Bergen positioning, less commitment than a destination dining reservation.
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Compare Pergola Mat og Vinbar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Pergola Mat og Vinbar | Bergen | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Opus XVI Bar | Bergen | No published awards |
| TempoTempo | Bergen | No published awards |
| Jest | Bergen | No published awards |
| Bacchus Vinhus | Bergen | No published awards |
| Skg vinkafé | Bergen | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Pergola Mat og Vinbar?
A reservation policy is not specified. If timing matters, plan around the hours: Thursday to Saturday it is open until 1 AM, Monday through Wednesday until 12 AM, Sunday is closed.
Is Pergola Mat og Vinbar open late?
Yes. Pergola Mat og Vinbar is open until 1 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Monday through Wednesday it is open until 12 AM, Saturday opens at 2 PM, Sunday is closed.
Is the food good at Pergola Mat og Vinbar?
Menu details, cuisine, dishes, prices, or a dining format are not included. Star Wine List recognition in 2026 suggests it primarily as a Bergen wine-bar choice.
Is Pergola Mat og Vinbar good for a date?
It can work for a casual Bergen plan if a wine-bar setting is what you want. The dress code is casual, the opening hours make it practical for evening plans on Monday through Saturday.
What's the best time to go to Pergola Mat og Vinbar?
Go Thursday to Saturday if you want the latest closing time, with the venue open until 1 AM. Monday through Wednesday it opens at 4 PM and closes at 12 AM; Saturday opens at 2 PM, Sunday is closed.
