
Pingvinen
Sentrum, Bergen
Bar in Bergen, Norway
Why go
Book Pingvinen when the brief is casual Bergen comfort food with local beer rather than a formal restaurant night. It is strongest for dates, small groups, visitors who want Norwegian dishes in a lively neighborhood-style room, with enough value at the listed spend to justify choosing it over a drinks-only stop.
About Pingvinen
Pingvinen is a casual Bergen venue with a price point of about $30 per person. The useful way to frame it is simple: choose it when you want an informal stop in Bergen rather than a formal, high-ceremony dining plan.
The confirmed dress code is casual, so expectations should stay relaxed. Beyond the price, city, dress code, recognition noted below, specific details about the menu, room, service style, drinks, reservations, or seating should be checked directly with the venue before planning around them.
Go for a casual Bergen stop, not an over-specified concept
Pingvinen is best presented as a direct Bergen option at roughly $30 per person.
Its confirmed Falstaff Wine Bar listing for 2026 is a useful recognition marker, but it should not be stretched into claims about a particular wine program, beer selection, cocktail focus, or dining format. Use the listing as a signal of notice, not as a substitute for current venue details.
Check current details before planning
Dress casual and keep the plan flexible. At the listed spend level, Pingvinen works as a relatively accessible Bergen choice, especially for diners who want something informal rather than a formal occasion.
Use it as a Bergen anchor, then plan the rest around mood
For broader trip planning, use our full Bergen restaurants guide, our full Bergen bars guide, our full Bergen hotels guide, our full Bergen wineries guide, our full Bergen experiences guide. For other dining in Bergen, compare options generically by mood, budget, current availability rather than assuming the same format or offering as Pingvinen.
Planning details
- Location
- Vaskerelven 14 5014 Bergen, Norway
- Phone
- +47 555604646
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, casual Norwegian gastropub with warm, laid‑back atmosphere, lively local crowd and conversational to loud noise levels, often described as a small neighborhood bar‑restaurant popular with both locals and tourists.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Pub
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
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Vaskerelven 14 5014 Bergen, Norway
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pingvinen good for a date?
Pingvinen can be a sensible casual choice in Bergen if the plan is informal and the roughly $30 per person price point fits the occasion. Confirm current hours and availability directly before making it the center of the evening.
Does Pingvinen have outdoor seating?
Does Pingvinen have happy hour deals?
The confirmed price guidance is about $30 per person, so confirm any current offers directly with the venue.
Do I need a reservation at Pingvinen?
Is Pingvinen worth the prices?
Pingvinen is listed at about $30 per person, with a casual dress code. Whether it is worth it depends on whether you want an informal Bergen stop at that spend level.
Is the food good at Pingvinen?
Pingvinen has a confirmed Falstaff Wine Bar listing for 2026, but current food details should be checked directly with the venue.













