Amtmandens
city centre, Tromsø
Bar in Tromsø, Norway
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Why go
Amtmandens is the safer Tromsø pick when the night is wine-led rather than dinner-led. Its 2026 Star Wine List recognition gives it a credible reason to choose it over a generic bar, especially for flexible by-the-glass drinking before or after a meal.
About Amtmandens
Amtmandens is a Tromsø venue with late opening hours on most operating days and Star Wine List recognition in 2026. With limited detail beyond hours, casual dress code, that recognition, the safest way to plan around it is as an evening or late-night stop rather than as a fully defined dining brief.
Use the schedule to decide whether it fits your night: it opens at 5 PM on Monday and Tuesday, 3 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, 2 PM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Sunday. The latest finishes are Friday and Saturday, when hours run until 2:30 AM; Wednesday and Thursday run until 2 AM, while Monday and Tuesday run until 1 AM.
Choose it for late hours and a casual setting
The clearest reasons to shortlist Amtmandens are practical: it is in Tromsø, the dress code is casual, the hours extend past midnight on every open day. Star Wine List recognition in 2026 is also a signal, but it does not specify menu format, food offering, prices, reservations, or service style.
Because those details are not specified, do not build a plan around assumptions about cuisine, dishes, seating, or a particular dining format. If the night depends on a full meal, compare it with other Tromsø dining options before deciding. If the priority is a casual stop with late hours, Amtmandens is easier to place in an evening plan.
How to use it on a second visit
For someone who has already been once, the more useful planning angle is timing. Earlier openings on Wednesday through Saturday give more flexibility, while the late closes on Friday and Saturday make those the strongest nights for a later stop. Monday and Tuesday still run past midnight, but Sunday is not an option.
Compared with Vinsmak, the decision should come down to the kind of evening you are building and the latest current details from each venue. For broader trip planning, keep our Tromsø guide open alongside our full Tromsø hotels guide, especially if your base determines how late you want to stay out.
Planning details
- Location
- Grønnegata 83, 9008 Tromsø, Norway
- Website
- amtmandens.no
- Phone
- +47 92 83 42 06
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Amtmandens reads as a sober, highly curated wine address that feels out of step with Tromsø’s better-known tourism infrastructure. The Star Wine List award anchors the bar’s identity: it emphasises depth of list, sourcing rigour and editorial coherence, so the room is understood primarily as a place for serious drinking rather than casual high-turnover service. Situated above the Arctic Circle, the venue projects a quietly confident sophistication — a focused wine bar that foregrounds provenance and value rather than spectacle. The overall impression is purposeful and refined, built around stewardship of a deliberate wine programme.
Best For
This is a stop for travellers and locals who prioritise wine-first experiences. Amtmandens suits anyone assembling a wine-centred itinerary in northern Norway, and it naturally fits date-night plans or low-key evenings where the list is the main event. Because the bar’s accolade highlights producer diversity and editorial coherence, it rewards patrons who want to explore bottles and producers rather than just seek a loud social scene. It is less about big-group revelry and more about measured tasting and discovery, making it especially relevant for wine-focused visitors to Tromsø.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as the principal guide: the Star Wine List recognition signals a curated selection chosen for diversity and value across price points. Lean on staff recommendations to navigate the list’s editorial statement and to surface producers that match your preferences. If you’re building a wine-focused visit, sample across styles and price bands to sense the programme’s breadth. The venue is best approached with curiosity — ask for context about bottlings and sourcing rather than ordering solely by familiarity, so the list’s intent and depth can be fully appreciated.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and cozy atmosphere with low lighting, comfy seating, and a relaxed vibe praised by guests for its inviting feel.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Vinyl Records
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Vinsmak, Notable alternative
- Aurora matbar, Notable alternative
- txaba, Notable alternative
- LystPå, Notable alternative
- Huset i Gato, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Amtmandens compares in Tromsø and beyond
Choose Amtmandens when you want a central Tromsø wine stop with an easy, flexible plan. Against Vinsmak, it reads as the practical pick for a late, wine-led evening in the city; Vinsmak is the natural cross-shop if you want another Tromsø option and are comparing wine focus rather than cocktail energy or full dinner service.
Aurora matbar, txaba, LystPå, and Huset i Gato are better treated as regional cross-shops, not same-night substitutes. If you are staying in Tromsø, Amtmandens has the convenience advantage. If your itinerary already takes you beyond the city, compare those venues for a more destination-led stop where travel time is part of the decision.
For value, the deciding factor is how much of the night you want the venue to carry. Amtmandens makes sense for one or two well-chosen glasses without turning the evening into a fixed-format spend. For a broader northern Norway route, compare it with Aurora matbar and Huset i Gato; for a Tromsø-only night, start with Amtmandens and Vinsmak.
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Compare Amtmandens
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Amtmandens | Tromsø | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Vinsmak | Tromsø | No published awards |
| Aurora matbar | Ramberg | No published awards |
| txaba | Bodø | No published awards |
| LystPå | Bodø | No published awards |
| Huset i Gato | Mosjøen | No published awards |
How Amtmandens Tromsø compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Amtmandens?
The crowd is not specified. Amtmandens is in Tromsø, has a casual dress code, has late hours on operating days, has Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
What's the best time to go to Amtmandens?
Use the hours to choose your timing. Wednesday and Thursday open at 3 PM and stay open until 2 AM, while Friday and Saturday open at 2 PM and stay open until 2:30 AM. Monday and Tuesday run from 5 PM to 1 AM, Sunday is closed.
Is Amtmandens good for a date?
It can fit a casual date plan if the hours and setting work for you. The dress code is casual, the late hours give flexibility, but specific details about seating, atmosphere, or service style are not specified.
Is the food good at Amtmandens?
Food details are not specified, so do not make the plan depend on a specific cuisine, dish, or menu format. If food is the priority, compare current information for other options such as txaba or Huset i Gato before deciding.
Is Amtmandens good for groups?
Group suitability is not specified. If you are planning for several people, confirm current details directly with the venue and compare with options such as Vinsmak or Aurora matbar if you need a different fit.
