Bar in Trondheim, Norway

Rive Gauche

100Pearl Points

Wine-led stop

About Rive Gauche

Rive Gauche is the better Trondheim pick when wine matters more than cocktails or a full dinner format. Its 2026 Star Wine List recognition gives it a clear reason to book, especially for a date or a small group that wants conversation over volume.

Rive Gauche is a Trondheim venue with confirmed Star Wine List recognition for 2026 and a smart casual dress code. The verified public details are limited, so plan the visit around what is known rather than assuming a specific cuisine, menu format, price level, or service style.

The useful verdict is simple: choose it when the priority is a Trondheim visit shaped by wine-list recognition and the venue's published opening times. For anything more specific, such as food format, group setup, pricing, or reservations, check the venue's own current channels before building the night around it.

A Star Wine List-recognized choice in Trondheim

The clearest reason to put this on the list is its wine-list recognition: Rive Gauche carries Star Wine List recognition for 2026. That is a more specific signal than general praise because it points to wine-list recognition, not a verified cuisine, menu, or service format.

Because the cuisine style, pricing, and menu format are not verified here, do not frame the night around a specific meal. Frame it around the confirmed basics: Rive Gauche is in Trondheim, has smart casual dress, and is open Tue–Fri 5–11 PM and Sat 1–11 PM, while closed Mon and Sun.

For repeat visitors, use it as a focused Trondheim option when the confirmed wine-list recognition matters. If the visit depends on a particular food offering, seating arrangement, or booking policy, confirm those details directly before going.

Where it fits in a Trondheim night

Among Trondheim options, Rive Gauche is best described by its verified wine-list recognition and evening-focused hours. It should not be treated here as an all-purpose bar, a restaurant with a confirmed cuisine, or a late-night venue beyond its listed 11 PM closing time.

For planning, the known schedule is Tue–Fri 5–11 PM and Sat 1–11 PM. Use our full Trondheim restaurants guide if a broader plan matters more than the limited verified details.

Quick read: go for a Trondheim venue with Star Wine List (2026) recognition and smart casual dress; choose another option if you need confirmed details on cuisine, pricing, group setup, or a later closing time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rive Gauche good for a date?

It can be a good fit if the plan is built around a Trondheim venue with Star Wine List (2026) recognition and a smart casual dress code. The verified hours are Tue–Fri 5–11 PM and Sat 1–11 PM. For a different style of night out, Britannia Bar is another option to compare.

Is Rive Gauche good for groups?

The verified details do not confirm a group format, seating setup, or reservation policy. If you are planning for a group, check directly with Rive Gauche before going. Raus Bar is another option to compare.

Do I need a reservation at Rive Gauche?

The verified details do not confirm whether reservations are required or recommended. Check the venue's official channels before visiting, especially for Friday or Saturday. Vinbaren is another option to compare if you are planning a flexible stop.

Is Rive Gauche open late?

Rive Gauche is open until 11 PM Tue through Sat, according to the verified hours. It is closed Mon and Sun, so it should not be treated as a past-midnight or every-night option. If you need a different schedule, Britannia Bar is another venue to compare.

Is the food good at Rive Gauche?

The verified details do not confirm the cuisine, menu format, or specific dishes at Rive Gauche. What is confirmed is its Star Wine List (2026) recognition, Trondheim location, smart casual dress code, and opening hours. For a broader plan, Blomster og Vin is another option to compare. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.

Does Rive Gauche have happy hour deals?

Do not count on happy hour as the reason to go. The verified venue details include opening hours, smart casual dress, Trondheim location, and Star Wine List (2026) recognition, but no confirmed discount window. If price is the main filter, NB6 is another option to check first.

What's the best time to go to Rive Gauche?

The verified hours are Tue–Fri 5–11 PM and Sat 1–11 PM, with Mon and Sun closed. Choose a time within those windows and confirm directly with the venue if your visit depends on availability, reservations, or a specific service format.

Location

Øvre Bakklandet 66, 7016 Trondheim, Norway

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Comparison notes

Rive Gauche is the wine-led pick in this Trondheim set. Britannia Bar is better for a more formal hotel-bar evening, while Raus Bar and NB6 make more sense when cocktails are the main brief.

For wine-focused cross-shopping, start with Blomster og Vin and Vinbaren. Rive Gauche is the stronger choice when third-party wine-list recognition is the deciding factor; the others are worth checking when location, seating, or group fit matters more.

Where to go if this is not the right fit

If the group wants cocktails rather than wine, try Raus Bar or NB6. If the occasion needs a more polished hotel setting, Britannia Bar is the cleaner substitute.

For readers comparing outside Trondheim, Amtmandens in Tromsø, Arakataka in Oslo, and ¡BE! Club in San Sebastián are useful broader references.

How it compares with Trondheim wine and cocktail bars

Choose Rive Gauche over NB6 or Raus Bar when the night is about wine rather than cocktails. NB6 and Raus Bar are the safer cross-shops for people who want a bar-first evening, while Rive Gauche is the more focused call for a table that wants to slow down and talk through the list.

Blomster og Vin and Vinbaren are the closest comparison points if the group is specifically shopping for wine in Trondheim. Rive Gauche has the clearest published trust signal through Star Wine List recognition, so it is the stronger pick when the list is the reason for going. If the group is less wine-specific and wants a polished room, Britannia Bar is the cleaner alternative.

For value, the lack of a published price range means the smarter approach is to decide by occasion rather than budget: Rive Gauche for a small wine-led night, Britannia Bar for hotel-bar formality, and Raus Bar or NB6 for a more cocktail-driven plan. For a wider city scan, compare it against Blomster og Vin, NB6, and Raus Bar.