10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Stavanger

The lively, colourful pedestrian street Øvre Holmegate is full of whimsical shops, art, cafés and bars. Bøker of børst is particularly popular- especially among bookworms and beer lovers. The interior is dominated by shelves upon shelves of books, even in the windows and toilets.

They are not only yours to read while visiting, they also look nice and soften the noise and chatter from the many visitors here. And this is a place where it's easy to get chatty, thanks to the large and varied beer menu. The different coffees are also very popular here. On warm days, be prepared to fight for a seat in the rear courtyard. This is also a great place for board game enthusiasts, although there is just as much entertainment to be had by watching the people go by on the street outside.

At the far end of Vågen, past Old Stavanger, is a cluster of cultural institutions with Stavanger Concert Hall at the heart. This is a new building, which opened in 2012, with modern premises and all types of musical performances. The Zetlitz hall is highly versatile with the ability to adjust both size and acoustics, so that it is just as suitable for rock concerts with up to 1900 spectators as for an opera for 700.

The Fartein Valen orchestra hall has a capacity of 1500 people, and is a classical concert hall with optimal acoustics for the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra and other acoustic music. Local residents are delighted with their new concert hall - which is set to host many cultural experiences in years to come.

The trendy Broremann Bar takes cocktail mixing very seriously. They love to share their knowledge, and invite you to cocktail tastings for groups, including talks on products and ingredients. This elegant yet fun bar includes a lovely rear courtyard with low lighting and plants.

The courtyard and other rooms area available for hire to groups, and are popular venues for informal work get-togethers and birthday celebrations. The location just outside the light trail makes this a good place for a slightly quieter evening.

Over a decade on RateBeer's list of top 50 pubs basically says everything there is to say about the Cardinal Pub. But to elaborate a little: this is a place for beer lovers, not only from Stavanger, but from all over the world. With around 600 types of beer, they have good reason to claim to have Norway's largest and best beer selection.

Pleasant premises with plenty of space and soft music to facilitate conversation - preferably about the beer's colour, foam and taste. If you don't know your malt from your hops, this is the place to learn. Book a place for theme tasting with a beer guide, and you will quickly become a beer nerd with a full understanding of concepts such as lambic and kveik, IPA, APA and NEIPA.

With a predominantly green interior, British sports playing on the TV screens, pint glasses filled with frothy, dark Guinness - The Irishman is the closest you'll get to a real Irish pub in Stavanger, and with about three decades behind it, this pub has become a bit of an institution.

A cosy bar with a great atmosphere and friendly people. Live Irish music on Saturdays lifts the fun atmosphere even higher. This is mainly a place to have a good natter over a beer on a night out, but on cold afternoons, it also makes the perfect spot for a peaceful Irish coffee by the fire.

When Bar Bache opened in 2007, it was basically a cognac bar, but it has since developed into a prime example of the term "brown pub". The atmosphere is that of a traditional pub with an unpretentious interior where affordable beer is served by the pint to people who like to sit and have a natter. Bar Bache can still be lively when the music is turned up at weekends, and with cocktails, whiskey and wine on the menu, there is certainly plenty of variety.

The friendly staff and cosy premises in the "colour street" of Øvre Holmegate make this a great place to sit. The limited entertainment programme includes a quiz on Wednesday nights and sport on TV.

The wine-savvy people behind Vinkontoret were fed up with beer being the main drink in Stavanger's nightlife, and decided to do something about it. Since 2017, they have tried to spread the word with the help of a large wine list, suitable food for the wine, and open arms for both wine connoisseurs and curious beginners.

They love to share their knowledge and organise wine tastings, talks and activities around their favourite subject. The wine cellar is impressive and prices are varied, so there is something to suit all budgets.

Located in the city centre, in the heart of Vågen, Backstage attracts a diverse clientele, often with a flair for drinks, dancing and live music. The concept is classic nightclub, hence the age limit of 20 and a perhaps more adult clientele than in other similar places. Live music most nights creates a great atmosphere, while the temperature on the dance floor tends to heat up as the evening wears on.

The outdoor terrace out front is a nice place to see and be seen, both in the summer sun and throughout the autumn, when heaters and blankets ensure that the cold doesn't bite too much.

Blyge Harry may not be the most outgoing nightclub in Stavanger, but some swear that this is the coolest place to be. They promise cultural fulfilment, peaceful vibes and a great atmosphere, and deliver it in the form of a warm cellar where you get up close to the artists.

The programme features live jazz every other Tuesday and every Saturday afternoon. Everything from rock to classical music is played on the small stage, otherwise it's funky or exotic tunes from the turntable. The age limit is 20-years, with the exception of Tuesday jazz when young jazz enthusiasts over 18 are also allowed in.

Munken bar is a good old outdoor venue with a loyal clientele. A cosy cellar bar with friendly people and reasonably priced drinks means a good atmosphere over the course of the evening. The comprehensive programme of live music performed by local artists is very well received by the audience.

This place has no pretensions beyond welcoming its guests and offering them the opportunity to listen or sing along when the musicians are on stage. The recipe is simple: standard beer, standard rock from the speakers and a standard good service from the bar staff.