Bare

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Room That Makes an Impression

At Torgallmenningen 2, right in the heart of Bergen, Restaurant Bare occupies a space that stops you in your tracks. Hundreds of small mirrors line the walls, chandeliers hang overhead, and ornate woodwork ceilings frame a room built around marble and quiet grandeur. It is Gatsby-esque without being theatrical — a setting that feels genuinely timeless rather than costumed.

The White Guide has called Bare's bar one of Bergen's best-kept secrets, recognising it at a very fine level in 2026. That recognition is well earned.

The Bar Is the Point

Bar Manager Raymond Tungesvik leads a team of bartenders who are, by any measure, among the most skilled and enthusiastic in the city. The approach here is precise but not stiff — guests are looked after rather than lectured to.

The signature cocktail list reflects that balance. The Gin Basil Smash is fresh and clean, a reliable benchmark for the bar's technical confidence. For something that leans into the Norwegian landscape, the Hardangertini draws on Hardanger apple, offering a refreshing alternative to a glass of Champagne — and an argument for why local ingredients belong in serious cocktail-making.

Part of Bergen's Fabric

Bare sits within the De Bergenske group, which operates several hotels and restaurants across Bergen. That broader context means the venue can accommodate private events and larger gatherings without losing the intimate quality that defines the bar itself. Outdoor seating, wheelchair access, and a private room round out the practical offering.

What stays with you, though, is the room — and the care that goes into what is poured inside it.