Colonialen Litteraturhuset

Opening Times

Season 2 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
Day	Times
Monday - Friday	11:00	- 15:00
Monday - Friday	17:00	- 21:30
Saturday	11:00	- 16:00
Saturday	17:00	- 21:30
Sunday	Closed
Bank Holiday	Closed

* Lunch/dinner

About

'There is something simple and stylish about this place. It's not pretentious, just quality in every detail...' Newspaper BT 2014

About

Colonialen Kafé & Brasserie is located in Litteraturhuset (the House of Literature) in Østre Skostredet. This venue offers a more informal eating experience, and has a very pleasant rustic and intimate atmosphere.

The informal and inclusive café is open from early morning and serves everything from breakfast to dinner. The menu comprises classic dishes featuring Norway lobster, mussels, fish and meat inspired by Nordic and continental traditions. We also have a large and varied wine menu and very knowledgeable wine waiters.

The room "Fossestova" is available for events up to 30 people. (NOK 2500.)

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Dirk_London
London, United Kingdom
Decent food in casual setting
Sunday, 11th August 2024
Friendly service and good food in a casual environment. I picked the front of the venue without knowing the difference when booking, which is cafe style. At the rear is the more typical restaurant... Read full review
Philip P
Herentals, Belgium
Very nice evening
Friday, 22nd November 2024
Very nice diner with colleagues. Extremely nice staff and nice atmosphere. Small menu with good options. Superb starter (terrine of deer, warm, with nice additions); good main (cod, slightly... Read full review
Helge J
Bergen, Norway
Trip Type:
Couples
Brilliant wine pairing
Saturday, 7th December 2024
After shopping at the Christmas Market, we suddenly arrived at Colonialen at the Literature House. They gave us a perfect table by the window. The water and menus were promptly brought to our table... Read full review

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maximum banquet seating - 30

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suitable for the disabled

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