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Cornelius Seafood Restaurant in Bergen - City of Gastronomy
Bergen is a food city with something for every taste - and fortunately there are many venues that are well equipped to welcome large groups. Here are our best tips for food experiences in Bergen and the region, whether you are looking for a classic restaurant dinner, a unique seafood trip or a tailored event with world-class chefs.
Bergen has a rich culinary tradition based on the city's thousand-year history as a meeting place and trading centre. In the Bergen region you will find food and drink of fantastic quality from both sea and land.
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If the group is in the city centre and wants to for example combine a guided tour of Bryggen with a subsequent dinner, there are several restaurants on Bryggen that welcome groups.
Bryggeloftet & Stuene is a popular choice, and welcomes both large and small groups. The menu consists of traditional Norwegian food, including the famous Bergen fish soup.
Bergen Fish Soup. Photo: Visit Bergen
Also on Bryggen you will find Bryggen Tracteursted, which with its four different rooms can accommodate up to 150 guests. In addition they have a charming outdoor area - perfect for the light summer evenings.
Bergen is surrounded by seven mountains, and two of the city's most spectacular dining venues sit on top of their respective peaks. On Ulriken you will find Skyskraperen Restaurant, where long tables can be set for 186 guests – or you can book a private function room in the basement with space for 40.
On Fløyen, Fløirestauranten awaits, where ToppFløyen accommodates up to 112 for dinner, while the elegant salons are suitable for smaller parties. Both venues offer dining experiences with views that are truly out of the ordinary.
There are several restaurants in Bergen that welcome groups of various sizes. Here are some more options to choose from:
See our comprehensive list of restaurants in Bergen here.
If you like to combine good food with a boat trip, Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri Hotel & Suites and Cornelius Seafood Restaurant are fantastic venues for both small and large groups. By boat it takes approximately 30 minutes to Bekkjarvik from Flesland Kai, or one hour from Bergen city centre, depending on the type of boat you have. To Cornelius it takes about 20 minutes.
Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri Hotel & Suites - perfect for groups. Photo: Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri Hotel & Suites
When Bergen joined the Hanseatic League in the 1300s, the import of beer to Norway began in earnest, and gradually local production also increased. The largest producer in Bergen is Hansa Borg Bryggerier, but beer from smaller breweries such as 7 Fjell has quickly become popular among Bergen residents. 7 Fjell bryggeri is located just outside the city centre and offers visits for both large and small groups.
On Osterøy outside Bergen you will find Tøsse Brygghus, which also welcomes groups of all sizes for both beer tasting and a tour of the mill. Tøsse Brygghus is located right on the quayside, and a popular choice is to arrive by boat.
Read more about beer from Bergen or check out Bergen's microbreweries.
In recent years cider tasting in Hardanger has become increasingly popular. Now you can also enjoy cider tasting in Bergen, at Siderbar Bergen. Here they can welcome a maximum of 50 guests in the pleasant premises in Bergen city centre.
Photo from Siderbar Bergen: Visit Bergen / Gjertrud Cooutinho - visitBergen.com
If you want to experience a cider tasting in Hardanger, you can get in touch with Siderhuset Ola K who welcomes groups for dining and cider tasting.
Read more about apples from Hardanger and what makes cider and apple juice from this region unique.
If you want to add a little extra spice to your food experience, you can ask Stig Bareksten to hold a gin tasting for your group. Stig is a skilled communicator and Bareksten Botanical Gin won double gold in the "unofficial world championship of gin" in 2017.
Read more about how Bergen became world famous for gin.
Photo: Bareksten / Tommy Jensen
If you would like more suggestions for venues you can book for large groups, we have a dedicated Venvue Finder search tool for you as an organiser. Here you can search by number of guests, choose the setup you want, and get suggestions based on your criteria.
If you are planning an experience for a smaller group, you will find many good tips for food experiences for small groups here. If you want an overview of restaurants in Bergen you will find it here.
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