Tromsø

is vastly popular with the 25-40 crowd, with lots of '80ies music. This is the place to get back in circulation after the divorce/break-up.

is for the mature audience, and is the place to dance swing and rock'n'roll. Popularly named "Jurassic Park", the crowd is way beyond being cool for coolness' sake, and concentrates on having fun. Don't go there if you're too cool, you'll just spoil the atmosphere.

both well-known and much cherished by the population, undoubtedly linked to the Mack beer.

Skibsbroen

inside the Rica Ishavshotel offers a fantastic view towards the north, and is among the more elegant places. Armani-clad visitors from Oslo's west end rub shoulders with trawler crews with loads of money to spend.

Bastard Bar

Is located in a cellar next to the Nerstranda shopping centre. It offers one or two live concerts each week, jam every other tuesday and shows English, Norwegian and European football. The only food offered are sausages with mustard. Bastard has a collection of international beers as well as Tromsø's own Mack.

Tromso Jernbanestasjon

Tromsø Jernbanestasjon is a bar in Tromso, and established itself early as the cool place because of its completed thematic decor - especially since there is no train to Tromsø. There are waiters in conductor uniforms and reported regularly trains to places like Murmansk Kautokeino and the speaker system.

Victoria Fun Pub

is a football place, and can be a fun pub for the not overdressed during week-ends, has a billiards table

caters for the more mature audience, and combines style and informality. Their heated smoking terrace with a view might tempt you to pick up the habit.

SÃ¥nn

at the upper end of the Main Square is another example of the Tromsø receipt: A good lunch menu with realatively good prices, coffee specialities and a cool bar in the evening.

is a friendly, sophisticated, ultra-modern place in the 1916 cinema "Verdensteatret", the oldest functioning cinema in Northern Europe. The sandwiches are good, but the main reason to come here is to hang about for a glass of wine and endless conversation. Friday and Saturday night, the place turns into a cool, crowded hangout. Mixed crowd, mixed ages.

is for the 20' or 30' somethings, usually well-dressed. Their sheltered outdoor terrace with winter heating circumvents the smoking ban. Have some pasta with the after-office crowd, or taste some wine in the evening.

Circa

is currently a very popular place, with the winning concept in Tromsø of lunch dishes, coffee specialites and beer at night. Students and younger professionals.

is another long-timer, and serves good food, including loads of fish an welcome respite from the feta cheese and olive fare of the other cafés, and loads of beer way into the night in a 1920's margarine factory. The crowd is grown-up and well-heeled, but just as loud as the rest.

Perez

at the northern end of the city centre, is tiny, but manages to offer lunch specials, coffees and a sophisticated wine selection. Loud and full in the evening, so keep your stomach in!

Artur

is a coffee bar during the day, and a crowded bar at night.

is a young place, with lots of beer types and a good value menu.

is the place for burgers, lots of international beer, rock'n'roll and concerts. A piercing in your ear or somewhere else will make you fit in.

The city's best burgers and very good lunch for a nice price, come and enjoy.