A funky pub good for kids as well. The beers, scotches, liqueurs were all top notch. They use fresh, local ingredients, local cheeses and these guys and gals can cook! Nice combinations, well seasoned, familiar food with unique twists. They are not just going through the motions to put food on the table, you can really tell the pride in the Norwegian food. Potato-leek soup was creamy and delicious. The cheese plate was unique with local jams. Herring was great, no matter how you ate it. Wash it down with a nice variety of beers and aquavit. Our best meal in Bergen by far.

Food was meh. Wait for food was ridiculously long. It was like they forgot about us. Didn't get either appetizer we ordered, and the server didn't come round to ask us if we wanted to order more drinks while we waited.

The atmosphere is lovely, the food is authentic and delicious. I had plukkfisk with some Norwegian beer, and God, I can still remember every bite and sip.

This is basically a pub (almost Amsterdam brown bar-like) which does authentic, hearty Norwegian food. Sometimes has whale meat and reindeer which alas weren't on today's menu for the kids to try but there were meatballs, baked hake, macaroni fish pie, fish cakes, portobello mushrooms with goats cheese (and aforementioned steamed vegetables - broccoli, cauliflower plus two types of cabbage). Also starters like beetroot/horseradish soup, pork belly sandwiches etc. All very enjoyable. Four mains, two beers, two vodka tonics and two cokes came to 1100 NOK which like everything else in Norway is a bit eyewatering. But good quality grub, happy kids and wife. And vegetables. Did I mention the vegetables? What's with Sweden and Norway and their lack of vegetables?

After a long day of cruising the fjords and viewing the beautiful countryside on our way to Bergen we really needed a good, hot meal, and Pingvinen really hit the spot. The tables were all full, so we found a couple of stools at the bar next to a friendly local, and enjoyed some beers from the impressive range of on-tap options (there is also a very extensive selection of bottled beers and some ciders available) while we waited for the food to arrive. The meals were a good size, a fair price, and very tasty indeed. Sorry Sweden, but these meatballs were better than yours ;) and who knew I would enjoy a pile of mushy peas so much. Yum. The fish cakes with veges & potatoes were also very well received. The only downside was that after a couple of drinks each and the meal, there was no room left for dessert. Friendly staff, a cozy vibe, and good honest meals. 5/5.