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This is the only place in Svalbard for dedicated coffee lovers beyond the standard Norwegian tar. They have fresh bakery goods every day, too. Never went there, but judging by the success indicator parked strollers and baby cots outside it must have a certain attraction for Longyearbyen's ladies. They pass as a wine bar, too, and get rave reviews from locals. But what is theri other choice?Open Mon-Tue 10-18, Wed-Sat 10-23, Sun 12-16.
This is the Radisson SAS version of Svalbard life. However, they try to be informal and attract locals in for the evening , too. There is occasional live music, pub quiz competitions and champions league football TV events.Open 16-02 every day. The outdoor section stops serving at midnight. When I was there it was -20C and people were sitting outside, chatting with drinks in hand - hardy folks!!! Generally, good stuff here.
Definitely worth a visit, this pub and/or bar is carved out of a snow buildup behind Funken Hotel. It is run by Funktionærmessen Restaurant of said hotel, and staffed by youthful bartenders in full polar style down jackets. No wonder, because ot's cold to spend long nights here. But extremely fun for a short while. It is catacomb-like with small sitting areas along a U-corridor. You need to show a certain agitlity to get in, out and around as you cannot stand upright. <And don't forget: warm clothes.Opening hours: Thu-Sun 17-22.You can contact Funken for closed parties on other days. Hot blackcurrent juice with vodka, nice and warm and steamy. Serves to glace the ceiling, too as it steams off.They had some more drinks available, too, wine, beer, whisky, beer chasers, others.
Going budget, going local or simply fed up with hard to chew polar bear, reindeer, seal and whale? This pizza outlet will be your rescue!Or, too lazy; the weather is too bad, or you do not like the hotel food? Call them for service!They charge NOK 39 for taking the pizza to your door: Mon-Thu 15-03; Fri-Sat 15-05, Sun 15-24. Any pizza in contrast to the hefty restaurant menues on offer elsewhere.
Also in terms of restaurants Svalbard is a bit more tourist friendly then 20 years ago.Several places are offering food and drinks.Check the web for details:http://www.svalbard.net/index.php?sel=101
Well there's not much to choose from :-). We stayed in the northernmost hotel in the world, the local Radisson SAS. As our trip was during easter, we got a good discount from the room price.The hotel is beautiful and has a great view towards the mountains. Breakfast is very good but the restaurant is really expensive otherwise. We ended up eating at the restaurant's pub as the food was a lot cheaper there and the meals were big. Barents biff at the hotel's pub.
At a cold place like Svalbard, is nice to eat your dinner at a warm place like Kroa. The food is quite sensationale. Really good, and the meny has everyting you possible can dream om....
Go into Brakke 13 any Friday or weekend night and there will probably be a party with pizza
A nice lunch in front of the glacier. You can't beat that view
Spitsbergen Hotel Longyearbyen
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Radisson Sas Polar Spitsbergen Longyearbyen
2 Reviews and 69 Opinions The SAS hotel has a very central location only 100 m from the main shopping area. It has 95 rooms...
Spitsbergen Guesthouse Longyearbyen
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Q: Me and my husband are planning our anniversary trip in Spitsbergen. We're from Mexico and want this to be the trip of a lifetime....
A: Hi - welcome to VT! I'd recommend staying at the Radisson. It's really nice and the restaurant is excellent. Spitsbergen Travel (www.spitsbergentravel.no/eng/) booked...
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