Beer Prices in Bergen Norway?
- Billy
- Aug 29, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
UPDATED 20/3/2026
Here’s a friendly and informative mini-blog about drink prices in Bergen—converted to NOK, USD, EUR, and GBP for easy comparison:
Visiting Bergen? Here’s What to Expect When It Comes to Drink Prices
Norway has strict regulations on alcohol advertising, meaning you won’t find promotions like happy hour or 2-for-1 drink deals. Even beer mats are often placed upside down to prevent brand promotion.
How Much Do Drinks Cost in Bergen?
Here's a quick look at average prices in local cafés, bars, and shops, updated for 2025:
Coffee
In local independent cafés, a cappuccino or latte usually costs around 70 NOK, so expect between $6.60 / €6.20 / £5.00 for those.
Beer
At cafés and bars, a 0,4L of beer typically runs 90–130 NOK. That’s around $8.60–12.50 USD, €8.00–11.60 EUR, or £7.00–11.00 GBP
In grocery stores, a domestic beer (0.33L bottle) costs approximately 34 NOK, or $3.25 / €3.00 / £2.30.
Wine (by the glass)
A glass of wine at a mid-range restaurant will set you back about 100–150 NOK. That converts to $9.75–14.50 USD, €9.05–13.50 EUR, or £6.90–10.30 GBP.
Whisky Shot / Short Spirit
While I didn’t find Bergen-specific whisky shot prices, a typical bar short (4cl) of spirits—like aquavit—averages around 100–150 NOK. That’s roughly $9.75–14.50 USD, €9.05–13.50 EUR, or £6.90–10.30 GBP
Jägerbombs
No official price data for Jägerbombs specifically, but these are often priced similarly to strong spirit mixes—around 120 NOK. So, expect about $11.50 USD, €10.60 EUR, or £8.00 GBP.
How Much for a Cocktail in Bergen? 🍸
Heading out for a night in Bergen and wondering about cocktail prices? Here's what you can expect:
Average Cost of Cocktails
At casual bars like Elefanten, you’ll find drinks in the 70–100 NOK range — about $7–10 USD, €6.40–9, or £5–7.
Some cozy spots like No Stress Bergen charge around 118 NOK per cocktail — approximately $11–12 USD, €10–11, or £9–10.
What About Fancy Hotel Bars?
Luxury or high-end locations—especially hotels—can charge much more. One common trend is 120–150 NOK for a cocktail, and in a posh hotel bar it can even climb up to 200+ NOK. That’s around $20+ USD
Start to Discover Bergen here:
Summary Table: Drink Prices in Bergen
Beverage | Local Cost (NOK) | USD | EUR | GBP |
Coffee (cappuccino/latte) | 50–70 | 4.75–6.60 | 4.45–6.20 | 3.55–5.00 |
Beer (0,4L at bar) | 90–130 | 8.60–12.50 | 8.00–11.60 | 7.00–11.00 |
Beer (0.33L in store) | ~34 | 3.25 | 3.00 | 2.30 |
Wine (glass mid-range) | 100–150 | 9.75–14.50 | 9.05–13.50 | 6.90–10.30 |
Whisky/Aquavit (short) | 100–150 | 9.75–14.50 | 9.05–13.50 | 6.90–10.30 |
Jägerbomb (estimated) | ~120 | ~11.50 | ~10.60 | ~8.00 |
Quick Takeaway:
Coffee costs are comparable to many European cities.
Alcohol, especially in cafés and bars, is noticeably more expensive—but those extraordinary views or the cozy vibe? Priceless.
Want to save? Grab a coffee to-go, or head to a grocery store for much lower prices.
Stick to casual, local bars
Plan one fancy night if you’re splurging
Always be ready for good value at hidden gems
Remember: there’s no bad weather in Bergen—just expensive cocktails. Cheers!
Billy
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