Festive and joyous in the cities

In spring, the cities burst into life! Festivals, outdoor concerts, eating and drinking out tend to increase in popularity at this time of the year. Especially having that first outdoor drink of the year. In Norway, we call this the first “utepils” (outdoor pint) of the year. It doesn’t matter if it’s still freezing outside, the first pint enjoyed outdoors at the pubs, usually happens around Easter every year. Check out the selection of bars and pubs to mingle with the locals and enjoy your first “utepils”. Don’t forget the sunglasses to “look the part!”

HansenHjørnet - an outdoor restaurant in Stavanger — © HansenHjørnet

Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'

Robin Williams

Quench your thirst!

HansenHjørnet

HansenHjørnet is one of the most popular outdoor pubs and cafes in Stavanger, located next to one of the city's oldest buildings.

Bargjester kikker ut av vinduet og smiler.

Lervig Local

LERVIG has opened a new brewpub in Stavanger.

LERVIG brewery tour in Stavanger

Visit the local brewery LERVIG in Hillevåg, Stavanger. Book a private tour at the brewery on weekdays or weekends - for groups of at least 10 people.

Vinværket

An intimate, informal and relaxed wine bar, right in the heart of Sandnes. Offers wines in different price ranges from various areas of the wine world.

Ostehuset Øst

Ostehuset cafe in Stavanger's eastern part, an exciting city area in development. The guests reflect the diversity of this part of the city; in the week, people working here, students and good friends.

Pubs & bars in the Stavanger region

Lervig Local | © Lervig Local

Spring all year in a street?

With nearly all the colours of the rainbow in one single street, you can with some goodwill say that spring is present all year at Øvre Holmegate in Stavanger. At least from a visual perspective. This charming, colourful street in Stavanger is like a revelation for your senses. Take it all in - the sounds, the people and the bright colours. And stay for a while.

Fargegaten - Øvre Holmegate - The colourful street

Fargegaten is arguably one of the most colourful streets in Norway. Find out for yourself! Ideal for shopping, coffee, drinks and for your holiday pictures!

Festivals and concerts

Music lovers - get ready to enjoy some jazzy tunes! Maijazz, an internationally known jazz festival in Stavanger takes place in May every year. Artists come from all over the world to perform. Or more mainstream music in the city of Bryne? A 30-minute train ride from Stavanger, they host the music festival "Jærnåttå" combined with a market fair during the day, "Jærdagen". A wonderful way to meet the locals! Or perhaps is chess more your cup of tea? Norway Chess also takes place at the end of May in Stavanger. As an alternative, enjoy artists of all genres at the Stavanger concert hall in Stavanger - a venue for the big nights out - take a look at their program, and find the event that ticks your box. Or simply stroll through the cobblestone streets of Stavanger perusing the street art everywhere, or walk the street art trail in the city of Sandnes.

Street Art Nuart Sandnes

The Nuart Sandnes Art Trail is a project from the team behind Stavanger's Nuart Festival. It is Norway's first official Street Art trail.

Street Art Nuart Stavanger

Nuart street art festival has left treasures all over the Stavanger region in the last few years. Stavanger is Norway's street art capital. Find art made by international street art artists in cities and the countryside.

Visit the museums in Stavanger