Food & drinks
Haugesund has many sushi places but this remains a favorite
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Sabi Sushi Restaurant
138 KirkegataHaugesund has many sushi places but this remains a favorite
A slightly cheaper sushi option compared to Sabi Sushi. Try "dagens" (menu of the day) take-away for 100 NOK.
TH Sushi Haugesund
80 HaraldsgataA slightly cheaper sushi option compared to Sabi Sushi. Try "dagens" (menu of the day) take-away for 100 NOK.
A good Indian restaurant by the harbour
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India gate indisk restaurant & Bar AS
2 TorggataA good Indian restaurant by the harbour
A great place to sit outside on a patio or in the garden with a view to the sea on sunny days.
Dattera Til Lothe
StrandgataA great place to sit outside on a patio or in the garden with a view to the sea on sunny days.
Restaurant upstairs and a cocktail bar downstairs with probably the best cocktails in town
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To Glass Bar
169 StrandgataRestaurant upstairs and a cocktail bar downstairs with probably the best cocktails in town
The harbour area ("kaien") in Haugesund has many eating and drinking options that are a bit hard to navigate. This is my favorite among them for a drink or a nibble in a somewhat more quiet atmosphere
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Brasserie Brakstad Haugesund
2 KaigataThe harbour area ("kaien") in Haugesund has many eating and drinking options that are a bit hard to navigate. This is my favorite among them for a drink or a nibble in a somewhat more quiet atmosphere
SWAGAT INDISK
127SørhauggataLove the tasty mango dishes on this Indian restaurant. Good for take-away.
Hola Tapas & Go
50 HaraldsgataSpanish take-away. The food place nearest to the apartment.
The hotel bar on Hotel Maritim has a great selection of beer and is one of the few places with an opportunity to sit outside by the sea in the harbour. Also good for a small meal.
Café René
3 ÅsbygataThe hotel bar on Hotel Maritim has a great selection of beer and is one of the few places with an opportunity to sit outside by the sea in the harbour. Also good for a small meal.
A place near a lake in the recreation area Haraldsvang. Only open in summer and on sunny days. Nice place to sit outside in the sun before or after a swim.
Vangenterrassen
A place near a lake in the recreation area Haraldsvang. Only open in summer and on sunny days. Nice place to sit outside in the sun before or after a swim.
Bars & nightlife
Indre Kai Prateri & Nattbar
140 StrandgataA late night place that focuses more on atmosphere than clubbing
No Stress Haugesund
137 StrandgataGreat cocktails and a laid back atmosphere
Take a stroll over to Hasseløy island to find this bar with view to the harbour and city centre. It is only open some days so check out opening hours online before you go
pitterskafè as
3 SjøhuskleivaTake a stroll over to Hasseløy island to find this bar with view to the harbour and city centre. It is only open some days so check out opening hours online before you go
An old boat house turned concert venue. In summer, on sunny days, they open the "beach bar" Allmenningen outside.
Høvleriet
66 SmedasundetAn old boat house turned concert venue. In summer, on sunny days, they open the "beach bar" Allmenningen outside.
The bar that is nearest to the apartment. Their opening hours do vary a bit, so check out online when they are open.
Vangen Pling Plong
68 HaraldsgataThe bar that is nearest to the apartment. Their opening hours do vary a bit, so check out online when they are open.
Cafés & snacks
It is worth a trips just to see the cute building. The cupcakes are also cute and they have gluten-free options.
Cupcakehuset, Jåblom Bakery AS
191 HaraldsgataIt is worth a trips just to see the cute building. The cupcakes are also cute and they have gluten-free options.
Lutchfood
177 HaraldsgataSpecializes in donuts and has become really popular
Hidden away in a small alleyway off the main shopping street you'll find this tiny, cozy place.
Nichos Cafe
143 HaraldsgataHidden away in a small alleyway off the main shopping street you'll find this tiny, cozy place.
One of the most popular cafés in town. Also has some nice food options. There is also a branch at the library.
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Hos Carlos kaffebar
70 StrandgataOne of the most popular cafés in town. Also has some nice food options. There is also a branch at the library.
Vanias AS
212 HaraldsgataA newly opened Brazilian café
Sightseeing
The best place to get an overview of the city. From the middle of the bridge you get great views in both directions.
Risøy bru
The best place to get an overview of the city. From the middle of the bridge you get great views in both directions.
A steep but short walk to a mountain top with spectacular views. You'll need a car to get to the starting point in Nedstrand. The drive to Nedstrand is about 50 minutes from the apartment.
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Himakånå 357 m.o.h. (Tysvær)
60 Fv515A steep but short walk to a mountain top with spectacular views. You'll need a car to get to the starting point in Nedstrand. The drive to Nedstrand is about 50 minutes from the apartment.
Åkrasanden
A large sandy beach. One of Norway's most beautiful beaches.
Shopping
This is the physical location of an online store. They have nice menswear, often at reasonable prices and you can always ask for another size. They have it all in a storage. It is in a somewhat hidden location. You have to go off the main shopping street, down Niels Skorpens gate, walk thourh a rather anonymous door and up some stairs to get there.
The Basic Shop
152 HaraldsgataThis is the physical location of an online store. They have nice menswear, often at reasonable prices and you can always ask for another size. They have it all in a storage. It is in a somewhat hidden location. You have to go off the main shopping street, down Niels Skorpens gate, walk thourh a rather anonymous door and up some stairs to get there.
Krimz og Kramz
151 HaraldsgataAn eclectic mix of vintage and weird stuff. You never know what you'll find!
Haugesund Godteland
121 HaraldsgataA large store for sweets that kids will love
This little, unique bookstore is on the second floor over a store for childrens clothing. They have the best window display in town.
Den Lille Bokbutikken
153 HaraldsgataThis little, unique bookstore is on the second floor over a store for childrens clothing. They have the best window display in town.