...The Cardinal - Kardinalen...

Where do you go in Stavanger to find a great pub with a large selection of beers and that really cares about the beers they serve? Try The Cardinal. It is probably Norway's best pub and a has large range of specialty beers.

The Cardinal offers just about every interesting beer that is imported to Norway, as well as most of the interesting beers brewed in Norway. They try keep up with new brands and will every so often have cask nights to introduce new beers. This usually happens on Wednesdays - check their website for announcements and updates.

At the Cardinal you will be able to taste rare to find beers in Norway. No wonder Nor-Øl, Norway's largest interest group for beer enthusiasts, have elected the Cardinal as Norway's best pub.

The Cardinal was founded in 1985 as Stavanger's 29th pub. The building in which it resides is an old (1882) clothing factory and shop. Since the opening in 1986 more than 3 million liters of beer have been sold here.

At the Cardinal you will find a great atmosphere, quiz nights, philosophical forums and special beer nights. It is centrally located in down-town Stavanger. Check out their website!



Here's Merete behind the bar


For more information. please visit the Cardinal's homepage.