🍽️ Dining
Bugøynes' best gastropub with sea views
At Egnebuloftet you can enjoy local flavors and a pleasant atmosphere in Bugøynes. On the outdoor terrace you have a front-row seat to the harbor as boats bring in the day's catch. The kitchen uses local ingredients such as king crab and fish, along with a pub menu featuring comfort food. The menu includes items such as crab soup, local shrimp with aioli, fish tacos, fried halibut and grilled salmon. The beverage selection is extensive and varied, featuring local craft beer, carefully selected wines, signature cocktails and alcohol-free alternatives. Egnebuloftet also accommodates groups – company tours, conferences, weddings, birthday celebrations and Christmas parties. The venue is operated by Explore Bugøynes, which also offers accommodation at the Kiurijärvi house in the village.
📍 Østersandveien 1, 9935 Bugøynes
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