Madam Reiersen

The Coast


A happy barn along the Pollen harbour that morphs into a pubby live-music venue depending on the night. The menu reads like so many others – mussels, fish soup, spare ribs, roast fish, pasta, burgers – but the fish and meat are top quality. Look out also for its pomme frite menu (35kr to 99kr): load up your fries with cheese, truffles, bacon or chilli.


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