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Kieglekroa is Trondheim's oldest pub, a beer and whiskey bar operating since 1962 in the Midtbyen district.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

Kieglekroa is a pub and beer-and-whiskey bar located at Kongens gate 30 in the Midtbyen district of Trondheim, Norway. It describes itself as Trondheim's oldest pub and has been in operation since 1962. The venue focuses on offering a broad selection of beer and whiskey, and also serves food, with food service available until 22:00. It provides free entertainment in the form of shuffleboard, sjoelbak (Dutch shuffleboard) and a range of board games. The pub is open Monday to Wednesday from 15:00 to 00:00, Thursday from 15:00 to 01:00, Friday from 15:00 to 02:00, and Saturday from 13:00 to 02:00; it is closed on Sundays. The age limit is 20 years. Reservations can be made by phone or email, and guests wishing to play sjoelbak are asked to contact the pub in advance so a suitable table can be reserved. Kieglekroa is situated in Midtbyen near the Quality Hotel Prinsen. According to Norwegian Wikipedia, the pub opened in 1962 when the later Prime Minister Per Borten threw the first ball on the pub's skittle lane. It was damaged by fire in the night of 5 December 2014, in what was probably an arson attack, and reopened on 19 November 2015. The pub is a local institution in Trondheim, attracting a mixed crowd that ranges from students to pensioners, and it has received positive guest reviews on Tripadvisor praising its atmosphere, drinks, service and outdoor seating.

History

Kieglekroa opened in 1962 in Trondheim, Norway. According to Norwegian Wikipedia, the pub was opened when the later Prime Minister Per Borten threw the first ball on the pub's skittle lane. The pub is located in Holstveita in the Midtbyen district of Trondheim, and its official website gives the address as Kongens gate 30, 7012 Trondheim, near the Quality Hotel Prinsen. It describes itself as Trondheim's oldest pub and has been in continuous operation since 1962. In the night of 5 December 2014, the pub was damaged by fire in what was probably an arson attack. It reopened on 19 November 2015. Since reopening, Kieglekroa has continued to operate as a beer and whiskey bar with a broad drinks selection, food service until 22:00, and free games including shuffleboard, sjoelbak and board games. The pub maintains an age limit of 20 years and is closed on Sundays. It has received positive guest feedback on Tripadvisor, with reviewers highlighting its atmosphere, drinks, service and outdoor seating.

  • 2015

    Kieglekroa reopens on 19 November after the fire.

  • 2014

    The pub is damaged by fire in the night of 5 December, in what was probably an arson attack.

  • 1962

    Kieglekroa opens in Trondheim; the later Prime Minister Per Borten throws the first ball on the pub's skittle lane.

Products and positioning

Trondheim's oldest pub, a traditional beer and whiskey bar with a broad drinks selection and free games, appealing to a mixed local crowd.

  • Beer

    A broad selection of beer.

  • Whiskey

    A broad selection of whiskey.

  • Food

    Food service available until 22:00.

  • Shuffleboard

    Free shuffleboard available.

  • Sjoelbak

    Free sjoelbak available; reservations recommended.

  • Board games

    A range of board games available.

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