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Polstjerna

A preserved seal hunting vessel, right next door to Polaria. Combined entry with Polarmuseet, Tromsø University Museum or Polaria available.

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Mack Brewery
Macks Ølbryggeri
Offers guided tours of the brewery. Claims to be the world's northmost brewery, but Svalbard Bryggeri in Longyearbyen is further north. Established in the city centre in 1877, the brewery is still owned by the same family. Monday to Thursday, they offer guided tours at 13:00 if there are at least four visitors. So you risk coming there for your tour, and not getting it. This brewery is looking for an alternative place to set up a new factory, seemingly in Nordkjosbotn (Balsfjord municipality), 70 km (45 mi) to the south. But the city council is striving to keep the brewery in or near Tromsø, insisting on their ties with another famous place in Tromsø, Ølhallen — see below: Drink – Bars and pubs. The debate and the population's relationship with Mack is getting so passionate that some threaten to boycott the brewery’s products if they leave the city.
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Driv
Offers great food in a nice atmosphere, and has discounts for members of the student society.
Mon–Thu 14:00–01:30, Fri Sat 12:00–03:00
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The Tromsø Gallery of Contemporary Art
Tromsø Kunstforening
Has temporary exhibits of contemporary art.
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Blå Rock
The best burgers in town with their infamous fried potato skins. Don't ask for a Diet Coke with it, it makes little difference.
Daily 11:30–02:00 except Fri 11:30–03:30 and Sun 13:00–02:00