Eat

Kroa

Popular among locals and visitors for fare ranging from ribs to reindeer wraps. Portions are huge, making the prices more palatable.

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Drink
Kroa Bar
Offers a range of decent drinks and meals in a pleasant environment.
Drink
Svalbar
Good bar with reasonably priced cafe food.
Mon-Fri 16:00-02:00, opens earlier on weekendsNOK 38 for a beer
Buy
Svalbardbutikken
Svalbard's sole supermarket and department store rolled into one. Has a surprisingly wide selection, but prices are high, especially for anything perishable: half a cucumber costs NOK 10 and a kilo of bananas costs NOK 20. A hot deli offers a few staples and occasionally some ethnic themes. Open weekdays from 11:00 to 20:00, reduced hours Sa-Su.
Drink
Nordpolet
Sells a full range of beer, wines and spirits, but quotas apply and you must show your plane ticket to purchase. Special opening hours around public holidays and religious festivals.
Mon-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-15:00, closed Sundays