Restaurant of the Month, Norway
Barthbryggo: Where fine dining meets Norwegian history In the historic heart of Mosjøen, where colourful 19th century wooden buildings line the riverbank, a new culinary landmark has emerged. A beautifully restored trading post turned fine dining destination, Barthbryggo blends history, craftsmanship, and Northern Norwegian flavours, inviting guests on a journey through booth time and flavour.
the perfect setting to realise our dream,” says Bente. “We thought we were buying one building, but it turned out to be an entire trading post – three historical buildings and a garden!”
By Celina Tran
That discovery would mark the beginning of a long and transformative journey. Over two and a half years, the couple poured blood, sweat and tears into restoring the entire site, preserving its 19th century soul while shaping it for a new purpose. The main building, Barthbryggo, dates back to 1890, while the smaller house on the property, built in
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Photos: Sarah Aakerøy Johansen
Along Mosjøen’s historic Sjøgata, something new has taken shape behind freshly restored facades. As the new year throws its doors open, so will Barthbryggo, a restaurant and place where Northern heritage meets modern gastronomy. 72
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Issue 187
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February 2026
When Hallbjørn and Bente Berg-Hansen bought the old Barthgården property in the spring of 2023, they did not fully realise the scale of what they had set in motion. “When we got the opportunity to purchase this beautiful place in the soulful and historic Sjøgata, it felt like