Its 1930's journalism theme is appropriately placed as it is in the building where the town's first newspaper was published on the first floor. A fully licensed bar, Hr. Redaktør! is also a restaurant serving light dishes for both lunch and dinner. Outside dining is possible in mild weather. All credit cards are accepted.
Hr. Redaktør!
Store Elveg. 23 A,
4514 Mandal
Norway
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For a beer and pizza head to Jonas B. Gundersen. Though well known and quite popular for its pizza, Jonas B. Gundersen has a full Italian menu as well as being a fully licensed bar. Enjoy free jazz on the first Saturday of every month with a rotating group of artists. On each Wednesday during July, the restaurant sponsors free concerts in Hestetroa, the town square. Jonas B. Gundersen is a favorite in this town. Open for both lunch and dinner, this restaurant accepts all credit cards.
Jonas B. Gundersen
Store Elveg. 25,
4514 Mandal
Norway
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With the largest selection of drinks in town, the Marna Café is a curious establishment, offering seating on a terrace as well as a barge. In addition to a blend of Cajun and American food, locals and visitors enjoy outdoor entertainment during the summer from local musicians.
Marna Café
Store Elveg. 47 B
NO-4514 Mandal
Norway
marnacafe.no/
For an unparalleled view, try the Restaurant Hydrofoilen located at the end of the beach so that guests can see the Hatholmen lighthouse and the wooden watchtowers used to let the fisheries in town know that salmon is arriving. With a fully licensed bar and outdoor seating, guests can enjoy an excellent selection of cocktails or beer to go along with the menu of fresh fish and simple Mediterranean food. All credit cards are accepted.
Hollenderg. 1,
4514 Mandal
Norway
hydrofoilen.no/
Sjøboden is situated on the promenade running alongside the beach in Mandal and is noted for its big screen TV and groups of fans watching the local soccer team. Sjøboden in a fully licensed bar and is open during the summer only.
Sjøboden
Bryggeg. 6,
4514 Mandal
Norway