In the heart of Skjærhalden you find Big Fish Café. Here everything is made from scratch, the atmosphere is familiar and relaxed and the craftsmanship is essential.
Big Fish Cafe has something for everyone, a varied menu of everything from tall sandwiches to fish'n chips. The menu changes throughout the year. They offer homemade bread every day, have their own ice cream parlor where they even offer self-made ice cream. They also have a bar, with a broad selection and high expertise.
A relaxed café centrally located at Skjærhalden, Hvaler. Open the whole year, with reduced opening hours in the winter months. Full kitchen and all rights.
Enjoy stunning sea views, delicious food, and a relaxed atmosphere at Hankø Seilerkro, whether arriving by boat or taking the ferry from the mainland.
The menu features fresh and flavorful lunch and dinner options, perfectly paired with a great selection of drinks. A perfect spot for a casual meal, a special celebration, or simply soaking up the sun on the outdoor terrace.
Open on weekends from Easter until September, and daily from the start of the school summer holiday until mid-August.
Kroloftet – a rustic pub with atmosphere
Located on the second floor, Kroloftet is a charming pub with exposed wooden beams and a warm atmosphere. Open every Friday in July from 22:00 – 02:00. Age limit: 18 years.
Private events & functions
Seilerkroa and/or Kroloftet are available for private events during the shoulder seasons. Food and drink options are provided to suit any occasion.
Café Magasin is in the heart of Isegran, and have one of Fredrikstad most beautiful patios. The café offers rustic quality food. You can enjoy a delicous lunch and a wide selection of drinks in historic enviroments. The café also offers a varied culturprogram throughout the year. The café is open from the 1st of May, until 31st of August. And during the weekends in April and September.
The café is usually open during school vacations and during special occasions. Check out their website, or facebook page for more information.
Vertshuset Skjærhalden is located at Skjærhalden townsquare. The place is known for their great pizza that many believe is "World's Best Pizza". There is entertainment of troubadours and piano bar every weekend of the year!
Every other Friday in the summer there is a pub quis on the outdoor terrace. Stop by and enjoy the good pizza and something good in the glass, nice and hospitable service that will make you feel comfortable. Vertshuset Skjærhallen is open all year round, and ensures that the island also vibrates in the winter.
Saints Bar – sports bar with full liquor license near the football stadium in Fredrikstad
The bar offers a lively atmosphere with large screens for sports broadcasts and a wide selection of drinks. Locals and visitors alike gather here to follow the action, meet friends, and enjoy the atmosphere. With a full liquor license and a clear focus on sports, Saints Bar is a natural meeting point before and after matches – and throughout the week.
Seaside Bar is situated at Brattestø Port & Boatservice. Attend concerts or test your quiz knowledge here during the summer.
It is possible to dock in the guest harbor if you come by boat.
Usually open during school vacations and special occasions. Check detalj at their webside or facebook page.
Cafe Oline is a cozy cafe and pub on Søndre Sandøy on Hvaler. Oline serves good food in nice surroundings and during the summer months you can enjoy live music in the evening.
To get to Cafe Oline and Søndre Sandøy jump on “The Island hopping ferry” from Skjærhalden.
Savoy Terrasse is a trendy nightclub with an international touch, in the middle of the pier in Fredrikstad.
In new, fresh premises with a lounge atmosphere and heated outdoor seating, you can order varied cocktails & trendy drinks.
What was previously a summer bar has now been converted into a year-round bar, with more space both inside and outside.
Take the trip for a good atmosphere, fantastic views and, not least, something good in the glass.
Located on the 4th floor of Litteraturhuset – with a lovely view of the pier promenade.
Heim is a Gastropub centrally located in the center of Fredrikstad.
The food is served in a rustic and authentic way in combination with good drinks. At any given time, they have at least 100 different types of craft beer, many of them on tap. In the bar there is also a rich selection of quality products within spirits with a particular focus on the browner types and aquavit.
HeimQuiz is organized every week, which is an engaging quiz experience based on multimedia tasks. They have a fixed concept where you can regularly participate in tastings to learn about different topics in food & drink.
The restaurant is located on the Hvaler golf course in beautiful hiking areas, a short bike ride away from Skjærhalden. Recently renovated, both inside and out – and a kitchen based on fresh local produce with organic vegetables and seafood. Catering is offered with a wide range of dishes for social gatherings.
The restaurant is open to everyone – even non-golfers.