Cider Festival in Pedersgata
August 21–22, 2026
SIDERFEST PEDERSGATA
For the second time, we are bringing together some of the country’s leading cider producers with Pedersgata’s bars and restaurants – for great stories, engaging talks, and unforgettable tasting experiences.
PROGRAMOVERSIKT
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Friday 21 August
VERANDA
6:00–9:00 PM
AWARD WINNING CIDER DINNER: An exclusive three-course dinner with six cider tastings, plus an inspiring talk on food and cider pairing by Bent Hansen (Norwegian Cider House ).
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Friday 21 August
VERANDA
6:00–9:30 PM
CIDER TASTING: Meet five Norwegian cider producers and discover their ciders in Veranda's top-floor bar. Featuring Sandalen Gård, Epli Sideri, Ramsen Gard, Fuglestein Gard and Åkre Gard.
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Saturday 22 August
VERANDA
12–2:00 PM & 3–5:00 PM
CIDER TASTING:
Meet eight Norwegian cider producers across two floors at Veranda and enjoy a mini masterclass in food and cider pairing with sommelier and pommelier Thor Oddvar Havn. -
Saturday 22 August
PALMEN BAR
1:00–2:30 PM
CIDER TASTING:
Taste five ciders from Fuglestein Fruktgard together with a representative from the cidery, who will guide you through the tasting and share the story behind the ciders. A selection of sweet and savoury bites will be served alongside. -
Saturday 22 August
YIPS
1:00–3:30 PM
CIDERMAKERS LUNCH:
Enjoy a delicious lunch from Yips' Asian fusion kitchen, paired with ciders from Apal Sideri. A representative from the cidery will be present to introduce each cider and explain how it has been paired with the dishes. -
21 & 22 August
CIDERMAKERS DINNERS:
Six restaurants in Pedersgata will be offering exclusive
Cidermakers Dinners, featuring specially curated menus, expertly paired ciders, and the opportunity to meet the cider producers behind the pairings.
Cideries you’ll meet at the festival
The festival is held in partnership with Norwegian Ciderhouse.
NB! Cidermakers dinner og smaksevent bookes direkte hos restauranter og barer.
DETAILED PROGRAMME
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DETAILED PROGRAMME *
FRIDAY 21 AUGUST
Award-Winning Cider Dinner at Veranda
Join us for a truly special evening featuring an exclusive dinner paired with award-winning ciders from three of the region's finest producers.
For one night only, Veranda brings together three renowned cideries around the same table: Apal Sideri, OmCider and Eiane Sideri.
Food and cider - the perfect match
Throughout the evening, you'll taste six award-winning ciders, personally presented by the producers. Three of the ciders have been carefully paired with a unique three-course dinner, creating an unforgettable journey through the flavours of Norwegian cider and cuisine.
Food and cider pairing talk
Bent O. Hansen from Norwegian Cider House (NOCH) will share his expertise on pairing food and cider, offering insights into how the right combinations enhance both flavours.
A curated menu from restaurants in Pedersgata
The three-course dinner has been created in collaboration with Veranda's partners An Nam, Yips and Delicatessen, with each restaurant contributing one of its signature dishes, carefully matched with the selected ciders.
Friday 21 August
6:00–9:00 PM
Doors open at 5:30 PM
NOK 2,199 per person
Limited seating available!
Join us for a very special evening at Veranda
Speaker
Bent Hansen, Norwegian Cider House
Meet the producers
This will be a social, flavourful and educational evening where Norwegian cider takes centre stage – with a focus on craftsmanship, quality and world-class flavours.
This evening, Veranda brings together five exciting cider producers from some of the country’s most renowned cider communities: Sandalen Gard, Epli Sideri, Åkre Gård, Fuglestein Frukt & Sideri and Forbuden Frukt.
Here, you will get to experience a selection of award-winning ciders, hear the stories behind the bottles, and get to know the craftsmanship, philosophy and people behind some of Norway’s most exciting ciders right now.
Friday, August 21
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
NOK 449 per person
The ticket includes five tasting samples/drink vouchers, which can be used with the producer of your choice.
Want to explore more cider styles?
Feel free to purchase 10 tasting samples/drink vouchers by booking two tickets per person. These can also be purchased on site.
FRIDAY 21 AUGUST
Cider tasting with five cider producers at Veranda’s top floor
Expect an evening filled with flavours, great stories, passion and a genuine love of cider.
LØRDAG 22. AUGUST
Join us for one of two guided cider tasting sessions, held across Veranda's second and top floors.
Discover the flavours of Norwegian cider as you meet eight cider producers from across the country. The experience also includes a short talk by sommelier and pommelier Thor Oddvar Havn, who will introduce the principles of pairing food and cider.
Speaker
Thor Oddvar Havn
Sommelier & Pommelier
Seating 1
12:00–2:00 PM
Doors open at 11:45 AM
Seating 2
3:00–5:00 PM
Doors open at 2:45 PM
Price: NOK 799 per person
Your ticket includes the talk, five cider tastings and snacks. Additional tastings will be available for purchase during the event.
Møt sideriene til en hyggelig prat
Speaker
Thor Oddvar Havn
sommelier & pommelier
Sideriene du møter er:
Apal Sideri
Eiane Sideri
Epli Sideri
Forbuden Frukt
Fuglestein Fruktgard
Om Cider
Åkre Gard
Sandalen Gård
Ta med kjæresten eller venner til en hyggelig smaking på Veranda
Cider Tasting with Eight Cider Producers at Veranda
SATURDAY AUGUST 22
Cider tasting with Fuglestein Cidery at Palmen Bar
Starting at 1.00 pm
NB! Doors open at 12.45 pm
The event lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Palmen Bar welcomes you to a morning of tasting five fine cider varieties from Fuglestein Fruktgard.
The drinks are served with suitable savoury and sweet accompaniments on the side: cured meats, flatbread, homemade apple jelly and cheese.
A representative from Fuglestein Fruktgard will be present to talk about the farm, the cidery and their production methods.
Price: NOK 750,- per pers.
NB! Limited number of places
Fuglestein Cidery is run by Jon Anders, Generosa and their three children – the fifth generation on the family farm Fuglestein, which has been in operation since 1885.
SATURDAY 22 AUGUST
Cidermakers lunch at Yips
This Saturday you can enjoy a delicious Cidermakers Lunch at Yips in Pedersgata 11. A representative from Apal Sideri will be present to talk about the cider that has been matched with the food.
The lunch starts at 1.00pm
2.5-hour seating
Food NOK 499
Cider pairing NOK 499
CIDER DINNERS AT PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
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Friday 21 August
DINNER AT AN NAM
An Nam is serving a five-course set menu paired with selected ciders from Egge Gård.
Enjoy a unique culinary journey that brings together the best of Vietnamese cuisine and Norwegian craft cider.
The producer will be present throughout the dinner to share the story of the cidery and introduce the ciders paired with each course.
Five-course set menu:
NOK 695 per person
Cider pairing:NOK 495 per person
Limited seating available!
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Friday 21 August
DINNER AT BRAVO
Restaurant Bravo has created a special menu paired with ciders from the local producer Eiane Sideriin Jøsenfjord – a combination you won't want to miss.
The producer will be present throughout the dinner to share the story of the cidery and introduce the ciders paired with each course.
Approximate price: NOK 1,000 per person
Cider pairing available at an additional cost.For more information about the menu and pricing, please contact Bravo directly.
Limited seating available!
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Friday 21 August
DINNER AT K2
Restaurant K2 will be serving an exclusive five-course tasting menu, paired with ciders from the local producer Sandalen Gård in Randaberg.
The producer will be present throughout the dinner to share the story of the cidery and introduce the ciders paired with each course.
There will be two dinner seatings:
6:00 PM
7:00 PMFive-course menu:
NOK 1,050 per person
Cider pairing: NOK 850 per person
Limited seating available!
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21 & 22 August
DINNER AT MOLINÅ
Molinå's talented chef has created a specially curated menu, perfectly paired with selected ciders from the local producer OmCider.
The producer will be present throughout the dinner to share the story of the cidery and introduce the ciders paired with each course.
Details about the menu, pricing and cider pairing will be announced soon.
If you'd like to secure your table, you can already make a reservation now.
Limited seating available!
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21 & 22 August
DINNER AT YIPS
Yips is serving a specially curated asian crossover menu paired with ciders from the local producer Apal Sideri.
The producer will be present throughout the dinner to share the story of the cidery and introduce the ciders paired with each course.
Dinner is served at 8:00 PM on both Friday and Saturday.
Set menu: NOK 699 per person
Cider pairing: NOK 699 per personLimited seating available!
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21 & 22 August
AT DELICATESSEN
Starter: A selection of cheeses and cured meats, served with freshly baked bread and aioli.
Main Course: Slow-roasted pork spare ribs glazed with a sweet, smoked pineapple barbecue sauce, served with pineapple chutney and a salad of fennel, apple, red onion and coriander.
Dessert: Apple curd tartlet served with caramelised apples and white chocolate gelato.
Set Menu (min. 2 guests)
Price: NOK 695 per person
Cider pairing: NOK 545 per person
FRIDAY 21 AUGUST & STURDAY 22 AUGUSTA
For a completely casual stop and a cider tasting, these bars can offer a variety of cider types from their festival selection.
No booking, no drink tickets — just great atmosphere and good flavours.
MARTINIQUE BAR
Åpent 12:00 – 02:00
PALMEN BAR
Åpent 16:00 – 01:00
MATROS BAR
Åpent 18:00 – 01:00