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Tucked in an intimate basement along Storgata in Tromsø, Bastard Bar is the Arctic capital's legendary underground haunt for live gigs, raw vinyl sets, and spirited late-night parties.
Neighbourhood
Tromsø
Energy
Sweatbox
Capacity
200
Price
$$
Age
20+
Opened
2011
Indoor / outdoor
indoor
Dress code
Come as you are. Casual, sub-arctic club wear.
From the venue’s website.
Bastard Bar is Tromsø's premier subterranean dive and music sanctuary, sitting in the heart of Storgata. Known for its eclectic bookings encompassing energetic garage rock, post-punk, and weekend electronic DJ sessions, it acts as a cultural safe harbor where Tromsø's creative community congregates during long winter nights and unending summer days.
Editorial score 86 based on Tromsø's premier sub-arctic underground music haven on Storgata, basement sweatbox intimacy, eclectic rock and electronic DJ curation.
Welcoming, subterranean alternative haven.
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A quick guide to the music and atmosphere you can expect.
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