Discovering the Northernmost Town, Pub, and Brewery on Earth

When you think about adventure, few places ignite the imagination like the northernmost of anything - and where better to start in a town - hoping it has a pub and or a brewery. These remarkable establishments not only provide a peek into the culture and lifestyle of their communities but also offer thrilling experiences for those ready to brave the cold. In this post, we will explore the northernmost town, pub, and brewery on Earth.

TL;DR

Spoiler alert - they are all in Longyearbyen - Svalbard

The Northernmost Town: Longyearbyen

(The town) Alert, located in the Arctic region of Canada, holds the title of the northernmost permanently inhabited place on Earth. Situated at an impressive latitude of 82.5° N, this small community mainly consists of military personnel and researchers enduring extreme conditions throughout the year. Currently, about 5 to 6 people live there permanently. Its clearly not a town - so doesn't win.

Longyearbyen, on Svalbard, at 78° N with around 2500 inhabitants, and lots of tourists certainly is a town, and so it takes first place.

The Northernmost Pub: Barentz Gastropub, Svalbard

Ignore everything else you might read on the internet - this is the winner.

Barentz (within the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel) offers a more laid-back pub-style experience with local craft beers, hearty dishes like burgers, pizzas, fish & chips, and reindeer stew — ideal for a casual unwind after exploring Longyearbyen. Even though the bar is situated within a chain hotel it is a surprisingly nice place for a beer or three.

Located on the edge of Longyearbyen puts it just a matter of metres ahead of the local competition.

The Northernmost Brewery: Svalbard Bryggeri

Using 2,000-year-old glacier water from the nearby Bogerbreen glacier in it's brewing process, it produces a range of beers (IPA, stout, pilsner, etc.) and exports small quantities to mainland Norway.

Until 2014, brewing beer was actually illegal in Svalbard due to old laws from 1928. The founder, Robert Johansen, lobbied successfully to change the law.

One trip - 3 Records

Pack your bags and book that plane ticket if you want to complete 3 unique experiences in just one trip.

PS - here is another bonus record below.

Happy travels!