LAST monkey

LAST monkey is a cocktail bar at Bankgaten 6 in central Bergen, in the Vestland region of western Norway. It sits a short walk from the Nordnes and Bryggen areas and is described by local listings as a lively venue built around creative drinks. The crowd is mostly adults in their twenties to forties, a mix of locals finishing the working week and visitors exploring the city centre bar scene. Dress is smart-casual to casual, as in most Bergen cocktail bars, and no strict dress code is generally reported. The atmosphere is social and energetic rather than hushed, with the bar counter as the focal point. The drinks programme centres on inventive cocktails, with a price range of roughly NOK 150-185 per drink (about USD 15.50-19), which is typical for Norway where alcohol carries high taxes. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic options are normally available alongside the cocktail list, and bartenders often adapt drinks to taste. Music is generally background-level rather than the main draw, so conversation remains easy. Opening hours follow the usual Norwegian pattern of later closing on Fridays and Saturdays than on weeknights, and visitors should check current hours directly before visiting because the listing does not publish a fixed schedule. Cover charges are not normally associated with this kind of cocktail bar, and walk-in seating is the norm; for larger groups on weekend evenings, contacting the venue ahead is sensible. Bottle service is not a feature of Bergen cocktail bars of this type. Payment is almost entirely by card or phone in Norway, and cash is rarely needed. The bar works well as a first stop before moving to the clubs around Vaskerelven, or as a relaxed late-evening stop after dinner in the centre. Norwegian law sets the minimum age for buying spirits at 20, and venues routinely ask for photo identification.