Located in the heart of Tromsø, Helmersen is a wine and delicatessen bar designed as an informal, welcoming place to gather throughout the day. The interior is organized around the food counter, allowing guests to sit close to the activity and engage naturally with both the space and each other.

A mix of high and low seating, including banquette sofas, creates a relaxed and flexible setting that supports different rhythms — from morning coffee to evening wine. The atmosphere is intentionally familiar and unpretentious, with a warm, home-like character that encourages repeat visits rather than occasion-based dining.

Food is treated as an integrated part of the interior rather than a backdrop, contributing to both function and visual identity. Durable, robust materials support everyday use while reinforcing the bar’s honest and low-key expression. Helmersen has become a place for informal meetings, spontaneous encounters, and quiet moments in the middle of the city.