Industry code 56 · Agder
Food and beverage service activities in Arendal
There are 129 active companies in food and beverage service activities in Arendal. 6 of them were registered in the last 12 months. Together they have 889 registered employees. The largest company is Paro Restaurant Drift AS with 131 employees. The oldest, Kroverten ANS, was founded in 1988. 74% are limited companies.
- Active companies
- 129
- New in the last 12 months
- 6
- Registered employees
- 889
- Share of limited companies
- 74 %
The largest companies in food and beverage service activities in Arendal
Sorted by number of employees. Figures are from the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts.
| # | Company | Org. no. | Employees | Revenue | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paro Restaurant Drift AS | 996003183 | 131 | NOK 37.3 m | 2010 |
| 2 | Skagen Arendal AS | 936750508 | 59 | – | 2025 |
| 3 | Madam Reiersen AS | 961750466 | 34 | NOK 31.8 m | 1991 |
| 4 | Strand Cafe AS | 988737232 | 31 | NOK 4.1 m | 2005 |
| 5 | Arendal Catering AS | 813459922 | 29 | NOK 4.1 m | 2014 |
| 6 | Hong Kong Restaurant AS | 976114191 | 29 | NOK 9.1 m | 1996 |
| 7 | Ternen - AS | 990142378 | 28 | NOK 8.1 m | 2006 |
| 8 | Portalen Arendal AS | 986763511 | 23 | NOK 12.9 m | 2004 |
| 9 | Arendal Gro AS | 990626006 | 23 | NOK 32.2 m | 2006 |
| 10 | Blom Restaurant AS | 991273816 | 23 | NOK 5.2 m | 2007 |
| 11 | Poiesz Restaurant AS | 996952835 | 22 | NOK 15.8 m | 2011 |
| 12 | Sub 8 AS | 825260692 | 20 | NOK 5.7 m | 2020 |
| 13 | Kolonialen Cafe AS | 923155112 | 20 | NOK 3.7 m | 2019 |
| 14 | Firo Restaurantdrift AS | 998992192 | 20 | NOK 12.1 m | 2012 |
| 15 | Den Lille Andevinge AS | 916799314 | 19 | NOK 6.7 m | 2016 |
| 16 | Cafè En AS | 926188941 | 19 | NOK 9.1 m | 2020 |
| 17 | Cafériet AS | 999306241 | 19 | NOK 13.1 m | 2012 |
| 18 | Merdø Kro AS | 926800787 | 17 | NOK 4.1 m | 2021 |
| 19 | New Flavours Of India AS | 914522447 | 16 | NOK 5.5 m | 2014 |
| 20 | Sub 6 AS | 925260665 | 16 | NOK 4.7 m | 2020 |
| 21 | Symposium Restaurant AS | 998095492 | 16 | NOK 12 m | 2012 |
| 22 | Hoa-Hong Sushi AS | 832726052 | 15 | NOK 19.7 m | 2023 |
| 23 | Tyholmen Kolonial AS | 917199019 | 15 | NOK 7.6 m | 2016 |
| 24 | Mpolo AS | 932259710 | 15 | NOK 11.4 m | 2023 |
| 25 | Dolly Myrene AS | 934387791 | 15 | NOK 4.4 m | 2024 |
Newest companies in food and beverage service activities in Arendal
- Wangberg Kusina Manila And Merchandise24 Jul 2026
- Laflamma Arendal AS2 Jun 2026
- Hjemmefra - Thorbjørnsen21 Apr 2026
- Indihut Mudki26 Mar 2026
- Ramos Urbangrill23 Dec 2025
- Skagen Arendal AS15 Dec 2025
- Isbar Jørgensen AS11 Oct 2025
- Lucky 4 Holding AS8 Oct 2025
- Mijiti Gatekjøkken AS19 Aug 2025
- Koselig Cafe AS17 Jun 2025
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in food and beverage service activities are there in Arendal?
The Register of Legal Entities lists 129 active companies in food and beverage service activities in Arendal. 6 of them were registered in the last 12 months.
Which is the largest company in food and beverage service activities in Arendal?
Paro Restaurant Drift AS is the largest by number of employees, with 131 employees. The organisation number is 996003183.
How many people work in food and beverage service activities in Arendal?
The companies have 889 registered employees in total. The figures are based on employee counts in the Register of Legal Entities, and 25 of the 25 largest companies have reported employees.
How long have there been companies in food and beverage service activities in Arendal?
The oldest active company, Kroverten ANS, was founded in 1988. 74% of the companies are limited companies.
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Source: the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts. The overview shows active companies registered in the municipality with industry code 56. Figures are updated continuously.

