Our idea of a West Swedish gourmet experience. Enjoy only the freshest blue mussels, with classic accompaniments, in an environment that’s relaxed and intimate yet rich with tradition. We also include a choice of fish, meat and vegetarian dish on our menu.
With lit candles, cooking and baking..
Come and enjoy Musselbarens Christmas smorgasbord in Smögen. Our aim is to offer a Christmas dinner experience with focus on creating a genuine feeling with local products in an environment of Swedish local handicraft and years of tradition.
The autumn is a time when nature flourishes and a lot of local products are ready to be harvested, fished, hunted and prepared. We light a lot of candles and we take long walks enjoying the seasonal changes. The autumn is for us the cosiest part of the year.
Our most loved mussel will of course be a very large part of our version of a traditional Swedish Christmas smorgasbord but we will also offer the traditional dishes as well as other shellfish, meat and vegetables. Our chefs have already started to create new dishes and taste sensations with our twist.
We normally start during the end of November and serve our chrismas smorgosbord during the month of December. More details will follow.
MS Märta is a 16 ton steel hulled boat, 11 metres long and 3.6 metres deep, capable of carrying up to 12 passengers in addition to the crew. We always take something to drink and eat with us, and there’s a toilet on board. Life jackets and weather proof clothing are also kept on board and if the weather is really bad there’s room in the cockpit for all. Please bring comfortable footwear – preferably boots, and a warm hat and gloves or mittens with you.
Safety is paramount and the skipper will make a decision on a case by case basis, putting guests’ welfare first, if the trip will go ahead. The fjords our mussels grow in are quite sheltered so the weather is generally not an issue, as the waves aren’t usually big enough to cause a problem. The tour will probably be cancelled if the weather is stormy or there’s a thunderstorm. Naturally the boat carries all the necessary safety equipment and a thorough inspection is made before every departure. The trip lasts about 4-5 hours. The journey can be shorter depending on content, and location of mussel farm, and can be made longer if you wish to add other activities to the event.
A substantial fisherman’s sandwich, coffee, tea water or soft drink is normally included in the price. This can of course be added to depending on the time and the group’s own requirements.
The mussels are usually prepared when we have landed back at Lyckorna, on the large cooking area in the Mussel Bar. Alternatively, depending on the size of the group and where we have set out from, we can go ashore on a beach to make food, or cook the mussels on board the boat.
If you have any allergies or want to eat something other than mussels we can sort an alternative if you let us know in advance.
Length: 10.60 m
Width: 3.6 m
Weight: 16 ton
Diesel tank: 1400 litres
Water tank: 400 litres
Septic tank: 70 litres
Motor: Penta D7
Bow thruster: Sleipner 13 hp
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:
Nautical charts, plotter, echo sounder, VHF, navigation lights, work lights
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
Life jackets, survival suits, rainwear, life belts, fire extinguishers, first aid, flares, anchor
WORK EQUIPMENT:
Hiab 027 crane with capstan winch, line hauler, bilge pump, deck lighting
MISCELLANEOUS:
Flush toilet, sleeping hammocks, Calor gas stove
The restaurant area is accessible for people with limited mobility such as wheelchair users. We also have baby diaper changing facilities.
Half of the tables in the Mussel Bar are bookable, inside as well as outside.
There’s a guest harbour on the doorstep which is managed by Smögens Hamn.
Parking can be difficult sometimes, especially when the weather brings out the crowds. However there are several places nearby where you can park, such as the parking garage on Kleven and the public parking lots at the entrance to Smögen. You’re welcome to drive up to drop guests and luggage off at the Mussel Bar first and then go and find a space to park.
You can easily get to Smögen by public transport whether you’re arriving from the north, east or the south. You can walk to the Mussel Bar from Smögen Station in around 20 minutes at average walking speed.
There’s a wide range of accommodation choices in the area, of varying price classes and types. Get in touch and we’ll happily help with our accommodation top tips.
The Mussel Bar has a WiFi network which guests are welcome to use.
If there’s anything else you want to ask us about before, during or after your stay, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
E6 towards Oslo from Gothenburg.
Take the exit at Gläborgmotet and follow the signs to towards Kungshamn/Hunnebostrand/Smögen. Keep right after the exit, then follow the signs towards road 162 Lysekil/164 Dingle/ 171 Kungshamn/Hunnebostrand/Smögen. At the round about take the third exit towards road 162. After 5,7 kilometers take a right towards road 171. At the next round about take the second exit towards road 174. Follow the road until you arrive in Smögen. Keep to the right and turn into Storgatan. Take a right on Brunnsgatan. Continue until you reach Klevenvägen. At the second round about take a left and walk towards the water where you will find Tunnbindarvägen 5B and “Musselbaren”
E6 from Uddevalla/Oslo.
Take the exit at Gläborgmotet and follow the signs towards Kungshamn/Hunnebostrand/Smögen. Keep right after the exit, then follow the signs towards road 162 Lysekil/164 Dingle/ 171 Kungshamn/Hunnebostrand/Smögen. At the round about take the third exit towards road 162. After 5,7 kilometers take a right towards road 171. At the next round about take the second exit towards road 174. Follow the road until you arrive in Smögen. Keep to the right and turn into Storgatan. Take a right on Brunnsgatan. Continue until you reach Klevenvägen. At the second round about take a left and walk towards the water where you will find Tunnbindarvägen 5B and “Musselbaren”