Bull's Eye Bar

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Bull's Eye Bar Review: Darts, Drinks, and Downtime

Introduction. Bull's Eye Bar is a casual sports-pub-style bar on select Norwegian ships, centered around dart boards and pub games. It's a laid-back spot for a beer between activities, found on Jewel and a few older-class ships. Drinks are standard pricing or covered by the beverage package.

Drinks & Service

Draft beer is the move here — it's a pub, and it drinks like one. Heineken, Coors Light, and a rotating tap. The bottled beer selection is broader than most bars on the ship. Cocktails are the standard NCL card; nothing pub-specific. A pint of Guinness, where available, pours well. Wine drinkers will find the same fleet-wide Mondavi list. The bartender might pour you a decent Whiskey Sour if it's slow, but don't expect craft cocktail attention during game nights.

Service

Bartenders are relaxed and friendly — the pub vibe extends to the service style. No rush, no fuss. During quiet hours, you might chat with the bartender for a while. During tournaments or game nights, service is efficient but not fast. The bar is small enough that you're never waiting long.

Atmosphere

It's a small, wood-paneled pub space with dartboards, some bar seating, and a handful of high-top tables. Think British pub transplanted onto a cruise ship — minus the real ale and plus the ocean views. The lighting is warm, the TVs show sports when available, and the noise level stays at "comfortable conversation." During organized dart tournaments, the energy picks up considerably. Between events, it's one of the quietest bars on the ship. The location on older ships means fewer people stumble across it, which is either a drawback or a feature depending on your mood.

Conclusion

Rating: 3.3/5. Bull's Eye Bar is a pleasant enough spot for a quiet beer and a game of darts, but it doesn't offer anything you can't get at any other bar on the ship — just with dartboards added. It's on the older ships, and it shows. Tip: Check for organized dart tournaments — they're surprisingly fun and a good way to meet other cruisers.

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