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Pubs in Time: An Analysis of the Industry, Companies, and Outlooks

Published 27.09.2026

Data- and market-driven overview of the pub industry in Time municipality, with a focus on economics, company structure, and future opportunities for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers.

Executive Summary

The Pub Industry in Time: A Closer Look

The pub industry in Time presents a unique situation: According to available data, there are no registered pubs in the municipality. This creates both challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers. The broader bar/club sector in Time, however, has a more active profile, offering valuable insights for future initiatives in the pub industry.

Economic Overview

Available data shows that the pub industry in Time has remained static throughout the period 2016–2026: 0 employees and 0 sales revenue each year. This indicates that there are no active pubs in the municipality. The broader bar/club sector in Time, however, has a more dynamic profile, with annual sales revenue increasing from NOK 16.3 million in 2016 to NOK 23.2 million in 2025. Employees in this sector have varied between 43 and 76 over the years.

Sales over time — pub — Time
Sales over time — pub
Number of companies — pub — Time
Number of companies — pub
Employees over time — pub — Time
Employees over time — pub

Companies in the Industry

There are no registered pubs in Time according to available data. The broader bar/club sector, however, has 10 active companies, including both bars and clubs. Organizational forms are not detailed for the pub industry, but in the broader sector, one finds AS companies and some sole proprietorships.

Examples of companies in the broader bar/club sector (not pubs):

NameAddressSales (NOK)EmployeesEBITDA
Mellombels AsStorgata 7, 4340 Bryne10.2M161.8M
Thime Station AsStorgata 8, 4340 Bryne6.3M12587K
Ors Drift AsArne Garborgs veg 1, 4340 Bryne5.0M9312K
Sentrum Bar AsStorgata 17, 4340 Bryne2.1M6107K
Annige Bar AsGamle Åslandsvegen 9, 4355 Kvernaland1.5M837K

More information about these companies can be found in the parent_outlook section.

Business Geography

There is no available data on the distribution of pub activity by neighborhood or geographic area in Time. This is due to the absence of registered pubs in the municipality. The broader bar/club sector, however, is present in several areas, particularly in Bryne and Kvernaland.

Business Dynamism

There are no available data on bankruptcy cases or participants in the pub industry in Time. This is a logical consequence of the absence of active pubs in the municipality. The broader bar/club sector, however, has experienced variations in bankruptcy risk, with some companies operating at a loss (e.g., Bekkis Bar As and Melina Alexandra As). This shows that the sector includes both stable and unstable actors.

Outlook

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs considering establishing a pub in Time, the data indicate a unique opportunity in the municipality. There are no competitors in the pub industry, which could provide an advantage for a new entrant. At the same time, attention should be paid to the fact that the broader bar/club sector has already established itself strongly in the area. This can be both a competitive challenge and an opportunity for collaboration or differentiation. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses and assess potential development opportunities in the municipality.

Outlook for the Broader Bar/Club Sector

The broader bar/club sector in Time has shown greater dynamism than the pub industry. Sales have increased by +15.4% from 2024 to 2025, and the number of employees has varied between 43 and 76. This shows that the sector has both crises and growth periods. Compared to the pub industry (which does not exist in the municipality), the bar/club sector is more stable but also more competitive.

Additional information about peer companies in the bar/club sector (not pubs):

NameAddressSales (NOK)EmployeesEBITDA
Mellombels AsStorgata 7, 4340 Bryne10.2M161.8M
Thime Station AsStorgata 8, 4340 Bryne6.3M12587K
Ors Drift AsArne Garborgs veg 1, 4340 Bryne5.0M9312K
Sentrum Bar AsStorgata 17, 4340 Bryne2.1M6107K
Annige Bar AsGamle Åslandsvegen 9, 4355 Kvernaland1.5M837K

More details about these companies can be found in the parent_outlook section.

Sales in the parent industry — bar / klubb — Time
Sales in the parent industry — bar / klubb
Companies in the parent industry — bar / klubb — Time
Companies in the parent industry — bar / klubb
Employees in the parent industry — bar / klubb — Time
Employees in the parent industry — bar / klubb

Other companies in bar / klubb (not in pub)

CompanyIndustryAddressSalesEmployeesEBITDA
Mellombels AsbarStorgata 7, 4340 BryneNOK 10.2M16NOK 1.8M
Thime Station AsbarStorgata 8, 4340 BryneNOK 6.3M12NOK 587.0K
Ors Drift AsbarArne Garborgs veg 1, 4340 BryneNOK 5.0M9NOK 312.0K
Sentrum Bar AsbarStorgata 17, 4340 BryneNOK 2.1M6NOK 107.0K
Annige Bar AsbarGamle Åslandsvegen 9, 4355 KvernalandNOK 1.5M8NOK 37.0K
Backyard AsbarStorgata 18, 4340 BryneNOK 00NOK 0
Maestro Sportsbar AsbarArne Garborgs veg 1, 4340 BryneNOK 04NOK 0
Valhalla Bryne AsbarJernbanegata 9, 4340 BryneNOK 04NOK 0
Bekkis Bar AsbarTorget 1, 4340 BryneNOK 016NOK -43.0K
Melina Alexandra Asbarc/o Andreas Pierre Hatjoullis|Kvålevegen 17, 4345 BryneNOK 00NOK -166.0K

Conclusion

The pub industry in Time is currently not present, creating both challenges and opportunities. The broader bar/club sector, however, has established itself strongly, with both stable and unstable actors. For entrepreneurs, this can be a unique opportunity to fill a gap in the municipality, while also considering competition from existing bars and clubs. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses and assess potential development opportunities in Time.