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Best bars and nightlife
From cocktail bars ranked among the world's best to riverside dives and natural-wine rooms, these are the Oslo bars locals send their friends to. Hand-picked, with the neighbourhood and the vibe for each.
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An enchanting garden patio boasting an exceptionally cozy atmosphere, now elevated by a brilliant new culinary team. The ultimate retreat for relaxed outdoor dining.

A gloriously cluttered 1870s restaurant by Slottsparken — oil paintings to the ceiling, waiters in aprons, and a menu that hasn't chased a trend in living memory.

Coffee by day, cocktails by night, all inside a 1963 time capsule of Norwegian mid-century design — every chair is vintage and most of it is for sale.
A narrow, warm cocktail bar off Torggata where the menu is short, the bartenders are fast, and the second drink always sounds like a good idea.
A cocktail room inside the old harbor warehouse at Langkaia — leather, brass and drinks built with the patience of a kitchen, facing the Opera across the water.

A 1926 beer hall with chandeliers, dark wood panelling and one of the city's longest beer lists — Grønland's grand old dame, still packed a century in.
Natural wine with a kitchen that outcooks most restaurants — Tøyen's proof that a wine bar can be both serious and loose at the same time.
A cocktail bar inside a greenhouse — hanging plants, a living herb wall the bartenders actually pick from, and botanical drinks that taste like the room looks.
Oslo's defining wine bar — hundreds of wines poured by the glass from a blackboard that never stops changing, candlelight, and a record player instead of a playlist.

Cozy neighborhood wine bar inspired by French, Italian and Spanish bars — small organic producers and locally sourced food.
World-ranked cocktail bar — a destination for craft drinks in Storgata.

Mediterranean–Asian fusion restaurant and cocktail bar in Barcode, set in an art deco room with craft cocktails and curated wines.

Small, intimate cocktail bar at Solli Plass — a longtime favourite among Oslo's cocktail enthusiasts since 2009.
French-inspired bistro and bar on the Aker Brygge waterfront — breakfast through dinner with seaside views.

A lively Japanese izakaya with small plates and cocktails.
japanese · izakaya · cocktails · social
A relaxed spot centered around simple dishes and natural wine.
middle eastern · natural wine · casual
Tilt is a place where nostalgia and social vibes meet, making it easy to stay for hours.
arcade · social · nostalgia
Grønland Boulebar offers a relaxed atmosphere where you combine activity with good conversation.
bocce · social · drinks
Shufl combines games and socializing in a way that makes the evening flow naturally.
games · social · evening
Duckpin is a relaxed version of bowling where the focus is more on socializing than competition.
bowling · social · casual
Pollett is a place where something is always happening, and where it feels natural to stay longer. It's social, relaxed, and a bit different.
social · casual · events
A cocktail class at Himkok feels polished from start to finish. You learn, taste, and get an experience that feels more exclusive than a regular night out.
cocktails · workshop · date night · upscale