Nightlife in Oslo

Nightlife in Oslo

1. DrinkInner East

   Aku-Aku Tiki Bar

   Grünerløkka

   Another of Jan Vardøens successful cocktail bars, Easter Island style. Let Voo-Doo-Mary-Lou knock you out surrounded by bamboo, blowfish and Thor Heyerdahl, after a long day at the Kontiki-museum. Cool and cozy atmosphere.

2. DrinkNorth

   Anexet Sportsbar

   Neighborhood bar with football on both large screen and flat screen. Occasionally jazz concerts. Sushi dining, or as a take away.

3. DrinkInner East

   Bar Boca

   Grünerløkka

   The teeny-weeny Bar Boca is the place to go in Oslo if you fancy an innovative and memorable cocktail. Owner Jan Vardøen has become something of a local legend for his mixing skills and his intimate little bar has become a destination for those serious about their drink. This warm cosy bar, with its low-key 1950s décor, may be matchbox sized, with just five tables, but it's the drinks that rule here and they won't let you down.

4. EatWest

   Beach Club

   Classical diner, opened 1989. Best burgers in town? Relaxed atmosphere, pleasant staff. Busy during summer. Hip, timeless and family friendly, all at the same time.

5. BuyInner North

   Big Dipper

   The best selection of vinyl LPs in Oslo! Pop/Rock, Indie, Soul, Metal/Hardrock, Jazz, Punk, Garagerock, Hip-hop, Blues, Country, Electronica and Reggae. Also a fine seletion of CDs in most genres.

6. DrinkInner North

   Blå

   Be sure to check their event calendar, every week they have concerts with a variety of international and Norwegian bands and/or DJs. Each Sunday there is a free jazz/blues/soul concert. Walk up the river from the centre and you'll find it. Old factory style houses with lots of graffiti.

7. DrinkSentrum

   Cafe Fiasco

   Classy place that is not expensive at all. Also has live music and DJs with 70 kr cover charge.

   Beer 50 kr

8. DrinkInner East

   Enga Pub

   Vålerenga

   Beautiful Vålerenga is like a village in the city. In this neighborhood, everyone supports the same football team, Vålerenga FK, the best soccer club in Oslo. The pub is the venue for the most eager supporters and the home arena is close to this neighborhood.

9. DoInner East

   Intility Arena

   Home ground for the best football club in Oslo, Vålerenga Fotball

   Don't miss a home game with Norway's most passionate football fans.The stadium bar/restaurant has good burgers and a selection of craft beer.

10. EatInner East

    Olympen / Lompa

    One of the best known and largest places in east Oslo. Restaurant, beer Hall, nightclub and roof terrace. With classic Norwegian food.

11. DrinkInner East

    Pigalle

    Grønland

    Cocktail bar with history dating back to 1965. Original interior.

12. DrinkInner North

    Robinet

    A little gem of a bar that serves some of the best drinks in town. It's not much more than a hole in the wall, so don't expect to get a seat. The bartenders (who are often a bit moody, so no music requests!) play everything from free jazz to krautrock to gangsta-rap on the sound system.

13. DrinkWest

    Sollihagen & Nox

    Solli Plass

    Sollihagen: This outdoor terrace has heat lamps and a South European party atmosphere. Nox: Exclusive indoor nightclub where you can book a table throughout the night. Age limit 20 on Thursday/Friday and 23 on Saturday.

14. DrinkInner East

    St. Halvards Pub & Bistro

    Gamlebyen

    A typical neighbourhood pub with a simple menu and occasionally live music in Oslo's Old Town.

15. DrinkInner North

    Tekehtopa

    Lovely cafe serving beer, wine, drinks and small dishes in a fabulous former pharmacy. (Tekehtopa spelled backwards, apotheket, means "the pharmacy" in Norwegian.) One of the prettiest cafes around! Adjoined by Bar Babylon, an industrial-style club with wonderful back yard seating.

    500ml beer: 52kr

16. DrinkSentrum

    The Old Irish Pub

    Irish pub combined with a nightclub that offers live music, big screen sports and a dance floor.

17. DrinkSentrum

    The Scotsman

    Big and well known Scottish style pub in the main street. Live music.

18. DrinkInner North

    Verkstedet

    Nice rock bar with a cosy and great backyard which it shares with Cafe Sara. The club has a stage, where local and foreign acts appear. At the weekends the club transforms into a rock disco, where you can dance to great rock music. The bar dishes up with great cocktails and unlimited amounts of beer, both on tap and bottles.

19. DrinkInner East

    No. 53

    Gamlebyen

    Café, pub and cocktail bar, live music.

20. Do Not mapped

    Oslo Jazz Festival

    Taking place mid-August in various venues, downtown.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Oslo (CC BY-SA 4.0).