Oslo

Cafe Fiasco

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

Beer 50 kr

Cafe Sara

Conveniently close to Anker Hostel, Cafe Sara pours beer and dishes up tasty Turkish and Mexican dishes for not too much money. Great outdoor seating. Very nice pub with a great atmosphere and well known for its cheap but great food and large selection of craft beers.

Mon-Sat 11:00-03:30, Sun 13:00-03:30

Cafe Stolen

Grünerløkka

Indian cuisine and cheap beer in an informal setting. No name on the door, just a chair hanging from above the door (hence the name 'the chair').

Hai Cafe

Good fried or fresh spring rolls, tasty duck breast hoi sin sauce with pac choi. In general tasty and cheap.

Hard Rock Cafe

Dealing mainly with, as the name suggests, rock nostalgia from the 1950s, this should be familiar. Pricey.

Kunstnernes hus

This 1931 building includes gallery and cafe. A prominent example of functionalism in Norway at the transition from neoclassicism.

Last Train

Sandwiched between a theatre and Hard Rock Cafe this gem is easily overlooked. One of the best (and longest lasting) rock/punk/metal/indie pubs in Norway.

Nasjonalbiblioteket

National Library

Monumental building from 1913 with frescos by Emanuel Vigeland (younger brother of sculptor Gustav Vigeland). The Library holds copies of all published material in Norway. Fine retreat on a rainy day. Free entrance to Kartsenter (Map Center) with displays of map collections and history of geography and exploration in Norway. Cafe and bar within.

free

Rice Bowl Thai Cafe

Seems to be packed with locals at all times. Thai food is OK but a bit bland.

From 180 kr (mains)

Steen og Strøm

One of Oslo's oldest department stores and is newly renovated and very stylish with a number of clothing shops with famous brands, a cosmetique, and an interior design floor. On top you will find an outdoor cafe with view over the city centre and the surroundings.

Supreme Roastworks

Porsche Studio

Commonly quoted as one of the best coffee shops in Oslo, this half café, half Porsche show room serves coffee at a reasonable price.

ca. 50 kr for a cappuccino

Tay Do Cafe

Vietnamese. Try the 'Dagens' (daily special) for only about 80kr, or some of their other Vietnamese offerings.

Teddy's Soft Bar

Established in 1958, this is the only bar in Oslo that's protected by cultural authorities, due to its true 1950s setting with original interior. This is where the rockabilly cats and kittens hang out and low-key rock and film stars lurk in the corners. Teddy's brought milk shakes to Norway, but sadly they've stopped serving those. They do serve beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks and various coffee drinks. And you can have lunch or late breakfast (omelets, eggs & bacon, sandwiches) or dinner (nice burgers, soups). Music provided by an original Wurlitzer jukebox with mostly '50s and '60s hits.

500ml beer: 52kr

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

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.

Villa Paradiso Lilleborg

Cafe and pizzeria in Lilleborg area at Aker river. In one of the previous factory buildings converted to cafes, theater and residences. Lilleborg was a soap factory established in mid 1800s.