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Lorry

Lorry is an institution in Parkveien, near the Palace and at the lower end of Hegdehaugsveien/Bogstadveien shopping street. It is a quirky mix of proper restaurant and bar. Originally a "brown" tavern that has been in operation since 1901. The menu includes hearty food, particularly before Christmas when traditional Norwegian Christmas food is served. Beer on tap and a wide selection of beer in bottles. Lorry is a place for anybody: Cabinet ministers, journalists and media celebrities, university professors and artists mingle with the local beer guzzlers and friends for Friday beer. Outdoor seating in the pedestrian street.

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Address: Parkveien 12
Getting there: walk or tram
Hours: 11:00 to 15:30 (Mondays and Sundays until 13:00)
Website: lorry.no (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Oslo/West, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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