Oslo Nightlife: 20 Best Local Bars & Nightclubs in Oslo

Oslo Mekaniske Verksted

Bars 15 5

By Greg

Cozy bar/café in an old workshop

Oslo Mekaniske Verksted

15

A cozy two room café/bar in an old workshop. One room has the bar, sofas and an open fireplace, the other has a mix of booths and both small and large, long tables. There is plenty of exposed brick and skylights to add to the charm. You can bring your own food. There are take-out menus for the small restaurants across the square.

by Greg

Izakaya

Bars 15 4

By Greg

Japanese pub with traditional dishes

Izakaya

15

A fantastic Japanese pub with a great selection of sake, homespun cocktails and small, traditional dishes. Izakaya is extremely cozy and feels more like someone's living room than a bar. Sit in the front room or make your way through the hole in the wall and find a seat at one of the long, wooden tables.

by Greg

Blå

Bars 25 6

By Greg

Feel like dancing on a Sunday night?

Blå

25

Nestled along the Akerselva in an artsy part of Grünerlökka, Blå is surrounded by graffiti and the sounds of bands jamming in the practice studios scattered throughout the area. Great concerts and DJs throughout the week. Sit by the river and have a beer. There's a ping-pong table in the summer.

by Greg

Cafe Sør

Bars 17 6

By Greg

Cool cafe with an international crowd

Cafe Sør

17

A laid-back café serving soup and salad. A vibrant international crowd. At night Cafe Sør turns into a bar with DJ sets. The talented house band jams on Sunday and anyone who wants to jump in is welcome.

by Greg

Angst Bar

Bars 14 3

By Monika

Anxiety for a bar name

Angst Bar

14

Angst is still quite new is Oslo's scene, but has already established itself as a place to be in the weekends, when some of trendiest locals line up for a great night out! The music is always just right and the place is small and intimate, making rubbing shoulders with all bar-goers a part of the experience. Great staff and relaxed atmosphere.

by Monika

Fuglen

Bars 20 4

By Monika

Oslo's trendiest Bird

Fuglen

20

Fuglen has it all-supreme coffee, roasted and prepared by some of Scandinavias best; vintage interior that can be purchased-the place showcases some great furniture and decorative peaces from 1940-1975; great atmosphere and stylish locals. The place transforms by night becoming a cocktail bar with some creative selections and local brewery beers.

by Monika

Underwater Pub

Bars 14 3

By Greg

One of the most unique bars in Oslo

Underwater Pub

14

Walking through the front door transports you to what feels like a turn of the century ship sunk beneath the ocean. There are free opera performances on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but not to worry, they are broken into short sets with plenty of time to buy beer and chat in between. You can bring your own food.

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Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri

Bars 17 5

By Greg

Vaulted brick cellar with great beer

Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri

17

Located in the vaulted brick cellar of the Schouss brewery in Grünerlökka, this brewpub, with its giant open fireplace, is the perfect place to enjoy a beer in winter or on a rainy day or night. They have brewed over sixty varieties of beer and are continuously changing the selection of ten that they offer on tap.

by Greg

Postkontoret

Bars 17 7

By Vidar

Great pizza in an upcoming neighborhood

Postkontoret

17

Lots of local craft beers on tap, and fair priced wines. The Italian styled pizzas is highly recommended. Try out the Tømmermann pizza or Vulqan with reindeer! The place has an awesome vibe and has lots of local artist playing regularly. Check out their homepage for schedule.

by Vidar

Aku-Aku Tiki Bar

Bars 15 6

By Greg

Tiki bar in the heart of Løkka

Aku-Aku Tiki Bar

15

A trippy Polynesian inspired bar with a prolific drink menu including everything from tiki drinks served in skull-shaped glasses to classic cocktails and long drinks. They even have their own beer, Aku-Aku lemongrass ale, on tap.

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Ryes

Restaurants 12 3

By Greg

Rockabilly diner with cheap beer

Ryes

12

Two words – cheap beer! Ryes is one of the few places in Oslo that has a happy hour (which lasts all afternoon)! Before 8pm you can get three 0,4l beers for 100kr. Don't be surprised to see a table of four with twelve full beer glasses on it. It is a mixed crowd during the day and it's not uncommon to see an older couple enjoying a beer and burger.

by Greg

The Villa

Nightlife 10 4

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By Kyrill

Best club in Norway

The Villa

10

This is the best place in Oslo if you are serious about your raving. Techno, House and everything in between is best at The Villa. As close to a Berlin underground Techno club you can get in Oslo. No fancy entrance or signage – just a door in the wall.

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by Kyrill

Olympen

Restaurants 11 5

By Greg

Traditional seasonal food

Olympen

11

This once brown bar (for alcoholics) was restored to its early 20th century glory a few years ago. It comes complete with ornate wood paneling and beautiful chandeliers, yet is still down to earth. The menu offers a modern take on traditional ingredients and changes with the seasons. Both á la carte and three-course prix fix menus are available.

by Greg

Oslo Mikrobryggeriet

Nightlife 11 1

By Greg

The original microbrewery

Oslo Mikrobryggeriet

11

Once upon a time there was only one microbrewery in Oslo, and this was it. In the dark days before 1989 you walked into a bar, asked for a beer and got whatever one beer they had on tap. Oslo Mikrobryggeriet changed all that!

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Tilt

Bars 14 4

By Greg

Pinball themed bar

Tilt

14

Pinball themed bar with shuffleboard tables, games and a good selection of local microbrews and imports on tap. DJs on Fridays and Saturdays and the occasional live band. Located next to Rockefeller, one of the main concert venues. The beers on tap are always changing.

by Greg