Guidebook for Oslo
Drinks & Nightlife
Tiny Japanese bar with good food and cocktails, special atmosphere.
106 Einheimische empfehlen
Izakaya
7 St. Olavs GateTiny Japanese bar with good food and cocktails, special atmosphere.
Underground pub with microbrew made in-house. Classic.
91 Einheimische empfehlen
Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri
2 TrondheimsveienUnderground pub with microbrew made in-house. Classic.
Bettola
2 TrondheimsveienCute Italian cocktail bar with nice drinks.
Skybar
The tallest building in Oslo, hotel bar. Free bathrooms.
There is a bar on the top floor this hotel with an amazing view / cool classy-from-the-80s atmosphere. Especially good at sunset or after dark.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Oslo
30 Holbergs gateThere is a bar on the top floor this hotel with an amazing view / cool classy-from-the-80s atmosphere. Especially good at sunset or after dark.
Hotel Bristol
7 Kristian IVs gateVery good classic / fancy hotel cocktail bar. Best in town.
Rådhusgata 28
28 RådhusgataImpressive selection, cozy atmosphere for whisky enthusiasts.
Brooklyn-inspired cafe serving coffee, indie rock, and Moroccan / Spanish snacks.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Tøyengata Bodega
37 HeimdalsgataBrooklyn-inspired cafe serving coffee, indie rock, and Moroccan / Spanish snacks.
Large relaxed bar with outside area. Late night dancing is also possible here!
156 Einheimische empfehlen
Dattera til Hagen
10 GrønlandLarge relaxed bar with outside area. Late night dancing is also possible here!
Huge cafe during the day, typical (hectic) Norwegian bar by night. Has a very active program of cultural events and concerts.
235 Einheimische empfehlen
Kulturhuset
6 Youngs gateHuge cafe during the day, typical (hectic) Norwegian bar by night. Has a very active program of cultural events and concerts.
Tiny bar that has been around since the 1950s with more or less the same decor. Classic Oslo.
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Teddy's Softbar
3A BrugataTiny bar that has been around since the 1950s with more or less the same decor. Classic Oslo.
A classic "brown pub" that serves food and drink until 2.30 in the morning. Very mixed crowd: working class and art school students.
73 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Sara
29 Hausmanns gateA classic "brown pub" that serves food and drink until 2.30 in the morning. Very mixed crowd: working class and art school students.
Super tiny bar. Very hip vibe but also secret at the same time. Good cocktails.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Bar Robinet
7 Mariboes gateSuper tiny bar. Very hip vibe but also secret at the same time. Good cocktails.
Bar on the first floor of a large complex of artist studios. Kitschy golden-ear Soviet theme. Sometimes there are interesting concerts here.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Mir
69 Toftes GateBar on the first floor of a large complex of artist studios. Kitschy golden-ear Soviet theme. Sometimes there are interesting concerts here.
Pub with in-house microbrewery. Decent pub food: burgers, fish and chips, etc.
83 Einheimische empfehlen
Grünerløkka Brygghus
30B Thorvald Meyers gatePub with in-house microbrewery. Decent pub food: burgers, fish and chips, etc.
Large indoor / outdoor bar. Refined skateboarder vibe. Always a decent selection of bottled beer and free pool tables.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Gaasa AS
36J StorgataLarge indoor / outdoor bar. Refined skateboarder vibe. Always a decent selection of bottled beer and free pool tables.
Cozy, low key bar in the old city. Probably the cheapest beer in Oslo without the trashy atmosphere.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Cafékontoret - Restaurant & Bar
46 GrønlandsleiretCozy, low key bar in the old city. Probably the cheapest beer in Oslo without the trashy atmosphere.
Huge bar with big tables, sofa groups, board games, and fireplace. No food but you are welcome to bring your own. Vibe: maps, wood, plants and a lil bit of kitsch.
170 Einheimische empfehlen
Oslo Mekaniske Verksted
34 TøyenbekkenHuge bar with big tables, sofa groups, board games, and fireplace. No food but you are welcome to bring your own. Vibe: maps, wood, plants and a lil bit of kitsch.
New hip bar. Really cozy interior in dark wood, torquise, and black plexiglass. Specializes in mescal and tequila.
56 Einheimische empfehlen
Perla Bar
66 Helgesens gateNew hip bar. Really cozy interior in dark wood, torquise, and black plexiglass. Specializes in mescal and tequila.
Small, hip bar serving up reasonably priced organic and spontanously fermented wines by the glass. Also: homemade (in Oslo) chorizo and prosciutto.
28 Einheimische empfehlen
Bar Lardo
38A MøllergataSmall, hip bar serving up reasonably priced organic and spontanously fermented wines by the glass. Also: homemade (in Oslo) chorizo and prosciutto.
Large bar with mezzanine. Often hosts DJ nights (dancing) and some shows. Vibe: metal, Persian rugs, design furniture, plants and Greek statues.
56 Einheimische empfehlen
Ingensteds
9 BrenneriveienLarge bar with mezzanine. Often hosts DJ nights (dancing) and some shows. Vibe: metal, Persian rugs, design furniture, plants and Greek statues.
Smaller club that has hosted everything from concerts to DJ and poetry nights since the 90s. Have seen some great things here.
394 Einheimische empfehlen
Blå
9C BrenneriveienSmaller club that has hosted everything from concerts to DJ and poetry nights since the 90s. Have seen some great things here.
Food Scene
Postkontoret
27 HagegataBeer and pizza, very large seating area. Young, hip crowd.
The best and cheapest Pakistani in the area. Try the chicken biryani but beware, the portion is HUGE.
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Lahori Dera
56 NorbygataThe best and cheapest Pakistani in the area. Try the chicken biryani but beware, the portion is HUGE.
Lovely atmosphere and real Italian food. Exceptional value for money.
159 Einheimische empfehlen
Trattoria Popolare
2 TrondheimsveienLovely atmosphere and real Italian food. Exceptional value for money.
Extravagantly decorated classic bar / restaurant. An Oslo experience. Classic Norwegian food with a French twist.
147 Einheimische empfehlen
Olympen
15 GrønlandsleiretExtravagantly decorated classic bar / restaurant. An Oslo experience. Classic Norwegian food with a French twist.
Kaffebrenneriet AS
32 GrønlandsleiretGood coffee and pastries in an old firehouse.
Very decent and affordable Vietnamese, always good service and atmosphere.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Far East
4 Bernt Ankers gateVery decent and affordable Vietnamese, always good service and atmosphere.
Munchies
4 Pløens GateBest hamburger in Oslo. Hands down. Also offers a veggie burger.
Best tacos in Oslo. Right next door to the popular bar Revolver which also books music shows.
Mission Taco (Restaurant Closed)
32 MøllergataBest tacos in Oslo. Right next door to the popular bar Revolver which also books music shows.
Very good coffee. They roast their beans in-house. My favorite: the unwashed Ethiopian.
121 Einheimische empfehlen
Supreme Roastworks
18A Thorvald Meyers gateVery good coffee. They roast their beans in-house. My favorite: the unwashed Ethiopian.
Oslo's most hyped (but not necessarily without reason) coffee spot. Make sure to drink it there to enjoy the full experience.
249 Einheimische empfehlen
Tim Wendelboe
1 Grüners gateOslo's most hyped (but not necessarily without reason) coffee spot. Make sure to drink it there to enjoy the full experience.
Vespa & Humla
2 KøbenhavngataCute Italian inspired coffee shop.
Coffee shop during the day, cocktail bar at night. 60's inspired, cozy.
144 Einheimische empfehlen
Fuglen
2 UniversitetsgataCoffee shop during the day, cocktail bar at night. 60's inspired, cozy.
Cute coffee spot inside the botanical gardens with good selection of organic pastries and traditional Norwegian svele (pancakes).
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Sars' gate 1
1 Sars' gateCute coffee spot inside the botanical gardens with good selection of organic pastries and traditional Norwegian svele (pancakes).
Fresh high quality fish market. Also: delicious and cheap (takeaway) fish and chips.
61 Einheimische empfehlen
Fiskeriet Youngstorget
2b YoungstorgetFresh high quality fish market. Also: delicious and cheap (takeaway) fish and chips.
Funky Fresh Foods
16 Hausmanns gateVegan cafe inside the Design and Architecture museum.
Hells Kitchen Oslo
23 - 25 MøllergataPizza and beer. Live DJs on Fridays.
Family owned Indian place. Very good food and decent prices.
99 Einheimische empfehlen
Punjab Tandoori
24 GrønlandFamily owned Indian place. Very good food and decent prices.
Hip Icelandic bar. Wide selection of spirits and esoteric Asian-inspired small dishes.
76 Einheimische empfehlen
Pjoltergeist
15B Rosteds gateHip Icelandic bar. Wide selection of spirits and esoteric Asian-inspired small dishes.
Coffee bar by day, cocktail bar by night. Local and organic ingredients. Now serving food! Really nice brunch place.
Hagegata 22
Coffee bar by day, cocktail bar by night. Local and organic ingredients. Now serving food! Really nice brunch place.
Taste of China Restaurant
18 TorggataBest Dim Sum in Oslo.
Cheap and tasty Vietnamese. Be warned, though: they often have bad service. Prefer their location in Grunnerløkka.
96 Einheimische empfehlen
Lille Saigon
7 Bernt Ankers gateCheap and tasty Vietnamese. Be warned, though: they often have bad service. Prefer their location in Grunnerløkka.
Second location of classic Oslo Vietnamese restaurant. Better service here. Cheap, good food.
Seilduksgata 17
17 SeilduksgataSecond location of classic Oslo Vietnamese restaurant. Better service here. Cheap, good food.
Newest location for the best (fast food) burger in Oslo.
82 Einheimische empfehlen
Munchies Grünerløkka
36A Thorvald Meyers gateNewest location for the best (fast food) burger in Oslo.
Fine coffee and tea in the old city. The buildings in this area are the oldest in Oslo. It is worth taking a walk around this area on a nice day.
58 Einheimische empfehlen
Stockfleths
2 MunkegataFine coffee and tea in the old city. The buildings in this area are the oldest in Oslo. It is worth taking a walk around this area on a nice day.
L'Oasis Mazze
14 TrondheimsveienBedouin eatery. Very chill, good cheap food.
Tamil food. Very recommended if you are feeling adventurous! They offer a really nice and cheap vegan dinner.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Palmyra Cafe
15A NorbygataTamil food. Very recommended if you are feeling adventurous! They offer a really nice and cheap vegan dinner.
Really good Ethiopian restaurant under Grønland bridge. Interior is Scandinavian modern but the food and music are authentic Ethiopian. Very chill on weeknights.
Grønland 2C
2C GrønlandReally good Ethiopian restaurant under Grønland bridge. Interior is Scandinavian modern but the food and music are authentic Ethiopian. Very chill on weeknights.
Oslo's new food hall filled with food stalls, bars and restaurants
780 Einheimische empfehlen
Mathallen Oslo
5 VulkanOslo's new food hall filled with food stalls, bars and restaurants
Cute and cheap little take away Vietnamese place. Banh mi (sandwiches), fried rice and homemade soy milk.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Miss Gin - Vietnamese Street Food
83A Thorvald Meyers gateCute and cheap little take away Vietnamese place. Banh mi (sandwiches), fried rice and homemade soy milk.
Probably the best Thai food in Oslo. Kinda silly decor, but seriously decent food for the price (cheap).
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Tuk Tuk Thai
8 MøllergataProbably the best Thai food in Oslo. Kinda silly decor, but seriously decent food for the price (cheap).
Handwerk
1 Sars' gateDelicious bread and pastries
Norway's only three Michelin starred restaurant. It's an experience that you won't soon forget. Plan on spending at least 7000kr though..
98 Einheimische empfehlen
Maaemo
23 Dronning Eufemias gateNorway's only three Michelin starred restaurant. It's an experience that you won't soon forget. Plan on spending at least 7000kr though..
Coffee by day, cozy bar by night. Hidden, local feeling. Egget = the egg.
47 Einheimische empfehlen
Egget Kafe
7A KirkegårdsgataCoffee by day, cozy bar by night. Hidden, local feeling. Egget = the egg.
Asylet is a little "brown pub" located in a block of buildings preserved from the 1700s. Sitting outside in the summer with a beer or a glass of wine is just perfect. In the winter its super cozy inside with a huge fireplace. They serve food, simple Norwegian dishes at reasonable prices.
59 Einheimische empfehlen
Asylet
28 GrønlandAsylet is a little "brown pub" located in a block of buildings preserved from the 1700s. Sitting outside in the summer with a beer or a glass of wine is just perfect. In the winter its super cozy inside with a huge fireplace. They serve food, simple Norwegian dishes at reasonable prices.
Shopping
Only open on Saturdays but this sweet little store sells classic Norwegian design furniture and home objects.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Botanical Garden furniture store
15 Nordahl Bruns gateOnly open on Saturdays but this sweet little store sells classic Norwegian design furniture and home objects.
Fretex Grønland
8 SmalgangenThrift store.
Nordre gate 25
25 Nordre gateChurch thrift store.
Thrift store. Supposedly "high end" but I think it just means its a little more expensive..
Olaf Ryes plass 3
3 Olaf Ryes plassThrift store. Supposedly "high end" but I think it just means its a little more expensive..
Granit Thorvald Meyers gate
63-67 Thorvald Meyers gateSwedish organization store, similar to Muji.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
44 MarkveienCheap kitschy Danish store, very colorful and fun.
UFF Vintage Heaven
2 b Prinsens gateBest thrift store for clothing in Oslo. Two floors.
Underground (UFF)
1 StorgataThrift store.
This pace is interesting. It is a store run by the prison that sells goods made by the prisoners. Only open Tues and Thurs 12-6pm.
Grønlandsleiret 46
46 GrønlandsleiretThis pace is interesting. It is a store run by the prison that sells goods made by the prisoners. Only open Tues and Thurs 12-6pm.
Hagegata 1
1 HagegataSweet little store selling exciting and rare natural artifacts. A hidden gem in Oslo.
Huge record store over three floors, lots of gems here. Variable prices.
Råkk and Rålls second-hand shop
8 StortingsgataHuge record store over three floors, lots of gems here. Variable prices.
Little used book / record / media store. Have made some cool finds here, friendly prices.
Lucky Eddie
63 TrondheimsveienLittle used book / record / media store. Have made some cool finds here, friendly prices.
Huge underground vintage / junk store. Plenty to look at here and a great place to find a totally unique souvenir.
Brukthall Sinsen
11 SinsenveienHuge underground vintage / junk store. Plenty to look at here and a great place to find a totally unique souvenir.
Large vintage store over two floors. Constatly changing selction and reasonable prices.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Maritabutikken
67 MarkveienLarge vintage store over two floors. Constatly changing selction and reasonable prices.
Huge Danish store with all sorts of trinkets and home objects. Could be good for gifts.
Søstrene Grene
48 MarkveienHuge Danish store with all sorts of trinkets and home objects. Could be good for gifts.
Oslo's biggest and best art independent bookstore for art and culture.
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Tronsmo
12 UniversitetsgataOslo's biggest and best art independent bookstore for art and culture.
Tiny quirky (steampunk, perhaps?) new and used bookstore curated by two brothers.
Cappelens Forslag bookshop
4B Bernt Ankers gateTiny quirky (steampunk, perhaps?) new and used bookstore curated by two brothers.
Essentials
Swedish grocery store that also houses the local post office. Very good selection of reasonably priced organic food here!
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Coop Mega Tøyen senter
Swedish grocery store that also houses the local post office. Very good selection of reasonably priced organic food here!
Very good, huge immigrant grocery store with all sorts of inexpensive exotic spices and ingredients.
Norbygata dagligvarer AS
Very good, huge immigrant grocery store with all sorts of inexpensive exotic spices and ingredients.
Large upscale Norwegian chain grocery store. Free wifi in the store. Fancier selection.
31 Einheimische empfehlen
MENY Grønland Torg
49 SmalgangenLarge upscale Norwegian chain grocery store. Free wifi in the store. Fancier selection.
Brugata 8
8 BrugataAsian grocery store.
Typical Norwegian grocery store. This one has a very good selection of ice cream!
40 Einheimische empfehlen
REMA 1000 LAKKEGATA
17A Herslebs gateTypical Norwegian grocery store. This one has a very good selection of ice cream!
Smaller local grocery store open until midnight weekdays and Saturday. Has open some hours on Sunday as well. Just walk out through the middle green courtyard and you're there.
Heimdalsgata 33
33 HeimdalsgataSmaller local grocery store open until midnight weekdays and Saturday. Has open some hours on Sunday as well. Just walk out through the middle green courtyard and you're there.
Boots apotek Tøyen
28 HagegataLocal pharmacy
Hopefully you will not end up here, but Oslo's main emergency room (open 24 hours) is very close to our place. Right next door is a 24 hour open pharmacy.
45 Einheimische empfehlen
Oslo legevakt, tlf: 116117
40 StorgataHopefully you will not end up here, but Oslo's main emergency room (open 24 hours) is very close to our place. Right next door is a 24 hour open pharmacy.
This is one of Oslo's two 24 hour open pharmacies, right across from the central station
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Vitusapotek Jernbanetorget
4B JernbanetorgetThis is one of Oslo's two 24 hour open pharmacies, right across from the central station
Everything Else
The local wine and beer store. Beware, they close at 6pm on weekdays and 3pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sunday.
75 Einheimische empfehlen
Vinmonopolet
2 TøyengataThe local wine and beer store. Beware, they close at 6pm on weekdays and 3pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sunday.
Oslo Public Library, Grünerløkka
10 Schous PlassOslo's comic library.
Arts & Culture
Cinemateket Filmens Hus
16 Dronningens GateOslo's only art house cinema.
Nasjonalgalleriet
3 UniversitetsgataThe National Gallery. Free on Thursdays!
Getting Around
Tøyen T-Bane
Tøyen T-BaneClosest subway (t-bane)
Grønlandsleiret 8
8 Grønlandsleiret37 Bus
Tøyengata 35
35 Tøyengata60 Bus
Buss (30, 31, 309) and tram (17) hub. Technically this stop is in Grünnerløkka. ;)
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Heimdalsgata station
Buss (30, 31, 309) and tram (17) hub. Technically this stop is in Grünnerløkka. ;)
Oslo Central Station
1 JernbanetorgetOslo Central Station