Oslo
Oslo pubs sit between the Scandinavian beer hall tradition and the modern Norwegian microbrewery wave. Norwegian craft beer — Lervig, Nogne O, Aegir, Cervisiam — is now world class.
Centrum · $$
Microbrewery and pub set inside a vaulted nineteenth century cellar. Twelve house beers. Open daily until 1am.
Torggata, Centrum · $$
A 1900s pub that has not changed in decades. Worn wood, slow service, and reliable beer. Open daily.
Mariboes gate · $$
Craft beer bar with 30 rotating taps and a curated bottle list of around 200 beers. Open daily 3pm to 1am.
Hausmanns gate · $
Brewery taproom for one of Oslo s most respected microbreweries. Twelve house taps. Open Monday to Saturday.
Toyen · $$
Converted Soviet style canteen turned pub and Middle Eastern restaurant. Outdoor courtyard in summer. Open daily.
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Neighbourhood bar in a part of Oslo most tourists never reach. Cheap by Oslo standards, friendly. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
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Order a Norwegian craft beer or a heritage Ringnes Pils. Or try aquavit — the Norwegian caraway spirit served chilled in a tulip glass.
Microbrewery and pub set inside a vaulted nineteenth century cellar. Twelve house beers. Open daily until 1am.
A 1900s pub that has not changed in decades. Worn wood, slow service, and reliable beer. Open daily.
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