Jaeger is the bar Oslo's music community considers its own. It occupies two floors on Grensen, a street that connects the old city centre to the newer bar strip of Grünerløkka, and operates with the confidence of a place that has never needed to advertise. The programme runs from Tuesday through Saturday, mixing live jazz and folk sets in the upstairs room with DJ nights in the basement that stretch into the early hours.
The cocktail list has been put together with more care than the average music venue bothers with. There is a classic section for drinkers who know what they want, and a rotating seasonal list for those who want to let the bar lead. The staff manage the difficult task of being genuinely helpful without slowing down a room that fills fast on live nights. Order your drinks before the music starts and find your position early.
What distinguishes Jaeger from similar bars in comparable European cities is the quality of the booking. Oslo's music scene punches well above its population size, and Jaeger has positioned itself at the credible end of it. If you are visiting the city and want to hear something worth listening to, check the programme at Jaeger first. We also recommend arriving early on Friday nights when the queue outside tells you everything about the bar's reputation. The live music scene in Oslo starts here.
What to order
- 01
House Negroni
- 02
Seasonal Sour
- 03
Pale Ale on Draft
- 04
Bartender's Choice
Nearby in Oslo: Gamla.