Oslo's bar scene is some of Europe's most quietly serious — Himkok leads the field.
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The 10 best bars in Oslo
01 · Oslo
Storgata
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World #20 · Distillery
World's 50 Best regular — Storgata distillery cocktail bar.
Order: A Himkok-distilled signature
02 · Oslo
Grünerløkka
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Iconic · Natural wine
Iconic Grünerløkka natural wine bar.
Order: A glass of skin-contact white
03 · Oslo
Centro
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Iconic · Old guard
Iconic Centro old-guard bar.
Order: A glass of aquavit
04 · Oslo
Centro
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Iconic · Cocktails
Iconic Centro modern cocktail bar.
Order: A precise Manhattan
05 · Oslo
Frogner
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Iconic · Cocktails
Iconic Frogner classic cocktail bar.
Order: A precise Old Fashioned
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06 · Oslo
Grünerløkka
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Iconic · Music
Iconic Grünerløkka music venue.
Order: A pint during the late set
07 · Oslo
Centro
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Iconic · All-day
Iconic Centro all-day cultural bar.
Order: A craft beer
08 · Oslo
Centro
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Iconic · Wine bar
Iconic Centro Italian wine bar.
Order: A glass of Barolo
09 · Oslo
Kvadraturen
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Iconic · Modern
Iconic Kvadraturen modern cocktail bar.
Order: A bartender's signature
10 · Oslo
Grünerløkka
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Iconic · Wine bar
Iconic Grünerløkka natural wine bar.
Order: A natural Norwegian-imported glass
How Oslo drinks
The 10 above are where Oslo actually drinks — natural-wine basements, modernist cocktail counters, and Nordic spirit traditions.
