Oslo

The Best Pubs in 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.

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    Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri

    Centrum · $$

    Microbrewery and pub set inside a vaulted nineteenth century cellar. Twelve house beers. Open daily until 1am.

  2. 02

    Justisen

    Torggata, Centrum · $$

    A 1900s pub that has not changed in decades. Worn wood, slow service, and reliable beer. Open daily.

  3. 03

    Crow Bar

    Mariboes gate · $$

    Craft beer bar with 30 rotating taps and a curated bottle list of around 200 beers. Open daily 3pm to 1am.

  4. 04

    Brygg

    Hausmanns gate · $

    Brewery taproom for one of Oslo s most respected microbreweries. Twelve house taps. Open Monday to Saturday.

  5. 05

    Cafe Sara

    Toyen · $$

    Converted Soviet style canteen turned pub and Middle Eastern restaurant. Outdoor courtyard in summer. Open daily.

  6. 06

    Toyenkilden

    $

    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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