The Best Pubs in Oslo
6 pubs in Oslo ranked by atmosphere, beer list, and history.
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.
The pubs cluster in central Oslo and Grunerlokka. Most run a happy hour from 4pm to 6pm.
Order a Norwegian craft beer or a heritage Ringnes Pils. Or try aquavit — the Norwegian caraway spirit served chilled in a tulip glass.
The 6 best pubs in Oslo
Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri
Microbrewery and pub set inside a vaulted nineteenth century cellar. Twelve house beers. Open daily until 1am.
Justisen
A 1900s pub that has not changed in decades. Worn wood, slow service, and reliable beer. Open daily.
Crow Bar
Craft beer bar with 30 rotating taps and a curated bottle list of around 200 beers. Open daily 3pm to 1am.
Brygg
Brewery taproom for one of Oslo s most respected microbreweries. Twelve house taps. Open Monday to Saturday.
Cafe Sara
Converted Soviet style canteen turned pub and Middle Eastern restaurant. Outdoor courtyard in summer. Open daily.
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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