The best bars and cafés Oslo

Without being one of the cheapest (on the contrary), this bar-restaurant is worth a stop because it is certainly one of the most convivial. On the walls with warm colors are drawn large frescos representing bar scenes. Candles on the tables as very often in Norway, for our greatest pleasure! Every week different tapas are proposed with a choice of classic tapas but also more innovative ones. Other addresses in Oslo (Majorstuen, Aker Brygge) and in Bodø and Frederikstad. A good address!

Equally interesting blue and interior facade. Furniture antique or custom made in this trendy New York café. Children, even at the low age, are welcome. Temporary exhibitions of art and design. Tequila bar in the cellar, with classical music, blues and jazz.

In the best shopping district, this yuppie café has taken over the premises of a former pharmacy. Warm atmosphere, beautiful original ceiling and small chandeliers in this 100 year old neighbourhood bar! Art exhibitions in collaboration with the Nordstrand gallery. You can have lunch here with an excellent grilled marinated salmon or a good mixed salad. A cosy and friendly place to take a break after walking along the beautiful Bogstadveien street. Free internet access throughout the entire establishment.

Next to the Parliament, this bar is where football fans gather, especially Liverpool fans, for whom it is the regular venue. Two screens show the big games on which Norwegians bet (tipping). The barman is a specialist and is happy to provide information to the less knowledgeable. There are also piano bar and quiz nights, depending on the day of the week. Sausages and baguette sandwiches. A friendly and surprising place to rub shoulders with a population that is a fan of football and English-style pubs!

Anarchist graffiti on the walls and barricades on the sidewalk in front of this squatted den for the past ten years. The vegetarian café on the ground floor is however open to anyone who dares to venture in. Anarchist bookshop on the first floor, with t-shirts for sale at the same sign. Edvard Munch lived in the house next door, and his Scream is reproduced on the blind wall in protest against the spectre of the lurking demolishers, as there is regular talk of removing this wart on the face of Oslo. Perhaps not for a family walk.

A large interior restaurant, well hidden by the building, is duplicated by a terrace in a huge courtyard, well hidden from the eyes of onlookers in summer. A very warm café with a traditional painted wood interior. This pearl, affordable at lunchtime, is always full in the evening, despite its prices which tend to become a bit high. Fireplace, small candles, to escape the big city! There are also from time to time quiz nights, games, concerts. We like to spend a few hours there! Reservation recommended.

Scotsman is one of those good old pubs with an impressive interior space and whose prices reflect the privileged location on Karl Johans gate. The terrace can be enjoyed on sunny days. You can eat a salad, a burger, a goat salad or a shrimp sandwich, which are welcome culinary choices that are actually quite rare in a pub! Also broadcasting of matches or quiz nights. Concerts and DJs on weekends. As you can see, there is rarely a dull moment at the Scotsman.

The Boca is the most famous place for its cocktails. With a more than intimate atmosphere with its 5 tables, you have to get there early enough to get a seat. The 1950's setting, combined with the minimalist aspect, is also part of the decor and people flock there as soon as they leave the office. Attention cocktail lovers! The intimate and lively atmosphere makes Boca a popular address in Grünerløkka that will take you straight back to the 1950s. Exists since 1998. Light catering available, such as sandwiches.

Libertine Vinbar is a remarkable address in every respect. Supposed to be a wine lover's den, as its name suggests, its menu doesn't disappoint even the most discerning connoisseur. From blanc de blancs to blanc de noirs and even sparkling wines, the menu even specifies the percentage of each grape variety for each cru. The decor is uncluttered, soberly designed and obviously trendy. Prices follow suit, with probably the most expensive menu in town. For affluent diners only, an experience not to be missed. Lovely rooftop terrace.

A small Norwegian bar open late every day of the week. Popular and relaxed atmosphere, the Cacadou which opened in 1989 is not about to close. Quiz on Mondays, concert sometimes and good atmosphere all the time, with drinks at low prices! A really lively place full of locals who just want to have a good time after work or the weekend! It's good to sit there and observe what's going on around, it's almost a sociological survey! A sure value of Torggata where we will gladly return.

A very original place, well hidden in the heart of the vibrant district of Grünerløkka and with a thousand and one colours that invite you to discover its interior. Dozens of graffiti paintings run all along the building, inside and outside, in a very welcoming and quite good-natured heterogeneous style. Many concerts and DJs of various musical genres take place there and one likes to take advantage of the colourful outdoor space when the weather allows it. There are also quizzes on Mondays and board games.

A place where it is good to curl up since it is dressed with deep sofas where the customers have fun with many board games. Comfortably installed or sitting by the fire, one could spend hours discussing or being entertained by the discussions and games in a subdued atmosphere conducive to conviviality! The bar is relatively new, but offers not only inexpensive drinks, but also small home-made dishes that will satisfy hungry stomachs. One of the cosiest bar-restaurants in Grünerløkka!

A small café as we like them in one of the main streets of the Grünerløkka district, very nice and lively. Few places but an authentic atmosphere, mostly occupied by locals. A few seats outside to watch the people passing by. The coffee is really excellent. Dietary, organic, vegan proposals and more appetizing cakes than the others. Also a smoothie bar, the one with turmeric and black pepper is delicious and invigorating! A nice place for a healthy mini break on your way. Wifi access.

A beautiful place with terrace, deep leather sofas, garlands and red curtains. A very special atmosphere reigns here between these red brick walls, like a feeling of a chalet in the mountains or a grandmother's house, nothing definite but an infinitely cosy, warm place that will easily hold you all afternoon until the evening! In this bar in the heart of the old town, you can even bring your own snack! The prices are affordable and budget travellers will make it their HQ.

Café Sør is a classic among young and old Osloites alike, but it also appeals to visitors. Its location on the pedestrian section of Torggaten is of course not unrelated to this. The food is not exceptional, but it is well served and you will often come out full. Several types of coffee, even more teas. The service at the counter is a bit awkward, but this rite is quite frequent in Oslo. In the evening, one will come to attend a DJ set, or to surfon jazz, reggae or afro notes. Many interesting concerts!

As its name suggests, Kulturhuset is a house of culture. This cosy café and tea room is the ideal place to relax, read a book, read a newspaper, chat while drinking a homemade tea, eat a piece of cake or sip a cocktail, all at a reasonable price. In the evening, the place turns into a concert hall, or a night bar where beer flows freely. You'll always meet new people! Don't forget to check their website for good deals during your stay. Another place not to be missed in the heart of Oslo.

In every city there are places you should not miss. Unique places with an atmosphere that you can't find anywhere else. In Oslo, the Fuglen (which means bird) might just be that kind of place. It is unique for the simple reason that it has been serving one of the best coffee shops in the city since 1963! During the day, you go there to enjoy a good coffee from Ethiopia or elsewhere on an armchair in an elegant and warm setting. In the evening, the place turns into a cocktail, wine or beer bar! We love it!

Norway is known as one of the best coffee roasting countries in the world. Since 2008, Supreme Roastworks has worked primarily with wholesalers, restaurants and coffee shops in Oslo. But in 2013, Supreme Roastworks opened for retail sales to the delight of its regular coffee lovers! A minimalist shop with a clean style, the place is the perfect spot to enjoy a coffee in the morning or at snack time. It's certain that you'll have a great time there. A great discovery!

Coffee lovers, welcome! Here, it's not quantity but quality that counts. The watchwords are traceability, philosophy, innovation and responsibility. This "micro-burnery" offers a wide choice of coffees from all over the world, for sale but also for tasting on site. Depending on the season, the most socially and ecologically responsible coffee will be offered. And if Tim Wendelboe is so demanding, it's because he wants to be among the best coffees in the world. Enjoy your coffee!

A very nice pub in the heart of the city with a wide choice of beers, not to be underestimated by beer lovers! Moreover, the pub brews three kinds of beers on the spot, recognizable by their cans with a crazy design. And as where there is drink, there is food, you will find a choice of hamburger, fish and chips, or finely served local specialities. All this in a relaxed and sporty atmosphere. If the pub has everything of an English pub, the prices are really Norwegian!